Lincoln Park — Attraction in Newark

This park is a great little hidden gem. It also serves as host to the Lincoln Park Annual Music Festival, located in downtown Newark, New Jersey's Art District. Talk about three days of summer music fun in the sun, with great food and vendors too. Each day a different genre of music is profiled. Traditionally, Friday is designated for Gospel music, followed by House Music on Saturday and Hip Hop on Sunday. Folks come from far and wide to enjoy the sounds and performances of world reknown artists and DJs who never disappoint. It's a family reunion of sorts and an out and out good time....all for free! The only downside is the logistics. This event has grown and become so popular that they need to find ways to expand the venue. Other than that, prepare to have a great time and 'dance like...

I will say, with the addition of the all-year-round mini-lights that run above the park at night now, it gives it a charming, almost mystical aura! Looks great! And the park itself seems to be kept clean and relatively save. It doesn't offer much, as a park, or anything else, other than a small expanse of green and a nice, medium size spot to hold a lot of events! I'll upload some photos next time I go be, as I live a block away! VERY convenient for the music festivals and such events that...

I came across the park when walking from my accommodation to Newark center. It was also something that I went past on in the bus. The park itself if well lit and has quite a few pathways going across the park. The grassy areas were scattered with trees and interesting things to see like plaques and statues. The buildings surrounding the park were also quite interesting to see. It is just down the road from the main Newark area on...