Yanticaw Park — Attraction in Nutley

Yanticaw Park is the largest and by far, the most athletically inclined of what I like to refer as the "String of Six Parks" in Nutley (north to south: Kingsland, Memorial 3, 2, and 1, Yanticaw, and Booth). Clocking in at just under 30 acres, and bordered by Chestnut Street on the north, Centre Street on the south, and Passaic Avenue on the east, its' keynote features are a huge basketball court and two ballfields. There also are amply shaded walking paths and numerous benches for relaxing upon. The Cocchiola Playground is on the south (Centre Street) side...

It's a lovely park for sure. However, one must still be mindful of the environment. Most of the time, it's clean and very well kept. But in recent visits, I've found it to often have broken glass and other hazardous items in the direct area where children are. Be sure to always keep an eye on your little ones and for the ones who can understand. Be sure to explain what things to be mindful of. Overall, it's one of our favorite parks. I'm the area. The cushioned ground area is...

Very nice park and plenty of parking 9n the side streets. I haven't been to this place in a few years and noticed the renovated ball fields. The infield is mai tained and the facilities like dug out are very nicely redone. Of course, during this covid pause there hasn't been much use so everything looked "pristine" instead of well used. For example, the home plate area of the field we used was all level instead of one batter's box with...