Branch Brook Park

We stopped in the park to use the restroom after dropping off a family member at Newark airport. Well what a nice surprise, first as we drove into the park is the Sacred Heart Basilica church, it’s absolutely stunning! Then we get to the restroom area and I was so impressed by how clean the bathroom was. Never have I experienced such a clean room in all my travels, especially a public restroom!! Kudos to the workers there!! Highly recommended it and what a beautiful place to visit too! M

Newark gets a lot of attention for being one of the least green cities. Branch Brook Park is one of the few gems we have access to. It's a really nice park and pretty big. There are lots of baseball and football fields. There are several rest rooms through the park and my favorite time is always when the Cherry Blossoms are blossoming. The park, at least the part I walk around, is always clean and well maintained.

We visited the Branch Brook park for the cherry blossoms and walked from one end of the park to the other end in about 3 hours. What a gorgeous park!! Cherry blossoms: If your main focus is the cherry blossom trees, the best areas to visit are around the cherry blossom welcome center and the south loop around the large lake. There are so many types of cherry blossoms - different colors, a variety of sizes and plenty of photography options. We visited on a weekend and even though the park was crowded, we had several opportunities to find quiet places and enjoy the blossoms. Do visit the welcome center for some history on the cherry blossom trees. The rest of the park is equally beautiful with lush green fields, large lakes and playing areas. We found a pretty river near the welcome center as well. There are food trucks selling hot dogs and ice creams around the park. Parking seemed to be available at many different points but was pretty full owing to the weekend crowd. We took the light rail that had several stops along the park and offered some really great views along the way. Happy spring time!

One of the best park around the area, especially for cherry blossom for locals. This park has featured multiple play area, easily accessible, trails around the park, small water body along the park. Only issue i could see is the parking. We went to this park on last week of march 2024, that was little bit early, but i can sense the beauty of this park at full bloom. Don't miss this when you are near this park during the season.

Park, a breathtaking oasis, proved to be an enchanting paradise during my visit on April 1st to witness the cherry blossom spectacle. Surprisingly uncrowded, it offered an unparalleled view of the blossoms nearing full bloom, adorning numerous trees with a vibrant array of colors. Amidst serene walkways, playgrounds, and soothing fountains, the park emerged as a haven of nature—a sanctuary for the soul. With impeccably clean restrooms enhancing the experience, the only slight challenge was parking, which varied depending on the park's entry point but remained manageable. Overall, Park encapsulates the essence of natural beauty and tranquility, making it a true haven for the local community.

Branch Brook Park is an amazing place to connect with nature. Its vast trails are perfect for walking or biking, and the picnic areas are ideal for family gatherings. In spring, the cherry blossoms are breathtaking, creating a stunning landscape you can’t miss. The peaceful atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to relax and escape the daily hustle. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a natural getaway near the city."

Make sure to make this a stop on your bucket list for cherry blossom season! This park offers the most cherry blossom trees in the United States, and second to Japan! This experience was breathtaking and I would make the drive every year to see it because it is just worth it!

We went for the cherry blossoms and it was incredible. There were so many different kinds (the most beautiful were the weeping ones) and so many of the trees. This park was huge with many photo opportunities, it was sweet seeing wedding parties and prom photos! It was a bit windy and cold so if you go be sure to bundle up. There were a couple places that were super busy with tons of people but if you drive through the park for a couple minutes there are plenty of secluded peaceful areas.