Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
973-268-4200
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs was established in 1916 and is located right across from Newark's Branch Brook Park and cathedral. Here you can aquire park permits and recreational equipment for most Essex County parks, including Verona Park, Eagle Rock and South Mountain Reservation.
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm; Sat, Sun, closed
- Handicap Accessible: No
- Founding Date: 1916
- Services: Park permits and maintenance
- Parking: On-street: free
- Public restrooms: Yes