Branch Brook Park Playground

Branch Brook Park is honestly one of Newark’s best-kept secrets, especially if you’ve got little ones in the 2-10 range. The playground has your standard slides and swings — baby swings included, which parents of toddlers will appreciate — plus some musical equipment that kids go absolutely nuts for. What sets this place apart is the park itself; it’s massive, so there’s room to actually breathe and let the kids roam a bit after they’re done on the equipment. Locals treat it like a community living room, and on a nice day you’ll see why.