Weequahic Park

"The Great State Fair, Newark, N.J." from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (September 27, 1856). This illustration depicts what is now Weequahic Park during the New Jersey Agricultural Fair.

The U.S. women's track team practicing in Weequahic Park for the 1922 Women's World Games

Rose gardens behind the tennis courts in Weequahic Park in the early part of the 20th century

Boating in Weequahic Lake

A postcard, "A Weequahic Park Lake Girl," as reprinted in Jews of Weequahic (2008). The caption to the art reads "49. A Modern Mermaid. Painting by Arthur. Copyright, 1906, by Brown & Bigelow, St. Paul and Toronto.[19]

"Trial of Horses, at the State Fair, Newark, N.J." from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (September 27, 1856). This depicts harness racing at what is now the oval walking path in Weequahic Park during the first annual state fair in Newark NJ

What is now a half-mile oval walking path around the athletic complex was known as the Waverly Racing Oval in 1898.

Weequahic Park

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Weequahic Park, Newark Overview

Nestled on the south area of Newark, Weequahic Park is the only lake park in the city sprawled over 300 acres. Weequahic Park attracts its visitors to its largest lake and first public golf course. It equips playgrounds, jogging trail, basketball courts, tennis courts, softball fields, baseball fields making it ideal for kids and sportspersons. Family can enjoy their time around the picnic areas of the park and can attend some outdoor festivals and concerts as well.