Gunnell Oval – Kearny, New Jersey
Heads up: This listing appears to be a different type of place, not a traditional skate park. It may still be worth a visit anyway – but worth knowing before you go.
About
Gunnell Oval is a well-maintained sports complex in Kearny featuring a dedicated skate park alongside basketball courts, tennis courts, and baseball fields. Visitors consistently praise the facility's cleanliness and upkeep, with free parking available throughout the perimeter. The park offers clean, accessible bathrooms and picnic areas for families. Open extended hours on weekends until 11 PM, making it convenient for evening skating sessions. Located at 490 Schuyler Ave with views toward lower Manhattan, Gunnell Oval is a popular destination for skaters and families seeking quality outdoor recreation in the Kearny area.
What visitors say
★★★★★“Amazing sports facility. They pretty much have it all. Including a skate park. The grounds are clean and kept perfect.”
★★★★★“Big and clean park with lots of facilities like fitness area, tennis courts, basketball courts and more. It’s a great to spend outdoors with the family! Free parking all around the perimeter of the park. The playground is large and baseball themed with lots of cool features! The …”
★★★★★“The park has plenty of space to play sports like basketball, football, clean restrooms nearby. The only little but very important detail is during the hottest days being in the playground with the kids it’s difficult to tolerate since there is not shade in the playground for…”
★★★★★“This sports complex (and park) is beautiful and clean. It has free parking all throughout the perimeter of the complex. Bathrooms for family, men, women on location aswell (not sure if they are open all the time, however the women's bathroom was open yesterday). Overall, a very…”