Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhoods of Forest Hill and Roseville. A portion of the park is also located within the Township of Belleville.

At 360 acres (150 ha), Branch Brook Park is the largest public park in the city of Newark. The park is noted for the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, having over 5,000 in more than eighteen different varieties collectively called Cherryblossomland, as well as a Cherry Blossom Festival each April. [2] [3] [4]

The park's 360-acres include vast lawns, playing fields, winding paths, and miles of streams, pools and lakes. Its expanse stretches nearly four miles - from US Route 280 in Newark to Mill Street in Belleville, New Jersey - and averages one-quarter mile in width.

Apr 2, 2025 · The story of Branch Brook Park's cherry trees began with a gracious donation from Mrs. Caroline Bamberger Fuld. Inspired by cherry blossom trees on a trip to Japan, Mrs. Ballantine initiated the planting of these trees in the late 1920s. Her vision has since blossomed into the largest collection of cherry trees in the United States, with over ...

5 days ago · The 49th annual festival will take place at its usual in-person location — Branch Brook Park in Newark. Family-friendly events will run from April 5th to April 13th, making this over a week of cherry blossom fun. There will be over 5,300 cherry blossoms in 18 varieties to gaze at, per the Branch Brook Park Alliance.

Branch Brook Park in Newark is like a breath of fresh air. In spring, the cherry blossoms turn it into a dreamy spot for walks and picnics. The paths are nice, there's a calm lake, and you can do all sorts of stuff there. Plus, the local vibe makes it feel like a real community hangout.

During the Civil War, the area that would become Branch Brook Park was serving as an encampment for several regiments as they prepared to fight in some of the most important battles of the war, from Antietam to Appomattox.

6 days ago · Essex County Branch Brook Park has the largest and most varied collection of Japanese flowering cherry blossom trees in the United States; with 5,300 in 18 varieties.

Mar 17, 2025 · When springtime peaks, Branch Brook Park in Newark is the place to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom (and you thought you’d have to travel to D.C.). With over 5,300 cherry blossom trees that paint the park pink in April, the nation’s first county park has the largest collection of Japanese cherry blossom trees in the United States ...

Apr 19, 2024 · Branch Brook Park in Essex County, New Jersey actually holds the biggest and most diverse collection of cherry blossoms that even exceeds DC’s famous sights. The Park dates all the way back to 1895 — and is, in fact, also the very first public county park in the country.