Essex County Park System

08/31/2026

ESSEX REMEMBERS

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Board of County Commissioners invite you to join us for Essex Remembers, a solemn ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM
📍 Essex County Eagle Rock 9/11 Memorial, West Orange

Together, we will honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice and resilience shown in the days and years that followed.

The ceremony will also be livestreamed on EssexCountyNJ.org and on Facebook at Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. For more information, please call 973-621-4400.

08/27/2026

Due to inclement weather, the spray park in Essex County Watsessing Park will be closed today, Thursday, August 27th.

08/20/2026

Due to incoming inclement weather, the Xtreme Queen concert in Essex County Brookdale Park scheduled for tonight has been canceled.

08/19/2026

Two more concerts this week!

🎶 One last round of summer concerts! 🎶

Summer may be winding down, but the music isn’t over just yet! Join us for the final concerts of the Essex County Park System Summer Concert Series and help us close out an incredible season of live music in the parks. ☀️🎵

🎤 Aug. 12 – E. Street Shuffle | Essex County Cedar Grove Park - 7PM
🎙️ Aug. 14 – An Evening with The Crooners | Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation - 7:30PM
🎷 Aug. 19 – Swingman & The Misfit Mutts | Essex County Belleville Park - 7PM
👑 Aug. 20 – Xtreme Queen | Essex County Brookdale Park - 7:30PM

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a few more summer nights of great music with us! 🌳🎶

Don’t miss your last chance to catch a concert in the parks this summer!

08/11/2026

🎶 One last round of summer concerts! 🎶

Summer may be winding down, but the music isn’t over just yet! Join us for the final concerts of the Essex County Park System Summer Concert Series and help us close out an incredible season of live music in the parks. ☀️🎵

🎤 Aug. 12 – E. Street Shuffle | Essex County Cedar Grove Park - 7PM
🎙️ Aug. 14 – An Evening with The Crooners | Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation - 7:30PM
🎷 Aug. 19 – Swingman & The Misfit Mutts | Essex County Belleville Park - 7PM
👑 Aug. 20 – Xtreme Queen | Essex County Brookdale Park - 7:30PM

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a few more summer nights of great music with us! 🌳🎶

Don’t miss your last chance to catch a concert in the parks this summer!

08/07/2026

08/04/2026

BUZZFEST
Saturday, August 8
10:15am to 11:15am; 11:30am to 12:30pm; OR 12:45pm to 1:45pm (Register for one time slot)
For all ages. Have you ever wondered how honey goes from hive to jar? Come join our local beekeeper and see a real hive! You’ll even get a sample taste. Learn about bees, their current challenges, and how we can help. Take home a bee themed craft. Limited space per time slot; must book from one of three time slots Fee: $15 per person

REGISTER HERE
https://my.hornblower.com/assets/scripts/checkout.html?propertyID=ecec&bookingTypeId=1113195%20

Held at Garibaldi Hall, 621A Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 (part of the Essex County Environmental Center campus)

08/04/2026

Park historians are available to give talks at your library. Contact us to learn more!