Parks in Newark
Don Edwards (Newark)
The Wildlife refuge hosts over 280 species of shorebirds and waterfowl as well as other wildlife. It covers 30,000 acres and a variety of habitats including open bay, salt pond, salt marsh, mudflat, upland and vernal pool. There many miles of dirt trails throughout the refuge. Trails are open to hikers and bicycles.
Lakeshore Park, Newark Lake (Newark)
The park has 26 acres and features a 1.25 mile scenic, flat, paved and walker and wheelchair accessible walkway that circles the lake. The path is for walking, jogging and a place to sit and fish.