Parks
22 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Yelencsics Park1 mi from downtown
- Old Post Park2 mi from downtown
- Dudash Park2.1 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Edison
4 kinds of free outings in and around Edison.
Good days out in Edison don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Edison Twsp. Free Public Lib340 Plainfield Avenue
- Clara Barton Branch141 Hoover Ave.
- North Edison Branch777 Grove Ave.
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- Camp Gateway - Staten Island17 mi northeast
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge18 mi northwest
- Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook19 mi east
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- Camp Gateway - Staten Island17 mi northeast
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge18 mi northwest
- Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook19 mi east
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
The Edison Memorial Tower
The light-bulb-topped Edison Memorial Tower at the Menlo Park site. A Short shared by Jersey Jobaws.
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Roosevelt Park in Edison
A walk around the pond at Roosevelt Park. A Short shared by 🇺🇸 USA GAYI MUCHATLU.
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What are free things to do in Edison?
Parks, Libraries, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Edison this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.