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Located on Clifton Avenue between the neighborhoods of Forest Hill and Roseville, Branch Brook Park is the largest public park in Newark. The first county park in the U.S., Branch Brook Park was established in 1895 by the Essex County Parks Commission. Situated on 360 acres, the park is famous for its many cherry blossom trees.
There are more than 4,300 trees in the area of the park called Cherryblossomland, and the park hosts a Cherry Blossom Festival every April. In addition to the trees, there are lakes, bridges, and sculptures. The Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center features live DJs, a game area, and a cafe, and it is a popular place for events like birthday parties.
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