Belleville · Parks · History · Transit

Visiting & Lodging

Belleville is primarily a residential community, but its parks, local history, food, light rail and close-in North Jersey location make it a practical base for exploring Newark and the metropolitan region.

Things to See & Do

Belleville Park343 Belleville Avenue · Essex County park with cherry blossoms, fields, playground, bocce and walking/jogging space.

Lenape TrailA segment of the countywide trail system passes through Belleville Park.

Hendricks Pond / Second RiverA local landscape tied to Belleville's waterways and industrial history.

Historic Second RiverExplore Belleville's colonial, Revolutionary War and early industrial story.

Church of St. Peter155 Williams Street · historic Belleville religious institution and cemetery.

Washington AvenueLocal restaurants, shops, municipal buildings and neighborhood businesses.

In-Town Lodging

Belleville Motor Lodge371 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
973-751-0900

Rodeway Inn Belleville568 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
973-759-9898

Belleville has a small lodging inventory. Travelers needing a larger hotel selection can consider clearly outside-town options in Newark, Harrison, Lyndhurst or the Meadowlands area.

Getting Around

Silver Lake Light RailBelmont Avenue & Franklin Street · accessible Newark Light Rail station with parking and bicycle facilities.

NJ Transit Bus ServiceMultiple bus routes provide local and regional connections.

Road AccessRoute 21, Route 7, I-280 and the Garden State Parkway provide access around northern New Jersey.

Newark ConnectionsNearby Newark provides major rail, PATH, bus, airport, arts, sports and event connections.

A Simple Belleville Day

Start with a walk through Belleville Park and the Second River landscape, explore the township's historic sites, have lunch along Washington Avenue or another neighborhood corridor, then use Silver Lake light rail for an easy connection into Newark if your day continues beyond Belleville.