Branch Brook Park is Newark's great green escape, stretching north of downtown with lakes, lawns, bridges, and long walking paths. It is best known for its cherry trees, which turn the park into one of the region's most photogenic spring walks.
The park is worth visiting outside blossom season too, especially if you want a break from museums, transit hubs, and downtown streets. In April, check bloom updates before going and expect crowds around the most concentrated groves.