historyTours

Brightwood History Walks

The Brightwood area was once a center of African American society in NJ.

Samuel Jarvis, 76, of Fanwood Ave (now part of Brightwood Park).

April 18 & May 16 2026

Tours: 10:00am to 11:45am.
We meet at the Parking Lot for Brightwood Park.
If rain is predicted and the scheduled tour is cancelled, rain dates will be the next day Sunday at 1:00pm to 2:45pm.

Take a Walk Through Brightwood Before it was a Park

Location

Brightwood Park is on the North end of Prospect Street. Go past Franklin School and look for the entrance on the left.

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"I love the work you are doing at Brightwood. Your efforts have shone a light on the essential elements of the park that we all cherish: its natural beauty and tranquility."

"I have a deep fondness for Brightwood park and would like to see it restored, remain natural and continue to be a site of passive recreation."

"I loved growing up in Brightwood Park !"

"I found Brightwood a few years ago and it's a great place to find wildlife, fish, and enjoy nature. Nice and quiet; good place to un wind and relax. Love it!!!"

"As a resident for almost thirty years in the Brightwood area of Westfield, I am thrilled to see what is happening to improve and preserve Brightwood park for today and future generations. "

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