South Orange in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Meadowland Park Lake

Photographed by Bryn Douds, March 16, 2023

1. Meadowland Park Lake Marker

Inscription.
In the early 20th century, man-made Meadowland Park Lake attracted young swimmers who wanted to cool off on hot summer days. At that time resident and fishing enthusiast Clarence B. Riker stocked the pond with fish during the summer months so that everyone with a rod and reel could enjoy the sport. Today, residents refer to it as "The Duck Pond."

Originally, swans made the pond their home, but today primarily Canada geese and ducks paddle across the water. Also, herons and egrets fish in the pond's shallow waters. In winter, the frozen pond invites residents to skate and play hockey; a "skate house" borders the east side of the pond. The South Orange Seaport Society sails model electric boats on The Duck Pond weekly.

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Early 20th Century Meadowland Park Lake, now known as the Duck Pond

Erected by The Township of South Orange Village.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 45.011′ N, 74° 15.614′ W. Marker is in South Orange, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is on Mead Street west of Meadowbrook Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Orange NJ 07079, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tau / Tony Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Cameron Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Orange Memorial Rock - Viet Nam War (about 400 feet away); South Orange Memorial Rock - Operation Iraqi Freedom (about 400 feet away); South Orange Memorial Rock - Korean Conflict (about 400 feet away); Baird Community Center (about 400 feet away); Flood's Hill and Lone Oaks Golf Course (about 400 feet away); Connor Swimming Pool Complex (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Orange.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023, by Bryn Douds of South Orange, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 49 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 19, 2023, by Bryn Douds of South Orange, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.