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Riverfront Stadium in Newark, NJ, sits at 450 Broad Street and carries a legacy of Newark baseball history. Although the original stadium was demolished in 2019 and the site transformed into Riverfront Square (renamed CitiSquare Newark in 2022), the area remains a key sports and entertainment corridor with strong ties to local colleges and minor league history. This page offers a practical guide to the site’s past footprint, current transit and parking options, seating considerations from the era’s ballpark diagrams, and nearby hotel and dining partners to help you plan an easy, no-fuss visit—whether you’re catching a college game or exploring the neighborhood.

Note: When current events are listed, we provide straightforward guidance on ticketing and accessibility, helping you secure your seats without the guesswork. The adjacent Newark Light Rail Riverfront Stadium station is a convenient way to reach the area, reinforcing the site’s ongoing role in Newark’s urban sports scene.

About Riverfront Stadium and the Neighborhood

Originally home to local baseball nostalgia and tenants like the Newark Bears, NJIT Highlanders, and Rutgers–Newark Scarlet Raiders, the footprint around 450 Broad Street remains a hub of redevelopment and community activity. The physical stadium was demolished in 2019, giving way to Riverfront Square, which has since evolved into CitiSquare Newark, a mixed-use destination that preserves the area’s athletic heritage while offering modern dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

For visitors, the area remains a practical base for exploring Newark’s sports history, with easy access via public transit and a network of nearby hotels and eateries designed for a comfortable stay.

Seating and venue layout: While the original Riverfront Stadium seating chart is historical, understanding typical ballpark configurations helps plan day-of visits. For events held at the site’s footprint, expect a compact, fan-friendly setup with clear sightlines to the action. When tickets are available for specific matchups (e.g., college baseball games), you may see seating options labeled by generic terms like seats, sections, and rows. If you secure great seats in the section you want, you’ll be positioned for an engaging view of the diamond and the surrounding urban backdrop.

Parking: An on-site parking garage historically sat behind the right-field fence. Today, parking is available in nearby garages and surface lots around CitiSquare Newark, with easy pedestrian access to Broad Street. When you buy tickets, consider day-of parking availability and the walk or quick transit options from your car to the ballpark footprint.

Transit: The Newark Light Rail serves the area, with the Riverfront Stadium station located adjacent to the site. This makes rail travel convenient for fans staying in downtown Newark or nearby towns. Consider combining transit with a pre- or post-event stroll through CitiSquare Newark for dining and shopping.

Hotels and dining: The Riverfront area is surrounded by a range of lodging options and eateries. For a seamless experience, look to affiliate partners and trusted local guides for hotel stays and restaurant reservations. When you’re ready to book, we can point you toward recommended options that balance location, comfort, and value.

We’ve got you covered with reliable, easy booking and practical tips to make the most of your Newark baseball experience, whether you’re revisiting history or planning a future visit to CitiSquare Newark.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 450 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
  • Venue type: outdoor baseball stadium (also used by NJIT and Rutgers–Newark for baseball).
  • Capacity: 5,799 (some sources list 6,200).
  • Seating chart: a seating diagram exists (ballparks diagram) for Riverfront Stadium.
  • Transit: Newark Light Rail Riverfront Stadium station located adjacent to the site.
  • Parking: on-site parking included a garage behind the right-field fence (noted in historical photos).
  • Notable tenants/events: Newark Bears (1999–2013), NJIT Highlanders, Rutgers–Newark Scarlet Raiders; Newark Bears won the 2007 Atlantic League championship.
  • Demolished/renamed: demolished August 2019; site redeveloped as Riverfront Square, later renamed CitiSquare Newark in 2022.