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Few public courses in Union County have the kind of daily-fee pedigree that Ash Brook carries. Operated by the Union County park system, it has served as a workhorse layout for generations of New Jersey golfers — the kind of course where junior programs flourish, weekend regulars keep personal history measured in decades, and the tee sheet fills reliably from early spring through late autumn.
Scotch Plains sits in the northern reaches of Union County, where the flat coastal plain begins to roll gently toward the Watchung Mountains to the west. That transitional terrain gives Ash Brook some natural contour to work with — enough variety in elevation and tree coverage to keep rounds interesting without veering into dramatic hill-climbing. Mature hardwoods frame most holes, and the course plays differently as the seasons shift, with autumn rounds particularly rewarding.
For golfers based in the broader Newark–Elizabeth corridor or commuting from the suburbs, Ash Brook functions as a genuine community anchor. It is not a destination in the destination-resort sense, but for accessible, well-maintained public golf in densely populated northern New Jersey, it earns its loyal following honestly.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black · men | 7,040 | 74.2 | 133 | 72 |
| Blue · men | 6,397 | 71.1 | 126 | 72 |
| Blue · women | 6,397 | 77.3 | 132 | 73 |
| White · women | 5,841 | 73.6 | 128 | 73 |
| White · men | 5,786 | 68.2 | 120 | 72 |
| Gold · men | 5,570 | 67.4 | 114 | 72 |
| Gold · women | 5,570 | 72 | 124 | 73 |
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