Parks and Natural Areas near Essex County, NJ

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Anderson Park
Essex County

Anderson Park 4.25 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The park is unstructured and is generally used for strolling, Frisbee playing, and informal picnics. The passive sc...

  • Location

    Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
    Montclair, New Jersey

  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center
Morris County

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center 23.08 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center was known originally as "Merchiston Farm," the home of William and Martha Bro...

  • Location

    170 Longview Road,
    Chester, New Jersey 07931

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Becker Park
Essex County

Becker Park 2.21 miles

Roseland, Essex County, NJ

The land is contiguous with Riker Hill Art Park and Dinosaur Park, and together with these forms the Riker Hill Com...

  • Location

    Locust Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue,
    Roseland, NJ

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

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Branch Brook Park
Essex County

Branch Brook Park 5.82 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...

  • Location

    Park Ave. & Lake St.
    Newark, New Jersey 07102

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Brookdale Park
Essex County

Brookdale Park 4.88 miles

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

Brookdale Park offers the public access to both passive and active recreational activities as well as picturesque v...

  • Location

    Watchung Avenue,
    Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeParking Lot(s)

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Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park
Somerset County

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 21.05 miles

Somerville, Somerset County, NJ

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park contains many wooded areas great for mountain biking and hiking, along with a...

  • Location

    Somerville, New Jersey 08876

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Cliff Gennarelli-Paramus Sports-Plex
Bergen County

Cliff Gennarelli-Paramus Sports-Plex 12.92 miles

Paramus, Bergen County, NJ

The Gennarelli Sports Complex is located on the southwest corner of the Gennarelli Sports Plaza. This park offers b...

  • Location

    Garden State Plaza Pkwy,
    Paramus, New Jersey 07652

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Columbus Park, Hoboken
Hudson County

Columbus Park, Hoboken 13.35 miles

Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ

Columbus Park is a little natural oasis within the heart of Hoboken!

  • Location

    Hoboken, NJ 07030

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Amenities

    Sprayground / Splashground

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Cooper Gristmill
Morris County

Cooper Gristmill 23.30 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills i...

  • Location

    66 Route 24,
    Chester, New Jersey 07930

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric Area

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Trails

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
Essex County

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 6.17 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...

  • Location

    324 Forest Drive South,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Crestwood Lake
Bergen County

Crestwood Lake 17.47 miles

Allendale, Bergen County, NJ

The park includes a lake, 3 beaches, multiple sports fields, and a barn pavilion (The Red Barn). The pavilion, park...

  • Location

    West Crescent Avenue,
    Allendale, NJ 07401

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Cross Estate Gardens
Somerset County

Cross Estate Gardens 15.35 miles

Bernardsville, Somerset County, NJ

The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross ...

  • Location

    61 Jockey Hollow Road,
    Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Dey Mansion Museum
Passaic County

Dey Mansion Museum 8.01 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

The Dey Mansion, a superb example of Georgian architecture, achieved national recognition as General George Washing...

  • Location

    199 Totowa Road
    Wayne, New Jersey 07470

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Donaldson Park
Middlesex County

Donaldson Park 23.03 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.

  • Location

    S 2nd Ave,
    Highland Park, NJ 08904

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  • Trips

    Boating Tours (Nature / Ecological)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area
Middlesex County

Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area 22.90 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

The Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds....

  • Location

    South 2nd Avenue,
    Highland Park, New Jersey 08904

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog Parks

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog Area

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Durrand-Hedden House & Garden
Essex County

Durrand-Hedden House & Garden 4.79 miles

Maplewood, Essex County, NJ

Durand-Hedden House and Garden is an historic house museum that finds interesting ways to explore our community's f...

  • Location

    523 Ridgewood Road,
    Maplewood, New Jersey 07040

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Eagle Rock Reservation
Essex County

Eagle Rock Reservation 2.09 miles

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre tract of wooded land located in the central section of Essex County on the ...

  • Location

    Prospect Ave & Eagle Rock Ave,
    West Orange, NJ 07052, USA

  • Activities

    HikingMountain Biking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsMonument

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Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside)
Union County

Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside) 9.44 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

The Dog Park at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside is just under three acres, with fenced areas set aside for large and...

  • Location

    Park Drive,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

  • Parks & Gardens

    Dog ParksMuniciple / City Park

  • Amenities

    BathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting Area

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Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ)
Union County

Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 9.49 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

Dog Park, Fishing, Fitness Trail, Ice Skating, Pedal Boats, Picnic Area (Reservable), Playground, Restrooms, Sleddi...

  • Location

    Park Drive,
    Mountainside, NJ 07101

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater

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Elmer B Boyd Park
Middlesex County

Elmer B Boyd Park 23.25 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Boyd Park offers an alluring view of the Raritan River as well as New Brunswick's skyline. This park is home to man...

  • Location

    Rt 18 North,
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchTrailsParking Lot(s)

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