Parks and Natural Areas near Middlesex County, NJ

Twin Lights Historic Site 23.61 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Twin Lights is situated 200 feet above sea level in Highlands, New Jersey, and overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sand...

• Location

  Lighthouse Road
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  LighthouseMuseum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsLighthouseParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Union Furnace Preserve 29.97 miles

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

This 170-acre wooded preserve bordering Spruce Run Reservoir is named for the colonial ironworks that flourished he...

• Location

  15 Van Syckles Road,
  Clinton, New Jersey 08809

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Union Transportation Trail (UTT) 22.15 miles

Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, NJ

The Union Transportation Trail is deal for equestrians, hikers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists, this portion of th...

• Location

  South-Western section of Monmouth County

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksRail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Van Nest Park 13.81 miles

West Windsor, Mercer County, NJ

Features of this park include a picnic pavilion with grills and picnic tables, new playground equipment, dock and b...

Van Vleck House and Gardens 27.40 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck ...

• Location

  21 Van Vleck Street
  Montclair, NJ 07042

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Veterans Park (111 1st Ave) 20.68 miles

Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Veterans Park (next to Wells Fargo), is a small green acres space with a few walking paths, benches and a memorial.

Victory Park 22.54 miles

Rumson, Monmouth County, NJ

Victory Park is located at the bottom of Lafayette Street off River Road in the heart of town. This waterfront park...

• Location

  Lafayette Street and River Road
  Rumson, New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  FishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Volunteer Park, New Egypt 27.53 miles

New Egypt, Ocean County, NJ

Volunteer Park is a small but nice park in New Egypt. It contains a picnic table, a monument, and may contain acces...

• Location

  New Egypt Allentown Road,
  New Egypt, NJ 08533

• Activities

  Paddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Voorhees State Park 29.33 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Park offers camping, nature trails, overlooks of NYC, a nice observatory, and much more.

• Location

  251 County Road 513
  Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826-3214

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

  Amenities

Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA 29.11 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Forest Observatory, public events, NJAA, star watching, telescopes

• Location

  251 County Road 513
  Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826-3214

• Activities

  Star Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Attractions

  Observatory

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Special Places

  Observatory

  Special Places

• Amenities

  Observatory

  Amenities

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 13.79 miles

Warren, Somerset County, NJ

The Wagner Farm Arboretum was established in 2004 as a non-profit organization, the Arboretum seeks to enrich, educ...

• Location

  197 Mountain Ave,
  Warren, New Jersey 07059

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Wall Community Park and Activity Fields 28.17 miles

Wall, Monmouth County, NJ

The municipal complex in Wall Township includes soccer, baseball, and football fields, as well as basketball courts...

• Location

  2700 Allaire Road
  Wall, New Jersey 07719

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) 25.08 miles

Titusville, Mercer County, NJ

Both a historic location and just a beautiful place to visit, Washington Crossing State Park has a lot to offer any...

• Location

  355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
  Titusville, New Jersey 08560

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group Camping

  Camping

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater

  Amenities

Washington Memorial Park 9.51 miles

Dunellen, Middlesex County, NJ

Washington Memorial Park is a small town park in Dunellen, NJ. It contains a gazebo, a few small paths, and looks v...

Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City 28.61 miles

Union City, Hudson County, NJ

Offering open space where these two cities meet, visitors can enjoy the green, passive areas with its shady and win...

• Location

  2nd Street & Bergenline Avenue
  Union City, NJ 07087

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Watchung Reservation 15.53 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...

• Location

  452 New Providence Road,
  Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

White Oak Park 16.90 miles

Branchburg, Somerset County, NJ

This multi-use park in Branchburg, NJ offers many types of amenities: Soccer/lacrosse fields, baseball/softball fie...

• Location

  Stony Brook Road,
  Branchburg, NJ 08876

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Batting CagesSports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Willowwood Arboretum 23.27 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...

• Location

  300 Longview Rd
  Chester, NJ 07931

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities

Woodfield Reservation 15.81 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Woodfield is a 124-acre park located in Princeton Township that offers great hiking through deep woods

• Location

  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  FishingHikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Woodlot Park 8.15 miles

Monmouth Junction, Middlesex County, NJ

Woodlot Park offers open areas for picnics and barbeque's, and include baseball/softball fields, walking paths, bas...

• Location

  124 New Rd
  Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities