Parks and Natural Areas near Union County, NJ

Van Nest Park 27.24 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 Saun County Park 24.46 miles

Paramus, Bergen County, NJ

Within its 146 acres, Van Saun County Park offers a wide-range of activities that is sure to please the entire fami...

• Location

  216 Forest Avenue,
  Paramus, New Jersey 07652

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Sprayground / Splashground

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Van Vleck House and Gardens 13.74 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 Alliance Park, Wayne 19.20 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

This small park in Wayne NJ offers benches/picnic table, as well as a soldiers memorial.

• Location

  Wayne, New Jersey 07470

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkVeterans / Memorial

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaMonument

  Amenities

Veterans Field Park 22.32 miles

Edgewater, Bergen County, NJ

Veterans Field Park, in Edgewater, is a beautiful park along the Hudson. You will find baseball fields, basketball ...

• Location

  1167 River Road
  Edgewater, NJ 07020

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Veterans Park (111 1st Ave) 21.06 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 23.86 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

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 10.35 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

Washington Memorial Park 8.61 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 16.18 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 4.82 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 21.69 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 21.28 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 27.77 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 20.87 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