Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Jakes Branch Nature Center 22.09 miles

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

The Jakes Branch Nature Center highlights the beauty, history and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens through ...

• Location

  1100 Double Trouble Road,
  Beachwood, New Jersey 08722

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Beachwood Beach 22.17 miles

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

Beachwood Beach offers fun recreation for all the locals. You will find a swimming beach, pier for fishing, small p...

• Location

  Clubhouse Rd,
  Beachwood, NJ 08722

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Traders Cove Playground 22.18 miles

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

You can find Traders Cove playground right on the water in Brick, NJ. This amazing inclusive playground is fully ra...

Webb's Mill Bog 22.22 miles

Manchester, Ocean County, NJ

Webb's Mill Bog is located within the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in southern NJ. Following their small trai...

• Location

  County Road 539
  Manchester Township, NJ 08759

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Brown's Woods Preserve 22.23 miles

Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

You will find nice trails that are great for running and walking, with some being good for bikes as well. This is a...

• Location

  117 Haines Road,
  Toms River, New Jersey 08753

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrails

  Amenities

Jakes Branch County Park 22.28 miles

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the ...

• Location

  1100 Double Trouble Road
  Beachwood, New Jersey 08722

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Colonial Park Gardens 22.34 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...

• Location

  156 Mettlers Rd
  Somerset, New Jersey 08873

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest 22.38 miles

New Lisbon, Burlington County, NJ

Formerly known as Lebanon State Forest, visitors are greeted by the fresh scent of pines. Today, hikers can follow ...

• Location

  P.O. Box 215
  New Lisbon, NJ 08064

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Medium sized lotsCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableFacility: BathroomsRentals: CabinsRentals: Yurt

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Colonial Park 22.40 miles

Franklin, Somerset County, NJ

Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visit...

• Location

  156 Mettlers Road,
  Somerset, NJ 08873

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Scudder Falls (Delaware River) 22.92 miles

Ewing, Mercer County, NJ

These 'falls' are caused by an old stone and wood beam diversion dam originally built sometime in the 1800s for a m...

• Location

  Ewing, New Jersey 08628

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Historic Smithville Park and Smiths Woods 23.08 miles

Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ

This 312-acre park features a diverse collection of habitats and terrain. With upland forests and meadows, freshwat...

• Location

  803 Smithville Rd,
  Mt Holly, NJ 08060

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Bayside Park 23.48 miles

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

Bayside Park offers beautiful views of the bay and even better sunsets! The park offers easy access to fishing and ...

• Location

  427 Rt 35 South,
  Brick, New Jersey 08723

• Activities

  FishingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Bayshore Waterfront Park 23.59 miles

Port Monmouth, Monmouth County, NJ

Bayshore Waterfront Park offers a fishing pier, a nice beach for swimming, access to Raritan Bay, and beautiful vie...

• Location

  719 Port Monmouth Road,
  Port Monmouth, New Jersey 07758

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sourland Mountain Preserve 23.75 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Sourland Mountain Preserve offers hiking, bird watching, glacial erratics and more

• Location

  East Mountain Rd.
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Huber Woods Park 23.88 miles

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Huber Woods Park offers miles or trails built for biking and hiking, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area

• Location

  25 Brown's Dock Road
  Middletown Twp., New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House 23.89 miles

Rumson, Monmouth County, NJ

Located in Middletown Township, New Jersey, the Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House offers visitors an...

• Location

  25 Browns Dock Road,
  Middletown Township, New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Double Trouble State Park 24.05 miles

Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ

Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Ba...

• Location

  581 Pinewald Keswick Road
  Bayville, NJ 08721

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Iron Works Park 24.18 miles

Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ

Iron Works Park, in Mount Holly, offers fun for all ages. You will find playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields,...

• Location

  Wollner Dr,
  Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) 24.21 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

Victory Park 24.50 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