Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA 41.28 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 30.91 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 18.85 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

Waretown Lake & Recreation Area 30.68 miles

Waretown, Ocean County, NJ

Waretown Lake (off of Wells Mill Road in Waretown) is a small, but nice park offering a lake, basketball courts, an...

• Location

  905 Wells Mill Road,
  Waretown, New Jersey 08758

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BeachPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking 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

Washington Memorial Park 26.85 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 42.66 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

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

Wells Mills County Park 29.64 miles

Ocean, Ocean County, NJ

Wells Mills has the distinction of being the largest park in the Ocean County park system with over 900 acres of pi...

• Location

  905 Wells Mills Road (Route 532),
  Waretown, NJ 08758

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Wharton State Forest 36.14 miles

Hammonton, Atlantic County, NJ

Throughout Wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails (including a section of the Batona Trail), mi...

• Location

  Atlantic, Burlington and Camden Counties

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

White Oak Park 29.42 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 38.67 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

Winding River Park 19.20 miles

Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

Winding River Park in Toms River is a large municipal park offering a variety of outdoor activities for all ages. I...

• Location

  Route 37 & Hospital Road
  Toms River, New Jersey 08753

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Winding River Skating Center 18.61 miles

Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

Winding River Ice Rink comprises both an outdoor ice rink and a new indoor ice rink, providing outstanding programs...

• Location

  1211 Whitesville Rd
  Toms River, NJ 08755

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Windward Beach Park 19.36 miles

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

Park amenities include parking, a playground, a tot lot, volleyball nets, picnic tables, a gazebo, fishing and crab...

• Location

  265 Princeton Avenue
  Brick, New Jersey 08724

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Wissahickon Valley Park 43.16 miles

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Located in Northwest Philadelphia, the 1,800 acres of Wissahickon Valley Park are part of Philadelphia's 10,500-acr...

• Location

  Valley Green Rd,
  Philadelphia, PA 19128

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Woodfield Reservation 18.46 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

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 34.98 miles

Medford, Burlington County, NJ

The Nature Center is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission i...

• Location

  4 Sawmill Rd
  Medford, NJ 08055

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Woodlot Park 15.58 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