Parks and Natural Areas near Skylands (Region) of NJ

Tenafly Nature Center 43.93 miles

Tenafly, Bergen County, NJ

Tenafly Nature Center is a green oasis right in Bergen County, perfect for families needing a quick escape into ...

• Location

  313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670

• Trails

  TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 29.38 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Public programs are part of our diverse offerings at Weis. These evening or weekend activities for adults and famil...

• Location

  150 Snake Den Road
  Ringwood, NJ 07456

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land PreserveWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Volleyball CourtsBathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

The Old Barracks Museum 41.04 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

The Old Barracks was built in 1758 during the French and Indian War. In 1776, it was a witness to the turning point...

• Location

  101 Barrack Street,
  Trenton, New Jersey 08608

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

The Watershed Institute 31.11 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

The Watershed Institute offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that are open from dawn to dusk throughout the y...

• Location

  31 Titus Mill Road,
  Hopewell, New Jersey 08534

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Grove Park 45.42 miles

Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ

Thompson Grove Park contains walking paths, picnic areas, and a fishing lake, dog park

• Location

  Thompson Park Road
  Manalapan, New Jersey 07726

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Dog ParksMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 37.83 miles

Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ

Thompson Park is a vast 675-acre park, the largest in the Middlesex County Park System, located in Monroe Township ...

• Location

  Monroe and Jamesburg, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingDisc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Park (Monmouth County) 46.65 miles

Lincroft, Monmouth County, NJ

This Monmouth County Park is great for people of all ages looking for outdoor fun!

• Location

  805 Newman Springs Road
  Lincroft, New Jersey 07738

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County) 37.58 miles

Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ

The Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds. This is an extremely po...

• Location

  Thompson Park,
  Off Perrineville, Rd
  Jamesburg, NJ

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog Area

  Amenities

Thompson Park Off-leash Dog Area (Monmouth County) 46.73 miles

Lincroft, Monmouth County, NJ

The 1.5 acre off-leash area at Thompson Park, Lincroft consists of a 1.25-acre area for dogs over 35 lbs and a 0.25...

• Location

  805 Newman Springs Rd,
  Lincroft, NJ 07738

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog Area

  Amenities

Tillman Ravine 24.12 miles

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

The hiking trails on Tillmans Ravine lead you through pine and hemlock forests, across bridges, down alongside a fa...

• Location

  Tillman Rd,
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Tintle Park 28.76 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Tintle Park is found within Wayne, NJ, along Valley Road. This is a small park offering some playground equipment f...

• Location

  100 Valley Road
  Wayne, New Jersey 07470

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Trailside Nature & Science Center 22.79 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

Trailside holds the title of New Jersey's first nature center, founded in 1941. Today, this massive facility in the...

• Location

  452 New Providence Road,
  Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Planetarium

  Amenities

Tranquillity Farms 9.20 miles

Andover, Sussex County, NJ

Tranquillity Farms is home to a diverse family-run agriculture business. They are keeping farming in New Jersey and...

• Location

  47 Decker Pond Road
  Andover, NJ 07821

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Farming

  Corn MazeHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking

  Farming

• Amenities

  Petting Zoo/Regular Zoo/Animals

  Amenities

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 22.76 miles

Kinnelon, Morris County, NJ

The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.

• Location

  Rt 511
  Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Tulpehaking Nature Center 43.10 miles

Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ

Mercer County's Tulpehaking Nature Center is the main educational facility for the Abbott Marshlands.

• Location

  157 Westcott Avenue,
  Hamilton, NJ 08610

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Nature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Turkey Swamp Park 49.44 miles

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

Turkey Swamp Park offers 1569 acres including a 17 acre lake for boating, fishing and skating, miles of trails, an ...

• Location

  200 Georgia Road
  Freehold Twp., New Jersey 07728

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery range

  Amenities

Tyler State Park 41.74 miles

Newtown, Bucks County, PA

Tyler State Park includes playgrounds, frisbee golf course, picnic shelters, walking/hiking trails, mountain biking...

• Location

  101 Swamp Rd.
  Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Sports Plus

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Union Furnace Preserve 12.27 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) 47.57 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 35.73 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...