Parks and Natural Areas near Skylands (Region) of NJ

Jungle Habitat 31.39 miles

West Milford, Passaic County, NJ

Jungle Habitat is maintained by Ringwood State Park, and is used by hikers, bikers, bird watchers. It contains mile...

• Location

  190 Airport Rd
  West Milford, New Jersey 07480

• Activities

  HikingMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area 10.33 miles

Califon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Ken Lockwood Gorge is a Wildlife Management Area in Hunterdon County.

• Location

  Raritan River Rd,
  Califon, New Jersey 07830

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Parking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Kittatinny Valley State Park 13.98 miles

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, former railroads, and a small airport are features of Kittatinny Valley Stat...

• Location

  Goodale Rd,
  Newton, NJ 07860

• Activities

  FishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Kunkel Park 33.19 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

This small park in Pennington is great for afternoon picnics and more.

• Location

  King George Rd,
  Pennington, New Jersey 08534

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Lake Hopatcong 11.94 miles

Lake Hopatcong, Morris County, NJ

Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in New Jersey, United States, about 4 square miles in area.

• Location

  Lake Hopatcong, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Boat Launch

  Amenities

Laurelwood Arboretum 29.00 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Laurelwood Arboretum is a 30-acre botanically diverse property located in Wayne Township in northern New Jersey. La...

• Location

  725 Pines Lake Drive West
  Wayne, NJ 07470

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) 33.92 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a 20+ miles bicycle and pedestrian recreational trail and transportation corri...

• Location

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Rail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Leonard J. Buck Garden 12.59 miles

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

• Location

  11 Layton Road
  Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lewis Morris County Park 12.29 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...

• Location

  270 Mendham Road,
  Morristown, NJ 07960

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsFitness Trail Some are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Liberty State Park 38.75 miles

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

Liberty State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, ...

• Location

  Freedom Way,
  Jersey City, NJ 07305

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lincoln Park, Jersey City 36.37 miles

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

As the oldest and largest of the County Parks, Lincoln Park is truly the jewel of the Hudson County Park System!

• Location

  West Side Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ 07304

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)Wifi

  Amenities

Long Pond Ironworks State Park 33.14 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Information about Long Pond Ironworks State Park coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

• Location

  1304 Sloatsburg Rd,
  Ringwood, NJ 07456

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySome are challenging

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lord Stirling Park 15.16 miles

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Lord Stirling Park is located in Basking Ridge, NJ, within the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Pass...

• Location

  190 Lord Stirling Road,
  Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lord Stirling Stable 14.58 miles

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Lord Stirling Stable (LSS) offers a full complement of riding activities for riders of most ages and abilities. The...

• Location

  256 S. Maple Avenue,
  Basking Ridge, NJ

• Activities

  Equestrian / Horseback

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Parking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Marquand Park 33.07 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreati...

• Location

  Lovers Lane,
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Maywood Memorial Park 37.71 miles

Maywood, Bergen County, NJ

This nice local park in Maywood offers baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, a memorial, a picn...

• Location

  Maywood, New Jersey 07607

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Fitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Memorial Park 34.19 miles

Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ

This great local park offers many areas for different types of activities

Memorial Park And Pool 34.00 miles

Fair Lawn, Bergen County, NJ

City park offering multiple ball fields, sports courts, an inline skating rink & a seasonal pool.

• Location

  1st St. & Lambert Road,
  Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsFitness Trail Surface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsWater Rides / AttractionsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsPoolParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Mercer County Park 38.39 miles

Lawrence, Mercer County, NJ

Mercer County Park offers hiking, walking, blading, boating, playing outside, and more.

• Location

  West Windsor Township
  New Jersey 08550

• Activities

  BirdwatchingDisc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / 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: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Volleyball CourtsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Mercer County Park Disc Golf Course 38.67 miles

West Windsor, Mercer County, NJ

Information about Mercer County Park DGC coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

• Location

  Mercer County Park,
  West Windsor Township, New Jersey 08550

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee Golf

  Activities

• Attractions

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Sports Plus

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Disc / Frisbee Golf CourseParking Lot(s)

  Amenities