Parks and Natural Areas near Skylands (Region) of NJ

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Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Morris County

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Union Furnace Preserve
Hunterdon County

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Van Nest Park
Mercer County

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...


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Van Saun County Park
Bergen County

Van Saun County Park 38.69 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

  • Attractions

    Sprayground / Splashground

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

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

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Van Vleck House and Gardens
Essex County

Van Vleck House and Gardens 28.86 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne
Passaic County

Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne 27.46 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

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaMonument

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Voorhees State Park
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park 10.76 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Park offers camping, nature trails, overlooks of NYC, a nice observatory, and much more.

  • Location

    251 County Road 513
    Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826-3214

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

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Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA 11.23 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

  • Attractions

    Observatory

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Special Places

    Observatory

  • Amenities

    Observatory

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Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens
Somerset County

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 17.97 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensParking Lot(s)

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Wallisch Homestead
Passaic County

Wallisch Homestead 31.32 miles

West Milford, Passaic County, NJ

In the heart of West Milford, the Wallisch Homestead is one of the most endangered historic sites in New Jersey. Th...

  • Location

    65 Lincoln Avenue
    West Milford, NJ 07480

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Sussex County

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge 30.60 miles

Sussex, Sussex County, NJ

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge was established to conserve and enhance populations of wildlife and their h...

  • Location

    Sussex, New Jersey (and NY)

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    National ParkLand PreserveWildlife Management Areas

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Washington Crossing State Park (NJ)
Mercer County

Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) 35.18 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

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group Camping

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

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

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Washington Memorial Park
Middlesex County

Washington Memorial Park 22.17 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...


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Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City
Hudson County

Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City 38.48 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

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Watchung Reservation

Watchung Reservation 22.46 miles

Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • 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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Waterloo Village
Sussex County

Waterloo Village 7.09 miles

Stanhope, Sussex County, NJ

Waterloo Village, 19th century Morris Canal port town, is a National Historic Site. It is located along the banks o...

  • Location

    525 Waterloo Road
    Stanhope, New Jersey 07874

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Wawayanda State Park
Passaic County

Wawayanda State Park 31.11 miles

Hewitt, Passaic County, NJ

Wawayanda State Park contains miles of amazing trails, a large fishing/swimming/paddling lakes, and so much more.

  • Location

    Sussex, Passaic and Morris Counties

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableRentals: Lean-to / Camp Shelter

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  • Trails

    TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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White Lake Wildlife Management Area
Warren County

White Lake Wildlife Management Area 14.86 miles

Hardwick, Warren County, NJ

White Lake lies within the 665-acre White Lake Wildlife Management Area between Blairstown and Stillwater. The prop...

  • Location

    Stillwater Rd
    Hardwick, New Jersey 07825

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  • Parks & Gardens

    Wildlife Management Areas

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    Boat LaunchTrails

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White Oak Park
Somerset County

White Oak Park 17.14 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Batting CagesSports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Willowwood Arboretum
Morris County

Willowwood Arboretum 7.23 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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