Parks and Natural Areas near Gateway (Region) of NJ

Turkey Swamp Park 47.29 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

Twin Lights Historic Site 34.74 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Twin Lights is situated 200 feet above sea level in Highlands, New Jersey, and overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sand...

• Location

  Lighthouse Road
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  LighthouseMuseum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsLighthouseParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Union Furnace Preserve 40.01 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

Van Nest Park 44.06 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...

Van Saun County Park 8.95 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

  Activities

• Attractions

  Sprayground / Splashground

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Van Vleck House and Gardens 3.47 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne 4.29 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

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaMonument

  Amenities

Veterans Field Park 12.37 miles

Edgewater, Bergen County, NJ

Veterans Field Park, in Edgewater, is a beautiful park along the Hudson. You will find baseball fields, basketball ...

• Location

  1167 River Road
  Edgewater, NJ 07020

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Veterans Park (111 1st Ave) 32.86 miles

Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Veterans Park (next to Wells Fargo), is a small green acres space with a few walking paths, benches and a memorial.

Victory Park 35.68 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

Voorhees State Park 38.48 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

  Amenities

Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA 38.73 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 22.16 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 49.99 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

Wallisch Homestead 20.11 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge 30.71 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkLand PreserveWildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Washington Memorial Park 23.62 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 11.74 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

Watchung Reservation 16.16 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• 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

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Waterloo Village 29.07 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities