Parks and Natural Areas near Gateway (Region) of NJ

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Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center
Warren County

Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center 38.96 miles

Oxford, Warren County, NJ

The Pequest facility includes a Natural Resource Education Center for environmental education as well as the only s...

  • Location

    605 Pequest Rd.,
    Oxford, NJ 07863

  • Activities

    FishingHikingHuntingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Poricy Park
Monmouth County

Poricy Park 35.32 miles

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Poricy Park Conservancy has been preserving 250 acres of open space, wildlife and their habitats, prehistoric fossi...

  • Location

    345 Oak Hill Rd
    Middletown, New Jersey 07748

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic AreaMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Nature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
Essex County

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 1.51 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximate...

  • Location

    474 Upper Mountain Ave
    Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Passaic County

Ramapo Mountain State Forest 11.92 miles

Haskell, Passaic County, NJ

This hilly forest is a sanctuary for wildlife. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy miles of challenging trails. Many t...

  • Location

    Passaic and Bergen counties, New Jersey

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Ramapo Valley County Reservation
Bergen County

Ramapo Valley County Reservation 14.60 miles

Mahwah, Bergen County, NJ

Ramapo Valley County Reservation is Bergen County's largest park area and is located on the edge of the Highlands R...

  • Location

    584 Ramapo Valley Rd (Route 202),
    Mahwah, NJ 07430

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
Middlesex County

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park 27.48 miles

South Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park was the first Middlesex County park to be built on the banks of the scenic Raritan Bay....

  • Location

    201 John T O'Leary Blvd,
    South Amboy, NJ 08879

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Union County

Reeves-Reed Arboretum 12.67 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...

  • Location

    165 Hobart Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Richard W. DeKorte Park
Bergen County

Richard W. DeKorte Park 8.13 miles

Lyndhurst, Bergen County, NJ

Featuring 3.5 miles of walking paths, panoramic views and birds galore, this one-square-mile park is the center of ...

  • Location

    1 DeKorte Park,
    Lyndhurst, NJ 07032

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land PreserveVeterans / MemorialWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)

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Riker Hill
Essex County

Riker Hill 7.84 miles

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...

  • Location

    288 Beaufort Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Ringwood Manor
Passaic County

Ringwood Manor 18.66 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

This beautiful country house, which was home for a succession of well-known ironmasters for nearly 200 years, sits ...

  • Location

    1304 Sloatsburg Road,
    Ringwood, New Jersey 07456

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric Area

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Ringwood State Park
Passaic County

Ringwood State Park 17.76 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Ringwood State Park offers so much for people of all levels to do throughout the year, including mountain biking, h...

  • Location

    1304 Sloatsburg Rd
    Ringwood, New Jersey 07456

  • Activities

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeParking Lot(s)

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Robert Street Park
Morris County

Robert Street Park 20.04 miles

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Also known as Concialdi Park offers softball, baseball, football fields, playground equipment, picnic area and two ...

  • Location

    168 Robert St,
    Wharton, New Jersey 07885

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Round Valley Recreation Area
Hunterdon County

Round Valley Recreation Area 37.18 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Round Valley Reservoir attracts swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore, while the...

  • Location

    1220 Lebanon-Stanton Road
    Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote camping

  • Parks & Gardens

    Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / Rocky

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick
Middlesex County

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 29.94 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...

  • Location

    112 Ryders Lane,
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Sandy Hook
Monmouth County

Sandy Hook 31.95 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches on the "Jersey Shore" are excellent for surf casting, s...

  • Location

    1 Bay Avenue
    Highlands, New Jersey 07732

  • Activities

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

  • Attractions

    Lighthouse

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic AreaNational ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: PavedSurface Type: Sandy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsLighthouseMonumentParking Lot(s)

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Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Monmouth County

Sandy Hook Lighthouse 30.22 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The Sandy Hook Light is the oldest standing lighthouse and the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States. It...

  • Location

    85 Mercer Road,
    Highlands, New Jersey 07732

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Lighthouse

  • Amenities

    Lighthouse

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Sayreville Kennedy Park
Middlesex County

Sayreville Kennedy Park 28.71 miles

Sayreville, Middlesex County, NJ

The facilities at Sayreville Kennedy Park include: a fishing pond, tennis courts, walking paths, playgrounds, a ska...

  • Location

    Washington Rd,
    Sayreville, NJ 08872

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Schooleys Mountain County Park
Morris County

Schooleys Mountain County Park 30.54 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

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  • Location

    Long Valley, NJ 07853

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Sickles Park
Monmouth County

Sickles Park 37.48 miles

Little Silver, Monmouth County, NJ

Sickles Park is located in Little Silver, NJ, next to Sickles Market. The park offers Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, C...

  • Location

    200 Rumson Rd,
    Little Silver, New Jersey 07739

  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Six Mile Run Reservoir
Somerset County

Six Mile Run Reservoir 33.12 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.

  • Location

    597 Canal Rd
    Somerset, New Jersey 08873

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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