Parks and Natural Areas near Gateway (Region) of NJ

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Soldiers Memorial Field 14.26 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...

• Location

  5 Myrtle Avenue,
  Summit, New Jersey 07901

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sourland Mountain Preserve 38.03 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Rocky trails climb through boulder fields and over dozens of wooden walkways at Sourland Mountain Preserve, with ge...

• Location

  East Mountain Rd.,
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

South Mountain Reservation 9.86 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The largest park in the Essex County system at 2,110 acres, between the first and second Watchung ridges, with an O...

• Location

  South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
  West Orange, New Jersey 07052

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument

  Amenities

Sparta Mountain WMA 22.72 miles

Sparta, Sussex County, NJ

The Sparta Mountain WMA is located in Sussex, New Jersey. This wildlife management area is managed by the NJ Audubo...

• Location

  95 Edison Rd,
  Sparta, New Jersey 07871

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingHunting

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Varied

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 13.91 miles

Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park...

• Location

  43rd Street and Kennedy Blvd
  Bayonne, NJ 07002

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Stephens State Park 29.84 miles

Hackettstown, Warren County, NJ

The Musconetcong River, an excellent freshwater fishing spot, flows over and around boulders through Stephens State...

• Location

  800 Willow Grove St,
  Hackettstown, NJ 07840

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 14.57 miles

Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ

This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the former country estate of Gustav Stickley. It is the only place that ...

• Location

  2352 Rt. 10-West
  Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Stokes State Forest 37.48 miles

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

Stokes State Forest offers activities ranging from mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking camping, and much more...

• Location

  1 Coursen Road
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableRentals: Cabins

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Sunnyside Recreation Area 36.18 miles

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Sunnyside Recreation Area is the home of the Park System's Equestrian Division providing fundamental equestrian exp...

• Location

  628 Middletown-Lincroft Road
  Middletown, New Jersey 07060

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Sunrise Mountain Scenic overlook 36.06 miles

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

Enjoy breathtaking views of Sussex county on Sunrise Mountain Scenic overlook

• Location

  1 Coursen Road
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sussex Branch Trail 31.26 miles

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

Information about the Sussex Branch Trail coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

Swartswood State Park 35.32 miles

Swartswood, Sussex County, NJ

Swartswood State Park offers boating, paddling, fishing, kayaking, swimming, camping, hiking, nature trails, bathro...

• Location

  Swartswood, New Jersey 07877

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Tent Camping Available

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Tatum Park 33.81 miles

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Tatum Park has 366 acres of rolling hills, open fields and bird-filled woods, as well as two Activity Centers, a pl...

• Location

  151 Red Hill Road
  Middletown, NJ 07748

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Teetertown Camping Area 34.78 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Public and group campsites are available, by reservation only. All necessities must be carried in and out of publi...

• Location

  Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingNearby: Multi-use TrailsFacility: BathroomsPet Friendly

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve 35.07 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

The Teetertown Preserve's 300+acre property is one of the most significant natural areas in Hunterdon County. The r...

• Location

  Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Tenafly Nature Center 13.89 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