Parks and Natural Areas near Gateway (Region) of NJ

Morven Museum & Garden 43.68 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. This...

• Location

  55 Stockton St.
  Princeton, NJ 08540

• Activities

  WalkingYoga (Outdoor)

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook 33.71 miles

Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook provides beautiful views of Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Bay, Raritan Bay and the New York...

• Location

  460 Ocean Boulevard
  Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey 07716

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksVeterans / MemorialScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Mount Tammany 48.33 miles

Columbia, Warren County, NJ

Located in the Worthington State Forest (just below the Water Gap), the hike to the top of Mount Tammany is one of ...

• Location

  Columbia, New Jersey 07832

• Activities

  FishingHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Mountainside Community Pool 15.94 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

The Mountainside Community Pool is a beautiful, barrier-free facility nestled off Mountain Avenue adjacent to Echo ...

Multiuse Trails in Allaire State Park 49.70 miles

Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ

A network of trails winds through the park, providing opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback ride...

• Location

  Main parking lot is on Hospital Road,
  Wall Township, NJ 07727

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

Naaman Williams Park 30.21 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Naaman Williams Park is a smaller park in Franklin, NJ that offers a large open field, tennis courts, playgrounds, ...

• Location

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

Nature Interpretive Center in Allaire State Park 49.36 miles

Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ

To help preserve the park's flora and fauna, large areas of Allaire State Park have been left in their natural stat...

• Location

  Allaire State Park,
  4265 Atlantic Ave,
  Wall Township, NJ 07727

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

New Jersey State Botanical Garden 17.50 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

From the delicate shades of a tiny wildflower to the vibrant colors of massed annual plantings, Skylands is a place...

• Location

  Morris Rd
  Ringwood, New Jersey 07456

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

North Branch Park 32.22 miles

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

North Branch Park is a very nice park located in Bridgewater, NJ.

• Location

  Milltown Road,
  Bridgewater, N.J.

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Norvin Green State Forest 14.70 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

The undisturbed forest and rugged terrain of Norvin Green offers sanctuary for birds and other wildlife. Part of th...

• Location

  150 Snake Den Rd,
  Ringwood, NJ 07456

• Activities

  FishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

Oak Glen Park 48.52 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Oak Glen is a nice municipal park located in Howell NJ. It contains numerous recreational areas, including basketba...

• Location

  275 Old Tavern Road
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Opossum Road Woods 39.78 miles

Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ

Opossum Road Woods is a small tract of open space owned and managed by Montgomery Township. The trail starts at the...

• Location

  Opossum Road Woods,
  Montgomery, NJ 08558

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

Oradell Memorial Field 10.33 miles

Oradell, Bergen County, NJ

Located across the street from Oradell Public School, Memorial Field has a playground, soccer fields, lighted tenni...

• Location

  343 Prospect Ave,
  Oradell, New Jersey 07649

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

Overpeck County Park 10.29 miles

Leonia, Bergen County, NJ

Land that once contained brownfields and landfills has been transformed into a multi-use recreational venue.

• Location

  50 Fort Lee Road,
  Leonia, New Jersey 07605

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

Parks Lake 16.65 miles

Rockaway, Morris County, NJ

Parks Lake is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permi...

• Location

  Mt. Hope Road,
  Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 3.23 miles

Paterson, Passaic County, NJ

Waterfalls and ancient geology, engineering landmarks and the economic birth of a new nation - these are just a few...

• Location

  72 McBride Ave,
  Paterson, NJ 07501

• Activities

  FishingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

Perrineville Lake Park 46.33 miles

Millstone, Monmouth County, NJ

Perrineville Lake Park offers fishing, hiking, mountain biking and more through the rolling hills of Millstone.

• Location

  Millstone, New Jersey 08510

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Plainsboro Preserve 40.81 miles

Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ

Plainsboro Preserve was created as a partnership between Middlesex County, Plainsboro Township and the New Jersey A...

• Location

  80 Scotts Corner Road
  Cranbury, New Jersey 08512

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

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

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails