Parks and Natural Areas near Gateway (Region) of NJ

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 15.14 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Public programs are part of our diverse offerings at Weis. These evening or weekend activities for adults and famil...

• Location

  150 Snake Den Road
  Ringwood, NJ 07456

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land PreserveWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Volleyball CourtsBathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Thielke Arboretum 7.57 miles

Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452

Over a mile of trail loops through wetland forest at the Thielke Arboretum, linking perennial pollinator gardens, f...

• Location

  460 Doremus Avenue,
  Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 39.18 miles

Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ

Thompson Park is a vast 675-acre park, the largest in the Middlesex County Park System, located in Monroe Township ...

• Location

  Monroe and Jamesburg, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingDisc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Park (Monmouth County) 37.36 miles

Lincroft, Monmouth County, NJ

This Monmouth County Park is great for people of all ages looking for outdoor fun!

• Location

  805 Newman Springs Road
  Lincroft, New Jersey 07738

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County) 39.15 miles

Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ

The Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds. This is an extremely po...

• Location

  Thompson Park,
  Off Perrineville, Rd
  Jamesburg, NJ

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog Area

  Amenities

Thompson Park Off-leash Dog Area (Monmouth County) 37.22 miles

Lincroft, Monmouth County, NJ

The 1.5 acre off-leash area at Thompson Park, Lincroft consists of a 1.25-acre area for dogs over 35 lbs and a 0.25...

• Location

  805 Newman Springs Rd,
  Lincroft, NJ 07738

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog Area

  Amenities

Tillman Ravine 39.62 miles

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

The hiking trails on Tillmans Ravine lead you through pine and hemlock forests, across bridges, down alongside a fa...

• Location

  Tillman Rd,
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Tintle Park 3.75 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Tintle Park is found within Wayne, NJ, along Valley Road. This is a small park offering some playground equipment f...

• Location

  100 Valley Road
  Wayne, New Jersey 07470

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Trailside Nature & Science Center 15.77 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

Trailside holds the title of New Jersey's first nature center, founded in 1941. Today, this massive facility in the...

• Location

  452 New Providence Road,
  Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Planetarium

  Amenities

Tranquillity Farms 31.54 miles

Andover, Sussex County, NJ

Tranquillity Farms is home to a diverse family-run agriculture business. They are keeping farming in New Jersey and...

• Location

  47 Decker Pond Road
  Andover, NJ 07821

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Farming

  Corn MazeHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking

  Farming

• Amenities

  Petting Zoo/Regular Zoo/Animals

  Amenities

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 10.99 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  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

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