Parks and Natural Areas near New Vernon, NJ (Morris County)

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Trailside Nature & Science Center
Union County

Trailside Nature & Science Center 6.59 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

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

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

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Tranquillity Farms
Sussex County

Tranquillity Farms 22.16 miles

Andover, Sussex County, NJ

Ride a hayride out to the pumpkin field and pick your own at Tranquillity Farms, then find your way through the cor...

  • Location

    47 Decker Pond Road,
    Andover, New Jersey 07821

  • Activities

    Playing in the playgroundWalking

  • Attractions

    Zoo / Aquarium

  • Farming

    Apple PickingCorn MazeFarm MarketHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Morris County

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 16.33 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Union Furnace Preserve
Hunterdon County

Union Furnace Preserve 23.40 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Van Vleck House and Gardens
Essex County

Van Vleck House and Gardens 14.98 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne
Passaic County

Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne 16.83 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

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaMonument

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Voorhees State Park
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park 21.97 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

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Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA 22.13 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

    HikingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  • Attractions

    Observatory

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Special Places

    Observatory

  • Amenities

    Observatory

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Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens
Somerset County

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 5.90 miles

Warren, Somerset County, NJ

Non-profit arboretum with a community garden, a children's garden and a giving project growing produce for food pan...

  • Location

    197 Mountain Ave,
    Warren, New Jersey 07059

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensParking Lot(s)

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Washington Memorial Park
Middlesex County

Washington Memorial Park 9.61 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...

  • Location

    Washington Memorial Park
    Dunellen, New Jersey 08812

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

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Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City
Hudson County

Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City 23.03 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

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Washington Rock State Park
Somerset County

Washington Rock State Park 8.29 miles

Green Brook, New Jersey 08812

Walking paths and a picnic area sit beside a rocky overlook on the Watchung ridge, with a panoramic view of about 3...

  • Location

    16 Rock Road East
    Green Brook, New Jersey 08812

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Watchung Reservation
Union County

Watchung Reservation 6.32 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 / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • 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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Waterloo Village
Sussex County

Waterloo Village 19.12 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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White Oak Park
Somerset County

White Oak Park 16.62 miles

Branchburg, Somerset County, NJ

This multi-use park in Branchburg, NJ offers many types of amenities: Soccer/lacrosse fields, baseball/softball fie...

  • Location

    Stony Brook Road,
    Branchburg, NJ 08876

  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Batting CagesSports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Willowwood Arboretum
Morris County

Willowwood Arboretum 11.45 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...

  • Location

    300 Longview Rd
    Chester, NJ 07931

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Winakung Indian Village
Sussex County

Winakung Indian Village 19.01 miles

Stanhope, Sussex County, NJ

A life-size Lenape Village on Winakung Island in Waterloo Lake is a faithful reproduction, including long houses, h...

  • Location

    102 Waterloo Rd
    Stanhope, NJ 07874

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Amenities

    Parking Lot(s)

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Woodlot Park
Middlesex County

Woodlot Park 23.09 miles

Monmouth Junction, Middlesex County, NJ

Woodlot Park offers open areas for picnics and barbeque's, and include baseball/softball fields, walking paths, bas...

  • Location

    124 New Rd
    Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852

  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Trails

    TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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