Parks and Natural Areas near Franklin, NJ (Somerset County)

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The Watershed Institute
Mercer County

The Watershed Institute 16.17 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

Nature reserve with more than 10 miles of hiking trails through wetlands, forests, meadows and streams, in Penningt...

  • Location

    31 Titus Mill Road,
    Hopewell, New Jersey 08534

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Thompson Grove Park
Monmouth County

Thompson Grove Park 20.01 miles

Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ

Thompson Grove Park contains walking paths, picnic areas, and a fishing lake, dog park

  • Location

    Thompson Park Road
    Manalapan, New Jersey 07726

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Dog ParksMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Thompson Park (Middlesex County)
Middlesex County

Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 12.51 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

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

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Thompson Park (Monmouth County)
Monmouth County

Thompson Park (Monmouth County) 22.70 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

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

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Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County)
Middlesex County

Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County) 12.28 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

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog Area

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

Thompson Park Off-leash Dog Area (Monmouth County) 22.86 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog Parks

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog Area

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Trailside Nature & Science Center
Union County

Trailside Nature & Science Center 14.96 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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Tulpehaking Nature Center
Mercer County

Tulpehaking Nature Center 23.85 miles

Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ

Mercer County's Tulpehaking Nature Center is the main educational facility for the Abbott Marshlands.

  • Location

    157 Westcott Avenue,
    Hamilton, NJ 08610

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Wildlife Management Areas

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    Nature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Turkey Swamp Park
Monmouth County

Turkey Swamp Park 24.04 miles

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

With about nine miles of flat, marked trail loop through pine forest and bog at Turkey Swamp Park, easy going on fo...

  • Location

    200 Georgia Road,
    Freehold, New Jersey 07728

  • Activities

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeParking Lot(s)

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Union Furnace Preserve
Hunterdon County

Union Furnace Preserve 24.29 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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Union Transportation Trail (UTT)
Monmouth County

Union Transportation Trail (UTT) 24.17 miles

Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, NJ

The Union Transportation Trail is deal for equestrians, hikers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists, this portion of th...

  • Location

    South-Western section of Monmouth County

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksRail To Trail

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Van Nest Park
Mercer County

Van Nest Park 13.62 miles

West Windsor, Mercer County, NJ

Features of this park include a picnic pavilion with grills and picnic tables, new playground equipment, dock and b...


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Voorhees State Park
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park 23.67 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 23.44 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

  • 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 10.41 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 Crossing State Park (NJ)
Mercer County

Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) 22.17 miles

Titusville, Mercer County, NJ

Both a historic location and just a beautiful place to visit, Washington Crossing State Park has a lot to offer any...

  • Location

    355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
    Titusville, New Jersey 08560

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group Camping

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater

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Washington Memorial Park
Middlesex County

Washington Memorial Park 7.20 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...


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Watchung Reservation
Union County

Watchung Reservation 14.59 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 / HorsebackHikingPlaying 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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White Oak Park
Somerset County

White Oak Park 11.23 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 playground

  • 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 18.19 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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