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

Thompson Grove Park 21.58 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Dog ParksMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 14.25 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 Dog Area (Middlesex County) 13.93 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

Trailside Nature & Science Center 23.37 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

Tulpehaking Nature Center 16.84 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Nature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Tyler State Park 21.39 miles

Newtown, Bucks County, PA

Tyler State Park includes playgrounds, frisbee golf course, picnic shelters, walking/hiking trails, mountain biking...

• Location

  101 Swamp Rd.
  Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Attractions

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Sports Plus

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Union Furnace Preserve 21.57 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Union Transportation Trail (UTT) 20.65 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksRail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Van Nest Park 8.80 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...

Voorhees State Park 21.53 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 21.14 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

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 17.32 miles

Warren, Somerset County, NJ

The Wagner Farm Arboretum was established in 2004 as a non-profit organization, the Arboretum seeks to enrich, educ...

• Location

  197 Mountain Ave,
  Warren, New Jersey 07059

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) 13.18 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

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group Camping

  Camping

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Washington Memorial Park 15.54 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...

Watchung Reservation 22.95 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• 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

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

White Oak Park 9.91 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Willowwood Arboretum 20.41 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities

Woodfield Reservation 4.75 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Woodfield is a 124-acre park located in Princeton Township that offers great hiking through deep woods

• Location

  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  FishingHikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Woodlot Park 5.75 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities