Parks and Natural Areas near Westfield, NJ (Union County)

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Plainsboro Preserve
Middlesex County

Plainsboro Preserve 23.65 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

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Poricy Park
Monmouth County

Poricy Park 23.32 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

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic AreaMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Nature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
Essex County

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 15.74 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximate...

  • Location

    474 Upper Mountain Ave
    Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
Middlesex County

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park 12.49 miles

South Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park was the first Middlesex County park to be built on the banks of the scenic Raritan Bay....

  • Location

    201 John T O'Leary Blvd,
    South Amboy, NJ 08879

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Union County

Reeves-Reed Arboretum 5.36 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...

  • Location

    165 Hobart Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Richard W. DeKorte Park
Bergen County

Richard W. DeKorte Park 15.45 miles

Lyndhurst, Bergen County, NJ

Featuring 3.5 miles of walking paths, panoramic views and birds galore, this one-square-mile park is the center of ...

  • Location

    1 DeKorte Park,
    Lyndhurst, NJ 07032

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land PreserveVeterans / MemorialWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)

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Riker Hill
Essex County

Riker Hill 11.17 miles

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...

  • Location

    288 Beaufort Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Robert Street Park
Morris County

Robert Street Park 21.03 miles

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Also known as Concialdi Park offers softball, baseball, football fields, playground equipment, picnic area and two ...

  • Location

    168 Robert St,
    Wharton, New Jersey 07885

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick
Middlesex County

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 12.83 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...

  • Location

    112 Ryders Lane,
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Saddle River County Park

Saddle River County Park 25.00 miles

Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

A paved multi-use path runs about six miles from Ridgewood down to Rochelle Park, passing under Route 4 and linking...

  • Location

    East Ridgewood Avenue
    Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Sandy Hook
Monmouth County

Sandy Hook 23.73 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches on the "Jersey Shore" are excellent for surf casting, s...

  • Location

    1 Bay Avenue
    Highlands, New Jersey 07732

  • Activities

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

  • Attractions

    Lighthouse

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic AreaNational ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: PavedSurface Type: Sandy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsLighthouseMonumentParking Lot(s)

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Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Monmouth County

Sandy Hook Lighthouse 22.23 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The Sandy Hook Light is the oldest standing lighthouse and the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States. It...

  • Location

    85 Mercer Road,
    Highlands, New Jersey 07732

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Lighthouse

  • Amenities

    Lighthouse

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Sayreville Kennedy Park
Middlesex County

Sayreville Kennedy Park 12.74 miles

Sayreville, Middlesex County, NJ

The facilities at Sayreville Kennedy Park include: a fishing pond, tennis courts, walking paths, playgrounds, a ska...

  • Location

    Washington Rd,
    Sayreville, NJ 08872

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Schalks Meadow Park
Middlesex County

Schalks Meadow Park 24.07 miles

Plainsboro, Middlesex County, NJ

A small park which features athletic fields, playground, tennis courts, basketball.

  • Location

    Parker Road
    Plainsboro, NJ 08536

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting Area

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Schooleys Mountain County Park
Morris County

Schooleys Mountain County Park 24.82 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

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  • Location

    Long Valley, NJ 07853

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Six Mile Run Reservoir
Somerset County

Six Mile Run Reservoir 16.18 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.

  • Location

    597 Canal Rd
    Somerset, New Jersey 08873

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Soldiers Memorial Field
Union County

Soldiers Memorial Field 4.17 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...

  • Location

    5 Myrtle Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Sourland Mountain Preserve
Somerset County

Sourland Mountain Preserve 22.30 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Rocky trails climb through boulder fields and over dozens of wooden walkways at Sourland Mountain Preserve, with ge...

  • Location

    East Mountain Rd.,
    Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksLand PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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South Mountain Reservation
Essex County

South Mountain Reservation 7.34 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The largest park in the Essex County system at 2,110 acres, between the first and second Watchung ridges, with an O...

  • Location

    South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
    West Orange, New Jersey 07052

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument

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Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park
Hudson County

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 12.39 miles

Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park...

  • Location

    43rd Street and Kennedy Blvd
    Bayonne, NJ 07002

  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

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