Parks and Natural Areas near Essex County, NJ

Winakung Indian Village 25.89 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

Abram S. Hewitt State Forest 25.97 miles

Hewitt, Passaic County, NJ

Abram S. Hewitt State Forest is located in Hewitt, New Jersey. A section of Bearfort Ridge, as well as the Appalach...

• Location

  Hewitt, New Jersey 07421

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Waterloo Village 26.14 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

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Schooleys Mountain County Park 26.18 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

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• Location

  Long Valley, NJ 07853

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

North Branch Park 26.24 miles

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

North Branch Park is a very nice park located in Bridgewater, NJ.

• Location

  Milltown Road,
  Bridgewater, N.J.

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Duke Island Park 26.78 miles

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

Located in Bridgewater Township, Duke Island Park is a site of rich natural beauty which offers varied recreational...

• Location

  Old York Road,
  Bridgewater, NJ 08807

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Bayshore Waterfront Park 26.93 miles

Port Monmouth, Monmouth County, NJ

Bayshore Waterfront Park offers a fishing pier, a nice beach for swimming, access to Raritan Bay, and beautiful vie...

• Location

  719 Port Monmouth Road,
  Port Monmouth, New Jersey 07758

• Activities

  FishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Six Mile Run Reservoir 27.08 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

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Allamuchy Mountain State Park 27.36 miles

Allamuchy, Warren County, NJ

Allamuchy Mountain State Park offers a wide variety of activities, mainly consisting of hiking and mountain biking ...

• Location

  Hackettstown, New Jersey 07820

• Activities

  FishingHikingMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

Wawayanda State Park 27.43 miles

Hewitt, Passaic County, NJ

Wawayanda State Park contains miles of amazing trails, a large fishing/swimming/paddling lakes, and so much more.

• Location

  Sussex, Passaic and Morris Counties

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableRentals: Lean-to / Camp Shelter

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

Sandy Hook Lighthouse 27.73 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

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

White Oak Park 28.06 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

Hardyston Township Sports and Recreation Complex 28.31 miles

Hardyston, Sussex County, NJ

The Hardyston Township Sports and Recreation Complex includes multiple soccer, baseball, softball fields, a walking...

• Location

  Wheatsworth Rd
  Hardyston Township, NJ 07419

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Kittatinny Valley State Park 28.52 miles

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, former railroads, and a small airport are features of Kittatinny Valley Stat...

• Location

  Goodale Rd,
  Newton, NJ 07860

• Activities

  FishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

Tranquillity Farms 28.90 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

Sandy Hook 29.45 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

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

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaNational ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Deep Cut Gardens 29.65 miles

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Deep Cut Gardens is simply beautiful. You will find many walking trails, beautiful landscaping, a rose garden, sitt...

• Location

  352 Red Hill Road,
  Middletown, New Jersey 07748

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Davidsons Mill Pond Park 29.69 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Davidsons Mill Pond Park is a great place for walk, ice fishing, learning about the environment, and much more.

• Location

  Davidsons Mill Pond Park
  Riva Avenue
  South Brunswick, NJ

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Sports Plus

E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 29.71 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

The EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, emphasizes environmentally sound horti...

• Location

  42 Riva Ave,
  South Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

Veterans Park (111 1st Ave) 29.82 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.