Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Hornbecks Creek / Indian Ladder Falls

Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA

Hornbecks Creek is a somewhat hidden gem amongst the numerous waterfalls located in the DWP. The trail begins at th...

• Location

  Dingman Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Horse Park of New Jersey at Stone Tavern, Inc.

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

The Horse Park of New Jersey provides a venue for local, regional, national and international-level equestrian even...

• Location

  626 Route 524
  Allentown, New Jersey 08501

• Activities

  Equestrian / Horseback

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Howell Living History Farm

Hopewell, Mercer County, NJ

Howell Farm allows any visitor an opportunity to step back in farming history while learning common farming practic...

• Location

  70 Wooden's Lane
  Lambertville, New Jersey 08530

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Farming

  Corn MazeHay Rides

  Farming

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House

Rumson, Monmouth County, NJ

Located in Middletown Township, New Jersey, the Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House offers visi...

• Location

  25 Browns Dock Road,
  Middletown Township, New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Huber Woods Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Huber Woods Park offers miles or trails built for biking and hiking, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area

• Location

  25 Brown's Dock Road
  Middletown Twp., New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Huddy Park

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The Highlands Garden Club has adopted Huddy Park to plant and maintain. With funding from the Highlands Business Pa...

• Location

  70 Waterwitch Ave,
  Highlands, NJ 07732

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Hugh Force Canal Park

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.

• Location

  100 W Central Ave
  Wharton, New Jersey 07885

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hunterdon County Arboretum

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Throughout the Arboretum, you will see a variety of trees, shrubs, and annuals and perennials, including both nativ...

• Location

  1020 New Jersey 31,
  Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Iron Works Park

Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ

Iron Works Park, in Mount Holly, offers fun for all ages. You will find playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields,...

• Location

  Wollner Dr,
  Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ

Island Beach State Park, located in Ocean County NJ, offers beach access, cartop boat launching, walking trails thr...

• Location

  Island Beach, New Jersey 08008

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Jakes Branch County Park

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the ...

• Location

  1100 Double Trouble Road
  Beachwood, New Jersey 08722

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Jakes Branch Nature Center

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

The Jakes Branch Nature Center highlights the beauty, history and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens through ...

• Location

  1100 Double Trouble Road,
  Beachwood, New Jersey 08722

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

James A. McFaul Environmental Center

Wyckoff, Bergen County, NJ

This 81-acre wildlife sanctuary in Wyckoff is a fantastic spot for a gentle family outing or a quiet nature walk...

• Location

  150 Crescent Avenue,
  Wyckoff, NJ 07481

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Jenny Jump State Forest

Hope, Warren County, NJ

Jenny Jump State Forest offers great views, great hiking, camping and more.

• Location

  330 State Park Rd
  Great Meadows, NJ 07838

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Jockey Hollow

Morristown, New Jersey 07960

The Morristown encampment ground, where the Continental Army wintered in 1777 and again through the brutal winter o...

• Location

  586 Tempe Wick Road
  Morristown, New Jersey 07960

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Joe Palaia Park / Saul Rubin Fields

Oakhurst, Monmouth County, NJ

The Township of Ocean is home to a number of great parks and outdoor facilities available for use, including Joe Pa...

• Location

  Joe Palaia Park
  Oakhurst, NJ 07755

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

John A. Roebling Park

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. ...

John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course

Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ

Green Tree Golf Course is a regulation 18 hole, par 72, 5600 yard course that is a challenge to the experienced as ...

• Location

  1030 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road (Rt. 559),
  Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234

• Attractions

  Golf

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Golf

  Sports Plus

• Amenities

  BathroomsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

John F. Kennedy Park

Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ

John F. Kennedy Park overlooks Great Egg Harbor Bay and is within close range of amenities in Somers Point. The hig...

• Location

  Somers Point, NJ 08244

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BeachBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Johnson Memorial Park

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

Johnson Memorial Park is a 95-acre municipal park in Jackson, NJ, offering a wide array of recreational faciliti...

• Location

  192 Kierych Memorial Dr,
  Jackson Township, NJ 08527

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities