Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Slade Dale Sanctuary

Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ

The 13-acre Slade Dale Sanctuary is an important part of the local ecosystem, and is home to a number of unique ani...

• Location

  Sea Point Dr.
  Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

Slateford Creek / Falls

Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Slateford Creek can be found within the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, on the PA side. The creek flows through...

• Location

  Park Drive, Mount Bethel, PA

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Soldier Memorial Park

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Soccer & softball complex. Park will include 5 softball fields, 8 soccer fields and 2 multi-purpose fields, 3 play...

• Location

  450 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd,
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

Soldiers Memorial Field

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

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

Sourland Mountain Preserve

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Sourland Mountain Preserve offers hiking, bird watching, glacial erratics and more

• Location

  East Mountain Rd.
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

South Mountain Reservation

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...

• Location

  W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Sparta Mountain WMA

Sparta, Sussex County, NJ

The Sparta Mountain WMA is located in Sussex, New Jersey. This wildlife management area is managed by the NJ Audubo...

• Location

  95 Edison Rd,
  Sparta, New Jersey 07871

• Activities

  HikingHunting

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockySome are challenging

  Trails

Spruce Run Recreation Area

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

Surrounded by the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, Spruce Run Recreation Area is popular with picnickers, swimmer...

• Location

  68 Van Syckel's Road
  Clinton, New Jersey 08809

• Activities

  FishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Drive-up camping

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkRecreation Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ

This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the former country estate of Gustav Stickley. It is the only place that ...

• Location

  2352 Rt. 10-West
  Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Stockton Beach Park

Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ

Stockton Beach Park is Manasquan's largest park. It features baseball fields, a lighted roller hockey rink, a skate...

• Location

  2nd & Stockton Avenues,
  Manasquan, New Jersey 08736

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Stokes State Forest

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

Stokes State Forest offers activities ranging from mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking camping, and much more...

• Location

  1 Coursen Road
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableRentals: Cabins

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Sunnybrae Park

Yardville, Mercer County, NJ

Sunnybrae Park is a small park that contains baseballs fields

• Location

  Yardville, New Jersey 08620

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Sunnyside Recreation Area

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Sunnyside Recreation Area is the home of the Park System's Equestrian Division providing fundamental equestrian exp...

• Location

  628 Middletown-Lincroft Road
  Middletown, New Jersey 07060

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

Sunrise Mountain Scenic overlook

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

Enjoy breathtaking views of Sussex county on Sunrise Mountain Scenic overlook

• Location

  1 Coursen Road
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Sussex Branch Trail

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

Information about the Sussex Branch Trail coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

Swartswood State Park

Swartswood, Sussex County, NJ

Swartswood State Park offers boating, paddling, fishing, kayaking, swimming, camping, hiking, nature trails, bathro...

• Location

  Swartswood, New Jersey 07877

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Tent Camping Available

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trail

  Trails

Tantum Park / William Tantum Park

Robbinsville, Mercer County, NJ

This 36-acre park, located in Robbinsville, NJ on Meadowbrook Road. It includes a playground, picnic pavilion, two ...

• Location

  Meadowbrook Road
  Robbinsville, NJ 0869

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

Tatum Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Tatum Park has 366 acres of rolling hills, open fields and bird-filled woods, as well as two Activity Centers, a pl...

• Location

  151 Red Hill Road
  Middletown, NJ 07748

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSome are challengingWalking Paths

  Trails

Teetertown Camping Area

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Public and group campsites are available, by reservation only. All necessities must be carried in and out of publi...

• Location

  Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingNearby: Multi-use TrailsFacility: BathroomsPet Friendly

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / Rocky

  Trails