Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Skyview Park

Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

Skyview Park is a smaller park in Toms River offering Lighted basketball courts, softball field, tot lot, street ho...

• Location

  Skyview Park
  Toms River, NJ 08753

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

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

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

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 PathsShade/Cover: No ShadeSurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sourland Mountain Preserve

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve

Hopewell, New Jersey 08525

Easy woodland loops follow the headwaters of the Stony Brook at the Sourlands Ecosystem Preserve, a quiet D&R Green...

• Location

  Mountain Road
  Hopewell, New Jersey 08525

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

South Cape May Meadows

West Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

More than two miles of flat trails loop through meadows, freshwater wetlands and dunes to a mile of protected, unde...

• Location

  Sunset Boulevard,
  West Cape May, New Jersey 08204

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

South Mountain Reservation

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument

  Amenities

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

  BirdwatchingHikingHunting

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Varied

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Spruce Run Recreation Area

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

The Highlands Trail runs through Spruce Run, and there are six picnic areas with grills and a playground around the...

• Location

  68 Van Syckles Road,
  Clinton, New Jersey 08809

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkRecreation Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Stephens State Park

Hackettstown, Warren County, NJ

The Musconetcong River, an excellent freshwater fishing spot, flows over and around boulders through Stephens State...

• Location

  800 Willow Grove St,
  Hackettstown, NJ 07840

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaSkate ParkParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / 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

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

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

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

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

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sussex Branch Trail

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

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