Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

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Dorbrook Recreation Area
Monmouth County

Dorbrook Recreation Area

Colts Neck, Monmouth County, NJ

Dorbrook Recreation Area features 535 acres which include playgrounds, tennis, horseshoes, swimming pools, a Sprayg...

  • Location

    Route 537
    Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  • Attractions

    RC Flying FieldSprayground / Splashground

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Special Places

    RC Flying Field

  • Trails

    TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsPoolRC Flying FieldParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

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Double Trouble State Park
Ocean County

Double Trouble State Park

Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ

Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Ba...

  • Location

    581 Pinewald Keswick Road
    Bayville, NJ 08721

  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric Area

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Sandy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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Duke Farms
Somerset County

Duke Farms

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Two thousand seven hundred acres of meadow, woodland and water in Hillsborough, with eighteen miles of trails, no c...

  • Location

    1112 Dukes Parkway West,
    Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Bike Rentals

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Duke Island Park
Somerset County

Duke Island Park

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

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Dunnfield Creek
Warren County

Dunnfield Creek

Hardwick, Warren County, NJ

Dunnfield Creek runs from high up in the Delaware Water Gap, down to the Delaware River. Hikers followmuch of this ...

  • Location

    Dunnfield Creek Parking Area off Rt 80,
    Hardwick Township, New Jersey 07832

  • Activities

    FishingHikingJogging / Running

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Moderate Shade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rock

  • Amenities

    BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Durrand-Hedden House & Garden
Essex County

Durrand-Hedden House & Garden

Maplewood, Essex County, NJ

Durand-Hedden House and Garden is an historic house museum that finds interesting ways to explore our community's f...

  • Location

    523 Ridgewood Road,
    Maplewood, New Jersey 07040

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park)
Middlesex County

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

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

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksLand Preserve

  • Amenities

    GardensNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)

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Eagle Rock Reservation
Essex County

Eagle Rock Reservation

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Hiking trails and old bridle paths wind through the woods on top of First Mountain at Eagle Rock Reservation, and a...

  • Location

    Prospect Ave & Eagle Rock Ave,
    West Orange, New Jersey 07052

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaVeterans / MemorialScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)

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East Freehold Showgrounds
Monmouth County

East Freehold Showgrounds

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

81 acre showgrounds for horse shows, dog shows, and special events each year. East Freehold Park is also the home o...

  • Location

    1500 Kozloski Road
    Freehold, New Jersey 07728

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

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Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside)
Union County

Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside)

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

The Dog Park at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside is just under three acres, with fenced areas set aside for large and...

  • Location

    Park Drive,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

  • Parks & Gardens

    Dog ParksMuniciple / City Park

  • Amenities

    BathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting Area

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Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ)
Union County

Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ)

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

Dog Park, Fishing, Fitness Trail, Ice Skating, Pedal Boats, Picnic Area (Reservable), Playground, Restrooms, Sleddi...

  • Location

    Park Drive,
    Mountainside, NJ 07101

  • Activities

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater

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Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park
Monmouth County

Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Echo Lake Pavilion (can be reserved for special occasions), Echo Lake (for fishing and kayaking only - no swimming ...

  • Location

    1205 Maxim Southard Road,
    Howell, New Jersey 07731

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trail

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails
Monmouth County

Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails

Wall, Monmouth County, NJ

Edgar Felix Bikeway is a paved path stretching between Allaire Village, the town of Manasquan, and the Wall Municip...

  • Location

    Wall, New Jersey 07719

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Rail To Trail

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Trails

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Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Atlantic County

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Galloway, Atlantic County, NJ

More than 47,000 acres of coastal salt marsh on the Atlantic Flyway, with an 8-mile Wildlife Drive open year round,...

  • Location

    800 Great Creek Road,
    Galloway, New Jersey 08205

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHuntingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Elmer B Boyd Park
Middlesex County

Elmer B Boyd Park

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Boyd Park offers an alluring view of the Raritan River as well as New Brunswick's skyline. This park is home to man...

  • Location

    Rt 18 North,
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Eno's Pond County Park
Ocean County

Eno's Pond County Park

Lacey, Ocean County, NJ

Easy nature trails and observation decks over the pond make Eno's Pond County Park a relaxed place to walk and watc...

  • Location

    330 East Lacey Road,
    Forked River, New Jersey 08731

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsGuided / Nature trail

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County
Somerset County

Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Nestled within 500 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp, the Environmental Education Center (EEC) at ...

  • Location

    190 Lord Stirling Road,
    Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Essex County Environmental Center
Essex County

Essex County Environmental Center

Roseland, Essex County, NJ

The Essex County Environmental Center is located in the western section of Essex County at West Essex Park. West E...

  • Location

    621 Eagle Rock Avenue,
    Roseland, NJ 07068

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

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Essex County Rose Garden
Essex County

Essex County Rose Garden

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

The Essex County Rose Garden is a breathtakingly beautiful and historic garden located within the much larger Br...

  • Location

    Watchung Avenue,
    Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Estell Manor Park
Atlantic County

Estell Manor Park

Mays Landing, Atlantic County, NJ

Estell Manor Park, located in Atlantic County, offers all types of activities, for all levels, historic ruins of a ...

  • Location

    109 State Highway 50
    Mays Landing, NJ 08330

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Bike Rentals

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)

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