Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Hartshorne Woods County Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Hartshorne Woods County Park offers great biking, hiking, jogging, and views of the ocean and NYC

• Location

  Middletown, New Jersey 07748

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Havens Homestead Museum

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

The Havens Homestead Museum is operated by Brick Township Historical Society, and it is located at 521 Herbertsvill...

• Location

  521 Herbertsville Rd,
  Brick Township, NJ 08724

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Parking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center

Harding, Morris County, NJ

The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd...

• Location

  Great Swamp WMR
  32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
  Harding Township, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hemlock Falls

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F...

• Location

  South Mountain Reservation, Essex County

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Rugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Henry Hudson Trail

Leonardo, Monmouth County, NJ

This paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling t...

• Location

  Western and Northern Monmouth County

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksRail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksRail To TrailWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Herbertsville Park

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

The amenities in Herbertsville Park include a softball field, basketball courts, two playgrounds, a paved walking/j...

• Location

  498 Nebraska Ave,
  Brick Township, New Jersey 08724

• Activities

  Jogging / 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

Heritage Park

Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ

Heritage Park is located on Howe Street in Point Pleasant Borough. This family-oriented park is situated at the ba...

• Location

  Howe Street,
  Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Heritage Park (Allentown)

Allentown, Monmouth County, NJ

Park in Allentown offers a welcoming space for community recreation. Visitors can enjoy the playground equipment, a...

• Location

  27 High St,
  Allentown, NJ 08501

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Parking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Herrontown Woods Arboretum

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Herrontown Woods, is located in the northeast part of Princeton and is set on 142 acres of wooded land. A system of...

• Location

  600 Snowden Ln,
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Some Shade Surface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensTrails

  Amenities

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge

Raritan, Somerset County, NJ

Built in 1879 for the Hibernia Mine Railroad, and used as a railroad bridge for fifteen years, the structure has no...

Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area

Cape May, New Jersey 08204

Nearly two miles of easy nature trails wind through fields, forest and dunes at Higbee Beach, with two viewing plat...

• Location

  New England Road
  Cape May, New Jersey 08204

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingHuntingMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BeachTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

High Point State Park

Sussex, Sussex County, NJ

The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of NJ/NY/PA. Trails aro...

• Location

  1480 State Route 23,
  Wantage, NJ 07461 07461

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Historic Allaire Village

Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ

The historic Allaire Village contains buildings from the 19th century, including a general store, blacksmith shop, ...

• Location

  4263 Atlantic Ave,
  Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Historic Cold Springs Village

Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May is an Early-American open-air living history museum! Step back in time to ...

• Location

  720 Route 9
  Cape May, New Jersey 08204

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Historic Longstreet Farm

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

The sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s have been re-created on nine acres at Historic...

• Location

  44 Longstreet Road
  Holmdel, NJ 07733

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Historic New Bridge Landing

River Edge, Bergen County, NJ

New Bridge was a prosperous mill hamlet, centered upon a bridge strategically placed at the narrows of the Hackensa...

• Location

  Historic New Bridge Landing
  1205 Main St
  River Edge, NJ 07661

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

Historic Smithville Park and Smiths Woods

Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ

This 312-acre park features a diverse collection of habitats and terrain. With upland forests and meadows, freshwat...

• Location

  803 Smithville Rd,
  Mt Holly, NJ 08060

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Historic Speedwell

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Historic Speedwell is located in Morristown, NJ. When you visit Speedwell, you will experience life during the earl...

• Location

  333 Speedwell Ave
  Morristown, NJ 07960-9384

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Historic Walnford Farm

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

The Historic Walnford Farm site showcases over 200 years of social, technological and environmental history through...

• Location

  62 Walnford Road,
  Upper Freehold, NJ 08501

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead

Phillipsburg, Warren County, NJ

The Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead is located in Harmony Township, and is listed on the State and National Regist...

• Location

  3026 Belvidere Rd
  Harmony Township, NJ 08865

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities