Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

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

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

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

Johnson Park

Piscataway, Middlesex County, NJ

This beautiful park along the Raritan River is enjoyed by many people looking for exercise and relaxation. A few no...

• Location

  Johnson Park,
  Piscataway Township, NJ 08854

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Joseph Lawrence Park

Bordentown, Burlington County, NJ

Information about Joseph Lawrence Park coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

Jungle Habitat

West Milford, Passaic County, NJ

Jungle Habitat is maintained by Ringwood State Park, and is used by hikers, bikers, bird watchers. It contains mile...

• Location

  190 Airport Rd
  West Milford, New Jersey 07480

• Activities

  HikingMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Kaaterskill Falls (NY)

Hunter, Greene County, NY

Kaaterskill Falls is the highest two-tiered waterfall in New York state. It is a very popular spot - especially dur...

• Location

  Rt 23a
  Haines Falls, New York 12436

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area

Califon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Ken Lockwood Gorge is a Wildlife Management Area in Hunterdon County.

• Location

  Raritan River Rd,
  Califon, New Jersey 07830

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Parking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Kittatinny Valley State Park

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, former railroads, and a small airport are features of Kittatinny Valley Stat...

• Location

  Goodale Rd,
  Newton, NJ 07860

• Activities

  FishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Kunkel Park

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

This small park in Pennington is great for afternoon picnics and more.

• Location

  King George Rd,
  Pennington, New Jersey 08534

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Lake Hopatcong

Lake Hopatcong, Morris County, NJ

Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in New Jersey, United States, about 4 square miles in area.

• Location

  Lake Hopatcong, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Boat Launch

  Amenities

Lake Lenape Park East

Hamilton, Atlantic County, NJ

This park is located on the eastern side of Lake Lenape and offers the most scenic views of the lake. Renovations h...

• Location

  753 Park Road,
  Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities