Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

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

  Parks & Gardens

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

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

Eagle Rock Reservation

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre tract of wooded land located in the central section of Essex County on the ...

• Location

  Prospect Ave & Eagle Rock Ave,
  West Orange, NJ 07052, USA

• Activities

  HikingMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

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

  Parks & Gardens

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

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

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

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trail

  Trails

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Rail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Eno's Pond County Park

Lacey, Ocean County, NJ

Eno's Pond County Park opened in the Autumn of 1998. Eno's Pond and the surrounding area have a long and colorful h...

Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Bas...

• Location

  190 Lord Stirling Road,
  Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

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

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Essex County Rose Garden

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

Established in 1959 through a joint effort of the New Jersey Rose Society and the Essex County Parks Department, th...

• Location

  Watchung Avenue,
  Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

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

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Bike Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

Estellville Glassworks

Mays Landing, Atlantic County, NJ

The Estellville Glassworks are located in the Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor, on the east side of Route 50, 3...

• Location

  109 State Highway 50
  Mays Landing, NJ 08330

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary

Eatontown, Monmouth County, NJ

The Bliss Arboretum boasts many acres of paths through woodlands managed conservatively by the Eatontown Shade Tree...

• Location

  62-52 County Rte 547,
  Eatontown, New Jersey 07724

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Farmview Fields

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Farmview Fields is located in Princeton NJ and includes baeball fields, soccer fields, picnic area

• Location

  551 Great Rd
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Finch Park

Ramsey, Bergen County, NJ

Softball field, 2 Baseball fields, Large playground, Sand pit, 2 basketball courts, Street hockey rink, Snack/Food ...

• Location

  Church Street,
  Ramsey, NJ 07446

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Finns Point Rear Range Light

Pennsville, Salem County, NJ

c. 1876 wrought iron lighthouse is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Originally constructed in Bu...

• Location

  199 Lighthouse Road
  Pennsville, New Jersey 08070

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area

Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ

Fisherman's Cove offers river access for wading and cartop boat launching

• Location

  391 Third Avenue
  Manasquan, New Jersey 08736

• Activities

  FishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails