Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

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...

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

Holmdel Park

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

Holmdel Park is one of Monmouth County's most popular locations for active recreation and nature appreciation.

• Location

  44 Longstreet Road
  Holmdel, New Jersey 07733

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hornbecks Creek / Indian Ladder Falls

Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA

Hornbecks Creek is a somewhat hidden gem amongst the numerous waterfalls located in the DWP. The trail begins at th...

• Location

  Dingman Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Horse Park of New Jersey at Stone Tavern, Inc.

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

The Horse Park of New Jersey provides a venue for local, regional, national and international-level equestrian even...

• Location

  626 Route 524
  Allentown, New Jersey 08501

• Activities

  Equestrian / Horseback

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Howell Living History Farm

Hopewell, Mercer County, NJ

Howell Farm allows any visitor an opportunity to step back in farming history while learning common farming practic...

• Location

  70 Wooden's Lane
  Lambertville, New Jersey 08530

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Farming

  Corn MazeHay Rides

  Farming

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House

Rumson, Monmouth County, NJ

Located in Middletown Township, New Jersey, the Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House offers visitors an...

• Location

  25 Browns Dock Road,
  Middletown Township, New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Huber Woods Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Huber Woods Park offers miles or trails built for biking and hiking, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area

• Location

  25 Brown's Dock Road
  Middletown Twp., New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Huddy Park

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The Highlands Garden Club has adopted Huddy Park to plant and maintain. With funding from the Highlands Business Pa...

• Location

  70 Waterwitch Ave,
  Highlands, NJ 07732

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities