Birdwatching near Middlesex County, NJ

Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 15.62 miles

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 17.02 miles

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• 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

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary 22.65 miles

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

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 23.75 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...

• Location

  353 East Hanover Avenue,
  Morristown, New Jersey 07960

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 17.66 miles

New Vernon, Morris County, NJ

A twelve square mile wetland refuge twenty-six miles from Times Square, with close to eleven and a half miles of fo...

• Location

  Helen C Fenske Visitor Center
  32 Pleasant Plains Road
  Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 18.84 miles

Chatham, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...

• Location

  247 Southern Blvd,
  Chatham Township, NJ 07928

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Greenwood Gardens 20.65 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...

• Location

  274 Old Short Hills Road,
  Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Hamilton Veterans Park 21.49 miles

Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ

Hamilton Veterans Park is a sprawling 350+ acre park in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, dedicated to veterans and...

• Location

  Hamilton, New Jersey 08690

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Veterans / Memorial

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsSkate ParkParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 18.69 miles

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

Henry Hudson Trail 13.54 miles

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

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge 13.53 miles

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...

Holmdel Park 14.02 miles

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

Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House 21.31 miles

Rumson, Monmouth County, NJ

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

• 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 21.30 miles

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

Hunterdon County Arboretum 24.02 miles

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

Jockey Hollow 21.81 miles

Morristown, New Jersey 07960

The Morristown encampment ground, where the Continental Army wintered in 1777 and again through the brutal winter o...

• Location

  586 Tempe Wick Road
  Morristown, New Jersey 07960

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

John A. Roebling Park 24.44 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. ...

Johnson Park 3.77 miles

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

Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) 18.81 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a 20+ miles bicycle and pedestrian recreational trail and transportation corri...

• Location

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Rail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Leonard J. Buck Garden 17.91 miles

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

• Location

  11 Layton Road
  Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities