Birdwatching near Old Bridge, NJ (Middlesex County)

Donaldson Park 8.21 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.

• Location

  S 2nd Ave,
  Highland Park, NJ 08904

• Activities

  BirdwatchingMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trips

  Boating Tours (Nature / Ecological)

  Trips

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Dorbrook Recreation Area 12.14 miles

Colts Neck, Monmouth County, NJ

Dorbrook Recreation Area features 535 acres which include playgrounds, tennis, horseshoes, swimming pools, a Sprayg...

• Location

  Route 537
  Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Attractions

  RC Flying FieldSprayground / Splashground

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Special Places

  RC Flying Field

  Special Places

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsPoolRC Flying FieldParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Duke Farms 19.07 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Two thousand seven hundred acres of meadow, woodland and water in Hillsborough, with eighteen miles of trails, no c...

• Location

  1112 Dukes Parkway West,
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Bike Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Duke Island Park 20.80 miles

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

Located in Bridgewater Township, Duke Island Park is a site of rich natural beauty which offers varied recreational...

• Location

  Old York Road,
  Bridgewater, NJ 08807

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 9.25 miles

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

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 19.15 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

Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park 19.42 miles

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

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trail

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 22.92 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 15.92 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

Forest Resource Education Center 20.96 miles

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

The Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson provides an opportunity for people of all ages to learn and ...

• Location

  495 Don Connor Boulevard,
  Jackson, NJ 08527

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Forge Pond 24.91 miles

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

Forge Pond offers amazing wildlife, paddling/boating activities, and much more.. all just feet from the bustling Rt...

• Location

  off of Rt 70 (south of rt. 88)
  Brick, New Jersey 08723

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Trails

  Water Trails (kayak / boat)

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 22.93 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 23.53 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 23.85 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 22.48 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 24.53 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 8.59 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 20.34 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...

Historic Allaire Village 19.69 miles

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

Holmdel Park 7.49 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