All Activities near Newark, NJ (Essex County)

Reeves-Reed Arboretum 9.20 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...

• Location

  165 Hobart Avenue,
  Summit, New Jersey 07901

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Richard W. DeKorte Park 4.72 miles

Lyndhurst, Bergen County, NJ

Featuring 3.5 miles of walking paths, panoramic views and birds galore, this one-square-mile park is the center of ...

• Location

  1 DeKorte Park,
  Lyndhurst, NJ 07032

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Land PreserveVeterans / MemorialScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Robert Street Park 24.19 miles

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Also known as Concialdi Park offers softball, baseball, football fields, playground equipment, picnic area and two ...

• Location

  168 Robert St,
  Wharton, New Jersey 07885

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 22.28 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...

• Location

  112 Ryders Lane,
  New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities

Sandy Hook 22.55 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches on the "Jersey Shore" are excellent for surf casting, s...

• Location

  1 Bay Avenue
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: PavedSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsLighthouseMonumentParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sandy Hook Lighthouse 20.82 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Climb 95 steps and a nine-rung ladder with a park ranger to the top of the oldest operating lighthouse in the count...

• Location

  26 Hudson Road,
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Lighthouse

  Amenities

Sayreville Kennedy Park 19.97 miles

Sayreville, Middlesex County, NJ

A walking path loops the pond, crossing small bridges, with turtles, ducks and geese to spot along the way. Playgro...

• Location

  807 Washington Road,
  Sayreville, New Jersey 08872

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaSkate ParkParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sheep Hill Observatory (SHAA) 17.69 miles

Boonton, Morris County, NJ

The Sheep Hill Observatory, featuring an 18 inch, f/4.5 Newtonian Reflecting Telescope, is maintained by the organi...

• Location

  300 Ross Drive
  Boonton, New Jersey 07005

• Activities

  Star Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Attractions

  Observatory

  Attractions

• Special Places

  Observatory

  Special Places

• Amenities

  Observatory

  Amenities

Soldiers Memorial Field 10.25 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...

• Location

  5 Myrtle Avenue,
  Summit, New Jersey 07901

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

South Mountain Reservation 6.33 miles

Millburn, Essex County, NJ

The largest park in the Essex County system at 2,110 acres, between the first and second Watchung ridges, with an O...

• Location

  South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
  West Orange, New Jersey 07052

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument

  Amenities

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 4.73 miles

Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park...

• Location

  43rd Street and Kennedy Blvd
  Bayonne, NJ 07002

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Tatum Park 24.14 miles

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Tatum Park has 366 acres of rolling hills, open fields and bird-filled woods, as well as two Activity Centers, a pl...

• Location

  151 Red Hill Road
  Middletown, NJ 07748

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Tenafly Nature Center 17.82 miles

Tenafly, Bergen County, NJ

Tenafly Nature Center is a green oasis right in Bergen County, perfect for families needing a quick escape into ...

• Location

  313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Trails

  TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

The Bowl Sledding Hill at Holmdel Park 24.27 miles

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

When there is snow on the ground and conditions are safe, the Bowl in Holmdel Park, is the place to go for sledding...

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 24.60 miles

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Education and recreation center offering interpretive hikes, workshops and school and scout programs in nearby fore...

• Location

  150 Snake Den Road
  Ringwood, NJ 07456

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Volleyball CourtsBathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Tintle Park 13.21 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Tintle Park is found within Wayne, NJ, along Valley Road. This is a small park offering some playground equipment f...

• Location

  100 Valley Road
  Wayne, New Jersey 07470

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 18.82 miles

Kinnelon, Morris County, NJ

The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.

• Location

  Rt 511
  Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Turtle Back Zoo 6.07 miles

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Within the zoo you will find all types of animals for your kids to enjoy. From birds of prey, to big cats, to repti...

• Location

  560 Northfield Ave
  West Orange, New Jersey 07052

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Van Saun County Park 15.08 miles

Paramus, Bergen County, NJ

Within its 146 acres, Van Saun County Park offers a wide-range of activities that is sure to please the entire fami...

• Location

  216 Forest Avenue,
  Paramus, New Jersey 07652

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Sprayground / Splashground

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Van Vleck House and Gardens 6.74 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck ...

• Location

  21 Van Vleck Street
  Montclair, NJ 07042

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities