All Activities near Short Hills, NJ (Essex County)

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 0.91 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...

• Location

  324 Forest Drive South,
  Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Greenwood Gardens 1.21 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

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Reeves-Reed Arboretum 1.30 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

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

South Mountain Reservation 1.99 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...

• Location

  W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Hemlock Falls 2.30 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F...

• Location

  South Mountain Reservation, Essex County

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Rugged / RockyWalking Paths

  Trails

Soldiers Memorial Field 2.85 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

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

Turtle Back Zoo 3.30 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

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside) 4.22 miles

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) 4.28 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

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Mountainside Community Pool 4.69 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

The Mountainside Community Pool is a beautiful, barrier-free facility nestled off Mountain Avenue adjacent to Echo ...

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 4.71 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

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

Essex County Rose Garden 5.19 miles

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

Essex County Environmental Center 6.11 miles

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

Eagle Rock Reservation 6.89 miles

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

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 7.29 miles

New Vernon, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Established in 1960, it is one of...

• Location

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

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has Trails

  Trails

Whippany Railway Museum 7.34 miles

Whippany, Morris County, NJ

The Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey's railroads to the public since 198...

• Location

  1 Railroad plaza
  Whippany, NJ 07981

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Trips

  Scenic Train Rides

  Trips

Greater Newark Conservancy 7.44 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jerseys urban c...

• Location

  32 Prince St
  Newark, NJ 07103

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 7.88 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

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Van Vleck House and Gardens 8.22 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

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

Branch Brook Park 8.30 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...

• Location

  Park Ave. & Lake St.
  Newark, New Jersey 07102

• Activities

  FishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails