All Activities near Short Hills, NJ (Essex County)

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Mountainside Community Pool
Union County

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 ...

  • Location

    1005 Mountain Avenue,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

  • Activities

    WalkingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Trails

    Guided / Nature trail

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsPool

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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Passaic County

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 14.57 miles

Paterson, Passaic County, NJ

Waterfalls and ancient geology, engineering landmarks and the economic birth of a new nation - these are just a few...

  • Location

    72 McBride Ave,
    Paterson, NJ 07501

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
Essex County

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 10.12 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximate...

  • Location

    474 Upper Mountain Ave
    Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Union County

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

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Richard W. DeKorte Park
Bergen County

Richard W. DeKorte Park 11.99 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land PreserveVeterans / MemorialWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)

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Sheep Hill Observatory (SHAA)
Morris County

Sheep Hill Observatory (SHAA) 13.21 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

  • Attractions

    Observatory

  • Special Places

    Observatory

  • Amenities

    Observatory

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Soldiers Memorial Field
Union County

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

    BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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South Mountain Reservation
Essex County

South Mountain Reservation 1.99 miles

Short Hills, 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument

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Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park
Hudson County

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 11.88 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

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Tintle Park
Passaic County

Tintle Park 13.32 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

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Turtle Back Zoo
Essex County

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

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Attractions

    Zoo / Aquarium

  • Amenities

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

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Van Vleck House and Gardens
Essex County

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

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens
Somerset County

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 11.13 miles

Warren, Somerset County, NJ

Non-profit arboretum with a community garden, a children's garden and a giving project growing produce for food pan...

  • Location

    197 Mountain Ave,
    Warren, New Jersey 07059

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensParking Lot(s)

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Watchung Reservation
Union County

Watchung Reservation 4.72 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...

  • Location

    452 New Providence Road,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Whippany Railway Museum
Morris County

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

  • Trips

    Scenic Train Rides

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