All Activities near Short Hills, NJ (Essex County)

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Overpeck County Park
Bergen County

Overpeck County Park 19.08 miles

Leonia, Bergen County, NJ

Land that once contained brownfields and landfills has been transformed into a multi-use recreational venue.

  • Location

    50 Fort Lee Road,
    Leonia, New Jersey 07605

  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Parks Lake
Morris County

Parks Lake 15.31 miles

Rockaway, Morris County, NJ

Parks Lake is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permi...

  • Location

    Mt. Hope Road,
    Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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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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Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Passaic County

Ramapo Mountain State Forest 20.98 miles

Haskell, Passaic County, NJ

This hilly forest is a sanctuary for wildlife. Hikers and mountain bikers enjoy miles of challenging trails. Many t...

  • Location

    Passaic and Bergen counties, New Jersey

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
Middlesex County

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park 18.19 miles

South Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park was the first Middlesex County park to be built on the banks of the scenic Raritan Bay....

  • Location

    201 John T O'Leary Blvd,
    South Amboy, NJ 08879

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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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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Robert Street Park
Morris County

Robert Street Park 17.22 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick
Middlesex County

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 18.94 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Sayreville Kennedy Park
Middlesex County

Sayreville Kennedy Park 18.76 miles

Sayreville, Middlesex County, NJ

The facilities at Sayreville Kennedy Park include: a fishing pond, tennis courts, walking paths, playgrounds, a ska...

  • Location

    Washington Rd,
    Sayreville, NJ 08872

  • Activities

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Schooleys Mountain County Park
Morris County

Schooleys Mountain County Park 23.87 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

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  • Location

    Long Valley, NJ 07853

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking 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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Six Mile Run Reservoir
Somerset County

Six Mile Run Reservoir 21.70 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.

  • Location

    597 Canal Rd
    Somerset, New Jersey 08873

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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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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Tenafly Nature Center
Bergen County

Tenafly Nature Center 23.88 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

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

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

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The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation
Passaic County

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 23.04 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Land PreserveWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Volleyball CourtsBathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrails

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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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