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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 12.62 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)


Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 8.26 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


Ramapo Mountain State Forest 21.56 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)


Ramapo Valley County Reservation 24.13 miles

Mahwah, Bergen County, NJ

Ramapo Valley County Reservation is Bergen County's largest park area and is located on the edge of the Highlands R...

  • Location

    584 Ramapo Valley Rd (Route 202),
    Mahwah, NJ 07430
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Trails
  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchTrailsParking Lot(s)


Raritan Bay Waterfront Park 18.39 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)


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Trails
  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land PreserveVeterans / MemorialScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)


Riker Hill 9.63 miles

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...

  • Location

    288 Beaufort Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded
  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy
  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)


Runaway Rapids Waterpark (Keansburg) 19.37 miles

Keansburg, Monmouth County, NJ

Keansburg Amusement Park is safe, clean affordable fun for young and old. Filled w/dozens of kiddie rides, thrill r...

  • Location

    275 Beachway Ave,
    Keansburg, NJ 07734
  • Activities

    WalkingSwimming
  • Attractions

    Sprayground / SplashgroundWater Park
  • Amenities

    Water Rides / AttractionsBathroomsBeachParking Lot(s)


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded
  • Amenities

    Gardens


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

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

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


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
  • Attractions

    Lighthouse
  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area
  • Amenities

    Lighthouse


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
  • Amenities

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


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
  • Attractions

    Observatory
  • Special Places

    Observatory
  • Amenities

    Observatory


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)


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
  • 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


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

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

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)


TD Bank Ballpark (Somerset Patriots) 23.20 miles

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

As The New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate, the Somerset Patriots develop todays top minor league talent into the p...

  • Location

    1 Patriots Park,
    Bridgewater Township, New Jersey 08807
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Attractions

    Baseball Stadium
  • Sports Plus

    Baseball Stadium
  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)


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
  • Attractions

    Sprayground / Splashground
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

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

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