Nature / Environmental Center near New Jersey

Jenny Jump State Forest

Hope, Warren County, NJ

Jenny Jump State Forest offers great views, great hiking, camping and more.

• Location

  330 State Park Rd
  Great Meadows, NJ 07838

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking Paths

  Trails

John A. Roebling Park

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. ...

Laurelwood Arboretum

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Laurelwood Arboretum is a 30-acre botanically diverse property located in Wayne Township in northern New Jersey. La...

• Location

  725 Pines Lake Drive West
  Wayne, NJ 07470

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Lehigh Gorge State Park (PA)

Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, PA

A deep, steep-walled gorge carved by a river, thick vegetation, rock outcroppings and waterfalls characterize Lehig...

• Location

  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRail To TrailRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)

  Trails

Leonard J. Buck Garden

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

• Location

  11 Layton Road
  Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

Liberty State Park

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

Liberty State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, ...

• Location

  Freedom Way,
  Jersey City, NJ 07305

• Activities

  FishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

Lord Stirling Park

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Lord Stirling Park is located in Basking Ridge, NJ, within the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Pass...

• Location

  190 Lord Stirling Road,
  Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

Manasquan Reservoir

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

The reservoir is the pride Monmouth County park system offering many great activities, both through the park system...

• Location

  311 Windeler Road,
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  Has TrailsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is dedicated to providing experiences of learning and discovery relate...

• Location

  331 Georgia Tavern Road
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

Michael J. Tighe Park

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

Community green space with a playground, seasonal splash pad, skate park & baseball diamonds.

• Location

  65 Georgia Rd,
  Freehold, New Jersey 07728

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ

Monmouth Battlefield State Park preserves a splendid rural 18th-century landscape of hilly farmland and hedgerows t...

• Location

  Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Nature Interpretive Center in Allaire State Park

Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ

To help preserve the park's flora and fauna, large areas of Allaire State Park have been left in their natural stat...

• Location

  Allaire State Park,
  4265 Atlantic Ave,
  Wall Township, NJ 07727

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Overpeck County Park

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center

Oxford, Warren County, NJ

The Pequest facility includes a Natural Resource Education Center for environmental education as well as the only s...

• Location

  605 Pequest Rd.,
  Oxford, NJ 07863

• Activities

  FishingHikingHuntingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

Plainsboro Preserve

Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ

Plainsboro Preserve was created as a partnership between Middlesex County, Plainsboro Township and the New Jersey A...

• Location

  80 Scotts Corner Road
  Cranbury, New Jersey 08512

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

Popcorn Park Animal Refuge

Forked River, Ocean County, NJ

Popcorn Park Refuge, located in the scenic Pine Barrens of Ocean County, is now home to over 200 animals and birds,...

• Location

  2700 Lacey Rd / 1 Humane Way,
  Forked River, New Jersey 08731

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

Poricy Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Poricy Park Conservancy has been preserving 250 acres of open space, wildlife and their habitats, prehistoric fossi...

• Location

  345 Oak Hill Rd
  Middletown, New Jersey 07748

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

Rancocas Nature Center

Westampton, Burlington County, NJ

The Rancocas Nature Center is situated on a 210 acre piece of the Rancocas State Park, and features 3 miles of hiki...

• Location

  794 Rancocas Rd.,
  Westampton, NJ 08060

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

Richard W. DeKorte Park

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

  FishingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

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

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

Ringwood State Park

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Ringwood State Park offers so much for people of all levels to do throughout the year, including mountain biking, h...

• Location

  1304 Sloatsburg Rd
  Ringwood, New Jersey 07456

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / RockySome are challenging

  Trails