Colonial Park At A Glance...
- Todays Sunrise: 7:03 am, Sunset: 4:33 pm
- New Jersey Skylands Region Somerset County
About Colonial Park
Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visitors. Acquired in 1965, this 685 acre facility includes scenic frontage on both the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Millstone River. Recreation facilities, prize winning horticultural displays, and pristine natural areas are spaced amid the broad lawns and ponds of this diverse Somerset County park. Located within Colonial Park is Spooky Brook Golf Course; an 18 hole championship course which offers a wide open layout with spacious fairways and greens.
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Activities:
- Fishing
- Jogging / Running
- Mountain Bike
- Playing in the playground
- Skiing / Snowboarding
- Walking
Amenities:- Sports / Athletic Fields
- Bathrooms
- Parking Lot(s)
- Dog Park / Dog Area
- Gardens
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Benches
- Grills / Firering
- Picnic shelter(s)
- Picnic tables
- Playground
Trails:- Flat / Easy
- Self Guided / Nature trail
- Paved
- Walking Paths
Park Type:- County Parks
- Playground
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Nearby Places
- Putting Course at Colonial Park (~0 miles)
- Colonial Park Gardens (~0 miles)
- Six Mile Run Reservoir (~3 miles)
- Garden State Exhibit Center (~3 miles)
- TD Bank Ballpark (Somerset Patriots) (~4 miles)
- Snyders Farm (~4 miles)
- Duke Farms (~4 miles)
- Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge (~5 miles)
- Naaman Williams Park (~5 miles)
- Eastern Mountain Sports (Bridgewater) (~6 miles)
- Duke Island Park (~6 miles)
- Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park (~6 miles)
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