Duke Island Park

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center 12.61 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center was known originally as "Merchiston Farm," the home of William and Martha Bro...

• Location

  170 Longview Road,
  Chester, New Jersey 07931

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 5.88 miles

Somerville, Somerset County, NJ

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park contains many wooded areas great for mountain biking and hiking, along with a...

• Location

  Somerville, New Jersey 08876

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Colonial Park Gardens 5.65 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...

• Location

  156 Mettlers Rd
  Somerset, New Jersey 08873

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Donaldson Park 13.34 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.

• Location

  S 2nd Ave,
  Highland Park, NJ 08904

• Activities

  BirdwatchingMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trips

  Boating Tours (Nature / Ecological)

  Trips

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Duke Farms 2.10 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Large estate garden in Hillsborough, whose features include a lake and other water features, a sycamore allee, and ...

• Location

  80 US Highway 206
  Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Bike Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Duke Island Park

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

Located in Bridgewater Township, Duke Island Park is a site of rich natural beauty which offers varied recreational...

• Location

  Old York Road,
  Bridgewater, NJ 08807

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 13.18 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

The EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, emphasizes environmentally sound horti...

• Location

  42 Riva Ave,
  South Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 12.44 miles

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Bas...

• Location

  190 Lord Stirling Road,
  Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920

• Activities

  Birdwatching

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Hacklebarney State Park 14.05 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

Hacklebarney State Park offers miles of hiking, multiple waterfalls, and fishing access to the great black river

• Location

  119 Hacklebarney Rd
  Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 13.64 miles

Harding, Morris County, NJ

The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd...

• Location

  Great Swamp WMR
  32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
  Harding Township, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge 1.10 miles

Raritan, Somerset County, NJ

Built in 1879 for the Hibernia Mine Railroad, and used as a railroad bridge for fifteen years, the structure has no...

Hunterdon County Arboretum 10.22 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Throughout the Arboretum, you will see a variety of trees, shrubs, and annuals and perennials, including both nativ...

• Location

  1020 New Jersey 31,
  Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Johnson Park 11.44 miles

Piscataway, Middlesex County, NJ

This beautiful park along the Raritan River is enjoyed by many people looking for exercise and relaxation. A few no...

• Location

  Johnson Park,
  Piscataway Township, NJ 08854

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area 14.71 miles

Califon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Ken Lockwood Gorge is a Wildlife Management Area in Hunterdon County.

• Location

  Raritan River Rd,
  Califon, New Jersey 07830

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Parking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Leonard J. Buck Garden 8.73 miles

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

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lord Stirling Park 12.60 miles

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

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Marquand Park 14.53 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreati...

• Location

  Lovers Lane,
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Opossum Road Woods 9.42 miles

Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ

Opossum Road Woods is a small tract of open space owned and managed by Montgomery Township. The trail starts at the...

• Location

  Opossum Road Woods,
  Montgomery, NJ 08558

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Plainsboro Preserve 14.89 miles

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

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Round Valley Recreation Area 9.65 miles

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Round Valley Reservoir attracts swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore, while the...

• Location

  1220 Lebanon-Stanton Road
  Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote camping

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 13.80 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities

Six Mile Run Reservoir 8.61 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sourland Mountain Preserve 5.70 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Sourland Mountain Preserve offers hiking, bird watching, glacial erratics and more

• Location

  East Mountain Rd.
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

The Watershed Institute 14.18 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

The Watershed Institute offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that are open from dawn to dusk throughout the y...

• Location

  31 Titus Mill Road,
  Hopewell, New Jersey 08534

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Willowwood Arboretum 12.12 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...

• Location

  300 Longview Rd
  Chester, NJ 07931

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities