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Anderson Park 6.51 miles
The park is unstructured and is generally used for strolling, Frisbee playing, and informal picnics. The passive sc...
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Location
Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
Montclair, New Jersey -
Activities
Jogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Big Snow 13.87 miles
East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ
Welcome to Big SNOW American Dream, North Americas first and only indoor, year-round, real-snow ski and snowboard r...
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Location
1 American Dream Way,
East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073 -
Activities
Skiing / Snowboarding -
Shop/Serv/Rent
Ski / Snowboard Rentals
Branch Brook Park 9.10 miles
Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...
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Location
Park Ave. & Lake St.
Newark, New Jersey 07102 -
Activities
FishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths
Brookdale Park 7.38 miles
Brookdale Park offers the public access to both passive and active recreational activities as well as picturesque v...
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Location
Watchung Avenue,
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved
Cliff Gennarelli-Paramus Sports-Plex 14.64 miles
The Gennarelli Sports Complex is located on the southwest corner of the Gennarelli Sports Plaza. This park offers b...
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Location
Garden State Plaza Pkwy,
Paramus, New Jersey 07652 -
Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 7.02 miles
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...
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Location
324 Forest Drive South,
Short Hills, NJ 07078 -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Cross Estate Gardens 13.07 miles
Bernardsville, Somerset County, NJ
The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross ...
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Location
61 Jockey Hollow Road,
Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Dey Mansion Museum 8.14 miles
The Dey Mansion, a superb example of Georgian architecture, achieved national recognition as General George Washing...
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Location
199 Totowa Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470 -
Activities
Walking -
Attractions
Museum / Gallery -
Parks & Gardens
Historic Area
Eagle Rock Reservation 5.12 miles
Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre tract of wooded land located in the central section of Essex County on the ...
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Location
Prospect Ave & Eagle Rock Ave,
West Orange, NJ 07052, USA -
Activities
HikingMountain Biking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / Rocky
Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside) 10.28 miles
Mountainside, Union County, NJ
The Dog Park at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside is just under three acres, with fenced areas set aside for large and...
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Location
Park Drive,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
Parks & Gardens
Dog ParksMuniciple / City Park
Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 10.34 miles
Mountainside, Union County, NJ
Dog Park, Fishing, Fitness Trail, Ice Skating, Pedal Boats, Picnic Area (Reservable), Playground, Restrooms, Sleddi...
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Location
Park Drive,
Mountainside, NJ 07101 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has Trails
Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 13.33 miles
Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ
The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Bas...
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Location
190 Lord Stirling Road,
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has Trails
Essex County Environmental Center
The Essex County Environmental Center is located in the western section of Essex County at West Essex Park. West E...
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Location
621 Eagle Rock Avenue,
Roseland, NJ 07068 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks
Essex County Rose Garden 4.17 miles
Established in 1959 through a joint effort of the New Jersey Rose Society and the Essex County Parks Department, th...
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Location
Watchung Avenue,
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 9.11 miles
Fosterfields offers an incomparable opportunity to experience our agricultural heritage, providing through its livi...
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Location
73 Kahdena Rd
Morristown, NJ 07960 -
Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksHistoric Area -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.40 miles
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...
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Location
353 East Hanover Avenue,
Morristown, New Jersey 07960 -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Garret Mountain Reservation 9.53 miles
Woodland Park, Passaic County, NJ
Garret Mountain Reservation, a 568-acre recreational area, situated more than 500 feet above sea level provides swe...
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Location
8 Mountain Ave,
Woodland Park, NJ 07424 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Attractions
Equestrian Center -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Sports Plus
Equestrian Center -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths
Giggles Play Station 10.90 miles
Giggles Play Station is a clean, safe, fun place for your children to play for the day or have the best birthday pa...
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Location
350 Route 46 East
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 -
Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Attractions
Arcades / Games of ChanceIndoor Playground / Amusements
Grace Lord Park 6.96 miles
Grace Lord Park in Boonton is one of our favorite stop offs when exploring the Boonton area. There is a small park,...
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Location
Essex Ave and Plane St.
Boonton, New Jersey 07005 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking Paths
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 10.33 miles
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Established in 1960, it is one of...
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Location
Helen C Fenske Visitor Center
32 Pleasant Plains Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 -
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has Trails
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 7.84 miles
The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...
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Location
247 Southern Blvd,
Chatham Township, NJ 07928 -
Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Greater Newark Conservancy 9.85 miles
Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jerseys urban c...
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Location
32 Prince St
Newark, NJ 07103 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)
Greenwood Gardens 5.78 miles
Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...
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Location
274 Old Short Hills Road,
Short Hills, NJ 07078 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Has Trails
Greystone Woods Disc Golf Course 8.95 miles
Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ
Greystone Woods is the first 18 hole Disc Golf Course in Morris County, NJ. A beautiful course with a wide variety ...
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Location
Reservoir Road,
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 -
Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfHikingWalking -
Attractions
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Sports Plus
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Trails
Rugged / Rocky
Hamilton Farms Greenhouses and Farm Market 8.51 miles
Hamilton Farms Greenhouses and Farm Market is one of the areas largest wholesale and retail growers of high-quality...
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Location
130 Old Denville Road
Boonton Township, New Jersey 07005 -
Activities
Walking -
Farming
Corn MazeHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking