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Robert Street Park 13.94 miles
Also known as Concialdi Park offers softball, baseball, football fields, playground equipment, picnic area and two ...
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Location
168 Robert St,
Wharton, New Jersey 07885 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy -
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Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Soldiers Memorial Field 8.34 miles
The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...
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Location
5 Myrtle Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
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Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Thielke Arboretum 14.42 miles
Over a mile of trail loops through wetland forest at the Thielke Arboretum, linking perennial pollinator gardens, f...
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Location
460 Doremus Avenue,
Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingFishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General) -
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Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded -
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Trailside Nature & Science Center 9.99 miles
Mountainside, Union County, NJ
Trailside holds the title of New Jersey's first nature center, founded in 1941. Today, this massive facility in the...
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Location
452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
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BirdwatchingWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy -
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Attractions
Museum / Gallery -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Planetarium
Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 9.36 miles
The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.
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Location
Rt 511
Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHiking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded -
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Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails
Turtle Back Zoo 4.87 miles
Within the zoo you will find all types of animals for your kids to enjoy. From birds of prey, to big cats, to repti...
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Location
560 Northfield Ave
West Orange, New Jersey 07052 -
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BirdwatchingWalking -
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Attractions
Zoo / Aquarium -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting Area
Van Vleck House and Gardens 5.87 miles
The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck ...
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Location
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Watchung Reservation 10.26 miles
Mountainside, Union County, NJ
As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...
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Location
452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
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Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)