Essex County Environmental Center

Anderson Park 6.51 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The park is unstructured and is generally used for strolling, Frisbee playing, and informal picnics. The passive sc...

• Location

  Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
  Montclair, New Jersey

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Branch Brook Park 9.10 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...

• Location

  Park Ave. & Lake St.
  Newark, New Jersey 07102

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Brookdale Park 7.38 miles

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

Brookdale Park offers the public access to both passive and active recreational activities as well as picturesque v...

• Location

  Watchung Avenue,
  Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Cliff Gennarelli-Paramus Sports-Plex 14.64 miles

Paramus, Bergen County, NJ

The Gennarelli Sports Complex is located on the southwest corner of the Gennarelli Sports Plaza. This park offers b...

• Location

  Garden State Plaza Pkwy,
  Paramus, New Jersey 07652

• Activities

  BirdwatchingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 7.02 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...

• Location

  324 Forest Drive South,
  Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

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 ...

• Location

  61 Jockey Hollow Road,
  Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Dey Mansion Museum 8.14 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

The Dey Mansion, a superb example of Georgian architecture, achieved national recognition as General George Washing...

• Location

  199 Totowa Road
  Wayne, New Jersey 07470

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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...

• Location

  Park Drive,
  Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

• Parks & Gardens

  Dog ParksMuniciple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

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...

• Location

  Park Drive,
  Mountainside, NJ 07101

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater

  Amenities

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 9.11 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Fosterfields offers an incomparable opportunity to experience our agricultural heritage, providing through its livi...

• Location

  73 Kahdena Rd
  Morristown, NJ 07960

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.40 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...

• Location

  353 East Hanover Avenue,
  Morristown, New Jersey 07960

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

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...

• Location

  8 Mountain Ave,
  Woodland Park, NJ 07424

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Equestrian Center

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Equestrian Center

  Sports Plus

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Goffle Brook Park 12.66 miles

Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506

Goffle Brook Park, located in Hawthorne, NJ, is a picturesque 103-acre park perfect for a family day out. It fea...

• Location

  675 Goffle Road,
  Hawthorne, NJ 07506

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Dog ParksMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Grace Lord Park 6.96 miles

Boonton, Morris County, NJ

Grace Lord Park in Boonton is one of our favorite stop offs when exploring the Boonton area. There is a small park,...

• Location

  Essex Ave and Plane St.
  Boonton, New Jersey 07005

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 7.84 miles

Chatham, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...

• Location

  247 Southern Blvd,
  Chatham Township, NJ 07928

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Greenwood Gardens 5.78 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...

• Location

  274 Old Short Hills Road,
  Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 12.50 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

Hemlock Falls 5.70 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F...

• Location

  South Mountain Reservation, Essex County

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Rugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Historic Speedwell 7.72 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Historic Speedwell is located in Morristown, NJ. When you visit Speedwell, you will experience life during the earl...

• Location

  333 Speedwell Ave
  Morristown, NJ 07960-9384

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Laurelwood Arboretum 11.67 miles

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

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lewis Morris County Park 11.37 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...

• Location

  270 Mendham Road,
  Morristown, NJ 07960

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsFitness Trail Some are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lincoln Park, Jersey City 14.55 miles

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

As the oldest and largest of the County Parks, Lincoln Park is truly the jewel of the Hudson County Park System!

• Location

  West Side Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ 07304

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)Wifi

  Amenities

Lord Stirling Park 13.25 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

Memorial Park 11.22 miles

Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ

This great local park offers many areas for different types of activities

Memorial Park And Pool 12.36 miles

Fair Lawn, Bergen County, NJ

City park offering multiple ball fields, sports courts, an inline skating rink & a seasonal pool.

• Location

  1st St. & Lambert Road,
  Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsFitness Trail Surface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsWater Rides / AttractionsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsPoolParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Morris Plains Community Park And Community Center 6.99 miles

Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ

This small park in Morris Plains offers baseball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, a pool, and...

• Location

  51 Jim Fear Dr,
  Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

• Activities

  BirdwatchingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Parks Lake 11.12 miles

Rockaway, Morris County, NJ

Parks Lake is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permi...

• Location

  Mt. Hope Road,
  Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 10.13 miles

Paterson, Passaic County, NJ

Waterfalls and ancient geology, engineering landmarks and the economic birth of a new nation - these are just a few...

• Location

  72 McBride Ave,
  Paterson, NJ 07501

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 6.89 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximate...

• Location

  474 Upper Mountain Ave
  Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Richard W. DeKorte Park 12.30 miles

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

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

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

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)

  Amenities