Essex County Environmental Center

621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068

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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
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved


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

    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

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
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

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


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

    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 ...

  • Location

    61 Jockey Hollow Road,
    Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Eagle Rock Reservation 5.12 miles

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre tract of wooded land located in the central section of Essex County on the ...

  • 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 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

    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...

  • Location

    190 Lord Stirling Road,
    Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has Trails


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

    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...

  • 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


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

    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

New Vernon, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Established in 1960, it is one of...

  • 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

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

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths


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

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has Trails


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

    Walking
  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking Paths


Hugh Force Canal Park 14.54 miles

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.

  • Location

    100 W Central Ave
    Wharton, New Jersey 07885
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


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

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


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

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsFitness Trail Some are challenging


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

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy


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

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths


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

    FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsFitness Trail Surface Type: Paved


Mills Reservation County Park 6.69 miles

Cedar Grove, Essex County, NJ

Mills Reservation is a 157.15-acre reservation located in Cedar Grove and Montclair. It is bordered by Reservoir Dr...

  • Location

    Mills Reservation County Park
    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking Paths


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

    FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved


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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking Paths


Reeves-Reed Arboretum 6.89 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...

  • Location

    165 Hobart Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has Trails


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

    FishingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

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

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths


Riker Hill 1.12 miles

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...

  • Location

    288 Beaufort Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Soldiers Memorial Field 8.34 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...

  • Location

    5 Myrtle Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy


South Mountain Reservation 5.81 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...

  • Location

    W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 9.36 miles

Kinnelon, Morris County, NJ

The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.

  • Location

    Rt 511
    Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHiking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsRugged / Rocky