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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 12.50 miles
The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd...
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Location
Great Swamp WMR
32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Harding Township, NJ -
Activities
Walking -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking Paths
Hugh Force Canal Park 14.54 miles
Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.
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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
Laurelwood Arboretum is a 30-acre botanically diverse property located in Wayne Township in northern New Jersey. La...
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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
Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...
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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!
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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...
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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
City park offering multiple ball fields, sports courts, an inline skating rink & a seasonal pool.
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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
Mills Reservation is a 157.15-acre reservation located in Cedar Grove and Montclair. It is bordered by Reservoir Dr...
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Location
Mills Reservation County Park
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking Paths
Parks Lake 11.12 miles
Parks Lake is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permi...
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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
Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximate...
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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
A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...
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Location
165 Hobart Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Has Trails
Richard W. DeKorte Park 12.30 miles
Featuring 3.5 miles of walking paths, panoramic views and birds galore, this one-square-mile park is the center of ...
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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
Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...
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Location
288 Beaufort Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039 -
Activities
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Attractions
Museum / Gallery -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has Trails
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 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
South Mountain Reservation 5.81 miles
South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...
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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
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
Equestrian / HorsebackHiking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / Rocky