Below you find a quick list of destinations within about 15 miles of Essex County Environmental Center. You can browse by activity type, general category (like a park) or rentals/outfitters. If you are looking for information about Essex County Environmental Center, and not about destinations nearby, please click the "Overview" tab above.
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 ...
-
Location
288 Beaufort Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039 -
Activities
Activities
Walking -
Attractions
Attractions
Museum / Gallery -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
TrailsParking 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...
-
Location
5 Myrtle Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
South Mountain Reservation 5.81 miles
The largest park in the Essex County system at 2,110 acres, between the first and second Watchung ridges, with an O...
-
Location
South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
West Orange, New Jersey 07052 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt -
Amenities
Amenities
Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument
Thielke Arboretum 14.42 miles
Over a mile of trail loops through wetland forest at the Thielke Arboretum, linking perennial pollinator gardens, f...
-
Location
460 Doremus Avenue,
Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
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...
-
Location
452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy -
Attractions
Attractions
Museum / Gallery -
Trails
Trails
Trails -
Amenities
Amenities
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.
-
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 -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails
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 ...
-
Location
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042 -
Activities
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...
-
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 -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)