Below you find a quick list of destinations within about 15 miles of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. You can browse by activity type, general category (like a park) or rentals/outfitters. If you are looking for information about Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, and not about destinations nearby, please click the "Overview" tab above.
Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center 12.80 miles
Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center was known originally as "Merchiston Farm," the home of William and Martha Bro...
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Location
170 Longview Road,
Chester, New Jersey 07931 -
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HikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has Trails
Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 9.89 miles
Somerville, Somerset County, NJ
Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park contains many wooded areas great for mountain biking and hiking, along with a...
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Somerville, New Jersey 08876 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 7.16 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 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 6.92 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 -
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FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has Trails
Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.20 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 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Grace Lord Park 13.48 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 -
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Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking Paths
Greater Newark Conservancy 14.63 miles
Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jerseys urban c...
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32 Prince St
Newark, NJ 07103 -
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Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)
Hugh Force Canal Park 14.71 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 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Lewis Morris County Park 6.13 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 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsFitness Trail Some are challenging
Lord Stirling Park 3.31 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 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths
Morris Plains Community Park And Community Center 8.29 miles
Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ
This small park in Morris Plains offers baseball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, a pool, and...
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Location
51 Jim Fear Dr,
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 -
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Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
Parks Lake 13.64 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 -
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FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Robert Street Park 13.98 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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Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy
Soldiers Memorial Field 5.15 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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Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
South Mountain Reservation 9.26 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 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas -
Trails
Trails
Has Trails
Van Vleck House and Gardens 14.84 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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Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy