Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

247 Southern Blvd, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

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Anderson Park
Essex County

Anderson Park 13.17 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

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Branch Brook Park
Essex County

Branch Brook Park 12.95 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  • Amenities

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

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Brookdale Park
Essex County

Brookdale Park 13.77 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

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

  • Amenities

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

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Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park
Somerset County

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 12.34 miles

Somerville, Somerset County, NJ

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park contains many wooded areas great for mountain biking and hiking, along with a...

  • Location

    Somerville, New Jersey 08876

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

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    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
Essex County

Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 4.76 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Cross Estate Gardens
Somerset County

Cross Estate Gardens 7.49 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

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Morris County

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 6.64 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric Area

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Morris County

Frelinghuysen Arboretum 5.18 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Grace Lord Park
Morris County

Grace Lord Park 11.95 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Morris County

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center
Morris County

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 5.73 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

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Hemlock Falls
Essex County

Hemlock Falls 6.92 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Rugged / RockyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Hugh Force Canal Park
Morris County

Hugh Force Canal Park 14.90 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

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Leonard J. Buck Garden
Somerset County

Leonard J. Buck Garden 11.29 miles

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

  • Location

    11 Layton Road
    Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Lord Stirling Park
Somerset County

Lord Stirling Park 6.00 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Mills Reservation County Park
Essex County

Mills Reservation County Park 13.70 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

    TrailsWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Trails

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Parks Lake
Morris County

Parks Lake 13.12 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
Essex County

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 13.80 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

    TrailsWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Morris County

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 9.18 miles

Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ

This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the former country estate of Gustav Stickley. It is the only place that ...

  • Location

    2352 Rt. 10-West
    Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Willowwood Arboretum
Morris County

Willowwood Arboretum 14.71 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...

  • Location

    300 Longview Rd
    Chester, NJ 07931

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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