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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park 12.42 miles
Waterfalls and ancient geology, engineering landmarks and the economic birth of a new nation - these are just a few...
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72 McBride Ave,
Paterson, NJ 07501 -
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Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 7.95 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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474 Upper Mountain Ave
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 -
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GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Reeves-Reed Arboretum 8.53 miles
A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...
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165 Hobart Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
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Richard W. DeKorte Park 5.13 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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1 DeKorte Park,
Lyndhurst, NJ 07032 -
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatoryParking Lot(s)
Riker Hill 8.95 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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288 Beaufort Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039 -
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Soldiers Memorial Field 9.62 miles
The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...
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5 Myrtle Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
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South Mountain Reservation 5.62 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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W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
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Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeMonument
Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 5.35 miles
Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park...
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43rd Street and Kennedy Blvd
Bayonne, NJ 07002 -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
Trailside Nature & Science Center 10.39 miles
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
Trailside holds the title of New Jersey's first nature center, founded in 1941. Today, this massive facility in the...
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452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
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Turtle Back Zoo 5.36 miles
Within the zoo you will find all types of animals for your kids to enjoy. From birds of prey, to big cats, to repti...
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560 Northfield Ave
West Orange, New Jersey 07052 -
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Van Vleck House and Gardens 6.33 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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21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042 -
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Veterans Field Park 13.10 miles
Veterans Field Park, in Edgewater, is a beautiful park along the Hudson. You will find baseball fields, basketball ...
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1167 River Road
Edgewater, NJ 07020 -
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Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City 7.66 miles
Offering open space where these two cities meet, visitors can enjoy the green, passive areas with its shady and win...
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2nd Street & Bergenline Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087 -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
Watchung Reservation 10.86 miles
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...
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452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
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TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
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Yogi Berra Stadium (New Jersey Jackals) 9.19 miles
Little Falls, Passaic County, NJ
The stadium is home to the New Jersey Jackals professional baseball team and is located on the campus of Montclair ...
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27 Clove Road,
Little Falls, New Jersey 07424 -
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