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Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center 9.51 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
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Has Trails
Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 8.93 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 -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Colonial Park 14.65 miles
Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visit...
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Location
156 Mettlers Road,
Somerset, NJ 08873 -
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FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Colonial Park Gardens 14.73 miles
The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...
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Location
156 Mettlers Rd
Somerset, New Jersey 08873 -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
Cooper Gristmill 10.99 miles
Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills i...
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Location
66 Route 24,
Chester, New Jersey 07930 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking Paths
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 10.39 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
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Cross Estate Gardens 2.59 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 -
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Gardens / Arboretum -
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Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Duke Farms 12.65 miles
Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ
Large estate garden in Hillsborough, whose features include a lake and other water features, a sycamore allee, and ...
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Location
80 US Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102 -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
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Shop/Serv/Rent
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Duke Island Park 13.64 miles
Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ
Located in Bridgewater Township, Duke Island Park is a site of rich natural beauty which offers varied recreational...
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Location
Old York Road,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved
Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 10.13 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 -
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Trails
Has Trails
Essex County Environmental Center 12.50 miles
The Essex County Environmental Center is located in the western section of Essex County at West Essex Park. West E...
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Location
621 Eagle Rock Avenue,
Roseland, NJ 07068 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks
Essex County Rose Garden 14.66 miles
Established in 1959 through a joint effort of the New Jersey Rose Society and the Essex County Parks Department, th...
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Location
Watchung Avenue,
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 -
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 5.87 miles
Fosterfields offers an incomparable opportunity to experience our agricultural heritage, providing through its livi...
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Location
73 Kahdena Rd
Morristown, NJ 07960 -
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Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.97 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
County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Giggles Play Station 11.68 miles
Giggles Play Station is a clean, safe, fun place for your children to play for the day or have the best birthday pa...
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Location
350 Route 46 East
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 -
Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Attractions
Arcades / Games of ChanceIndoor Playground / Amusements
Grace Lord Park 14.11 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 3.29 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 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
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National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has Trails
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 5.73 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 -
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Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Greenwood Gardens 11.60 miles
Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...
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274 Old Short Hills Road,
Short Hills, NJ 07078 -
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Has Trails
Greystone Woods Disc Golf Course 8.41 miles
Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ
Greystone Woods is the first 18 hole Disc Golf Course in Morris County, NJ. A beautiful course with a wide variety ...
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Location
Reservoir Road,
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 -
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Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfHikingWalking -
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Sports Plus
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Trails
Rugged / Rocky
Hamilton Farms Greenhouses and Farm Market 14.16 miles
Hamilton Farms Greenhouses and Farm Market is one of the areas largest wholesale and retail growers of high-quality...
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Location
130 Old Denville Road
Boonton Township, New Jersey 07005 -
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Farming
Corn MazeHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking
Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center
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 -
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Walking -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking Paths
Hemlock Falls 12.66 miles
The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F...
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Location
South Mountain Reservation, Essex County -
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HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Rugged / RockyWalking Paths
Historic Speedwell 6.95 miles
Historic Speedwell is located in Morristown, NJ. When you visit Speedwell, you will experience life during the earl...
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Location
333 Speedwell Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960-9384 -
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Parks & Gardens
Historic Area
Hugh Force Canal Park 13.17 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
Johnson Park 14.94 miles
Piscataway, Middlesex County, NJ
This beautiful park along the Raritan River is enjoyed by many people looking for exercise and relaxation. A few no...
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Location
Johnson Park,
Piscataway Township, NJ 08854 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Leonard J. Buck Garden 5.80 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...
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Location
11 Layton Road
Far Hills, New Jersey 07931 -
Activities
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Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths
Lewis Morris County Park 4.28 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