Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center

Great Swamp WMR, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ

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Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center 9.51 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center was known originally as "Merchiston Farm," the home of William and Martha Bro...

  • Location

    170 Longview Road,
    Chester, New Jersey 07931
  • Activities

    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...

  • Location

    Somerville, New Jersey 08876
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt


Colonial Park 14.65 miles

Franklin, Somerset County, NJ

Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visit...

  • Location

    156 Mettlers Road,
    Somerset, NJ 08873
  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved


Colonial Park Gardens 14.73 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...

  • Location

    156 Mettlers Rd
    Somerset, New Jersey 08873
  • Activities

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy


Cooper Gristmill 10.99 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills i...

  • Location

    66 Route 24,
    Chester, New Jersey 07930
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric Area
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking Paths


Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 10.39 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

    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 ...

  • Location

    61 Jockey Hollow Road,
    Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    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 ...

  • Location

    80 US Highway 206
    Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Bike Rentals
  • 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...

  • Location

    Old York Road,
    Bridgewater, NJ 08807
  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • 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...

  • Location

    Park Drive,
    Mountainside, NJ 07101
  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 1.68 miles

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Bas...

  • Location

    190 Lord Stirling Road,
    Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.97 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

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Grace Lord Park 14.11 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

    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

New Vernon, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Established in 1960, it is one of...

  • Location

    Helen C Fenske Visitor Center
    32 Pleasant Plains Road
    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 5.73 miles

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

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths


Greenwood Gardens 11.60 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...

  • Location

    274 Old Short Hills Road,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Hacklebarney State Park 10.84 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

Hacklebarney State Park offers miles of hiking, multiple waterfalls, and fishing access to the great black river

  • Location

    119 Hacklebarney Rd
    Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525
  • Activities

    FishingHikingHuntingJogging / Running
  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park
  • Trails

    Has TrailsRugged / Rocky


Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center

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

    Walking
  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking Paths


Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge 12.65 miles

Raritan, Somerset County, NJ

Built in 1879 for the Hibernia Mine Railroad, and used as a railroad bridge for fifteen years, the structure has no...



Hugh Force Canal Park 13.17 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

    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...

  • Location

    Johnson Park,
    Piscataway Township, NJ 08854
  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • 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...

  • Location

    11 Layton Road
    Far Hills, New Jersey 07931
  • Activities

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths


Lewis Morris County Park 4.28 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...

  • 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


Lord Stirling Park 1.31 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...

  • Location

    190 Lord Stirling Road,
    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths


Parks Lake 12.98 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

    FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved


Reeves-Reed Arboretum 9.31 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...

  • Location

    165 Hobart Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Riker Hill 12.18 miles

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

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

    Walking
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has Trails


Schooleys Mountain County Park 14.23 miles

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

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  • Location

    Long Valley, NJ 07853
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsRugged / RockySome are challenging


Soldiers Memorial Field 8.44 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

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

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy


South Mountain Reservation 12.38 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...

  • Location

    W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas
  • Trails

    Has Trails