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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
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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 -
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 ...
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Location
80 US Highway 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102 -
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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
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...
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Location
190 Lord Stirling Road,
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 -
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Has Trails
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
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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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
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
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Location
119 Hacklebarney Rd
Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525 -
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FishingHikingHuntingJogging / Running -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Has TrailsRugged / Rocky
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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Trails
Has TrailsWalking Paths
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 -
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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 -
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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
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...
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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
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 -
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
A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...
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Location
165 Hobart Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
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Has Trails
Riker Hill 12.18 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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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
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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Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
South Mountain Reservation 12.38 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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Has Trails