Johnson Park

Animal Haven at Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 11.49 miles

Monroe, Middlesex County, NJ

Located within the expansive Thompson Park in Monroe Township, the Animal Haven is a free, public area featuring fe...

• Location

  Thompson Park,
  Off Lakeview Ave
  Monroe, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Shade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Petting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Cheesequake State Park 11.19 miles

Old Bridge, Middlesex County, NJ

Cheesequake State Park offers hiking, bike, walking, swimming, camping, and much much more for every who visits.

• Location

  300 Gordon Road
  Matawan, NJ 07747

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 8.29 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Colonial Park 6.22 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Colonial Park Gardens 6.26 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

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Davidsons Mill Pond Park 7.36 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Davidsons Mill Pond Park is a great place for walk, ice fishing, learning about the environment, and much more.

• Location

  Davidsons Mill Pond Park
  Riva Avenue
  South Brunswick, NJ

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Sports Plus

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Donaldson Park 2.08 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.

• Location

  S 2nd Ave,
  Highland Park, NJ 08904

• Activities

  BirdwatchingMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trips

  Boating Tours (Nature / Ecological)

  Trips

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area 2.16 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

The Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds....

• Location

  South 2nd Avenue,
  Highland Park, New Jersey 08904

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog Area

  Amenities

Duke Farms 9.42 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

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Bike Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Duke Island Park 11.44 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

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 7.38 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

The EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, emphasizes environmentally sound horti...

• Location

  42 Riva Ave,
  South Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 12.90 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

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater

  Amenities

Elmer B Boyd Park 1.62 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Boyd Park offers an alluring view of the Raritan River as well as New Brunswick's skyline. This park is home to man...

• Location

  Rt 18 North,
  New Brunswick, NJ 08901

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Garden State Exhibit Center 3.99 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

With 72,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, it is one of Central New Jersey's largest venues adjoining th...

• Location

  50 Atrium Dr,
  Somerset, New Jersey 08873

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Amenities

  BathroomsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 14.07 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

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkLand PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 14.94 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

  Activities

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Herrontown Woods Arboretum 13.47 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Herrontown Woods, is located in the northeast part of Princeton and is set on 142 acres of wooded land. A system of...

• Location

  600 Snowden Ln,
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Some Shade Surface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensTrails

  Amenities

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge 10.74 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...

Johnson Park

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

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Leonard J. Buck Garden 14.25 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Lord Stirling Park 13.66 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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Mountainside Community Pool 12.38 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

The Mountainside Community Pool is a beautiful, barrier-free facility nestled off Mountain Avenue adjacent to Echo ...

Naaman Williams Park 1.94 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Naaman Williams Park is a smaller park in Franklin, NJ that offers a large open field, tennis courts, playgrounds, ...

• Location

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Opossum Road Woods 12.82 miles

Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ

Opossum Road Woods is a small tract of open space owned and managed by Montgomery Township. The trail starts at the...

• Location

  Opossum Road Woods,
  Montgomery, NJ 08558

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Plainsboro Preserve 12.52 miles

Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ

Plainsboro Preserve was created as a partnership between Middlesex County, Plainsboro Township and the New Jersey A...

• Location

  80 Scotts Corner Road
  Cranbury, New Jersey 08512

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park 9.90 miles

South Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park was the first Middlesex County park to be built on the banks of the scenic Raritan Bay....

• Location

  201 John T O'Leary Blvd,
  South Amboy, NJ 08879

• Activities

  BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 3.03 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...

• Location

  112 Ryders Lane,
  New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities

Sayreville Kennedy Park 7.78 miles

Sayreville, Middlesex County, NJ

The facilities at Sayreville Kennedy Park include: a fishing pond, tennis courts, walking paths, playgrounds, a ska...

• Location

  Washington Rd,
  Sayreville, NJ 08872

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Schalks Meadow Park 12.93 miles

Plainsboro, Middlesex County, NJ

A small park which features athletic fields, playground, tennis courts, basketball.

• Location

  Parker Road
  Plainsboro, NJ 08536

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Six Mile Run Reservoir 5.48 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.

• Location

  597 Canal Rd
  Somerset, New Jersey 08873

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities