Leonard J. Buck Garden

Leonard J. Buck Garden At A Glance...

Todays Sunrise: 7:03 am, Sunset: 5:21 pm
New Jersey Skylands Region Somerset County

About Leonard J. Buck Garden

Somerset County Park Commission Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of alpine and woodland garden areas situated in a 29-acre wooded stream valley. The large rock outcroppings creat various exposures and microclimates that enable different plant associations to thrive. Tucked among the rocks are rare and exotic rock garden plants. The wooded trails connecting the outcroppings are lined with beautiful wild flowers that have flourished and multiplied through the years. Hours:

10am-4pm Monday to Friday

10am-5pm Saturday

12pm-5pm Sunday

Closed on weekends and major holidays December-March

Notes:

Donation Requested: $3/Adult $1/Senior or Child

Guided group tours and wedding photos can be arranged by permit.

Please leave pets at home.

Activities:
- Hiking
  More Like Walking
- Walking
Amenities:
- Restrooms/Bathrooms
- Parking Lot(s)
- Gardens
- Nature / Environmental Center
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Benches
Trails:
- Boardwalks
- Flat / Easy
- Walking Paths
Park Type:
- Gardens / Arboretum
- Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls)
Rules/Regulations:
- Alcohol Not Permitted
- Dogs Not Permitted

Contact / Location

Primary Address:

Get Directions 11 Layton Road
Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

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Our Personal Take...

We visited Leonard J. Buck Garden in 2013, on a drizzly afternoon. Though we were not prepared to b outside in the mist, we found that we could not leave, and simply HAD to explore the entire park. I beleive you will feel the same once you step onto their property.