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Abbott Marsh 3.86 miles
The Abbott Marshlands is a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. Just moments outside the City o...
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Trenton, Hamilton, Bordentown - NJ -
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BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
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Animal Kingdom Zoo [closed] 11.90 miles
Bordentown, Burlington County, NJ
Former wild animal zoo in Bordentown, NJ, known for a large collection that included many endangered species. The z...
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1800 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd,
Bordentown, NJ 08505 -
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Assunpink Wildlife Management Area 14.84 miles
Robbinsville, Mercer County, NJ
Assunpink Wildlife Management Area: 6,300 acres and three lakes in Monmouth and Mercer counties, with fishing, kaya...
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Clarksburg-Robbinsville Rd.
Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691 -
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BathroomsBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsRC Flying Field
Bessie Grover Park 13.98 miles
Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ
A small wooded park on Camp Meeting Road, just passed the Community Center and railroad overpass.
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Camp Meeting Road
Montgomery, NJ 08558 -
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Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve 11.62 miles
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, the premier destination for seeing and learning about the native plants of Penns...
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1635 River Rd
New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938 -
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Core Creek Park 7.33 miles
Core Creek Park is comprised of 1200 acres including a lake, playgrounds, mountain bike/hiking trails, boating/lake...
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Langhorne, PA 19047 -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsRC Flying FieldParking Lot(s)
Crosswicks Creek Park 12.32 miles
Allentown, Monmouth County, NJ
Crosswicks Creek Park, with Historic Walnford as its centerpiece, is a 1,500+ acre park in Upper Freehold Township....
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Monmouth County -
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BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
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Crystal Lake Park 7.33 miles
Bordentown, Burlington County, NJ
Encompassing over 370 acres, Crystal Lake Park welcomes visitors to a rugged and topographically unique setting. Wi...
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2401 Axe Factory Rd,
Bordentown, New Jersey 08505 -
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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park 13.34 miles
A 70 mile canal towpath runs from Frenchtown on the Delaware River to New Brunswick, open to walkers, joggers, bike...
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145 Mapleton Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
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Florence Recreation Complex 7.55 miles
Florence, Burlington County, NJ
The Recreation Complex in Florence, NJ offers multiple baseball and softball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, wal...
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711 Broad St,
Florence, NJ 08518 -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Goat Hill Overlook 12.65 miles
Lambertville, Hunterdon County, NJ
Goat Hill Overlook is a scenic gem located in Lambertville, NJ, offering visitors stunning views of the Delaware Ri...
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Location
Goat Hill Overlook Trailhead,
20 George Washington Rd,
Lambertville, NJ 08530 -
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Grounds For Sculpture 3.13 miles
Grounds For Sculpture, a 35-acre sculpture park and museum, has captivated visitors since 1992, and has only gained...
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18 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 -
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BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Hamilton Veterans Park 5.45 miles
Hamilton Veterans Park is a sprawling 350+ acre park in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, dedicated to veterans and...
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Hamilton, New Jersey 08690 -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsSkate ParkParking Lot(s)
Herrontown Woods Arboretum 12.83 miles
Herrontown Woods, is located in the northeast part of Princeton and is set on 142 acres of wooded land. A system of...
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600 Snowden Ln,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
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GardensTrails
Historic Walnford Farm 12.77 miles
Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ
The Historic Walnford Farm site showcases over 200 years of social, technological and environmental history through...
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62 Walnford Road,
Upper Freehold, NJ 08501 -
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Holland Ridge Farms 14.96 miles
Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, NJ
Pick your own sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolus and wildflowers in fall and more than 8 million tulips in spring at Ho...
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108 Rues Road,
Cream Ridge, New Jersey 08514 -
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BathroomsGardensPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Howell Living History Farm 10.59 miles
Watch horses work the fields, see the farmers at their chores and meet the sheep, hogs and workhorses at Howell Liv...
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70 Woodens Lane,
Hopewell, New Jersey 08530 -
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BathroomsPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
John A. Roebling Park 3.31 miles
John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. ...
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155 Westcott Avenue,
Hamilton Township, NJ 08610 -
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BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) 7.37 miles
The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a 20+ miles bicycle and pedestrian recreational trail and transportation corri...
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Maidenhead Meadows Park 6.26 miles
The 345acre park stretches from I95 to Province Line Road and from the historic Princeton Pike to the Delaware & Ra...
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100 Meadow Road
Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 -
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Marquand Park 9.95 miles
Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreati...
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Lovers Lane,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
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GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Mercer County Park 7.45 miles
Mercer County Park offers hiking, walking, blading, boating, playing outside, and more.
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West Windsor Township
New Jersey 08550 -
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BirdwatchingDisc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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Volleyball CourtsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Morven Museum & Garden 10.41 miles
A National Historic Landmark, Morven is situated on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. This...
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55 Stockton St.
Princeton, NJ 08540 -
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Oasis Family Farm 9.28 miles
Robbinsville, Mercer County, NJ
Brave Oasis Island of Terror on October weekend nights: three outdoor haunted attractions in the farm's woods, incl...
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3 Circle Drive,
Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691 -
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GardensParking Lot(s)
Opossum Road Woods 14.65 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...
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Opossum Road Woods,
Montgomery, NJ 08558 -
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Pine Creek Miniature Golf 12.49 miles
West Amwell, Hunterdon County, NJ
Pine Creek offers 2 challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses in a beautiful natural setting (without the windmill...
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394 Route 31
West Amwell, New Jersey 08551 -
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Plainsboro Preserve 14.12 miles
Cranbury, Middlesex County, NJ
Plainsboro Preserve was created as a partnership between Middlesex County, Plainsboro Township and the New Jersey A...
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80 Scotts Corner Road
Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 -
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Princeton Battlefield State Park 9.27 miles
The open fields where Washington's army fought the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777, with the Thomas Clarke H...
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500 Mercer Rd,
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 -
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Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)