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Animal Haven at Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 12.72 miles
Located within the expansive Thompson Park in Monroe Township, the Animal Haven is a free, public area featuring fe...
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Location
Thompson Park,
Off Lakeview Ave
Monroe, NJ -
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Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
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Trails
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Shade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved -
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Petting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Bayshore Waterfront Park 9.61 miles
Port Monmouth, Monmouth County, NJ
Bayshore Waterfront Park offers a fishing pier, a nice beach for swimming, access to Raritan Bay, and beautiful vie...
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Location
719 Port Monmouth Road,
Port Monmouth, New Jersey 07758 -
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BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
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BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
David C. Shaw Arboretum 8.89 miles
The David C. Shaw Arboretum at Holmdel Park was established in the fall of 1963. Its 22 acres contain hundreds of s...
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Location
Holmdel Park,
44 Longstreet Rd,
Holmdel, NJ 07733 -
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BirdwatchingHikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths -
Amenities
Amenities
TrailsParking Lot(s)
Davidsons Mill Pond Park 12.86 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.
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Location
Davidsons Mill Pond Park
Riva Avenue
South Brunswick, NJ -
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Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
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Attractions
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Sports Plus
Sports Plus
Disc / Frisbee Golf Course -
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Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved -
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Amenities
Boat LaunchDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Deep Cut Gardens 9.63 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Deep Cut Gardens is simply beautiful. You will find many walking trails, beautiful landscaping, a rose garden, sitt...
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Location
352 Red Hill Road,
Middletown, New Jersey 07748 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Donaldson Park 8.11 miles
Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ
90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.
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Location
S 2nd Ave,
Highland Park, NJ 08904 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Shop/Serv/Rent
Shop/Serv/Rent
Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals -
Trips
Trips
Boating Tours (Nature / Ecological) -
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Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths -
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Amenities
BathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area 7.96 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....
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Location
South 2nd Avenue,
Highland Park, New Jersey 08904 -
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Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Amenities
Dog Park / Dog Area
Dorbrook Recreation Area 14.28 miles
Colts Neck, Monmouth County, NJ
Dorbrook Recreation Area features 535 acres which include playgrounds, tennis, horseshoes, swimming pools, a Sprayg...
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Location
Route 537
Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming -
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Attractions
RC Flying FieldSprayground / Splashground -
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Parks & Gardens
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Special Places
Special Places
RC Flying Field -
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Trails
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Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsPoolRC Flying FieldParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 12.92 miles
South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ
The EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, emphasizes environmentally sound horti...
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Location
42 Riva Ave,
South Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 -
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BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksLand Preserve -
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Amenities
GardensNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)
Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 14.21 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
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater
Henry Hudson Trail 5.80 miles
This paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling t...
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Location
Western and Northern Monmouth County -
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Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksRail To Trail -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksRail To TrailWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Historic Longstreet Farm 8.79 miles
The sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s have been re-created on nine acres at Historic...
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Location
44 Longstreet Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733 -
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Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
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Amenities
Trails
Holmdel Park 8.46 miles
Holmdel Park is one of Monmouth County's most popular locations for active recreation and nature appreciation.
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Location
44 Longstreet Road
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Paved -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House 13.99 miles
Located in Middletown Township, New Jersey, the Huber Woods Environmental Center & Reptile House offers visitors an...
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Location
25 Browns Dock Road,
Middletown Township, New Jersey 07760 -
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BirdwatchingWalking -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsParking Lot(s)
Huber Woods Park 13.98 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Huber Woods Park offers miles or trails built for biking and hiking, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area
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Location
25 Brown's Dock Road
Middletown Twp., New Jersey 07760 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
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Trails
TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Crushed rock -
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Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Johnson Park 9.90 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 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved -
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Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook 14.80 miles
Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ
Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook provides beautiful views of Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Bay, Raritan Bay and the New York...
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Location
460 Ocean Boulevard
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey 07716 -
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Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksVeterans / MemorialScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
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BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaMonumentParking Lot(s)
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
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....
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Location
201 John T O'Leary Blvd,
South Amboy, NJ 08879 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Six Mile Run Reservoir 14.33 miles
Six Mile Run offers amazing singletrack for both hikers and bikers throughout the year.
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Location
597 Canal Rd
Somerset, New Jersey 08873 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
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Parks & Gardens
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Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt -
Amenities
Amenities
TrailsParking Lot(s)
Sunnyside Recreation Area 11.51 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Sunnyside Recreation Area is the home of the Park System's Equestrian Division providing fundamental equestrian exp...
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Location
628 Middletown-Lincroft Road
Middletown, New Jersey 07060 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
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Amenities
Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Tatum Park 9.49 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Tatum Park has 366 acres of rolling hills, open fields and bird-filled woods, as well as two Activity Centers, a pl...
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Location
151 Red Hill Road
Middletown, NJ 07748 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 13.10 miles
Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ
Thompson Park is a vast 675-acre park, the largest in the Middlesex County Park System, located in Monroe Township ...
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Location
Monroe and Jamesburg, NJ -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingDisc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Thompson Park (Monmouth County) 11.87 miles
This Monmouth County Park is great for people of all ages looking for outdoor fun!
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Location
805 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, New Jersey 07738 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County) 13.20 miles
Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ
The Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds. This is an extremely po...
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Location
Thompson Park,
Off Perrineville, Rd
Jamesburg, NJ -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog Parks -
Amenities
Amenities
Dog Park / Dog Area
Thompson Park Off-leash Dog Area (Monmouth County) 11.89 miles
The 1.5 acre off-leash area at Thompson Park, Lincroft consists of a 1.25-acre area for dogs over 35 lbs and a 0.25...
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Location
805 Newman Springs Rd,
Lincroft, NJ 07738 -
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Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Amenities
Dog Park / Dog Area