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Branch Brook Park 11.87 miles
Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...
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Park Ave. & Lake St.
Newark, New Jersey 07102 -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 11.96 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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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 3.61 miles
The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...
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324 Forest Drive South,
Short Hills, NJ 07078 -
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Cross Estate Gardens 10.74 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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61 Jockey Hollow Road,
Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924 -
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GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Donaldson Park 13.65 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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S 2nd Ave,
Highland Park, NJ 08904 -
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BirdwatchingMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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BathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area 13.54 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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South 2nd Avenue,
Highland Park, New Jersey 08904 -
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Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County 7.82 miles
Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ
Nestled within 500 acres of the western portion of the Great Swamp, the Environmental Education Center (EEC) at ...
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Location
190 Lord Stirling Road,
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920 -
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TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt -
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 10.72 miles
Fosterfields offers an incomparable opportunity to experience our agricultural heritage, providing through its livi...
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73 Kahdena Rd
Morristown, NJ 07960 -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Frelinghuysen Arboretum 9.19 miles
The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...
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353 East Hanover Avenue,
Morristown, New Jersey 07960 -
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 4.10 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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247 Southern Blvd,
Chatham Township, NJ 07928 -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Johnson Park 12.76 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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Johnson Park,
Piscataway Township, NJ 08854 -
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BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Leonard J. Buck Garden 12.96 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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11 Layton Road
Far Hills, New Jersey 07931 -
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Lord Stirling Park 8.06 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 -
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BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
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Parks & Gardens
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Rutgers Gardens - New Brunswick 14.84 miles
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ
A public garden dedicated to cultivating inquisitive minds, great plants, and inspired gardening through educationa...
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112 Ryders Lane,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519 -
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Gardens
Soldiers Memorial Field 1.65 miles
The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...
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5 Myrtle Avenue,
Summit, New Jersey 07901 -
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Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 13.56 miles
Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park...
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43rd Street and Kennedy Blvd
Bayonne, NJ 07002 -
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FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 13.18 miles
Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ
This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the former country estate of Gustav Stickley. It is the only place that ...
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2352 Rt. 10-West
Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 -
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Van Vleck House and Gardens 12.51 miles
The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck ...
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21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042 -
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BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Watchung Reservation 0.47 miles
Mountainside, Union County, NJ
As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...
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452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
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BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
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BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)