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South Mountain Reservation 6.50 miles
The largest park in the Essex County system at 2,110 acres, between the first and second Watchung ridges, with an O...
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Location
South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
West Orange, New Jersey 07052 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
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Trails
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Amenities
Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument
Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 11.31 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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Parks & Gardens
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Trails
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
Thielke Arboretum 10.98 miles
Over a mile of trail loops through wetland forest at the Thielke Arboretum, linking perennial pollinator gardens, f...
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460 Doremus Avenue,
Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452 -
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BirdwatchingFishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Wooded -
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BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Trailside Nature & Science Center 12.51 miles
Mountainside, Union County, NJ
Trailside holds the title of New Jersey's first nature center, founded in 1941. Today, this massive facility in the...
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Location
452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
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BirdwatchingWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Planetarium
Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 12.35 miles
The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.
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Location
Rt 511
Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHiking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
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Trails
TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails
Van Saun County Park 11.63 miles
Within its 146 acres, Van Saun County Park offers a wide-range of activities that is sure to please the entire fami...
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Location
216 Forest Avenue,
Paramus, New Jersey 07652 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
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Attractions
Sprayground / Splashground -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved -
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Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
Van Vleck House and Gardens
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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Location
21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042 -
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BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / ArboretumPark (General) -
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Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy -
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Amenities
BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Washington Park, Jersey City/Union City 10.59 miles
Offering open space where these two cities meet, visitors can enjoy the green, passive areas with its shady and win...
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Location
2nd Street & Bergenline Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087 -
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Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog Parks -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths -
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Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
Watchung Reservation 12.92 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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Location
452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
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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Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)