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Sheep Hill Observatory (SHAA) 6.67 miles
The Sheep Hill Observatory, featuring an 18 inch, f/4.5 Newtonian Reflecting Telescope, is maintained by the organi...
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Location
300 Ross Drive
Boonton, New Jersey 07005 -
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Observatory
Soldiers Memorial Field 8.32 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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South Mountain Reservation 8.12 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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South Orange Avenue and Cherry Lane,
West Orange, New Jersey 07052 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
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Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonument
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 4.25 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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Stony Hill Corn Maze & Fun Park 14.20 miles
Get lost in a giant 10-acre corn maze with a new theme every fall, then take a weekend hayride out to pick your own...
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15 North Road,
Chester, New Jersey 07930 -
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Farming
Farming
Apple PickingCorn MazeFarm MarketHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin PickingStrawberry Picking -
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Tintle Park 11.14 miles
Tintle Park is found within Wayne, NJ, along Valley Road. This is a small park offering some playground equipment f...
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100 Valley Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470 -
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Municiple / City Park
Trailside Nature & Science Center 9.80 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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452 New Providence Road,
Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 -
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Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area 9.39 miles
The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.
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Rt 511
Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405 -
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Turtle Back Zoo 7.87 miles
Within the zoo you will find all types of animals for your kids to enjoy. From birds of prey, to big cats, to repti...
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Location
560 Northfield Ave
West Orange, New Jersey 07052 -
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BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting Area
Van Vleck House and Gardens 9.98 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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Veterans Alliance Park, Wayne 9.93 miles
This small park in Wayne NJ offers benches/picnic table, as well as a soldiers memorial.
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Wayne, New Jersey 07470 -
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Picnic / Sitting AreaMonument
Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 12.95 miles
Non-profit arboretum with a community garden, a children's garden and a giving project growing produce for food pan...
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197 Mountain Ave,
Warren, New Jersey 07059 -
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Washington Rock State Park 14.84 miles
Walking paths and a picnic area sit beside a rocky overlook on the Watchung ridge, with a panoramic view of about 3...
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16 Rock Road East
Green Brook, New Jersey 08812 -
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Watchung Reservation 9.89 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 / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying 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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Wightman Farms 8.86 miles
Ride unlimited hayrides, pick a pumpkin from the hayride field, and wander Mazeland, with a giant corn maze plus ha...
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1111 Mount Kemble Avenue
Morristown, New Jersey 07960 -
Farming
Farming
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BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Yogi Berra Stadium (New Jersey Jackals) 11.78 miles
Little Falls, Passaic County, NJ
The stadium is home to the New Jersey Jackals professional baseball team and is located on the campus of Montclair ...
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27 Clove Road,
Little Falls, New Jersey 07424 -
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