It can be tough to find a new place to explore. Should you head north, south, to the shore, to the highlands... where shall you go? Maybe the following random places will help you out!

Places in Essex change

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Anderson Park

Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The park is unstructured and is generally used for strolling, Frisbee playing, and informal picnics. The passive scenery suits this quiet suburban neighborhood.

  • Location

    Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
    Montclair, New Jersey
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails


Becker Park

Locust Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue,
Roseland, NJ

Roseland, Essex County, NJ

The land is contiguous with Riker Hill Art Park and Dinosaur Park, and together with these forms the Riker Hill Complex.

  • Location

    Locust Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue,
    Roseland, NJ
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks


Branch Brook Park

Park Avenue and Lake Street,
Newark, New Jersey 07104

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Walk, jog or bike the park's miles of paths and roads, including an unpaved two-mile loop in the north and a stretch of the 36-mile Lenape Trail. Playgrounds, tennis and bocce courts, ball fields and ...

  • Location

    Park Avenue and Lake Street,
    Newark, New Jersey 07104
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumHistoric AreaPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved
  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)


Brookdale Park

Watchung Avenue,
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

Brookdale Park offers the public access to both passive and active recreational activities as well as picturesque vistas. Trails for walking and running, playgrounds, sports fields, track facilities, ...

  • Location

    Watchung Avenue,
    Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved
  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeParking Lot(s)


Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

324 Forest Drive South,
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Historic woodlands garden and bird sanctuary with native wildflowers, old tulip trees and a Stone House with animal exhibits, in Short Hills, NJ.

  • Location

    324 Forest Drive South,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded
  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails