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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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

324 Forest Drive South,
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understanding of the relationship between people and the environment through programs that integr...

  • 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


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


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)


Riker Hill

288 Beaufort Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The Riker Hill Art Park, 2) Dinosaur Park, 3) Becker Park

  • Location

    288 Beaufort Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded
  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)


Edison National Historic Site, Glenmont Estate

37 Honeysuckle Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Glenmont is located in Llewellyn Park, West Orange, the first romantically designed, planned residential community in the United States. The location itself includes tours of the mansion (for a fee), ...

  • Location

    37 Honeysuckle Ave
    West Orange, NJ 07052
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery