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


Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

474 Upper Mountain Ave
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximately 3,000 varieties and produce over 100,000 blooms over the course of the season.

  • Location

    474 Upper Mountain Ave
    Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    TrailsWalking Paths
  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails


Van Vleck House and Gardens

21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck Sr and his family moved to Montclair from Brooklyn in 1868.

  • Location

    21 Van Vleck Street
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)


Mills Reservation County Park

Mills Reservation County Park
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

Cedar Grove, Essex County, NJ

Mills Reservation is a 157.15-acre reservation located in Cedar Grove and Montclair. It is bordered by Reservoir Drive, Normal Avenue, Edgecliff Road, and Montclair's Mountainside Park.

  • Location

    Mills Reservation County Park
    Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    TrailsWalking Paths
  • Amenities

    Trails


South Mountain Reservation

W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System in northeastern New Jersey, United States.

  • Location

    W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas
  • Trails

    Trails
  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeMonument