Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Kunkel Park

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

This small park in Pennington is great for afternoon picnics and more.

• Location

  King George Rd,
  Pennington, New Jersey 08534

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Lake Hopatcong

Lake Hopatcong, Morris County, NJ

Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in New Jersey, United States, about 4 square miles in area.

• Location

  Lake Hopatcong, NJ

• Activities

  FishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Lake Lenape Park East

Hamilton, Atlantic County, NJ

This park is located on the eastern side of Lake Lenape and offers the most scenic views of the lake. Renovations h...

• Location

  753 Park Road,
  Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330

• Activities

  FishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Lake Lenape Park West

Mays Landing, Atlantic County, NJ

This park is located on the western side of Lake Lenape (note that some land on the eastern side and the entire lak...

• Location

  6303 Old Harding Highway,
  Hamilton Township, New Jersey 08330

• Activities

  FishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Laurelwood Arboretum

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Laurelwood Arboretum is a 30-acre botanically diverse property located in Wayne Township in northern New Jersey. La...

• Location

  725 Pines Lake Drive West
  Wayne, NJ 07470

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Lawrence Bud Kern Field

Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ

Lawrence "Bud" Kern Memorial field is a nice park in Somers Point. You will find a full size track, a lighted baseb...

• Location

  598 Marks Rd,
  Somers Point, NJ 08244

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT)

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a 20+ miles bicycle and pedestrian recreational trail and transportation corri...

• Location

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Rail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

Leeds' Point Natural Area

Galloway, Atlantic County, NJ

This is located in Galloway Township, and accessed through Leeds Point Road, off of Route 9 in Oceanville. It is a ...

• Location

  Leeds Point Rd
  Galloway, New Jersey 08205

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Lehigh Gorge State Park (PA)

Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, PA

A deep, steep-walled gorge carved by a river, thick vegetation, rock outcroppings and waterfalls characterize Lehig...

• Location

  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Leonard J. Buck Garden

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

• Location

  11 Layton Road
  Far Hills, New Jersey 07931

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Lewis Morris County Park

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...

• Location

  270 Mendham Road,
  Morristown, NJ 07960

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Liberty State Park

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

Liberty State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, ...

• Location

  Freedom Way,
  Jersey City, NJ 07305

• Activities

  FishingHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Lincoln Park, Jersey City

Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ

As the oldest and largest of the County Parks, Lincoln Park is truly the jewel of the Hudson County Park System!

• Location

  West Side Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ 07304

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Linwood Arboretum

Northfield, Atlantic County, NJ

The focus of the Linwood Arboretum is educational, allowing the public to become familiar with uncommon or rare woo...

• Location

  1410 Wabash Ave,
  Linwood, NJ,

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

Long Pond Ironworks State Park

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Information about Long Pond Ironworks State Park coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

• Location

  1304 Sloatsburg Rd,
  Ringwood, NJ 07456

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Lord Stirling Park

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Lord Stirling Park is located in Basking Ridge, NJ, within the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Pass...

• Location

  190 Lord Stirling Road,
  Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Lord Stirling Stable

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Lord Stirling Stable (LSS) offers a full complement of riding activities for riders of most ages and abilities. The...

• Location

  256 S. Maple Avenue,
  Basking Ridge, NJ

• Activities

  Equestrian / Horseback

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Manasquan Beach Front Boardwalk

Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ

This mile-long asphalt boardwalk in Manasquan, NJ is the perfect place for an oceanfront run or stroll. Surround yo...

Manasquan Inlet

Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, NJ

Stroll along the boardwalk and jetty while taking a glimpse at shore life. The Manasquan Inlet is a favorite place ...

• Location

  Point Pleasant / Manasquan, New Jersey

• Activities

  FishingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Manasquan Reservoir

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

The reservoir is the pride Monmouth County park system offering many great activities, both through the park system...

• Location

  311 Windeler Road,
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent