Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Dingmans and Silverthread Falls

Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA

At 130 feet, Dingmans Falls is second highest water fall in Pennsylvania, and is one of the most popular waterfalls

• Location

  Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328

• Activities

  HikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Doc Cramer Recreational / Sports Complex

Manahawkin, Ocean County, NJ

Doc Cramer Fields (in Manahawkin, NJ) offers baseballs fields, soccer fields, a football field, playgrounds, a disc

• Location

  Doc Cramer Blvd.
  Manahawkin, NJ 08050

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Donaldson Park

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.

• Location

  S 2nd Ave,
  Highland Park, NJ 08904

• Activities

  Mountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trips

  Boating Tours (Nature / Ecological)

  Trips

Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

The Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds.

• Location

  South 2nd Avenue,
  Highland Park, New Jersey 08904

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Dorbrook Recreation Area

Colts Neck, Monmouth County, NJ

Dorbrook Recreation Area features 535 acres which include playgrounds, tennis, horseshoes, swimming pools, a Sprayg

• Location

  Route 537
  Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Attractions

  Sprayground / SplashgroundRC Flying Field

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Special Places

  RC Flying Field

  Special Places

Double Trouble State Park

Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ

Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Ba

• Location

  581 Pinewald Keswick Road
  Bayville, NJ 08721

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

Duke Farms

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Large estate garden in Hillsborough, whose features include a lake and other water features, a sycamore allee, and

• Location

  80 US Highway 206
  Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Bike Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

Duke Island Park

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

Located in Bridgewater Township, Duke Island Park is a site of rich natural beauty which offers varied recreational

• Location

  Old York Road,
  Bridgewater, NJ 08807

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Durrand-Hedden House & Garden

Maplewood, Essex County, NJ

Durand-Hedden House and Garden is an historic house museum that finds interesting ways to explore our community's f

• Location

  523 Ridgewood Road,
  Maplewood, New Jersey 07040

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

E.A.R.T.H Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park)

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

The EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, emphasizes environmentally sound horti

• Location

  42 Riva Ave,
  South Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

Eagle Rock Reservation

West Orange, Essex County, NJ

Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre tract of wooded land located in the central section of Essex County on the

• Location

  Prospect Ave & Eagle Rock Ave,
  West Orange, NJ 07052, USA

• Activities

  HikingMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

East Freehold Showgrounds

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

81 acre showgrounds for horse shows, dog shows, and special events each year. East Freehold Park is also the home o

• Location

  1500 Kozloski Road
  Freehold, New Jersey 07728

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside)

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

The Dog Park at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside is just under three acres, with fenced areas set aside for large and

• Location

  Park Drive,
  Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

• Parks & Gardens

  Dog ParksMuniciple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ)

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

Dog Park, Fishing, Fitness Trail, Ice Skating, Pedal Boats, Picnic Area (Reservable), Playground, Restrooms, Sleddi

• Location

  Park Drive,
  Mountainside, NJ 07101

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Echo Lake Pavilion (can be reserved for special occasions), Echo Lake (for fishing and kayaking only - no swimming

• Location

  1205 Maxim Southard Road,
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails

Wall, Monmouth County, NJ

Edgar Felix Bikeway is a paved path stretching between Allaire Village, the town of Manasquan, and the Wall Municip

• Location

  Wall, New Jersey 07719

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Rail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

Elmer B Boyd Park

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Boyd Park offers an alluring view of the Raritan River as well as New Brunswick's skyline. This park is home to man

• Location

  Rt 18 North,
  New Brunswick, NJ 08901

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Eno's Pond County Park

Lacey, Ocean County, NJ

Eno's Pond County Park opened in the Autumn of 1998. Eno's Pond and the surrounding area have a long and colorful h

Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center is located within Lord Stirling Park, in the Bas

• Location

  190 Lord Stirling Road,
  Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Essex County Environmental Center

Roseland, Essex County, NJ

The Essex County Environmental Center is located in the western section of Essex County at West Essex Park. West E

• Location

  621 Eagle Rock Avenue,
  Roseland, NJ 07068

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens