Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center

Harding, Morris County, NJ

The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd

• Location

  Great Swamp WMR
  32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
  Harding Township, NJ

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

Hemlock Falls

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F

• Location

  South Mountain Reservation, Essex County

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Henry Hudson Trail

Leonardo, Monmouth County, NJ

This paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling t

• Location

  Western and Northern Monmouth County

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksRail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge

Raritan, Somerset County, NJ

Built in 1879 for the Hibernia Mine Railroad, and used as a railroad bridge for fifteen years, the structure has no

High Point State Park

Sussex, Sussex County, NJ

The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of NJ/NY/PA. Trails aro

• Location

  1480 Route 23
  Sussex, New Jersey 07461

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Historic Allaire Village

Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ

The historic Allaire Village contains buildings from the 19th century, including a general store, blacksmith shop,

• Location

  4265 Atlantic Ave
  Wall, New Jersey 07719

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

Historic Cold Springs Village

Cape May, Cape May County, NJ

Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May is an Early-American open-air living history museum! Step back in time to

• Location

  720 Route 9
  Cape May, New Jersey 08204

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

Historic Longstreet Farm

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

The sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s have been re-created on nine acres at Historic

• Location

  44 Longstreet Road
  Holmdel, NJ 07733

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

Historic New Bridge Landing

River Edge, Bergen County, NJ

New Bridge was a prosperous mill hamlet, centered upon a bridge strategically placed at the narrows of the Hack

Historic Smithville Park and Smiths Woods

Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ

This 312-acre park features a diverse collection of habitats and terrain. With upland forests and meadows, freshwat

• Location

  803 Smithville Rd,
  Mt Holly, NJ 08060

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Historic Speedwell

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Historic Speedwell is located in Morristown, NJ. When you visit Speedwell, you will experience life during the earl

• Location

  333 Speedwell Ave
  Morristown, NJ 07960-9384

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

Historic Walnford Farm

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

The Historic Walnford Farm site showcases over 200 years of social, technological and environmental history through

• Location

  62 Walnford Road,
  Upper Freehold, NJ 08501

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead

Phillipsburg, Warren County, NJ

The Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead is located in Harmony Township, and is listed on the State and National Regist

• Location

  3026 Belvidere Rd
  Harmony Township, NJ 08865

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

Holmdel Park

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

Holmdel Park is one of Monmouth County's most popular locations for active recreation and nature appreciation.

• Location

  44 Longstreet Road
  Holmdel, New Jersey 07733

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Hornbecks Creek / Indian Ladder Falls

Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA

Hornbecks Creek is a somewhat hidden gem amongst the numerous waterfalls located in the DWP. The trail begins at th

• Location

  Dingman Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328

• Activities

  FishingHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Horse Park of New Jersey at Stone Tavern, Inc.

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

The Horse Park of New Jersey provides a venue for local, regional, national and international-level equestrian even

• Location

  626 Route 524
  Allentown, New Jersey 08501

• Activities

  Equestrian / Horseback

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Howell Living History Farm

Hopewell, Mercer County, NJ

Howell Farm allows any visitor an opportunity to step back in farming history while learning common farming practic

• Location

  70 Wooden's Lane
  Lambertville, New Jersey 08530

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Farming

  Corn MazeHay Rides

  Farming

Huber Woods Park

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Huber Woods Park offers miles or trails built for biking and hiking, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area

• Location

  25 Brown's Dock Road
  Middletown Twp., New Jersey 07760

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Huddy Park

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The Highlands Garden Club has adopted Huddy Park to plant and maintain. With funding from the Highlands Business Pa

• Location

  70 Waterwitch Ave,
  Highlands, NJ 07732

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Hugh Force Canal Park

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.

• Location

  100 W Central Ave
  Wharton, New Jersey 07885

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

Island Beach State Park

Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ

Island Beach State Park, located in Ocean County NJ, offers beach access, cartop boat launching, walking trails thr

• Location

  Island Beach, New Jersey 08008

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Jakes Branch County Park

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the

• Location

  1100 Double Trouble Road
  Beachwood, New Jersey 08722

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Jenny Jump State Forest

Hope, Warren County, NJ

Jenny Jump State Forest offers great views, great hiking, camping and more.

• Location

  330 State Park Rd
  Great Meadows, NJ 07838

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Joe Palaia Park / Saul Rubin Fields

Oakhurst, Monmouth County, NJ

The Township of Ocean is home to a number of great parks and outdoor facilities available for use, including Joe Pa

• Location

  Joe Palaia Park
  Oakhurst, NJ 07755

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

John A. Roebling Park

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River.

John F. Kennedy Park

Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ

John F. Kennedy Park overlooks Great Egg Harbor Bay and is within close range of amenities in Somers Point. The hig

• Location

  Somers Point, NJ 08244

• Activities

  FishingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Johnson Park

Piscataway, Middlesex County, NJ

This beautiful park along the Raritan River is enjoyed by many people looking for exercise and relaxation. A few no

• Location

  Johnson Park,
  Piscataway Township, NJ 08854

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Joseph Lawrence Park

Bordentown, Burlington County, NJ

Information about Joseph Lawrence Park coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

Jungle Habitat

West Milford, Passaic County, NJ

Jungle Habitat is maintained by Ringwood State Park, and is used by hikers, bikers, bird watchers. It contains mile

• Location

  190 Airport Rd
  West Milford, New Jersey 07480

• Activities

  HikingMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

Kaaterskill Falls

Hunter, Greene County, NY

Kaaterskill Falls is the highest two-tiered waterfall in New York state. It is a very popular spot - especially dur

• Location

  Rt 23a
  Haines Falls, New York 12436

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens