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Sheep Hill Observatory (SHAA) 9.60 miles

Boonton, Morris County, NJ

The Sheep Hill Observatory, featuring an 18 inch, f/4.5 Newtonian Reflecting Telescope, is maintained by the organi...

  • Location

    300 Ross Drive
    Boonton, New Jersey 07005
  • Activities

    Star Gazing / Astronomy
  • Attractions

    Observatory
  • Special Places

    Observatory


Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 9.80 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...

  • Location

    324 Forest Drive South,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)


Greenwood Gardens 10.18 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight ...

  • Location

    274 Old Short Hills Road,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum


Leonard J. Buck Garden 10.82 miles

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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls


South Mountain Reservation 10.83 miles

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 ...

  • Location

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

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas


Hemlock Falls 10.99 miles

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
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls


Mountainside Community Pool 11.13 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

The Mountainside Community Pool is a beautiful, barrier-free facility nestled off Mountain Avenue adjacent to Echo ...



Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside) 11.28 miles

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


Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 11.32 miles

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
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)


Essex County Rose Garden 11.78 miles

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

Established in 1959 through a joint effort of the New Jersey Rose Society and the Essex County Parks Department, th...

  • Location

    Watchung Avenue,
    Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / Arboretum


Willowwood Arboretum 11.98 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...

  • Location

    300 Longview Rd
    Chester, NJ 07931
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum


Cooper Gristmill 12.15 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills i...

  • Location

    66 Route 24,
    Chester, New Jersey 07930
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric Area


Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center 12.22 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center was known originally as "Merchiston Farm," the home of William and Martha Bro...

  • Location

    170 Longview Road,
    Chester, New Jersey 07931
  • Activities

    HikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)


Lake Hopatcong 13.05 miles

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
  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)


Van Vleck House and Gardens 14.20 miles

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 ...

  • Location

    21 Van Vleck Street
    Montclair, NJ 07042
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)


Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 14.52 miles

Somerville, Somerset County, NJ

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park contains many wooded areas great for mountain biking and hiking, along with a...

  • Location

    Somerville, New Jersey 08876
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)


Anderson Park 14.94 miles

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The park is unstructured and is generally used for strolling, Frisbee playing, and informal picnics. The passive sc...

  • Location

    Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
    Montclair, New Jersey
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)