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South Mountain Reservation 1.11 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 1.17 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


Greenwood Gardens 1.63 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


Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 2.70 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)


Reeves-Reed Arboretum 3.73 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

A 13.5 acre National Historic Landmark featuring award-winning gardens and woodland trails, and offering horticultu...

  • Location

    165 Hobart Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum


Essex County Rose Garden 4.18 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


Greater Newark Conservancy 4.83 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jerseys urban c...

  • Location

    32 Prince St
    Newark, NJ 07103
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)


Soldiers Memorial Field 4.97 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...

  • Location

    5 Myrtle Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)


Echo Lake Dog Park (Mountainside) 5.20 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) 5.25 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)


Riker Hill 5.75 miles

Livingston, Essex County, NJ

Riker Hill is a 204.68-acre complex in the western section of Essex County and is composed of three parts: 1) The ...

  • Location

    288 Beaufort Avenue
    Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls


Mountainside Community Pool 5.86 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

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



Branch Brook Park 5.88 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhood...

  • Location

    Park Ave. & Lake St.
    Newark, New Jersey 07102
  • Activities

    FishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls


Van Vleck House and Gardens 6.83 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)


Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 7.32 miles

Chatham, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...

  • Location

    247 Southern Blvd,
    Chatham Township, NJ 07928
  • Activities

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks


Anderson Park 8.03 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)


Brookdale Park 8.21 miles

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

Brookdale Park offers the public access to both passive and active recreational activities as well as picturesque v...

  • Location

    Watchung Avenue,
    Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks


Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 8.83 miles

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 approximate...

  • Location

    474 Upper Mountain Ave
    Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum


Whippany Railway Museum 9.22 miles

Whippany, Morris County, NJ

The Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey's railroads to the public since 198...

  • Location

    1 Railroad plaza
    Whippany, NJ 07981
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery
  • Trips

    Scenic Train Rides


Richard W. DeKorte Park 9.52 miles

Lyndhurst, Bergen County, NJ

Featuring 3.5 miles of walking paths, panoramic views and birds galore, this one-square-mile park is the center of ...

  • Location

    1 DeKorte Park,
    Lyndhurst, NJ 07032
  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)Land PreserveVeterans / MemorialWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls