Somerset County Park Commission Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of alpine and woodland garden areas situated in a 29-acre wooded stream valley. The large rock outcroppings creat various exposures and microclimates that enable different plant associations to thrive. Tucked among the rocks are rare and exotic rock garden plants. The wooded trails connecting the outcroppings are lined with beautiful wild flowers that have flourished and multiplied through the years. Hours:
Notes:
- 10am-4pm Monday to Friday
- 10am-5pm Saturday
- 12pm-5pm Sunday
- Closed on weekends and major holidays December-March
Notes:
- Donation Requested: $3/Adult $1/Senior or Child
- Guided group tours and wedding photos can be arranged by permit.
- Please leave pets at home.
Activities:
- Hiking
- Walking
Amenities:
- Bathrooms
- Gardens
- Nature / Environmental Center
- Picnic / Sitting Area
Trails:
- Boardwalks
- Flat / Easy
- Walking Paths
Parks & Gardens:
- Gardens / Arboretum
- Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
Trail & Path Info
You will not find miles of trails within the garden, but you will find yourself walking for hours.
Parking
You will find a small lot right off Layton Road.
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Nearby Places
- Leonard J. Buck Garden (~0 miles)
- Lord Stirling Stable (~4 miles)
- Lord Stirling Park (~5 miles)
- Environmental Education Center (EEC) - Somerset County (~5 miles)
- Willowwood Arboretum (~5 miles)
- Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center (~6 miles)
- Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center (~6 miles)
- Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park (~6 miles)
- Eastern Mountain Sports (Bridgewater) (~7 miles)
- Pelican Swim & Ski Center (Whitehouse) (~7 miles)
- North Branch Park (~7 miles)
- Hacklebarney State Park (~8 miles)
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Editor's Note...
We visited Leonard J. Buck Garden in 2013, on a drizzly afternoon. Though we were not prepared to b outside in the mist, we found that we could not leave, and simply HAD to explore the entire park. I beleive you will feel the same once you step onto their property.
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