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Trails with Restrooms in New Jersey

New Jersey has 458 trails with restrooms in this directory, across 254 cities and towns — Newark, Piscataway, Vineland, Morristown and 250 more. A toilet somewhere on the route, which is what makes a long run workable.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

The 250 most-reviewed in New Jersey

Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.

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Liberty State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 36,921 reviews

Jersey City, NJ

MixedLitScenic

Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.

Branch Brook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 12,456 reviews

Newark, NJ

Scenic

Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.

Atlantic City Boardwalk

4.4 ★★★★☆ 11,164 reviews

Atlantic City, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

Iconic oceanfront boardwalk featuring views & a variety of shops & restaurants since 1870.

Warinanco Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,371 reviews

Roselle, NJ

Scenic

Expansive park offering an ice-skating rink & lake activities plus multiple playing fields & trails.

Mercer County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,043 reviews

West Windsor Township, NJ

ShadedScenic

Diverse activities available in a large preserve including play fields, trails, a lake & a dog park.

James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,867 reviews

North Bergen, NJ

Scenic

This 167-acre lakefront, clifftop park with NYC views has 45 sports facilities, trails & a dog run.

Garret Mountain Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,859 reviews

Woodland Park, NJ

LoopShadedScenic

Hilltop 568-acre park around Lambert Castle, featuring rich bird life & trails with city views.

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,893 reviews

Leonia, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

805 acres includes 5 miles of hiking trails plus sports fields, playgrounds & an Equestrian Center.

Lincoln Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews

Jersey City, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Largest park in Hudson County offers athletic facilities, statuary, trails & wildlife habitats.

Cape May Point State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews

Cape May Point, NJ

LoopBoardwalkLitScenic

State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.

Eagle Rock Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,222 reviews

West Orange, NJ

Scenic

Popular county park featuring recreation areas & hiking trails with views of the Manhattan skyline.

Roosevelt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,157 reviews

Edison, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering multiple sports areas, trails, lake fishing, an ice skating rink & an outdoor theater.

Saddle River County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,154 reviews

Saddle Brook, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Multi-use pathways connect 5 different parks featuring ponds, playgrounds & athletic fields.

Weequahic Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,114 reviews

Newark, NJ

Scenic

Green space with a large lake, golf course, running track, trails & athletic fields.

Cheesequake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,880 reviews

Matawan, NJ

Scenic

1,610-acre park with a nature center & camping area offering biking/hiking trails & a fishing lake.

Watchung Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews

Mountainside, NJ

6 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.

Rahway River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews

Rahway, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a wide range of athletic & recreational facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool.

Duke Farms

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,896 reviews

Hillsborough Township, NJ

PavedScenic

Historic estate offering undeveloped natural habitats, gardens, outdoor activities & workshops.

Sinatra Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,793 reviews

Hoboken, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

This waterfront park offers a kayak launch, soccer field, an amphitheater & views of Manhattan.

Raritan Bay Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,695 reviews

South Amboy, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

136-acre park along the water with sports fields plus a playground, nature study area & gazebo.

Laurel Acres Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,592 reviews

Mt Laurel Township, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Community park with a small fishing lake & a nature trail, plus baseball, volleyball & a dog run.

Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,431 reviews

Hardwick Township, NJ

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Challenging but doable hike with a rock-climbing trail up to a summit view of the Delaware River.

Stephen R. Gregg Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,454 reviews

Bayonne, NJ

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This bayfront park has many recreational amenities, including sports facilities & a playground.

Watsessing Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews

Bloomfield, NJ

ShadedScenic

Multi-use recreation area featuring senior center, sports fields, off-leash dog area & river.

Old Bridge Waterfront Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,584 reviews

Laurence Harbor, NJ

1.3 miMixedScenic

Narrow beach & lawn along Raritan Bay offering fishing piers, a playground & a 1.3-mile trail.

Ringwood State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews

Ringwood, NJ

ShadedScenic

Wildlife sanctuary with miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking, some of which have NYC views.

Washington Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,133 reviews

Sewell, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with an outdoor amphitheater, skate park, dog park & golf course, plus sports fields.

Wawayanda State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,167 reviews

Hewitt, NJ

20 miScenic

A lake, woodland hills, mountains & 60+ miles of trails allow for year-round outdoor recreation.

Wharton State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,105 reviews

Hammonton, NJ

Scenic

Sprawling park with ponds, rivers & lakes, plus hiking trails, campsites & miles of unpaved roads.

Merrill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,127 reviews

Colonia, NJ

Dog-friendly

Ramapo Valley County Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews

Mahwah, NJ

80 miScenicDog-friendly

Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,983 reviews

Hamilton Township, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large park featuring a dog park and a playground as well as an array of sports facilities and trails.

Spruce Run Recreation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,113 reviews

Clinton, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Batsto Village

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,920 reviews

Hammonton, NJ

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Historic village featuring dozens of restored 19th-century structures, a museum & a nature center

Independence Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,042 reviews

Newark, NJ

Dog-friendly

Neighborhood park with lighted softball diamonds, a soccer field, hockey rink, playground & gazebo.

Duke Island Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,932 reviews

Bridgewater, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Biking, birding & fishing, plus softball & picnics, bring visitors to this 343-acre park & canal.

Hopatcong State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,017 reviews

Landing, NJ

Scenic

Park with aquatic recreation options, including boating, swimming & fishing, plus an athletic field.

Hacklebarney State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,873 reviews

Long Valley, NJ

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

1200-acre park hosting a fish-stocked river, hiking-only trails & hunting on 600 acres.

Deep Cut Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,771 reviews

Middletown Township, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Weequahic Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,838 reviews

Newark, NJ

PavedScenic

Kids-friendly 80-acre public park offering paved jogging trails, ball fields and courts, plus picnic spots and playgrounds.

Monte Irvin Orange Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,920 reviews

City of Orange, NJ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Dating from 1900, this park offers hills, lawns & a fishing pond plus sport fields & playground.

Third Ward Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,777 reviews

Passaic, NJ

Scenic

Park featuring a pond and fountain for scenic strolls and relaxation.

Pershing Field Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,774 reviews

Jersey City, NJ

Scenic

Park offering many amenities, including an ice rink, pool, playground & fields & courts for sports.

Turkey Brook Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,530 reviews

Budd Lake, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive park with paved & unpaved trails, water features & enclosed off-leash areas for dogs.

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,551 reviews

Manalapan Township, NJ

LoopScenic

Historic park including a restored Revolutionary War battlefield, trails & a visitor center.

Bass River State Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews

Tuckerton, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Longtime outdoor recreation destination with a lake & activities such as fishing, hiking & camping.

Johnson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,575 reviews

Piscataway, NJ

MixedScenic

Historic village, picnic grounds & sport courts on 473 acres with paths & 2 ponds.

Sourland Mountain Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,529 reviews

Hillsborough Township, NJ

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve.

Thompson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,523 reviews

Monroe Township, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling public park containing a stocked lake for fishing, an animal haven & sports facilities.

Eastside Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,647 reviews

Paterson, NJ

Scenic

Goffle Brook Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,481 reviews

Hawthorne, NJ

1.5 miScenicDog-friendly

This scenic green space offers sports fields, a playground & picnic areas, plus a pond & dog park.

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews

Cranford, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Besides Rahway River & Nomahegan Lake, this park offers scenic trails, sports fields & a playground.

Mattano Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,559 reviews

Elizabeth, NJ

This area destination for sports & recreation features a playground, splash pad & ball fields.

Donaldson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews

Highland Park, NJ

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews

Succasunna, NJ

5 miLoopPavedLit

Recreation complex featuring a lake with fishing & swimming, a playground, sports facilities & more.

Hartshorne Woods Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,336 reviews

Highlands, NJ

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Forested park home to WWII-era bunkers, popular for 14 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

Richard W. DeKorte Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews

Lyndhurst, NJ

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Estuary park with walking paths plus an environmental center & observatory access on select days.

Echo Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews

Mountainside, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with lots of room for sports, from ice-skating to softball, plus a snack bar for refueling.

Riverview Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,340 reviews

Pennsville, NJ

PavedScenic

Riverside waterfront park featuring a gazebo, a playground and picnic tables, plus scenic views.

Belleplain State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews

Woodbine, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive forest space featuring pine, oak & Atlantic white cedar trees plus campgrounds.

Central Park of Morris County

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews

GREYSTONE PARK, NJ

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Multi-use area with in-line skating, a dog park, ballfields, a playground & trails with views.

Maxwell Place Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,250 reviews

Hoboken, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Compact green space on the Hudson River with a waterfront walkway & beach area, plus a playground.

Gloucester Township Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews

Sicklerville, NJ

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Large park with playgrounds and a baseball field as well as areas for hiking and mountain biking.

Carteret Waterfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,278 reviews

Carteret, NJ

Scenic

Creekside park with a fitness trail, mini-golf & a boat ramp, plus a pavilion for summer concerts.

Irvington Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,391 reviews

Irvington, NJ

LitScenic

24-acre urban park known for its tree-lined lawns, small pond, fountain & options for athletics.

Milton A. Votee Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,259 reviews

Teaneck, NJ

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Recreational oasis offering wooded walking trails, a playground, sports courts & a duck pond.

Historic Smithville District

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews

Eastampton Township, NJ

Scenic

Wooded lakefront park provides nature trails, fishing, a museum, visitor center & butterfly garden.

Double Trouble State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews

Bayville, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

State park with cranberry bogs & a preserved 19th-century company town, plus nature trails.

John Russell Wheeler Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,163 reviews

Linden, NJ

This community park includes a pool, playground, skate park, snack bar, sports fields & picnic area.

Oak Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,127 reviews

Clark, NJ

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Serene scenic park offering bicycle & fitness trails plus a public archery range with lessons.

Hedden Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews

Randolph, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park provides picnic areas, riverside paths, a 6-acre lake, trout streams, trails & a playground.

Flat Rock Brook Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,095 reviews

Englewood, NJ

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Forested hiking trails lead to streams, meadows & a pond, with wildlife sightings & a playground.

State Line Lookout, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,095 reviews

Closter, NJ

Scenic

Corson's Inlet State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,080 reviews

Ocean City, NJ

1 miBoardwalkScenic

Oceanfront natural area offering activities such as hiking, fishing, crabbing & boating.

Fort Mott State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews

Pennsville, NJ

Scenic

Remains of the riverfront fortifications anchor this natural spot with paths & picnic areas.

Ponderosa Farm Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,091 reviews

Scotch Plains, NJ

Shaded

Modest park featuring playgrounds & a sprinkler area, plus open green spaces & restrooms.

Historic Smithville Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,039 reviews

Eastampton Township, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with hiking paths, picnic tables and a butterfly garden, plus a floating bridge.

Riverbank Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews

Newark, NJ

Lit

Baseball diamond with a grandstand, plus basketball & tennis courts, a track & a playground.

Birch Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,035 reviews

Northfield, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

Woodland park covering 271 acres & offering stocked fishing lakes & more than 50 campsites.

Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,079 reviews

Lyndhurst, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Open space along the Passaic River with a dog park, picnic facilities & sports fields with a track.

Johnson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,036 reviews

Piscataway, NJ

Scenic

Spacious green space with tennis courts and a mini zoo featuring goats, deer, sheep, birds, and horses.

Ocean County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,033 reviews

Lakewood, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Once the estate of John D. Rockefeller, this large park offers lake activities, picnicking & trails.

Buccleuch Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,030 reviews

New Brunswick, NJ

PavedLitScenic

Pastoral, 78-acre park showcasing the stately Buccleuch Mansion plus fields, a trail & more.

Sayreville Kennedy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews

Parlin, NJ

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Paved walking trails and playgrounds, plus courts for tennis, volleyball and basketball.

William Warren Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 998 reviews

Woodbridge, NJ

Shaded

Large public park complex with multiple playing fields & courts, playgrounds, picnic groves & more.

Loantaka Brook Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 973 reviews

Morristown, NJ

10 miPavedShadedScenic

Scenic park offering 8 miles of trails, picnic areas, athletic fields & green space.

Dennis P. Collins Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 982 reviews

Bayonne, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular waterfront park with a playground and basketball courts.

G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (formerly known as Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve)

4.7 ★★★★★ 939 reviews

Franklin Lakes, NJ

11.2 miLoopMixedScenic

A peaceful 120-acre nature preserve surrounding a lake known for fishing, hiking & birdwatching.

Fort Lee Historic Park, Palisades Interstate Park Commission

4.6 ★★★★★ 957 reviews

Fort Lee, NJ

LoopScenic

Cliffside park featuring scenic vistas, a visitor center & reconstructed Revolutionary War camp.

The Deserted Village

4.5 ★★★★★ 932 reviews

Berkeley Heights, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful wilderness dotted with barns and deserted homes along walking paths.

Edgemont Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 884 reviews

Montclair, NJ

PavedScenic

A WWI memorial stands on an island in a pond in the middle of this community park.

Kellogg Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 964 reviews

Elizabeth, NJ

Relaxed park offering a children's playground, a basketball court and a fountain for recreation.

Rosedale Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 880 reviews

Pennington, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park provides large grassy areas, a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.

Pennington Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 876 reviews

Delanco, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with nature trails, playgrounds, picnic facilities, a community garden & off-leash dog areas.

James G. Atkinson Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 883 reviews

Sewell, NJ

Pennington Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 929 reviews

Paterson, NJ

Scenic

This park along the Passaic River offers a baseball diamond & soccer field.

Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 844 reviews

Sewaren, NJ

Scenic

Park on the Arthur Kill tidal strait featuring picnic facilities, play structures & a walking path.

Conant Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 878 reviews

Hillside, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Pretty park, with picnic tables and BBQ grills, plus hiking paths through the woods.

Phil Rizzuto Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 875 reviews

Elizabeth, NJ

Dog-friendly

Football- and soccer friendly park featuring a playground and workout stations.

High Point Monument

4.8 ★★★★★ 818 reviews

Montague, NJ

Scenic

Monument with hiking trails and free admission.

North Bergen 80th Street Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 821 reviews

North Bergen, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a lake with fountains and a playground, along with picnic tables and a cafe.

Worthington State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 814 reviews

Columbia, NJ

Scenic

Scenic park with rugged terrain & 26 miles of trails, plus recreation such as fishing & camping.

Cedar Brook Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 862 reviews

Plainfield, NJ

Scenic

Grassy recreational park featuring sports areas, a fishing pond, picnic facilities & a playground.

John F. Kennedy Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 791 reviews

Somers Point, NJ

Scenic

Waterfront setting with a playground, boat launch & fishing, plus picnic areas, restrooms & benches.

Appalachian Trail Boardwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 769 reviews

Glenwood, NJ

MixedScenic

Scenic boardwalk trails for scenic hikes through a swampy area, plus a suspension bridge.

Stephens State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 795 reviews

Hackettstown, NJ

Scenic

805-acre park offering camping, 6 miles of trails, freshwater fishing in a stocked river & hunting.

Estell Manor Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews

Mays Landing, NJ

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

1,677-acre park offering birding, biking, boating, fishing, hiking & cross-country skiing options.

Michael J. Tighe Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 792 reviews

Freehold, NJ

Paved

Lewis Morris Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 764 reviews

Morristown, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

County park featuring miles of trails, picnic areas, sports fields & a sandy beach on Sunrise Lake.

Grover Cleveland Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 743 reviews

Essex Fells, NJ

LoopPavedShadedLit

Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 722 reviews

Califon, NJ

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque forestland offering hiking along the Columbia Trail, mountain biking or stream fishing.

Maurice River Bluffs Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 701 reviews

Millville, NJ

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

5 mi. of forested trails with picnic spots, river views & a bird blind on 535 protected acres.

Essex County Riverfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 744 reviews

Newark, NJ

Scenic

12-acre waterfront park offering athletic fields & courts, 2 playgrounds & open green space.

Amico Island Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 702 reviews

Riverside, NJ

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

A 55-acre peninsula of forest, meadow & wetlands offering hiking, biking, fishing & picnicking.

Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point

4.7 ★★★★★ 695 reviews

Atlantic Highlands, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Beach, paved trail popular for walking and biking, with views of the NYC skyline.

Washington Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 720 reviews

Bridgewater, NJ

2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Expansive historic area featuring 18th- & 19th-century farmhouses & buildings, plus nature trails.

Tourne Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews

Denville, NJ

12 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Park spanning nearly 550 acres, offering views, an entrance dating from 1759 & wildflower trails.

Silas Condict County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 685 reviews

Kinnelon, NJ

Scenic

Park named for a Revolutionary War patriot, featuring a lake, paddle boats & an event venue.

South Mountain - Fairy Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews

Millburn, NJ

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Family-friendly path dotted with tiny, handcrafted homes for fairies.

Glen Rock Duck Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ 678 reviews

Glen Rock, NJ

6 miPavedShadedScenic

Popular park featuring a pond for ducks and a playground for kids, along with a fountain and paths.

Pine Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 688 reviews

Lakewood, NJ

LitScenic

149-acre park offering campgrounds, playgrounds, sports fields & courts, picnic areas & green space.

Landis Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 705 reviews

Vineland, NJ

LitScenic

Playground and ball fields at a sprawling park that also hosts festivals and community events.

Plainsboro Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews

Cranbury, NJ

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

A variety of trails, a visitor center & gift shop are offered at this lakefront nature preserve.

Veterans Field Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 632 reviews

Edgewater, NJ

Scenic

Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, plus basketball and soccer fields.

Kittatinny Valley State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews

Newton, NJ

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Featuring a restored 19th-century village, this park offers multi-use trails, fishing & boating.

Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 606 reviews

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

220-acre nature preserve offering an educational center, a fishing lake & wooded hiking trails.

Constitution Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 646 reviews

Fort Lee, NJ

ShadedDog-friendly

Home to the Veteran's Monument, this park features softball fields, a bocce ball court & a track.

Elmwood Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 654 reviews

East Orange, NJ

Community park offering basketball courts and a playground, as well as a pool.

Spring Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 619 reviews

South Plainfield, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Public park offering tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and walking paths.

Winding River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 629 reviews

Toms River, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, wooded park offering playgrounds, an ice-skating rink, nature trails & various picnic areas.

Schooley's Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Long Valley, NJ

4.4 miNatural surfaceScenic

Large park with a lake, floating bridge, horse trails & sports fields, plus fishing & ice-skating.

South Cape May Meadows Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

Cape May, NJ

LoopMixedLitScenic

200-acre coastal birdwatching sanctuary featuring trails through beaches, wetlands & dunes.

Long Bridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 593 reviews

Hainesport, NJ

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

115-acre park offering access to nature trails & boardwalks, 2 play structures & picnic shelters.

Bradley Cove

4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Asbury Park, NJ

BoardwalkDog-friendly

Relaxed sand stretch welcoming dogs during specific evening hours for swimming and socialization.

Speedwell Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 600 reviews

Morristown, NJ

LoopPavedScenic

Green space with a playground & an open field, plus a waterfall & fishing lake with a walking trail.

Scotland Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Clayton, NJ

Scenic

Heavily wooded park with lake fishing & boating & a nature center that hosts environmental programs.

Smith Field Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Parsippany, NJ

Lit

League sports (soccer, football, softball) keep this public park active, as do courts & playgrounds.

Verona Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 547 reviews

Verona, NJ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside facility featuring a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts, plus paddle boats.

J. A. McFaul Environmental Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 551 reviews

Wyckoff, NJ

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife sanctuary with a pond, animal shelters, garden trails, picnic sites & nature exhibits.

Black Run Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 562 reviews

Evesham, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Pleasant Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Basking Ridge, NJ

PavedDog-friendly

Green space with a playground, shelters, athletic facilities, a fishing pond, a pool & a theater.

Gille Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 540 reviews

Lanoka Harbor, NJ

PavedDog-friendly

Clean dog-friendly park featuring a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, skate park and tennis courts.

Mackay Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 566 reviews

Englewood, NJ

Dog-friendly

Outdoor park with athletic facilities such as a rink, softball and baseball fields, and basketball and tennis courts.

Connolly Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews

Voorhees Township, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Community park offering a playground, a gazebo & separate fenced areas for large & small dogs.

High Mountain Park Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 537 reviews

Wayne, NJ

2 miMixedLitScenic

Scenic trails for hiking & mountain biking plus skyline views of Newark & Manhattan from the summit.

Pascack Brook County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 533 reviews

Westwood, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews

Point Pleasant, NJ

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park with a beach, boardwalk, playground, fishing, picnic areas, and pavilion.

Riverwood Park Recreation

4.5 ★★★★★ 532 reviews

Toms River, NJ

Scenic

Green space with hiking, camping & fishing, plus play areas, basketball courts & soccer fields.

Ann Van Middlesworth Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 508 reviews

Hillsborough Township, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Vibrant neighborhood park with ball fields, basketball courts & a skate park, plus a fishing pond.

Samuel Nelkin County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Wallington, NJ

Dog-friendly

A 17-acre park around a lake with tennis & baseball courts, footpaths, a playground & pavilion.

Laurel Hill Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 483 reviews

Secaucus, NJ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Public park offering a marina, ball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, playgrounds, and a splash pad.

Manahawkin Lake Park III

4.7 ★★★★★ 491 reviews

Manahawkin, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a beach and a free lending library.

Maplecrest Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 506 reviews

Maplewood, NJ

Dog-friendly

Clean green space including baseball and soccer fields, picnic tables and playgrounds, plus a skate park.

Divine Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 471 reviews

Spring Lake, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

Serene destination with trails, playground equipment and tennis courts around a tranquil lake.

Frank D Zaccaria Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 499 reviews

Woodland Park, NJ

Wooded park boasting a playground, a basketball court, facilities & a lake with a trail around it.

Loantaka Brook Reservation - Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

Morristown, NJ

10 miMixedShadedScenic

Park with picnic areas and a playground, plus hiking, and biking trails, and a baseball field.

Mill Creek Point Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

Secaucus, NJ

1.2 miBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

3 acres of green space along the Hackensack River with a boat ramp & wildlife, plus a 43-acre marsh.

G. Thomas DiDomenico Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews

Bayonne, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Playground and water-view green space featuring basketball and tennis courts, plus picnicking.

Crystal Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Bordentown, NJ

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

This rustic locale with forests, trails & a lake offers fishing, horseback riding & bird-watching.

Green Acres Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

Burlington, NJ

PavedScenic

Basic recreation area behind the Municipal Center with fields, tennis courts & walking trails.

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 455 reviews

Rutherford, NJ

Park featuring recreational options from baseball diamonds to shuffleboard courts to playgrounds.

Yanticaw Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Nutley, NJ

Scenic

Built in 1911, this park offers baseball fields & bocce courts, plus walking paths & a playground.

Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews

Nutley, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing green space featuring a playground, strolling paths and streams plus cherry trees.

DeHart Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 459 reviews

Maplewood, NJ

ShadedLitDog-friendly

Park hosting a playground, fitness equipment and sports courts.

Quibbletown Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 449 reviews

Piscataway, NJ

Scenic

Spacious park, featuring playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts and soccer fields.

Walters Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 468 reviews

Phillipsburg, NJ

Lit

Spacious park with a playground, sports courts and a pool, plus picnic tables.

Lord Stirling Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews

Basking Ridge, NJ

2.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Equestrian operation offering English-style trail rides & lessons plus frequent showcases in a ring.

Briant Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 429 reviews

Springfield, NJ

LoopPavedScenic

6 Mile Run

4.7 ★★★★★ 429 reviews

Somerset, NJ

6 miNatural surface

Trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running with a public restroom.

McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell Haddon Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 426 reviews

Haddon Heights, NJ

ShadedScenic

Big park with a lake for fishing & small boats, plus playgrounds, an amphitheater & softball field.

Forked River Beach Bay Front Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 413 reviews

Forked River, NJ

Scenic

Kiddie playground with slides, swings and a gazebo amid bayfront scenery.

North Brunswick Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

North Brunswick Township, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

105-acre park features athletic fields, a playground, jogging trail, dog park, & butterfly garden.

Colonial Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Lawrence Township, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Picnic-friendly park offering playground equipment and jogging trails.

Riverside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 424 reviews

Piscataway, NJ

Shaded

Riverside public green space with picnic tables, a pavilion, a boat launch & shade trees.

Unami Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 413 reviews

Garwood, NJ

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park offering sports fields & courts, picnic/BBQ facilities, play structures & multi-use paths.

Strawbridge Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Moorestown, NJ

PavedScenic

70-acre park featuring an artificial lake with boat launches, a playground, picnic tables & more.

Tenafly Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 397 reviews

Tenafly, NJ

LoopScenic

Nonprofit 400-acre nature preserve since 1961, offering a visitor center, guided hikes & bird walks.

Middlesex County Open Space

4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews

Metuchen, NJ

8 miPavedShadedLit

Kid-friendly paved greenway (with a bridge) for walking and biking, as well as roller blading and skating.

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews

Sussex, NJ

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife habitat known for its diversity of birds with hunting, fishing, trails & learning programs.

Foschini Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 405 reviews

Hackensack, NJ

Scenic

Public park devoted to baseball, offering multiple fields of various sizes, including Little League.

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 386 reviews

Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Scenic

This 18-acre park features playgrounds, a bike path, picnic areas, sports facilities & a garden.

Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Moorestown, NJ

1 miLoopBoardwalkShaded

Pond, creek and river views to be had at this clean park that is home to a variety of wildlife and dogs.

Franklin Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

West Long Branch, NJ

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a paved path around a lake for walking, fishing, and picnicking.

Big Brook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 391 reviews

Marlboro Township, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Area contains a stream, diverse wildlife, trails & archeological areas with fossils & artifacts.

White Oak Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 390 reviews

Branchburg, NJ

PavedScenic

Large athletic fields featuring baseball and soccer for youth sports, along with basketball courts.

Milton Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews

Rahway, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Leafy lake & riverside park allowing fishing, with trails for exercise & biking.

Mercer Meadows

4.8 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

Lawrence Township, NJ

Crushed gravelScenic

Scenic park with biking routes through 1600+ acres of meadows & woodlands, plus bodies of water.

Lake Riviera Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 380 reviews

Brick Township, NJ

Scenic

Clean park, beach and lake.

Davidson's Mill Pond Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

North Brunswick Township, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

Set on the site of a former mill, this large wilderness area with a pond offers fishing & trails.

Ramapo Lake Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews

Oakland, NJ

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Vistas of a lake and ruins dot this leafy hiking destination featuring a mix of easy to challenging trails.

Woodlot Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 400 reviews

Monmouth Junction, NJ

Natural surface

Green space housing playgrounds & picnic areas, plus ball fields, tennis/basketball courts & trails.

Gunnell Oval

4.6 ★★★★★ 373 reviews

Kearny, NJ

ShadedScenic

Green space offering baseball fields, soccer fields, a basketball court & a play area.

Maple Grange Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

Vernon Township, NJ

1.1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring playgrounds, ball fields, a paved walking trail, picnic spots and basketball courts.

Palisades Interstate Park Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

Closter, NJ

30 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic outdoor experience destination offering hiking trails, picnic areas and lookout points.

Lenape Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 365 reviews

Cranford, NJ

PavedScenic

Small county park with a bicycle path, lake & river fishing, nature trails & a model railroad club.

Echo Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

Howell Township, NJ

Scenic

Relaxed park on a small lake featuring a playground, picnic tables and a farmers' market in season.

Swede Run Fields & Dog Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Moorestown, NJ

1 miShadedDog-friendly

Public park with 2 fenced areas for dogs of different sizes, plus balls, water fountains, and benches.

Farnham Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 375 reviews

Camden, NJ

Shaded

Neighborhood park featuring picnic space and playground equipment plus shaded seating.

Shelter Cove Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 358 reviews

Toms River, NJ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Cozy beach with a playground plus basketball and baseball fields, and lifeguards in summer.

Baldpate Mountain

4.6 ★★★★★ 349 reviews

Titusville, NJ

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Network of trails for hiking and mountain biking featuring varying difficulty, views, and a public restroom.

Cedar Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Cedar Grove, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring play structures, baseball fields, bocce courts and a farm theme.

Huber Woods Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 329 reviews

Locust, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with 360+ acres of green space, multi-use trails & an environmental center with exhibits.

Volunteers Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Lake Hiawatha, NJ

Washington Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 341 reviews

Perth Amboy, NJ

Relaxed, spacious playground and skate park, plus a baseball field and basketball courts.

Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews

Ridgewood, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground and a fenced-in area for dogs, plus benches and picnic tables.

Tamaques Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews

Westfield, NJ

1 miLoopDog-friendly

Popular park featuring ball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts for a variety of sports.

William Hebrew Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Lanoka Harbor, NJ

PavedScenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and facilities for soccer, basketball, tennis, and baseball.

Great Oak Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

East Brunswick, NJ

ShadedLitScenic

Shady space featuring playgrounds, picnic tables and paths, plus a butterfly garden.

Hawk Rise Sanctuary

4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 reviews

Linden, NJ

LoopPavedLitScenic

Quiet wildlife preserve featuring wetlands, trails and boardwalks.

Nat Turner Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 342 reviews

Newark, NJ

Urban recreation space with a playground & outdoor pool, plus a football field with a running track.

Lindenwold Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Lindenwold, NJ

Scenic

Kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields and a playground.

Sunrise Mountain Overlook

4.9 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Branchville, NJ

8 miScenicDog-friendly

Scenic hiking destination and picnic spot with trails and a mountain overlook offering panoramic vistas.

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 311 reviews

Cinnaminson, NJ

LitDog-friendly

Green Brook Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 348 reviews

Plainfield, NJ

Scenic

Drive-through local park with playground, basketball courts and soccer field.

Lurker Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 315 reviews

East Hanover, NJ

Community park with sports courts and fields, as well as picnic tables, restrooms, and a playground.

Meisel Avenue Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 311 reviews

Springfield, NJ

MixedShaded

Public park with facilities for baseball, football, and track and field, plus a picnic area.

Heritage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 285 reviews

Asbury, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean, serene park featuring baseball, soccer, football and basketball fields for playing sports, plus a zip line and an obstacle course.

Dudley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

Lanoka Harbor, NJ

ShadedScenic

Beach, creek, river and lake featuring swimming, playground and picnic tables areas, plus basketball and volleyball courts.

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 293 reviews

Parsippany, NJ

54 miPavedScenic

Community green space with a playground and a soccer field plus picnic tables.

Hofstra Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 298 reviews

Prospect Park, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Wood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

Cinnaminson, NJ

Public park featuring athletic facilities such as baseball fields and basketball and tennis courts, plus a playground.

Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 286 reviews

Atlantic City, NJ

BoardwalkScenic

Children's park featuring a playground and a boardwalk.

Thomas West Park, Westville, Nj

4.5 ★★★★★ 288 reviews

Westville, NJ

Lakeside park for leisure and sports like basketball, featuring a track and playground.

Westvale Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 273 reviews

Westwood, NJ

Dog-friendly

Continental Soldiers Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews

Mahwah, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Clean field featuring a playground for kids as well as sporting grounds.

Patriot Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 268 reviews

Galloway, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring play areas, volleyball courts and a basketball hoop, plus dog spaces.

Village Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 267 reviews

Lawrenceville, NJ

MixedDog-friendly

Park with lighted sports fields & courts, an off-leash dog area, play structures & exercise paths.

Stairway To Heaven

4.8 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

Vernon Township, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Rock-laden trail, featuring steep ascents and scenic views.

Woodland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Dog-friendly

Playground and soccer field at a compact park also featuring a pavilion and picnic areas.

Turning Basin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 268 reviews

Princeton, NJ

Waterside park offering canoeing and kayaking trails, plus a picnic area and a dock.

Weehawken & Union City Reservoir Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews

Union City, NJ

LoopScenic

Relaxed park offering benches, walking & jogging paths around the reservoir & Manhattan views.

Freedom Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews

Randolph, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Local green space featuring a playground, basketball courts, baseball field and sports fields.

Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews

Princeton, NJ

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring several hiking trails in a picturesque setting with woodlands & a lake.

Mine Brook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 264 reviews

Flemington, NJ

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park featuring wooded trails for walking and a playground.

Thompson Family Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 263 reviews

Mickleton, NJ

LitDog-friendly

Multi-sport park with 2 fenced dog parks and 3 tennis courts, plus 2 playgrounds.

Tulip Springs

4.6 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

West Orange, NJ

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Relaxed recreation area for hiking, picnics, camping and waterfalls.

Menantico Ponds Fish and Wildlife Management Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 266 reviews

Millville, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

A 300-acre nature preserve of freshwater ponds that can be visited by canoe, foot or car.

Locke Ave Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews

Swedesboro, NJ

Dog-friendly

Park featuring baseball and soccer fields, a playground, basketball court, and picnic areas, plus trails.

Manahasset Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 258 reviews

Long Branch, NJ

Clean playground featuring turf-grass fields, plus basketball & tennis courts.

E.H.T. Nature Reserve Smart Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 246 reviews

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside hiking spot featuring multiple trails, benches and a canoe launch.

Essex County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews

West Orange, NJ

1.7 miLoopPavedScenic

Kid-friendly park with a playground and a paved trail circling the lake.

Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews

Basking Ridge, NJ

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Baseball, softball, soccer & lacrosse fields in an open recreational area, plus jogging trails.

Woodbourne Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

Wantage, NJ

1 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with sports fields including baseball, basketball, and softball, plus a walking path, and a picnic area.

Heavenly Farms Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews

East Brunswick, NJ

LitScenicDog-friendly

Casual park for fireworks and games, plus a disc golf course and trails.

River Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Bedminster, NJ

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Van Horne Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 246 reviews

Rocky Hill, NJ

A large park featuring baseball fields, a playground and a biking path, as well as basketball courts and picnic tables.

20th Century Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 244 reviews

Garfield, NJ

Paved

Relaxed, clean green space featuring multiple playgrounds as well as sports fields.

Allaire State Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

Wall Township, NJ

Loop

Popular, mostly flat park featuring various mountain biking trails as well as running trails.

Ella Harris Recreation Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Mullica Hill, NJ

ShadedDog-friendly

Stillwell terminal bus loop

3.7 ★★★★☆ 295 reviews

Atlantic City, NJ

Loop

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