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Scenic Running Trails in New Jersey
New Jersey has 558 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 276 cities and towns — Jersey City, Princeton, Bayonne, Hoboken and 272 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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.
Liberty State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 36,921 reviews
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
Branch Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 12,456 reviews
Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 11,212 reviews
National historical park known for a 77-ft. waterfall that sparked water-power development in 1792.
Atlantic City Boardwalk
4.4 ★★★★☆ 11,164 reviews
Iconic oceanfront boardwalk featuring views & a variety of shops & restaurants since 1870.
Hamilton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,619 reviews
Grassy areas, floral gardens, benches, summer concerts & NYC skyline views from waterside cliffs.
Warinanco Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,371 reviews
Expansive park offering an ice-skating rink & lake activities plus multiple playing fields & trails.
Mercer County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,043 reviews
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
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
Hilltop 568-acre park around Lambert Castle, featuring rich bird life & trails with city views.
Overpeck County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,893 reviews
805 acres includes 5 miles of hiking trails plus sports fields, playgrounds & an Equestrian Center.
Lincoln Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews
Largest park in Hudson County offers athletic facilities, statuary, trails & wildlife habitats.
Palisades Interstate Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,817 reviews
2,500-acre riverfront park offers 30 miles of hiking & ski trails, playgrounds & a nature sanctuary.
Cape May Point State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,819 reviews
State park featuring a lighthouse & environmental center, plus birding, fishing & hiking.
Eagle Rock Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,222 reviews
Popular county park featuring recreation areas & hiking trails with views of the Manhattan skyline.
Roosevelt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,157 reviews
Park offering multiple sports areas, trails, lake fishing, an ice skating rink & an outdoor theater.
Saddle River County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,154 reviews
Multi-use pathways connect 5 different parks featuring ponds, playgrounds & athletic fields.
Weequahic Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,114 reviews
Green space with a large lake, golf course, running track, trails & athletic fields.
Cheesequake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,880 reviews
1,610-acre park with a nature center & camping area offering biking/hiking trails & a fishing lake.
Watchung Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews
Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.
Allaire State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,586 reviews
Expansive park featuring antique steam trains, the Manasquan River & trails for hiking & biking.
High Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,182 reviews
Panoramic hilltop views, a lake for swimming, boating & fishing, plus hiking trails & a ski center.
Rahway River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews
Park with a wide range of athletic & recreational facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool.
Duke Farms
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,896 reviews
Historic estate offering undeveloped natural habitats, gardens, outdoor activities & workshops.
Sinatra Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,793 reviews
This waterfront park offers a kayak launch, soccer field, an amphitheater & views of Manhattan.
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,695 reviews
136-acre park along the water with sports fields plus a playground, nature study area & gazebo.
Laurel Acres Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,592 reviews
Community park with a small fishing lake & a nature trail, plus baseball, volleyball & a dog run.
Washington Rock State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,548 reviews
This former lookout point during the American Revolution offers dramatic views & picnic areas.
Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,431 reviews
Challenging but doable hike with a rock-climbing trail up to a summit view of the Delaware River.
Pier C Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,420 reviews
This park with scenic views of NYC features a fishing pier, playground, water play area & promenade.
Stephen R. Gregg Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,454 reviews
This bayfront park has many recreational amenities, including sports facilities & a playground.
Watsessing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews
Multi-use recreation area featuring senior center, sports fields, off-leash dog area & river.
Old Bridge Waterfront Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,584 reviews
Narrow beach & lawn along Raritan Bay offering fishing piers, a playground & a 1.3-mile trail.
Ringwood State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,394 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary with miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking, some of which have NYC views.
J Owen Grundy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,363 reviews
Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
Washington Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,133 reviews
Green space with an outdoor amphitheater, skate park, dog park & golf course, plus sports fields.
Wawayanda State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,167 reviews
A lake, woodland hills, mountains & 60+ miles of trails allow for year-round outdoor recreation.
Wharton State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,105 reviews
Sprawling park with ponds, rivers & lakes, plus hiking trails, campsites & miles of unpaved roads.
West Hudson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,079 reviews
County facility on 46 acres with various sports facilities, a water park, paths & a fishing lake.
Ramapo Valley County Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,006 reviews
Vast park on 3,313 acres with rugged trails & dog-friendly walking paths, a pond, reservoir & views.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,983 reviews
Large park featuring a dog park and a playground as well as an array of sports facilities and trails.
Batsto Village
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,920 reviews
Historic village featuring dozens of restored 19th-century structures, a museum & a nature center
Duke Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,932 reviews
Biking, birding & fishing, plus softball & picnics, bring visitors to this 343-acre park & canal.
Hopatcong State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,017 reviews
Park with aquatic recreation options, including boating, swimming & fishing, plus an athletic field.
Hacklebarney State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,873 reviews
1200-acre park hosting a fish-stocked river, hiking-only trails & hunting on 600 acres.
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,806 reviews
Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.
Weequahic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,838 reviews
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
Dating from 1900, this park offers hills, lawns & a fishing pond plus sport fields & playground.
Third Ward Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,777 reviews
Park featuring a pond and fountain for scenic strolls and relaxation.
Pershing Field Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,774 reviews
Park offering many amenities, including an ice rink, pool, playground & fields & courts for sports.
Turkey Brook Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,530 reviews
Expansive park with paved & unpaved trails, water features & enclosed off-leash areas for dogs.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,551 reviews
Historic park including a restored Revolutionary War battlefield, trails & a visitor center.
Bass River State Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,615 reviews
Longtime outdoor recreation destination with a lake & activities such as fishing, hiking & camping.
Johnson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,575 reviews
Historic village, picnic grounds & sport courts on 473 acres with paths & 2 ponds.
Sourland Mountain Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,529 reviews
Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve.
Thompson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,523 reviews
Sprawling public park containing a stocked lake for fishing, an animal haven & sports facilities.
Goffle Brook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,481 reviews
This scenic green space offers sports fields, a playground & picnic areas, plus a pond & dog park.
Nomahegan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews
Besides Rahway River & Nomahegan Lake, this park offers scenic trails, sports fields & a playground.
Donaldson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews
90-acre riverfront park provides sports fields & courts, picnic groves, a dog park & 2 playgrounds.
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Recreation complex featuring a lake with fishing & swimming, a playground, sports facilities & more.
Hartshorne Woods Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,336 reviews
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
Estuary park with walking paths plus an environmental center & observatory access on select days.
Echo Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews
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
Riverside waterfront park featuring a gazebo, a playground and picnic tables, plus scenic views.
Belleplain State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
Expansive forest space featuring pine, oak & Atlantic white cedar trees plus campgrounds.
Central Park of Morris County
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews
Multi-use area with in-line skating, a dog park, ballfields, a playground & trails with views.
Maxwell Place Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,250 reviews
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
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
Creekside park with a fitness trail, mini-golf & a boat ramp, plus a pavilion for summer concerts.
Irvington Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,391 reviews
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
Recreational oasis offering wooded walking trails, a playground, sports courts & a duck pond.
Historic Smithville District
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews
Wooded lakefront park provides nature trails, fishing, a museum, visitor center & butterfly garden.
Weasel Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,179 reviews
Recreation area with horseshoe pits, a playground, splash pad, pond, basketball courts & ball field.
Pyramid Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,153 reviews
1,500+ acres of county-owned forests, streams & trails, with a 150-ton boulder perched at the top.
The Old Glory Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,125 reviews
Small, kid-friendly waterfront park featuring benches, picnic tables and spectacular views of Manhattan.
Papaianni Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,226 reviews
City park with a small lake, tennis courts, basketball & lawns that host community festivals.
Double Trouble State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,141 reviews
State park with cranberry bogs & a preserved 19th-century company town, plus nature trails.
Van Vorst Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,160 reviews
Historic public square with playgrounds, dog runs & community gardens hosting a farmer's market.
Oak Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,127 reviews
Serene scenic park offering bicycle & fitness trails plus a public archery range with lessons.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,135 reviews
Playground, lake, pond and skate-park-centered park featuring baseball, tennis and basketball courts, plus volley ball, plus a jogging trail, along with ducks and swans.
Hedden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews
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
Forested hiking trails lead to streams, meadows & a pond, with wildlife sightings & a playground.
Palmyra Cove Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,143 reviews
250-acre riverfront park features ponds, trails & scenic viewpoints, plus an environmental center.
Corson's Inlet State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,080 reviews
Oceanfront natural area offering activities such as hiking, fishing, crabbing & boating.
Fort Mott State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews
Remains of the riverfront fortifications anchor this natural spot with paths & picnic areas.
Historic Smithville Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,039 reviews
Scenic park with hiking paths, picnic tables and a butterfly garden, plus a floating bridge.
Birch Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,035 reviews
Woodland park covering 271 acres & offering stocked fishing lakes & more than 50 campsites.
Riverside County Park Joseph Carucci Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,079 reviews
Open space along the Passaic River with a dog park, picnic facilities & sports fields with a track.
Johnson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,036 reviews
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
Once the estate of John D. Rockefeller, this large park offers lake activities, picnicking & trails.
Buccleuch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,030 reviews
Pastoral, 78-acre park showcasing the stately Buccleuch Mansion plus fields, a trail & more.
Sayreville Kennedy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,004 reviews
Paved walking trails and playgrounds, plus courts for tennis, volleyball and basketball.
West Side Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,089 reviews
Over a century old, this county park offers several outdoor activities, plus a community center.
Loantaka Brook Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 973 reviews
Scenic park offering 8 miles of trails, picnic areas, athletic fields & green space.
Cadwalader Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,042 reviews
Expansive, serene park showcasing grassy lawns, winding paths, trees & other features.
Rancocas State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 994 reviews
Forest lands with trails for hiking, running & cycling, plus a nature center with outdoor programs.
Hemlock Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 972 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, tree markings, and a waterfall.
Dennis P. Collins Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 982 reviews
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
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
Cliffside park featuring scenic vistas, a visitor center & reconstructed Revolutionary War camp.
Freedom Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 893 reviews
Public park offering basketball and volleyball courts, as well as play and skate areas, and a disc golf course.
The Deserted Village
4.5 ★★★★★ 932 reviews
Peaceful wilderness dotted with barns and deserted homes along walking paths.
Edgemont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 884 reviews
A WWI memorial stands on an island in a pond in the middle of this community park.
Mill Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
This 14-acre park offers nature trails, playgrounds, a pavilion & picnic tables.
Rosedale Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 880 reviews
Park provides large grassy areas, a lake for fishing & trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
Pennington Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 876 reviews
Park with nature trails, playgrounds, picnic facilities, a community garden & off-leash dog areas.
Pennington Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 929 reviews
This park along the Passaic River offers a baseball diamond & soccer field.
Fords Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 865 reviews
Large multi-use park with areas for street hockey, basketball & tennis, plus a playground & pond.
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 844 reviews
Park on the Arthur Kill tidal strait featuring picnic facilities, play structures & a walking path.
Conant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 878 reviews
Pretty park, with picnic tables and BBQ grills, plus hiking paths through the woods.
North Bergen 80th Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 821 reviews
Park featuring a lake with fountains and a playground, along with picnic tables and a cafe.
Worthington State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 814 reviews
Scenic park with rugged terrain & 26 miles of trails, plus recreation such as fishing & camping.
Cedar Brook Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 862 reviews
Grassy recreational park featuring sports areas, a fishing pond, picnic facilities & a playground.
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 820 reviews
Sprawling park with trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus fishing, boating & mountain climbing.
John F. Kennedy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 791 reviews
Waterfront setting with a playground, boat launch & fishing, plus picnic areas, restrooms & benches.
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
Scenic boardwalk trails for scenic hikes through a swampy area, plus a suspension bridge.
Joe Palaia Park Addition
4.7 ★★★★★ 785 reviews
The former Deal Test Site boasts trails, fields & a role in the history of wireless communication.
Stephens State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 795 reviews
805-acre park offering camping, 6 miles of trails, freshwater fishing in a stocked river & hunting.
Estell Manor Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
1,677-acre park offering birding, biking, boating, fishing, hiking & cross-country skiing options.
Mindowaskin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
A new & clean park featuring a playground, a lake, a pond & a gazebo.
Hudson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 751 reviews
Scenic riverfront park with hiking trails, picnics, BBQ and playgrounds.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 751 reviews
Wildlife hospital with a nature center featuring hiking trails and a playroom.
Lewis Morris Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 764 reviews
County park featuring miles of trails, picnic areas, sports fields & a sandy beach on Sunrise Lake.
Dahnert's Lake County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 789 reviews
10-acre park around a pond with walking paths, gazebos, play structures & a roller hockey rink.
Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
Picturesque forestland offering hiking along the Columbia Trail, mountain biking or stream fishing.
Maurice River Bluffs Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 701 reviews
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
12-acre waterfront park offering athletic fields & courts, 2 playgrounds & open green space.
Grace Lord Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 723 reviews
Park featuring waterfalls, a playground and picnic tables, plus a waterfall.
Amico Island Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 702 reviews
A 55-acre peninsula of forest, meadow & wetlands offering hiking, biking, fishing & picnicking.
Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
4.7 ★★★★★ 695 reviews
Beach, paved trail popular for walking and biking, with views of the NYC skyline.
Washington Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 720 reviews
Expansive historic area featuring 18th- & 19th-century farmhouses & buildings, plus nature trails.
Tourne Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
Park spanning nearly 550 acres, offering views, an entrance dating from 1759 & wildflower trails.
Silas Condict County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 685 reviews
Park named for a Revolutionary War patriot, featuring a lake, paddle boats & an event venue.
South Mountain - Fairy Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Family-friendly path dotted with tiny, handcrafted homes for fairies.
Glen Rock Duck Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 678 reviews
Popular park featuring a pond for ducks and a playground for kids, along with a fountain and paths.
Proprietors Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 706 reviews
Recreational spot by the river featuring a waterfront walkway and a playground.
Taylor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 687 reviews
Recreational area featuring playgrounds and walking paths; plus a pond for ducks.
Pine Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 688 reviews
149-acre park offering campgrounds, playgrounds, sports fields & courts, picnic areas & green space.
Landis Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 705 reviews
Playground and ball fields at a sprawling park that also hosts festivals and community events.
Plainsboro Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
A variety of trails, a visitor center & gift shop are offered at this lakefront nature preserve.
Norvin Green State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 636 reviews
Bird & wildlife sanctuary with trail system for hiking & scenic views, plus boating & fishing.
Veterans Field Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 632 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, plus basketball and soccer fields.
Kittatinny Valley State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews
Featuring a restored 19th-century village, this park offers multi-use trails, fishing & boating.
Newton Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Pet-friendly neighborhood park with open fields & running/walking trails around a lake.
Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 606 reviews
220-acre nature preserve offering an educational center, a fishing lake & wooded hiking trails.
Rifle Camp Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 623 reviews
A 225-acre park with hiking trails, an amphitheater, fitness course & an astronomical observatory.
Spring Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
Public park offering tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and walking paths.
Winding River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 629 reviews
Scenic, wooded park offering playgrounds, an ice-skating rink, nature trails & various picnic areas.
Kingsland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 600 reviews
Beautiful park featuring a baseball field and a gazebo, plus picnic tables.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Grassy park featuring a sports field, a tennis court & a playground, plus picnic facilities.
Schooley's Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
Large park with a lake, floating bridge, horse trails & sports fields, plus fishing & ice-skating.
South Cape May Meadows Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
200-acre coastal birdwatching sanctuary featuring trails through beaches, wetlands & dunes.
Long Bridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 593 reviews
115-acre park offering access to nature trails & boardwalks, 2 play structures & picnic shelters.
Speedwell Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 600 reviews
Green space with a playground & an open field, plus a waterfall & fishing lake with a walking trail.
Scotland Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Heavily wooded park with lake fishing & boating & a nature center that hosts environmental programs.
Liberty Skyline
4.7 ★★★★★ 573 reviews
A ribbon of parkland with walking paths & benches overlooking a Manhattan skyline view.
Verona Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 547 reviews
Lakeside facility featuring a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts, plus paddle boats.
Mills Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
156-acre park offers a range of walking trails on preserved land, native wildlife & scenic outlooks.
J. A. McFaul Environmental Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 551 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary with a pond, animal shelters, garden trails, picnic sites & nature exhibits.
Etra Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
Lake and playground area featuring basketball court, baseball diamonds and a soccer field.
Connolly Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 538 reviews
Community park offering a playground, a gazebo & separate fenced areas for large & small dogs.
High Mountain Park Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 537 reviews
Scenic trails for hiking & mountain biking plus skyline views of Newark & Manhattan from the summit.
Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 510 reviews
Park with a beach, boardwalk, playground, fishing, picnic areas, and pavilion.
Riverwood Park Recreation
4.5 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Green space with hiking, camping & fishing, plus play areas, basketball courts & soccer fields.
Ann Van Middlesworth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Vibrant neighborhood park with ball fields, basketball courts & a skate park, plus a fishing pond.
Hammonton Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 525 reviews
Relaxed, family-friendly park featuring a pretty lake, trails, and playgrounds.
Hudson County Park - Quad East Field-Bayonne
4.7 ★★★★★ 494 reviews
Park featuring athletic fields such as baseball and soccer, a playground, and picnic tables.
Laurel Hill Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Public park offering a marina, ball fields, tennis and volleyball courts, playgrounds, and a splash pad.
Manahawkin Lake Park III
4.7 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a beach and a free lending library.
Divine Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Serene destination with trails, playground equipment and tennis courts around a tranquil lake.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Playground with picnic tables, a walking path around a lake stocked with trout.
Richard A. Rutkowski Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 482 reviews
Peaceful green space for walking, birdwatching and sports, plus sunset views.
The Celery Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
A 107-acre wetlands preserve with trails, hosting 53 breeding bird species (with 240 sighted here).
Loantaka Brook Reservation - Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Park with picnic areas and a playground, plus hiking, and biking trails, and a baseball field.
Mill Creek Point Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
3 acres of green space along the Hackensack River with a boat ramp & wildlife, plus a 43-acre marsh.
Edison State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Green space with woods, a field & a pond, plus a museum & memorial dedicated to Thomas Edison.
Tall Pines State Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 487 reviews
A former golf course, this 110-acre nature preserve offers hiking/biking trails & bird watching.
G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Playground and water-view green space featuring basketball and tennis courts, plus picnicking.
Mill Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 486 reviews
City park with a walking path, bridge, and vendors, plus events such as a farmers market.
Crystal Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
This rustic locale with forests, trails & a lake offers fishing, horseback riding & bird-watching.
Green Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
Basic recreation area behind the Municipal Center with fields, tennis courts & walking trails.
Joseph Medwick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 466 reviews
This park offers scenic river vistas plus ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds & picnic groves.
Yanticaw Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Built in 1911, this park offers baseball fields & bocce courts, plus walking paths & a playground.
Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews
Relaxing green space featuring a playground, strolling paths and streams plus cherry trees.
Quibbletown Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Spacious park, featuring playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts and soccer fields.
Elizabeth River Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 477 reviews
This modest public park with many trees offers ball fields & children's play equipment.
Lord Stirling Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 433 reviews
Equestrian operation offering English-style trail rides & lessons plus frequent showcases in a ring.
G. Thomas DiDomenico 16th Street Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Park featuring basketball courts, playgrounds, baseball fields and a pool.
Veterans Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Recreation area with a playground, gazebo, fishing spots, a beach, and a baseball field.
McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell Haddon Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 426 reviews
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
Kiddie playground with slides, swings and a gazebo amid bayfront scenery.
North Brunswick Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
105-acre park features athletic fields, a playground, jogging trail, dog park, & butterfly garden.
Colonial Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Picnic-friendly park offering playground equipment and jogging trails.
Strawbridge Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
70-acre park featuring an artificial lake with boat launches, a playground, picnic tables & more.
Brick Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Clean, serene natural space with a 1.6-mile loop for walking and jogging.
Indian Trail Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Membership-only country club with a racquet club and swimming pool, plus lake views, and wedding venues.
Tenafly Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Nonprofit 400-acre nature preserve since 1961, offering a visitor center, guided hikes & bird walks.
Middlesex County Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
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
Wildlife habitat known for its diversity of birds with hunting, fishing, trails & learning programs.
Foschini Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 405 reviews
Public park devoted to baseball, offering multiple fields of various sizes, including Little League.
Challenge Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 386 reviews
This 18-acre park features playgrounds, a bike path, picnic areas, sports facilities & a garden.
Morris Canal Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 403 reviews
Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.
Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
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
Park offering a paved path around a lake for walking, fishing, and picnicking.
Watchung Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Green space with a lake featuring catch-and-release fishing, a tennis court, and a playground.
Big Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 391 reviews
Area contains a stream, diverse wildlife, trails & archeological areas with fossils & artifacts.
White Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Large athletic fields featuring baseball and soccer for youth sports, along with basketball courts.
Milton Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 406 reviews
Leafy lake & riverside park allowing fishing, with trails for exercise & biking.
Mercer Meadows
4.8 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Scenic park with biking routes through 1600+ acres of meadows & woodlands, plus bodies of water.
Giant Stairs Palisades
4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Popular hiking locale featuring trails with cliff views, lizards, and snakes.
Davidson's Mill Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
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
Vistas of a lake and ruins dot this leafy hiking destination featuring a mix of easy to challenging trails.
Gunnell Oval
4.6 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Green space offering baseball fields, soccer fields, a basketball court & a play area.
Maple Grange Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds, ball fields, a paved walking trail, picnic spots and basketball courts.
Palisades Interstate Park Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Scenic outdoor experience destination offering hiking trails, picnic areas and lookout points.
Lenape Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Small county park with a bicycle path, lake & river fishing, nature trails & a model railroad club.
John A. Roebling Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 371 reviews
Nature site at a freshwater marsh with river fishing, kayaking, hiking & wildlife-watching.
Echo Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Relaxed park on a small lake featuring a playground, picnic tables and a farmers' market in season.
Haddon Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Waterside park featuring walking trails, playgrounds and fishing spots.
Ellsworth Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 378 reviews
Beautiful park featuring a playground and a monument to the Civil War.
Shelter Cove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Cozy beach with a playground plus basketball and baseball fields, and lifeguards in summer.
Anderson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
This park was laid out over 100 years ago by the firm of the famous Olmsted brothers.
Baldpate Mountain
4.6 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Network of trails for hiking and mountain biking featuring varying difficulty, views, and a public restroom.
Cedar Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring play structures, baseball fields, bocce courts and a farm theme.
Huber Woods Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Park with 360+ acres of green space, multi-use trails & an environmental center with exhibits.
Hurd Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Scenic park featuring picnic areas and bridges over a stream, plus statues and memorials.
Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a fenced-in area for dogs, plus benches and picnic tables.
Clayton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
County park on 422 acres of rolling farmland, offering trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding.
William Hebrew Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and facilities for soccer, basketball, tennis, and baseball.
Great Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Shady space featuring playgrounds, picnic tables and paths, plus a butterfly garden.
Great Piece Meadows
4.4 ★★★★☆ 332 reviews
Scenic nature reserve with open spaces, swampland & hiking & fishing areas.
Hawk Rise Sanctuary
4.4 ★★★★☆ 327 reviews
Quiet wildlife preserve featuring wetlands, trails and boardwalks.
Lindenwold Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring baseball fields and a playground.
Sunrise Mountain Overlook
4.9 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Scenic hiking destination and picnic spot with trails and a mountain overlook offering panoramic vistas.
Green Brook Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 348 reviews
Drive-through local park with playground, basketball courts and soccer field.
Chestnut Point Manasquan Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Scenic loop for hiking, biking and fishing alongside the Manasquan Reservoir.
Montgomery Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Kid-friendly place offering playgrounds, baseball fields, and basketball courts.
Winslow Fish and Wildlife Management Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 312 reviews
Large wilderness area with trails for hiking and driving, plus fishing.
Heritage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Clean, serene park featuring baseball, soccer, football and basketball fields for playing sports, plus a zip line and an obstacle course.
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