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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in New Jersey
New Jersey has 353 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 211 cities and towns — Jersey City, Moorestown, Princeton, Brick Township and 207 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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.
Atlantic City Boardwalk
4.4 ★★★★☆ 11,164 reviews
Iconic oceanfront boardwalk featuring views & a variety of shops & restaurants since 1870.
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.
Watchung Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews
Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.
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.
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.
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.
J Owen Grundy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,363 reviews
Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
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.
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.
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.
Thompson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,523 reviews
Sprawling public park containing a stocked lake for fishing, an animal haven & sports facilities.
Nomahegan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,433 reviews
Besides Rahway River & Nomahegan Lake, this park offers scenic trails, sports fields & a playground.
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.
Maxwell Place Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,250 reviews
Compact green space on the Hudson River with a waterfront walkway & beach area, plus a playground.
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.
Milton A. Votee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,259 reviews
Recreational oasis offering wooded walking trails, a playground, sports courts & a duck pond.
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.
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.
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.
William Warren Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 998 reviews
Large public park complex with multiple playing fields & courts, playgrounds, picnic groves & more.
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.
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.
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.
Pennington Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 876 reviews
Park with nature trails, playgrounds, picnic facilities, a community garden & off-leash dog areas.
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.
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 820 reviews
Sprawling park with trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus fishing, boating & mountain climbing.
Stephens State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 795 reviews
805-acre park offering camping, 6 miles of trails, freshwater fishing in a stocked river & hunting.
Mindowaskin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
A new & clean park featuring a playground, a lake, a pond & a gazebo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sourland Mountain Hiking Trail Hillsborough
4.7 ★★★★★ 641 reviews
Park featuring boulder formations as well as hiking trails, a few of which are easy and a few of which are steep.
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.
Constitution Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 646 reviews
Home to the Veteran's Monument, this park features softball fields, a bocce ball court & a track.
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.
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.
Verona Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 547 reviews
Lakeside facility featuring a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts, plus paddle boats.
J. A. McFaul Environmental Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 551 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary with a pond, animal shelters, garden trails, picnic sites & nature exhibits.
Glassboro Wildlife Management Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 552 reviews
Wildlife area consisting of forest swamps, fields & pathways for bird enthusiasts & hikers.
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.
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).
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.
6 Mile Run
4.7 ★★★★★ 429 reviews
Trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running with a public restroom.
Veterans Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Recreation area with a playground, gazebo, fishing spots, a beach, and a baseball field.
Colonial Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Picnic-friendly park offering playground equipment and jogging trails.
Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 424 reviews
Riverside public green space with picnic tables, a pavilion, a boat launch & shade trees.
Strawbridge Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
70-acre park featuring an artificial lake with boat launches, a playground, picnic tables & more.
Lake Parsippany Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Sizable park with athletic fields & courts, plus playgrounds, picnic areas, horseshoe pits & paths.
Brick Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Clean, serene natural space with a 1.6-mile loop for walking and jogging.
Tenafly Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Nonprofit 400-acre nature preserve since 1961, offering a visitor center, guided hikes & bird walks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Echo Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Relaxed park on a small lake featuring a playground, picnic tables and a farmers' market in season.
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.
Cedar Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring play structures, baseball fields, bocce courts and a farm theme.
Soverel Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 344 reviews
Park with facilities for basketball, tennis, baseball, and soccer, plus a children's playground.
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.
Tamaques Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Popular park featuring ball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts for a variety of sports.
Great Oak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Shady space featuring playgrounds, picnic tables and paths, plus a butterfly garden.
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.
Chestnut Point Manasquan Reservoir
4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Scenic loop for hiking, biking and fishing alongside the Manasquan Reservoir.
Winslow Fish and Wildlife Management Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 312 reviews
Large wilderness area with trails for hiking and driving, plus fishing.
Meisel Avenue Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 311 reviews
Public park with facilities for baseball, football, and track and field, plus a picnic area.
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.
Dudley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
Beach, creek, river and lake featuring swimming, playground and picnic tables areas, plus basketball and volleyball courts.
Malaga Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 307 reviews
Park at the lake's shore, featuring a playground and nature trails.
Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Children's park featuring a playground and a boardwalk.
Schmidts Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, picnic tables and barbecues.
Continental Soldiers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Clean field featuring a playground for kids as well as sporting grounds.
Patriot Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Park featuring play areas, volleyball courts and a basketball hoop, plus dog spaces.
Village Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Park with lighted sports fields & courts, an off-leash dog area, play structures & exercise paths.
Woodland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Playground and soccer field at a compact park also featuring a pavilion and picnic areas.
Mine Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Clean park featuring wooded trails for walking and a playground.
Muriel Hepner Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 256 reviews
Family-friendly open space featuring a pond with water features, a playground and woods.
Tulip Springs
4.6 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Relaxed recreation area for hiking, picnics, camping and waterfalls.
E.H.T. Nature Reserve Smart Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Lakeside hiking spot featuring multiple trails, benches and a canoe launch.
Essex County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Kid-friendly park with a playground and a paved trail circling the lake.
Thielke Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Serene arboretum with a nature walk, ponds, playground and educational signs.
Lalor St Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Park along the Delaware River featuring a children's playground and areas for fishing.
Johnson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Community park with a playground and picnic tables plus soccer and tennis facilities.
North Brigantine Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Tranquil beach area with a vast wildlife refuge, plenty of bird life & serene tidal pools.
Willingboro Lakes County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Well-maintained park featuring playgrounds and paved trails plus wooded trails for dog-friendly strolls.
Mill Creek Marsh Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Peaceful park offering a looping trail through a marsh that's popular for birdwatching.
Wolcott Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews
Playground, BBQ grills & areas for sports/games such as baseball, tennis, horseshoes & bocce.
Cox Hall Creek WMA
4.7 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Golf course turned open space, this park features hiking paths and a lake for fishing.
Hershfield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Park with a track and playground for kids, plus a basketball court.
Verona Park Bridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Scenic park offering running trails, fishing, playgrounds for kids and a lake for paddleboats.
New Brooklyn Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews
Clean park featuring a lake, playgrounds and trails, plus areas for baseball.
Saddle River County Park - Dunkerhook Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Relaxing space featuring trails for walking and biking, plus a waterfall.
Milo S. Borden Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 220 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, soccer field, tennis court, and walking path.
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
4.8 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Waterfront walkway with Manhattan-area vistas, plus benches, eateries and a park.
Cedar Grove Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Family park featuring soccer fields, baseball diamonds and a community pool.
Lake Lenape Park West
4.8 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Family-friendly lake featuring campsites and a playground.
Franklin Boro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Clean space with a waterfall, picnic areas and playgrounds.
Parque 80
4.8 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
State park featuring a playground, as well as picnic areas and a lake.
Beechwoods Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews
Public park offering a playground, a bike path, and paved trails, plus picnic tables.
Blueberry Hill Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Nature area with paved paths, biking options and benches, plus views from the hill.
Ernest L. Oros Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Wildlife preservation area with a butterfly garden and trails, plus gazebos, a playground and benches.
Winter's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Popular park, many say, featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus a pond with ducks and geese.
Buttermilk Falls
4.4 ★★★★☆ 197 reviews
Dam and nature area featuring trails and a waterfall.
Mill Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Quiet, scenic nature reserve featuring a lake, ponds and trails for hiking, biking and kayaking.
Hugh Force Canal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.
Terhune Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Park (around 4 acres) featuring a lake, graves of famous dogs, benches and picnic areas.
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Trail - Amwell Road
4.7 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Popular towpath and scenic trail, perfect for walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
Staib Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews
Neighborhood park offering a playground and facilities for baseball and basketball.
Memorial Field Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 188 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic areas, as well as basketball and tennis courts.
Sparta Glen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area with steep climbs and views of Lake Mohawk.
Yantacaw Brook Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Small park featuring trees, flowers and rolling hills.
Quarry by Blueberry Hill Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Hiking, jogging and biking spot with a quarry and wooded areas.
Ireland Brook Conservation Area
4.1 ★★★★☆ 173 reviews
Picturesque 395-acre park offering wildlife-viewing & hiking trails connecting to nearby lakes.
Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Wildlife refuge with a hiking trail suitable for kids and leashed dogs.
Bee Meadow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Serene, family-friendly park with a playground for toddlers and older kids, plus a pool.
Borough Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Green space featuring 3 playgrounds as well as baseball fields, a basketball court and a stream.
Herrontown Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
This 142-acre pine forest has walking trails & more than 30 species of trees, shrubs & flowers.
Forest Resource Education Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 144 reviews
Area for hiking, horseback riding and walking through forests.
Hartshorne Woods Park, Buttermilk Valley Entrance
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Bike-friendly park with walking paths and hiking trails.
Warren E. Fox Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Nature preserve offering a boardwalk, hiking trails, and educational programs, plus picnic areas and a playground.
Mohawk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Family-friendly spot with swings, slides and a jungle gym for little ones.
Tranquility Trails
4.3 ★★★★☆ 150 reviews
Park featuring walking paths and a disc golf course alongside flowers and various wildlife.
Perrineville Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
This large natural area features multi-use trails, wildlife viewing & a fishing pond.
Old Troy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews
This 96-acre park provides forested hiking & snowshoeing trails, athletic fields & a playground.
Skillman Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Public park with picnic areas and a restroom, trails, 2 dog parks, and cross-country skiing.
Bear Swamp Natural Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 136 reviews
Laid-back park featuring a pond, plus swamps and woods with hiking trails.
Alumni Field
4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
Peaceful park with picnic areas and trails, plus basketball and volleyball courts.
Winslow Township Frank Donio Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, basketball courts and a playground.
Stafford Forge Wildlife Management Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Natural area with opportunities for hiking, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
Merrill Creek Reservoir I/O tower
4.8 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Hiking trails, bird watching, boating, fishing, and kayaking are offered at this serene lake area.
Pemberton Lake Wildlife Management Area
4.1 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews
Created from a former cranberry bog, this scenic 45-acre lake provides opportunities for fishing and walking.
Woods of Wenonah
4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Scenic hiking destination with a lake, trails for all skill levels, birdwatching and dogs allowed.
Edward G. Bevan Fish and Wildlife Management Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 122 reviews
Large, state-owned tract with fields and dirt roads, plus opportunities for biking and hiking, and kayaking.
Hank Waltonowski Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Park offering a basketball court, baseball field, and a shaded playground with climbing equipment.
Saddler's Woods Conservation Association
4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Historic, well-preserved woodland featuring several trails, plus old trees.
Camp Kimble, Oldmans Creek Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Nature area offers peaceful, tree-lined paths for hiking and canoe launch sites and fire rings.
Village Green Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Clean, serene park featuring play areas, basketball courts and a garden.
Edward A. Grekoski Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
Park with a pond, baseball, and a BBQ area, plus picnic tables and a peaceful trail.
Somerdale Nature Trail Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 120 reviews
Short, easy hiking trails and bat boxes through the woods and along a stream.
Maria Barnaby Greenwald Memorial
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Retreat by Cooper River featuring a softball field, bike & hiking trails & an environmental center.
Roaring Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Park with kid-friendly hiking trails, jogging paths, and wildlife.
Historic Reservoir #3 Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews
Kid-friendly recreational area featuring walking trails around a reservoir for fishing, kayaking and canoeing.
Bell Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Lake, park and recreation area offering picnic tables, benches and a fountain.
Park North Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Scenic park featuring peaceful trails and ponds surrounded by nature.
Canterbury Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 101 reviews
Small, peaceful park featuring a playground, a basketball court and a tennis court.
Sagamore Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews
Clean park (also known as a field) with swings, a playground and sprinklers.
Smithville Fields
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Quiet park featuring a historic mansion and a floating bridge, as well as hiking trails.
Veterans Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Shady recreational area offering tennis courts, playgrounds, a soccer field and a walking path.
Fair Haven Fields Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Natural area featuring a network of dog-friendly walking and hiking trails, plus a pond.
Heritage Park Boardwalk
4.3 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Park featuring peaceful walking paths, water views, and historic buildings.
John Clyde Native Grassland Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Open meadows and woodlands, home to wildlife and wildflowers, crisscrossed by trails.
Durand Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Serene green space featuring walking trails as well as picnicking spots and benches.
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