Parks and Natural Areas near Hightstown, NJ (Mercer County)

Abbott Marsh 12.21 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

The Abbott Marshlands is a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. Just moments outside the City o...

• Location

  Trenton, Hamilton, Bordentown - NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Animal Haven at Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 7.42 miles

Monroe, Middlesex County, NJ

Located within the expansive Thompson Park in Monroe Township, the Animal Haven is a free, public area featuring fe...

• Location

  Thompson Park,
  Off Lakeview Ave
  Monroe, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Shade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Petting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Assunpink Wildlife Management Area 3.41 miles

Robbinsville, Mercer County, NJ

Many activities are allowed within the park. Seasonal hunting/fishing, boating (kayaking/roof top launch plus small...

• Location

  Clarksburg-Robbinsville Rd.
  Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsRC Flying Field

  Amenities

Capital to Coast Trail (not completed) 7.14 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

The Capital to Coast Trail is a 55-mile cross-state multi-use trail that is designed to span the state of New Jerse...

Carnegie Lake 8.83 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Princeton crew has a tradition of rowing excellence reflected in it's multi-million dollar boathouse shown above. L...

• Location

  Princeton, New Jersey

• Activities

  FishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Water Trails (kayak / boat)

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch Only

  Amenities

Clayton Park 6.68 miles

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

Clayton Park contains many miles of rolling singletrack winding through deep woods and along open fields.

• Location

  Emley's Hill Road
  Upper Freehold, New Jersey 08501

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area 11.06 miles

New Egypt, Ocean County, NJ

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Ocean County spans over 12,000 acres of diverse Pinelands habitat,...

• Location

  401 Hawkin Rd,
  New Egypt, NJ 08533

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkWildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchTrailsShooting / Archery range

  Amenities

Conover Field, West Windsor Township 6.63 miles

West Windsor, Mercer County, NJ

Conover Field includes multiple lighted soccer fields, and a few baseball/softball fields. Many groups and organiza...

• Location

  Conover field
  West Windsor Township, NJ 08550

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Crosswicks Creek Park 8.44 miles

Allentown, Monmouth County, NJ

Crosswicks Creek Park, with Historic Walnford as its centerpiece, is a 1,500+ acre park in Upper Freehold Township....

• Location

  Monmouth County

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Davidsons Mill Pond Park 10.66 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Davidsons Mill Pond Park is a great place for walk, ice fishing, learning about the environment, and much more.

• Location

  Davidsons Mill Pond Park
  Riva Avenue
  South Brunswick, NJ

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Sports Plus

  Disc / Frisbee Golf Course

  Sports Plus

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 10.66 miles

South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

The EARTH Center, home to Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, emphasizes environmentally sound horti...

• Location

  42 Riva Ave,
  South Brunswick, New Jersey 08902

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksLand Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

East Freehold Showgrounds 13.90 miles

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

81 acre showgrounds for horse shows, dog shows, and special events each year. East Freehold Park is also the home o...

• Location

  1500 Kozloski Road
  Freehold, New Jersey 07728

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Farmview Fields 11.47 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Farmview Fields is located in Princeton NJ and includes baeball fields, soccer fields, picnic area

• Location

  551 Great Rd
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Grounds For Sculpture 10.71 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

Grounds For Sculpture, a 35-acre sculpture park and museum, has captivated visitors since 1992, and has only gained...

• Location

  18 Fairgrounds Road
  Hamilton, New Jersey 08619

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Hamilton Baseball Fields 7.85 miles

Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ

Baseball fields/park in Hamilton, NJ

• Location

  Hamilton, NJ

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Hamilton Veterans Park 8.74 miles

Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ

Hamilton Veterans Park is a sprawling 350+ acre park in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, dedicated to veterans and...

• Location

  Hamilton, New Jersey 08690

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Veterans / Memorial

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsSkate ParkParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Herrontown Woods Arboretum 10.65 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Herrontown Woods, is located in the northeast part of Princeton and is set on 142 acres of wooded land. A system of...

• Location

  600 Snowden Ln,
  Princeton, New Jersey 08540

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: Some Shade Surface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensTrails

  Amenities

Historic Walnford Farm 8.63 miles

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

The Historic Walnford Farm site showcases over 200 years of social, technological and environmental history through...

• Location

  62 Walnford Road,
  Upper Freehold, NJ 08501

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Horse Park of New Jersey at Stone Tavern, Inc. 4.67 miles

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

The Horse Park of New Jersey provides a venue for local, regional, national and international-level equestrian even...

• Location

  626 Route 524
  Allentown, New Jersey 08501

• Activities

  Equestrian / Horseback

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)

  Parks & Gardens

John A. Roebling Park 11.99 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

John A. Roebling Park is part of the Abbott Marshlands, a pristine freshwater marsh adjoining the Delaware River. ...