Parks and Natural Areas near Monroe, NJ (Middlesex County)

Animal Haven at Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 0.58 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 9.33 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) 8.85 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 10.29 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

Cheesequake State Park 11.37 miles

Old Bridge, Middlesex County, NJ

Cheesequake State Park offers hiking, bike, walking, swimming, camping, and much much more for every who visits.

• Location

  300 Gordon Road
  Matawan, NJ 07747

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Clayton Park 12.68 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

Colonial Park 14.06 miles

Franklin, Somerset County, NJ

Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visit...

• Location

  156 Mettlers Road,
  Somerset, NJ 08873

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Colonial Park Gardens 14.02 miles

Somerset, Somerset County, NJ

The Gardens of Colonial Park offers a variety of amazing horticultural attractions including a rose garden, fragran...

• Location

  156 Mettlers Rd
  Somerset, New Jersey 08873

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  GardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Conover Field, West Windsor Township 11.53 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

David C. Shaw Arboretum 13.23 miles

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

The David C. Shaw Arboretum at Holmdel Park was established in the fall of 1963. Its 22 acres contain hundreds of s...

• Location

  Holmdel Park,
  44 Longstreet Rd,
  Holmdel, NJ 07733

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Davidsons Mill Pond Park 6.05 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

Donaldson Park 10.65 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

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

• Location

  S 2nd Ave,
  Highland Park, NJ 08904

• Activities

  BirdwatchingMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trips

  Boating Tours (Nature / Ecological)

  Trips

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area 10.74 miles

Highland Park, Middlesex County, NJ

The Donaldson Park Off Leash Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds....

• Location

  South 2nd Avenue,
  Highland Park, New Jersey 08904

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog Area

  Amenities

E.A.R.T.H. Center (in Davidsons Mill Pond Park) 6.08 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 10.98 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

Elmer B Boyd Park 10.66 miles

New Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Boyd Park offers an alluring view of the Raritan River as well as New Brunswick's skyline. This park is home to man...

• Location

  Rt 18 North,
  New Brunswick, NJ 08901

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Farmview Fields 13.39 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

Hamilton Baseball Fields 13.96 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

Herrontown Woods Arboretum 11.26 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 Longstreet Farm 13.32 miles

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

The sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s have been re-created on nine acres at Historic...

• Location

  44 Longstreet Road
  Holmdel, NJ 07733

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities