I have always love this park and today it felt like the right day to visit despite the cloudy sky!!…read moreI have been here before but it's nothing to visit more than once!! They have picnic tables to eat your lunch or just enjoy the scenery!!

Washington Rock Park is more of a scenic overlook than it is a park and unfortunately you're not…read moregonna find any Hiking Trails or outdoor Picnic Areas with Grills anywhere near here, but it is still a pretty cool Historic New Jersey Landmark plus it was an important part of the Revolutionary War.     In May of 1777 this mountain overlook provided General George Washington's Army a vantage point in order to see the British encampments below which solidified an edge for any future troop engagements.    Long story short, the mountain's sheer height and location made it the perfect observation site and natural defensible fort. Definitely worth checking out if you ever find yourself in this immediate area. Come And Get Your History On!!

Incredible place full of history. I've only been once but I'd love to go back. It's absolutely…read morebeautiful and it's so interesting seeing all that it has to offer. From the nature to the deserted village and so on there is so much to see and explore.

This has quickly and easily become one of my favorite spots to be grounded and immersed in nature…read more If you don't have time for an hours long hike or a ride to a huge forest, this place will do. I love that they have ample space in their parking lot, its easily accessible, and intriguing because it's a sensory trail. I appreciate how quaint it is. Very uplifting if you need a boost. Highly recommend!

Phenomenal park with a good length of paved path that goes around a lake. This park hosts free…read moresummer concerts. Comes with a gazebo and plenty of trees to escape the sun

Nice little park with tennis courts, playgrounds and basketball courts and enough space to go for a…read morenice couple of laps of walking or running. It's kept very clean and well maintained by Middlesex county. There's some parking in the front and there's a giant parking lot in the back. They have a gazebo if you need to do wedding or photo shoot as well

Splash pad and playground is a great, free activity for kids under 5 to do for a couple of hours on…read morea hot day. Bring a lawn chair, so that you can sit underneath a shady tree. Also, have kids wear water shoes because the ground is hot. The splash pad consists of 10 or so (very little) jets of water, just enough for the little ones to get wet. Public bathrooms available. I believe the splash pad water starts at 11:00 a.m. When we were there there was an ice cream truck so make sure to bring cash just in case.

This park is great! Super clean and had a play structure for bigger kids as well as little ones…read more Plenty of swings... 4 regular ones, 2 baby ones and 2 of the plastic chair type ones. It's on padded turf. There's a picnic area with plenty of tables. Lots of benches around the playground too. There is very little shade at this playground. Plenty of parking.

There's nothing like a early Saturday morning walk at the lake. Such a lovely scenery.read more

We recently spent an evening at Oak Ridge Park, and it was exactly what we needed. We packed some…read morefood, brought our chairs, and enjoyed live music while watching the sun begin to set. Sometimes the best date nights don't require anything fancy, just good company, fresh air, and a chance to slow down. The park is beautiful, clean, and incredibly well maintained. There are plenty of paved walking trails, wide open green spaces, and lots of room to relax, whether you're taking a stroll, having a picnic, or just enjoying the scenery. It's easy to see why so many people come here to walk, bike, run, and spend time with family and friends.

Started to appreciate having a park in my home town during the pandemic…read more Loved exploring the walking trails through out the seasons. Amazing sunsets and sunrises. There's archery, sport complex, historic farm, picnic area with tables.

We brought our son here last year when we noticed they re-did it. The new equipment is well…read moremaintained and much nicer. There's a smaller section for small toddlers (smaller slides, a little house attached to it, etc.) and also a larger section for kids 5+ (larger slides, balance ropes, etc.). Both sections have some overhead coverage but the park itself is not shaded. There's also a separate area where the swings are and also a climbing rock/boulder. There's basketball courts adjacent to the kids playground and a good amount of parking. It's definitely one of the cleaner and newer parks around and would definitely recommend checking it out.

Clean and renovated township playground. It's really nice and open with enough grass and walkways…read morearound for even adults to get a bit of a walk or biking in. There's basketball courts here as well as three public tennis courts. There's a baseball field to another side of it as well where a lot of elementary and other teams come to play. The Warren library and police station is right next to this playground so it's safe and after a nice day out you can go to the library to exercise your brain. There are port a potties to the side of the playground. No water fountains so bring your own water and snacks. Dispose of your own garbage as well. There's a small pagoda (?) as well to sit under the shade during hot days. But there's also a lot of big trees around that shade the benches strewn around. There's an open building with picnic tables underneath in case you decide to have a meet and greet with friends or families. Or a birthday party for kids. Great place to take kids to, or play basketball/tennis with friends, or just sit and relax and have a picnic.

TNSC is a wonderful little museum and environmental education center located in the Watchung…read moreReservation, with many nature and outdoor programs and workshops for children & families as well as adults. It's a great place to take kids, and admission is free! The museum has exhibits, hands-on interactive displays, a cool night theater show, and a children's discovery/play room. You could also observe many beautiful and exotic bird species fly to and fro around the bird feeders out back through a large window. Upstairs are classrooms and a small library area. There are many hiking trails, including the Sensory Trail, a child-friendly 0.3 mile loop with special sensory exploratory features such as talking kiosks, musical play, and garden structures. There is also a playground and picnic areas in the vicinity. In addition, if you care to explore other parts of this 2,000+ acre reservation, drive or hike to nearby Watchung Stable to see the horses and riders; and for sure visit the Deserted Village of Feltville, a can't-miss area of Watchung with historic buildings dating back to the 18th century, and is a cool stroll.

Free place to visit alert. I came here with cousins and when you don't want to pay $$ for…read moreadmission for a lot of people, this place is amazing, will probably take you a half day. They have a park nearby too which is walking distance. The center itself is cool, has a kids toy play area, a reading section and another section to learn of different animals - fake and real. Lots of parking in the area and when you're done, there is food nearby, about 15 minutes away. Definitely recommend if you are on a budget because family trips get expensive.

a few mowed trails through some meadows and woods by a few ponds and the Passaic River (which is…read morequite small here near to its source in Mendham, more like a creek.) Lots of birds here if you are into that, otherwise nothing really exciting, but tranquil. A quite undeveloped park in terms of facilities there is a small parking lot, a picnic table, a gazebo in the meadow , a few wooden benches along the trails; and that is about it. But if you want solitude you will find it here, I saw no other humans here.. only deer tracks