At the very end of Raritan River Road, off the pavement, through the ginormous potholes you'll find…read morea few parking spots and a sign that says "Black Bear Hunting Prohibited"....You've found the entrance to the walking/biking trail/path that is part of Ken Lockwood Gorge. Catch and release fishing is done up and down the river...we saw both cast and fly fisherman. One successful fly fisherman told how he had just seen a juvenile bald eagle flying with a fish in its claws...so obviously the fishing was good for everyone that day. We hiked about 3.5 miles total, during which we saw several Great Blue Herons, a Banded Tussock Moth caterpillar, some Golden-gilled Gerronema mushrooms and a few yellow jacket hives. A very leisurely easy walk along the bubbling river mainly in shade made it a very enjoyable 2 hours.

Beautiful along the river walk. Natural, scenic, and not crowded. The soothing sound of the…read moreflowing river, the chirping of birds and the smell of the woods releases all stress. I loved the easy walk intermittent with stops down the river bank. I can't wait for the beautiful fall colors in the coming two weeks.

Huge park with nice views of the river. The cute little bridges are very scenic. Nice and quiet…read more There are some nice playgrounds. You can choose a shadey path with trees or sunny grass. It was a very relaxing interlude before heading out of New Jersey

It's a small park right off of route 18 New Brunswick. We like to take walks here especially during…read morecovid since it's the closest park to us. There's a nice long well paved pathway surrounded by tons of trees. There's a small playground by one of the parking lots. They have a nice stadium like area with tons of seating. This is my favorite spot in the park. It's nice to just sit here and relax and enjoy the nature outdoors. On the weekends the park gets really packed. Better to go in the morning if you want to walk. My only complaint is that the park is not very big, I wouldn't run here because not much mileage would be covered unless you run back and forth a few times. Overall, it's a nice park in the middle of the city.

As a student at Rutgers, this is probably my favorite part of campus. Located on the Livingston…read morecampus, the ecological preserve is footsteps away from the business school and has several miles worth of trails to travel. I tend to do this trail pretty often for running and to make things interesting I'll change up the trails. A lot of the trails are interconnected which can be confusing, but the trails are marked with some signs and trees which are marked with the color of their respective trail. The trail also extends from Livingston Campus all the way to Johnson Park and everything in between. My favorite trail is the blue trail which runs alongside one of the creeks and heads towards Johnson Park. Having run it in different seasons, I'd say the best time to do the trails is in spring/fall where the weather isn't too hot or cold and there's plenty of foliage. In the summer, it can get really hot and humid along with the many bugs that live there. (Be on the lookout for the many spider webs that you may encounter on the trail!) The trail is not paved, so be prepared for mud after the rain. Also, if running, be on the lookout for the many tree roots and changes in terrain that can trip you up (as I've done plenty of times). There are plenty of deer, squirrel, raccoon encounters so definitely be on the lookout. On one occasion the preserve was closed due to an "aggressive" coyote, but I have never made such an encounter. Overall, the Rutgers Ecological Preserve makes for a fun and interesting trip whether its hiking, running, biking or anything in between. I'd definitely recommend it, especially if you're a student.

This preserve is tucked away North of the Rutgers main campus. It offers a collection of hiking…read moretrails which are mostly well-marked, flat, and very clean. The small parking lot is easy to miss and don't be fooled by a chain halfway across the entrance to it, it is open for parking with no parking pass needed. The trails can be muddy in certain areas after a good rain, so hiking shoes are recommended over sneakers.

I came here with my best friend for our weekly park finds and I think we fell in love with the…read moretrails and the outside space that it had. The waterfall was so amazing!!

This park is great for those for beginning hikers, the outdoorsy type and anyone who loves nature…read more They have about 4 long hiking trails, some even have stone steps and wooden bridges. They also have plenty of gardens, with beautiful flowers, and in the summer season, they even have a butterfly house! The decorations are beautiful that they set up. It is definitely worth the trip.

Came to pickleball courts at 7:15am and it is perfect 70 degrees. Courts are open but not a single…read moresoul playing. What a waste of great pickleball and tennis courts! In most other locations like this facility, courts would be humming with great players, but not at Buccleach Park. :(:(:(

Great park for recreations. You'll find the following: _…read moreBasketball Court _ Tennis Court _ Volleyball _ Baseball Field _Running/ Bike paths _Playground for kids _Workout set up There's ample space for other activities and parking. My only complaint is the inconsistent cleanliness. There are times when the park has trash everywhere and the porta potty can be smelled all over.

This park is near and dear to my heart. Its main feature is Lingert's Pond, which is a great place…read moreto birdwatch, fish, picnic, or just sit on a bench and read. This is a relaxing little park with a gravel parking lot that accommodates maybe ten cars at most. Private homes surround the park but the park is free and open to all. The Canada Geese who nest here have adorable goslings every spring and they make me so happy. There are no facilities or even Port-a-Potty at this park. There's a Port-a-Potty about half a mile down the road at the gas station.

Beautiful place for a quick walk. There is a cute coffee shop across the street. Definitely a must…read morecheckout if you're in the area. I'm

A nice experience in nature yet not being far from civilization. There's something for everyone in…read morethe family to do, fish, play tennis, be on the playground & they have a covered area

Five stars for the GEESE who live here. I just love them. They're so fun to watch as they swim and…read morebathe and bask and splash around and honk as fly come in for their expert water landing. That's the main reason I come to this park just to watch them and photograph them. I'm hoping they'll have babies in the spring. That would be adorable. Who doesn't love baby geese?

This is such a lovely park. There is a skatepark, a walking area, several play areas for kids,…read morethere is a giant pond where a bunch of geese hangout. They also have a dog park, and a public fire pit! I have never seen a park with a firepit! I love going for walks here and swingin on the swings. There is also a decently clean bathroom but usually no toilet paper.