My boyfriend and I visited on our day off. We walked the entire park, following the main trail,…read morewhich was just under 2 miles. We visited early August, so it was very hot and humid. Luckily we brought water! Don't forget to bring water , bug spray, and sunscreen if you come when it is sunny! Amico Island State Park is a beautiful, stunning isolated park. Since it is isolated, there is a lot of different wildlife that can be seen all over the island. My boyfriend and I saw butterflies, ducks, mushrooms, reeds, grasses, and more. There were also birds that could be heard in the trees. There was not as many birds as expected though that might have been due to the heat. We also didn't see any deer but probably for the same reason. There were many bugs, so be prepared for that if you do come. There is one main trail which is very easy to follow as well as side trails. About halfway through the trial, there is a viewpoint which is great for photos and enjoying the scenery. This park is great for hikers, birders, nature photographers and much more! I would totally recommend!

Beautiful morning for a hike! This park is dog friendly, but I wouldn't bring my 8lb pooch as the…read moreterrain is a lil rocky in certain places of the trail. I noticed a few benches and tables along the path if you want to stop and picnic. Overall, it was such a peaceful and serene setting, especially by the water, and the many sweet smelling honeysuckle paths. The park is basically a 2mi loop which took me about 35 mins to complete from beginning to end, with a couple stops for pics, and to take it all in. I only noticed one other person when I started, but as I was leaving, quite a few groups were arriving. So if you want to avoid crowds maybe early is best, or an afternoon start for those who want a lot of company.

Great little park that hosts a farmers market from time to time. It's nice in the summer to walk…read morearound and enjoy the sun. Today was the first time I saw people fishing there!

Great place to walk, lots of fun events are held here, beautiful during the summer, would totally…read morerecommend

A very nice park with a boathouse where you can rent out kayaks/pedal boats, bbq area, playground,…read morewalking/biking trails. There is also an ice skating center where you can take lessons. A lot of festivals and summer concerts are hosted during the summer to fall.

Mercer County Park is a complete park that offers something for just about everyone's needs…read more Whether you're looking to take the kids to the lake for a swim, go kayaking, let the dogs off leash in the fenced in dog park, ride your bike along paths both paved and natural, or just go walkabout to enjoy the largest park in the county. There are even a small number of campsites that can be reserved during certain times of the year. There are also large playing fields that host tournaments throughout the year for baseball, soccer, lacrosse, etc., and rowing regattas are hosted on the lake. At 3.9 square miles, Mercer County Park is a whopping 1.7% of the total acreage in all of Mercer County. The NE portion of the park is part that I like best, as it's also the part that gets the least amount of traffic, with the only folks you see being people walking the trails, birdwatchers and BMX bike riders. I wouldn't advise taking a gravel bike on the paths in this part of the park. I used to come here often with my bike, but now I'm also enjoying the trails on foot. If you're a road bike owner who's just looking for a short ride, the paved paths that run the length of the park, and the broad shoulder of the main road offer a good conditions for a road bike, but you'll need to look elsewhere for a longer, challenging ride. Also, I've yet to encounter the entitled dog owners who think that the leash regulations don't apply to them. I'm sure that they're out there, but perhaps they're not as common as they are at places like Mercer Meadows or Mountain Lakes--fingers crossed.

PROS: A beautiful place to go fishing or kayaking. Nice grass for picnics and nice walks. The name…read moreis unique too since it reminds you of the Friday the 13th lake CONS: The lake has many branches in it that reduces the capability of fishing and kayaking OVERALL: Great lake to come by, just be careful of some of the branches

I am proud to be the first to review this park. Well, it is mostly lake. I will explain…read more Fishing types go bonkers over this place consisting of twenty acres. Why? Because the state released in Spring 2015 tons of broadstock trout, a.k.a. "lunkers"; at three to seven pounds each, and measuring fifteen to twenty-four inches in length. It was the most fish released on opening day ever in the state of New Jersey. The lake is at the very end of Industrial Drive. Very easy to locate. The path is covered in goose poop and possibly discarded Christmas trees that were shredded by the township for trail chips. It goes completely around the lake. There are side trails that are short and long, some going to water that divides Crystal from Millcreek Park, and some going to the Rancocas. These side trails can lead to bog, so wear tough footwear. There is a main path that goes to the water between the parks- it is easy to find. There is also a very small lake to the right of the bigger one. This one is probably not stocked, but you never know what's in there. If you pass that lake, you will hit another industrial park. Cross that road to get to Olympia for more fishing. This is a good spot for birdwatching. Blue herons stay really still, so look carefully. Don't litter, because it will hurt everything that breathes here. I would not eat a caught fish. Check with the DEP first. In the summer, wear some kind of repellant. If you see a tent at the very front with audible curse words emanating from it, pass it fast. This park is not to be confused with the park of the same name in Burlington, NJ. Crystal Lake has something for everyone- anglers, walkers, birdwatchers, and bottle hunters. And, yes- even weirdos. Interesting Facts: -I had a part-time pet dog here for a few years. He belonged to the water plant next door. -A friend and I came upon a couple drinking a case of Pepsi in the deep woods bordering this lake. Not sure what was going on... -Old bottles are only worth one buck. -In late January of 2002, the Hi-Temp Specialty Metals plant on Industrial Drive had an explosion in which one employee died and at least a dozen were injured. OSHA fined Hi-Temp. Good.

Smithville isn't the biggest park in the county but there are plenty of nature trails and a…read morefloating bridge... This bridge actually is floating on a huge lake... If I'm not mistaken it's name is Smithville Lake... They also have a few different parking areas... There are also quite a few historical buildings on site... They do have tours but you should come here in person or check the website...

I come here at least once a week so this is well over due! This is a fantastic place for families…read morewith animals, kids, or even if you just want to get away and relax for a bit! I love taking my dog here, it's a really fun hiking trail with lots of gorgeous views, they have a huge play ground and the historic buildings are so fun to look at too, I just wish i could get there for one of the tours some day! It's very clean and soothing to sit on the trails and watch the wildlife, they have a kayak launch that looks pretty fun too but I haven't tried that yet! It's a relatively easy loop and it's well marked so you can't get lost (I have no sense of direction so bonus points for that!) they also host festivals here sometimes which are lovely I've been to a few for animal rescues in the past!

Omg I loved it here. Bathrooms are clean food is not over priced and pretty good. Best of all…read morefamily friendly no mess no loud music and full of little ones.

My kids were so excited to come here today. I went on the website and checked the hours to make…read moresure they would be open and we drove 25 mins to get here and the lake is closed. There is a little sign on the front window "closed for the season after August 24th." We are so disappointed. They should have put something up one their website. It looks so nice too. On a positive note they were allowed to play at the park outside the gated section so they're happy about that.

LAWRENCE TWP: Rosedale Park is part of the Mercer Meadows district of parks featuring walking…read moretrails, views of Rosedale Lake, wildlife watching, open fields, and an off-leash dog park! The dog park is split into two sections: one for dogs 35 pounds and under & one for 36 pounds and over. The areas are spacious to run around with agility stations, a seasonal water fountain, picnics tables, and really pretty views. The gate to access the park was a little tricky for us to open and a park regular helped us get in. A very pretty place to spend some time outdoors! 111 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

This park is really nice. Great walking trails and lots of shade on the trails. If you have dogs…read morethey will love it.

Very nice park with something for everyone. There's a playground, basketball court, baseball…read morefields, a little pond, a dog park, an open field, and a few trails as well. The trails have little bridges that help you get to the rest of them, but I've noticed there's a part of the trail that tends to always stay muddy. Also these trails lead you to a dead end and you just have to go back the way you came, but it's very beautiful nonetheless.