As always, we enjoy coming to this park. Spring is a great time to take advantage of the many…read morewalking paths and the expansive grounds. The playground is always a hit with the kids, and there are plenty of open grassy areas for frisbee, kicking a soccer ball, or just spreading out for a picnic. There's also a lot to do here: a splash park (in season), a golf course, bike paths, fishing, tennis, pickleball, and bocce. There are pavilions available for parties, along with grills and picnic tables for a BBQ. One of my favorite spots is the Rose Garden. It wasn't open on this visit (the sign noted an April 15 opening), but peak bloom is in June, and it's worth coming back for. Bottom line: A well-maintained park with something for everyone.

Colonial Patk is pretty . It has a Rose Garden. They must not be in season yet because I didnt see…read moremany. A very tranquil green space to relax and enjoy nature. A nice place . I wish there was more to see.

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!!

Fun twists and turns, ups and downs--a terrific path. Worth a visit even if it's briefread more

I came here recently as we were looking for a new area to hike around. Entered via Jacques Lane and…read morethe white trail, though in reverse order (clockwise). It's pretty fun and scenic. Very easy to get lost in the nature of things, staring at the river and canal. It's actually a pretty long hike if you do the red trail or even the orange one. It's not too cumbersome of a hike. Paths can get a bit narrow, so it's a bit annoying if you're walking and you encounter some bikers. Also wish there were a bit more signs, but that's probably intentional.

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

Found this park when looking for tracks - this is one of the most quiet parks I've been to. Great…read moreoption if you want a park with plenty of space and not crowded with people. There are tennis courts, fields for baseball, softball & soccer. Just know geese like to chill here and thus there's a lot of geese poop!

Not to be confused with the museum in West Orange, this 171-acre county park is adjacent to both…read moreMiddlesex County College & Raritan Center. Thomas Edison Park has its own parking lot (which has a lot of potholes), but if you're here to use one of the 16 tennis courts, parking in one of the MCC lots and walking through the chain-link fence gate is quicker. From dawn to dusk on weekdays, the gate leading to Rartian Center is open, which allows office employees to take walks in the park during lunchtime. The baseball, softball, and soccer fields are popular with locals on the weekends, as evidenced by the contents of nearby trash cans. The asphalt walkways are popular with the cheeky Canadian geese, who seem to enjoy deliberately defecating where people walk rather than on the grass. Metal benches and bleachers are strewn throughout the park, along with some wooden picnic tables by the parking lot. Interestingly, this park is the only one in Middlesex County designated as a "Model Airplane Field". Since the wide, open, unobstructed fields here lend themselves to being very windy, this park is also a good place to fly kites.

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.

Recently moving to New Brunswick, decided to check this park out! The park is very nice, and it has…read morea great number of activities. There's a baseball field, soccer field, a dog park, and much more. The park is very easy to walk around. The park even has their own small outdoor gym, which is quite nice. That being said, I don't know if it's a park I'd come everyday. There aren't that many trails, and there's really nowhere to sit and relax, There are some benches, but they're more for children than adults. The park definitely does have more than most average parks have which is nice, and it's very easy to get to!

This county park is absolutely beautiful, and I thank Doris Duke for donating this gem to the…read moreresidents of New Jersey. My husband and I have been enjoying walks in this park for decades, and during the covid pandemic, this park provided exercise and a respite to many weary souls. The people continued coming to this gem of nature with its smooth, well maintained trails by the Raritan River and some more off the beaten path trails by the Raritan Canal. In the Spring, we look at the beautiful bluebell and buttercup flowers. In the Autumn, we look at the Fall palette of the leaves and enjoy watching the highjinks of the migrating geese. There are also bald eagles, herons, egrets, cormorants, ducks, kingfishers and a variety of songbirds. It is a nature lovers paradise with easy access for all, including the elderly and the disabled. There are also amenities - picnic tables, gazebos and grills, sports fields, a childrens' playground, Summer concerts, and clean restrooms. And locals walk their dogs here. This park is a gift to the people!

This park boasts spacious and open meadows, perfect for leisurely strolls or short runs. It also…read moreoffers numerous pavilions that can be rented for hosting parties.

Cool and nice place to be wish it was a little bit cleaner from trash but nice off-road trailsread more

Truly enjoyed the serenity and bliss of walking the paths. It is good for an intimate stroll with…read morekin or romantic escape for lovers. Definitely Recommend.

Clean park. You can fishing, picnic, and sunbathing in this park…read more Children playground is onsite. Some benches and resting area are making the park welcoming. It seems like dogs are welcome here, too :)

Picturesue park to go for a walk or run around the lake, especially around sunset! Plenty of grassy…read morespace for picnics or just hangout. There's also a playground for kids as well as skatepark, volleyball, tennis, and basketball area. It looks like they are building a new tennis area as well. I've seen people fishing and watching the geese, ducks, and turtles. If you're lucky you might see some deer too. This park also has spectacular fireworks show every July at the faire. Please be advised there are a lot of mosquitoes in certain areas so come prepared. Prepare your feet too, as there is geese poo!

Nice park close to Princeton campus for a leisurely nature stroll. Some of the bridges and wood…read morepassages were in need of some maintenance. The lake was lovely and picturesque. Overall, trails were easy to follow and not too far a distance, so you can easily adjust the length of the hike as you go along.

It's been a few decades since I was last here. And we didn't get a chance to cover even half of it…read moreon this recent visit. We concentrated on the wider and paved trails and eventually looped around 1(?) of the lakes. Many of the trails are shaded which was perfect for this mid 90s day, and the park was not crowded at Most people had masks down but pulled back up as others were nearby, we did likewise. I'm going to explore more of this overlooked gem, and I think a picnic on the lake when temps moderate. Towards the back of the one lake is a few well positioned benches( others scattered around the lake too) which we found perfect for quiet conversation and butterfly watching. I also look forward to returning in other seasons as was suggested by another review.