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.

Great family park, great for walking, running, a nice stroll, picnic in the summer, day date,…read moreplaying football, soccer and softball.

GROVERS MILL/WEST WINDSOR: thanks to the TikTok account, Vintage.newjersey, we were reminded of…read morethe legendary moment that put this small town on the map, quite literally. Grovers Mill was the accidental epicenter of the infamous 1938 War of the Worlds radio broadcast by Orson Welles, which caused widespread panic as listeners believed a real Martian invasion was underway. The writers reportedly chose the location by dropping a pencil on a map, launching Grovers Mill into unexpected fame and chaos. You can experience this quirky slice of history by visiting the monument commemorating the event in Van Nest Park. Follow the short, paved path to the right of the playground to find informational displays about the broadcast. Continue walking to the field, and look to your left, the monument is slightly tucked away behind some bushes. The park itself is a lovely place to relax: bring a picnic, enjoy the playground, or sit on a bench overlooking the serene Grover's Mill Pond. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed! Just up the road, be sure to stop by the Red Barn, a charming spot and perfect backdrop for a photo.

Free four basket ball fields, two volley ball courts and a playground are offered in this clean…read morepark located a short walk from the "Aspen", "Quail ridge", "Hampshire" and "The Crest" living communities. There is a large free parking lot.

Very nice park and great for walking around the perimeter, which is half a mile. Also has…read morevolleyball and basketball courts in the inside. Only issue is I have is that the lot you park in has pot holes that you might drive over. These should be fixed by Plainsboro parks and recreation department. Another issue is that there is no building for a restroom. You have to use the port-a-pottie in the parking lot, which isn't ideal.

Spacious playground nestled in Lawrence Townships's Central Park. Good for kids up to 10 yrs old…read moreI'd say. There's a big parking lot with lots of spaces. One of the parents said there was a bathroom, but we didn't manage to locate it. There's an abundance of playground equipment available, from monkey bars to swings and slides. Everything is in good shape and my kids had a great time. While there are 2 picnic tables of varying quality available, this park is in desperate need of seating! There's not a single bench or chair anywhere. I would have definitely stayed longer if there was somewhere to sit. Four stars. Serviceable park that your kids will probably enjoy.

Really nice place to take your kids. Safe and clean. You…read morecan watch other kids play baseball on the field.

Lots to do for babies and toddlers. Very clean and spacious place. Bring your own snacks/lunch The…read morestaff is very friendly. Don't pass this up.

It's is just ok. This is a very small facility. When you add in the adults who need to be here too…read morethen it really makes it small. The under 2 area is an after thought and the bigger kids still will come over anytime they want. It wasn't that clean. There were some areas in the under 2 space that just had dust or dirt caked on. My husband and I was like -nah. This is only good for a small private party-I wouldn't go on my own. The lil houses aren't even fully stock. It's nothing in them. Good idea though. My son liked the block in the lil construction area but he mostly just kept crawling around the whole place. They don't even have a ball pit. I really wish I could open up a place closer to Trenton bec this was underwhelming. Like why isn't there any shoe organization? Kids don't care bec they just want to run around but as an adult who has to spend the money. No thinks

Nice, clean park with the large sandbox and toys provide where small kids can play. Unfortunately…read morethe playground is for the small kids. For 5+ years old kids it's boring,

This place is cute and very much worth visiting…read more I wouldn't call it a sprawling park or anything, but it's large enough and has benches and other areas to sit and chill. There are some huge trees where you could easily sit and eat lunch. For kids, the playground is very nice. There's a sandlot with a ton of random toys just hanging around. And swings and slides--all the good stuff--in nice shape.

I love this park so much and they have a nice walking trail but in the summer there are many bees…read moreon the playground.

Hopewell borough park was a safe family friendly oasis until recently as they are now spraying…read moreherbicides on certain areas to get rid of invasive species of plants. It is well known that the use of any pesticide does not stay where it is sprayed but ruins microorganisms in the soil, runs into the water sources, and eventually to humans. There are other sustainable ways to block out invasive plants... As my child and i played in the beautiful pine trees on the hill, a go cart came by spraying. We quickly got out of there and went down the hill and over the bridge to the playground. It didn't take long for the smell to waft down to the playground. We must really educate ourselves about pesticide use because it affects everyone and everything. Where will our children play safely? Go to www.beyondpesticides.org for pesticide fact sheets and ways to change policy on pesticide use.

Excellent park for all ages I so recommend me, my cousin, my friends, my sister we all go there. It…read moreis the best park in the town. The spray park is a little boring but they did add a volleyball court. There is a lacrosse court in the field. they recently added a large bathroom/storage room for coaches and maintenance workers This park is the best.

This ground is amazing ! One of the best cricket grounds in NJ .. love the outfield .. superbly…read moregrassed ... ground also has a small water play area. Perfect for kids ! Play area is also good . Well maintained .... Well done.. overall , it's an awesome ground !!

Verterans Park is a nice sized park that's easily accessible from multiple points. The park is…read morewell equipped with various sporting facilities, including tennis courts, volleyball nets and even a small, ver basic, skate park. There's even a location for roller hockey. There are play areas for kids, and picnic tables (including covered picnic locations) for families looking to spend some time out of doors. It can be very crowded on a nice weekend, which is both good and bad, as I'm glad that they park is being used by the Township's citizens, but at the same time, you always want the nice places all for yourself. There are parking areas on different sides of the park, and I prefer to park on the Hamilton/Whitehorse Road side, but that spot is pretty small, is popular with runners, and fills up especially fast on weekends. To make matters worse, for some reason the City recently installed E-Car charging stations there (sure, pick the smallest lot--nice work, Hamilton), so parking in those four spaces is no longer available for anyone, as the even the e-cars must leave after charging. There are well paved paths that lead through the park, and there are park maps located in a few places along the main paved paths. There are also dirt trails that lead through the more wooded areas in the park, but sadly, they are very poorly marked--meaning almost not at all, and it's up to you to figure them out. However, the park isn't so big that you can really get lost, so...go out and try to get lost, and you'll figure out the dirt trails soon enough. They aren't nearly as popular as the paved trails, so they should be your destination if the sensation of having the park to yourself is a goal. There's a dog park located by the Kuser Road entrance. There's a fenced in area for large and smaller dogs, but to be brutally honest, both areas are tiny compared to the expansive dog park located at Rosedale Park in nearby Pennington. That said, if you just want to bring your dog to a place where they can socialize and you're not worried about them having a place to run, it's fine. Just make sure you walk them through the main park itself before or after so that they can get some exercise. On the negative side, other than the poorly marked dirt trails and the underwhelming size of the dog park, the main problem in Veterans Park, which is pretty much the main problem in every park in the county. The city recently put up signs saying there will be improvements made to the paths that include separate bike lanes. It's a good idea, and a necessary one , but I'll be surprised if the people on feet respect the bike lines. Prove me wrong, Hamilton!

Great facility visited here for a USTA tennis tournament. Parking is limited, but they have…read moreextended parking options. There are restrooms within the park. They do have pickle ball courts. The surface of the tennis courts could be maintained well. They do have a hitting wall. I see a lot of dog walkers in the club.

Perfect hidden little park in Cranbury. There's a playground, benches to sit and read a book by the…read morelake. Tons of space to run around. There is a portapotty (if you're into that sorta thing). It's a beautiful spot to unwind or let the kids release some energy. One thing I will mention is the garbage cans were overflowing and garbage bags were on the ground which was disappointing and my only complaint. It's a great place to bring lunch and eat under the gazebo by the lake. Lovely!

Beautiful view and peaceful .., very clean and not busy. Good place to just relax and enjoy the dayread more