Papaianni Park is synonymous to celebrations and events and a park that does it by a calendar…read morewithout missing a single beat. We have been here for a lot of events all these years. Their fireworks for Diwali is the best highlight of all and they light up the sky as equal to July 4th. We got here for a stroll around the lake and it was a nice calming experience. We wish the splash pad was open but it wasn't and the parking is humongous.

Beautiful park with wonderful light displays! I think it's great that they're celebrating their…read morediverse population by putting up lights for Diwali. The park is beautiful. It has lots of nature and ducks. However, there are many barricades due to unsafe parts around the walking path. While it's nice that they're keeping people safe, at this point those issues should have been fixed.

Busy running errands day!…read more Took time to get my steps at Nomehegan Park! Love walking around the lake! Beautiful reflections! Cherry blossoms starting to bloom

Great park with several sized loops to walk and Lenape park joins this one for those who want to…read moreadd some distance. Great for all ages. If you come you might see some fish and turtles.

The perfect sport to go on a nice walk. I came here on a Saturday afternoon to enjoy a walk. I…read morebrought my kindle and I walked and did a little reading. There were plenty of people of on the trail walking, running and biking. The Middlesex greenway is the perfect spot to walk because you aren't directly in the sun and it is nicely shaded by the trees. The trail is 3.5 miles so you can definitely get a good walk in. At the entrance to the Middlesex greenway there is plenty of parking which is great.

The Middlesex Greenway is a nice, peaceful walking path right in Metuchen. It's a great spot to get…read moresome fresh air, stretch your legs, and connect with nature. While there's not a whole lot to see in terms of scenery, the trail is clean, well-maintained, and perfect for a quiet walk or jog. A great local escape for some outdoor time.

Beautiful park by the water, very green and well kept. Lots of parking. Went for a nice 2 mile walkread more

This is a great park for walking or even resting on the grass with a blanket. There are gazebos and…read morebenches along the walk path and near the playground. The path isn't the best for skating, but I have used it many times paying attention to any breaks or rocks along the path. The park faces the Arthur Kill tidal straight which is a calm channel of water and makes for a decent view while visiting the park. The land is always clean, but I would avoid visiting right after a rain pour since the park sits on a wetland. Driving here for the first time can be tricky since it is tucked away a bit. To get there, it looks like you are trespassing on to the property of PSEG (but you're not), passing open gates. Instead of driving straight towards the PSEG facility, you will make a right into the park where you see the sign for Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park. Enjoy!

You can hardly find this park if you are driving in oak tree road ! They have multiple entry points…read more.. the back entry near Popeyes is really bad . Smells weed when you walk through that path . Good for dog walk through that path . There is also a main entrance on the other side . Parking isn't too bad . Not too big but fits most of the people visiting this ground . We actually liked the main side of the park . Nice play area .. I liked the pickle ball courts . Nicely maintained . We also saw that most of the courts were available . There are also place to camp and sit / eat with friends . Basket ball court was also well maintained ! Liked it overall except the walkway on the backside ! 4 stars !

After months of renovation, Putnam Park is finally the modern recreational space that South…read morePlainfield deserves. In addition to the repaved parking lot which was full of potholes before, there are ~4 new curbside spaces outside of the entrance. Both the entrance and exit have been designated as one-way streets in order to better facilitate vehicular traffic. Putnam now has new fitness stations on the walking path and a brand new playground set built on rubber turf. The covered pavilion which used to be on the northern side of the park has now been demolished and rebuilt closer to the middle of the park with ~6 picnic tables and ceiling fans to keep insects away and people cool. The tennis and basketball courts remain intact as they were before. The fields that were disturbed or displaced due to construction are currently being reseeded with new grass. I am overall very excited about this update and hope that other locals will appreciate it as much as I do.

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 love this park. I came here with my best friend to go for a nice hike. This park is very nice, if…read moreyou looking to escape from the world for a lil bit go on the different trails and enjoy nature!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this park. It is my stress reliever. The most amazing hiking trails. It's so…read morepeaceful you don't believe you are only 45 mins away from New York City.

A brisk walk away, this is a midsize but feeling very spacious park with a basketball court, kids…read moreplayground/jungle gym (that has a bit of damage, but not unsafe), clean bathrooms, and a huge track for running/walking. Some picnic space, but I don't use it. Very woodsy for a park surrounded on all sides by houses, but I like it, especially for fall and spring flowering, scavenger hunting, and plenty of shade on a hot, sunny summer day. Always an option in getting out of the house for fresh air and exercise.

Love this park! Unami is a great sized park with a walkway, baseball and softball field, tennis…read morecourt, basketball hoops, and a jungle gym. It is clean and perfect for a nice walk or run. I love coming here and would recommend this park to anyone nearby!