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Morristown Green

4.5 (27 reviews)

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Sara B.

I just love the Morristown Green this time of year. They do a wonderful job of decorating for the holidays. Photo opps are a plenty - there's a large lit up Christmas tree and lots of other pretty Christmas lights. The best part? Santa's workshop is here! There is a cute little cottage and you can go inside and take a photo with santa. A souvenir polaroid photo is $15 and you can also take your own photos too. Every year my children are absolutely terrified of Santa, and it's sad but also hilarious. Santa is also really friendly and funny and it's been the same santa every year! In the summer there are always events on the green like the jazz fest and Downtown Morristown fest. It's fun to go for an event, but is also a nice place to take a quiet stroll. The green is definitely an iconic part of downtown Mo'town!

Diane C.

Always enjoy walking around the historic Morristown Green. You feel like you're part of history viewing the beautiful bronze statues such as "The Alliance"-commemorating the meeting of General George Washington, Colonel Alexander Hamilton with the Marquis de Lafayette and the "Patriots Farewell Fountain"(Revolutionary War Monument). Morristown Green is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Eloy Y.

Owned and operated by the Trustees of the Morristown Green, this park has been the heart and soul of Morristown since it began appearing on maps in 1715. One of only two remaining "greens" in the entire state of New Jersey; the other green is in Newark, which my partner and I visited over the weekend. Two monuments stood out on our first visit. One features life-sized George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and the Marquis de Lafayette meeting to discuss the French tall ships King Louis XVI of France sent to support the fight for independence. Another serves as a memorial to the Civil War. There are no amenities, but it borders historical places, stores, restaurants, and bars. A nice place to relax if one's in Morristown.

Mel M.

MORRISTOWN: Brie had a fun time strolling around Morristown Green! It is a park right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown and there are walking paths surrounded by trees, pretty plant life, and statues. Leashed-dogs are allowed! The park also has some historical significance as being George Washington's first encampment during the Revolutionary War. It is also the original site of Morris County's courthouse. They also host events throughout the year!

Patricia J.

Quaint and charming town. Lots of character and good embracing local folks. Nice restaurant options. They have a Cuban restaurant that was very nice and enjoyed their recipes. I was in the area visiting and just had to stop by and check out their fountain by the park and take in the lovely and peaceful scenery.

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Kimberly S.

Stopped by the park while they were having a Festival. The park was very nice with a fountain and lots of benches to enjoy the scenery. The downtown area here is pretty nice with lots of shops and restaurants. Nice to take a stroll around... We ended up having lunch at Fiamma which serves up some delicious Italian food... they have a delicious vodka pizza there too. Definitely recommend you check out the park and downtown... It was a lovely afternoon.

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Bill S.

I was completely blown away with this park, Its the heart and soul of Morristown. Surrounded by a fountain, solder monuments as well as a revolutionary war monument, its historic and the churches have been watching over the park for 100s of years. In the afternoon, the church bells are ringing. Total Americana, I felt like I was in a Norman Rockwell painting or an episode of The Ghost Whisper. Then I started to read about the town. Morristown Green was the site of the Morris County Courthouse and jail for nearly 75 years. Come to find out, it was used as a public executions ground. So much for peaceful! I read a great book called "New York", it was about Washington and how he fought the British to keep our America free. This spot was involved in that process which makes the Morristown Green 5 stars from me today.

Alexander H.

Whenever I arrive in Morristown early for a G.Y.E., I end up walking around the downtown area before heading to the exact location that I need to be at. Of course I would end up walking on and around this fine piece of land as well. Around the land is where US-202 and NJ-124 run concurrently in a "rotating" fashion, making drivers drive around half, most, or all of the sides of the square so they could get to where they need to park at or go home. Sometimes there would be a lot of traffic here, and other times there wouldn't. But you would see more of this place on foot. I know I did. When you hear the word "green" in a park or an outdoor common, you would think about grass and plants. Well, that is true here, but there's more than just that. There are a number of historical statues scattered about here. Each of them contained engraved titles and/or descriptions that described each one. There's also a water fountain here that includes a historical description as well. There are also some historical "markers" that describe a little bit about this space in general. As I walked around here, I got a closer look at the historical statues. It was interesting to read the engraved descriptions on the statues. Hey, there's nothing wrong with learning a little history here. You could also be respectful to those who were dedicated here, including those who fought in the civil war. The water fountain was only active during the warm weather. It was cold during my most recent experience here (I've been here 3 times total). The pathways in this historical place can be quite windy. What I mean is that there's no quick way to breeze through this square. But if you're not in a hurry to get someplace, then it probably won't matter. Just keep on walking! Events do take place here from time to time, even though I never had the time to experience any. Overall, this is a very good common area. My favorite part of the park is the Great Civil War Monument. Considering the size of this common area, which isn't very big, this is how long the review is going to go.

Revolutionary war soldier leaving home
Chris L.

The Green is the heart of historic, George-Washington-slept-here Morristown, New Jersey. Visit Santa in December, watch fireworks at New Year's, wander by blooming cherry trees in Spring, feast at the Fall Festival in September, enjoy live jazz in October, and stare at the spectacle of the Morris County St. Patrick's parade every March -- all centered on the Green. On regular days bring a coffee here for a shady seat, let your dog frolic in a fountain or have a tube steak at the umbrella room :) Given in trust in 1816 by The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, this park is a public-private partnership. Quite well maintained too. Nice sculpture of Washington, Hamilton and Lafayette is a rather recent addition. And don't forget the Morris County war memorial from 1871. My only complaint is about the oddly circuitous wandering paths - there's just no fast route across!

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Morristown National Historical Park - Encampment Hut

Morristown National Historical Park

4.4(8 reviews)
0.8 mi

The Jockey Hollow unit of Morristown National Historical Park is the site of the Continental Army's…read moremain winter encampment. My first stop was the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center. There, I watched the 15 minute film and arranged for a volunteer to take me inside the Wick House. The film described what life was like for the common soldier who wintered at Jockey Hollow during the harshest winter of the War, from December 1779 to June 1780. Huddled in log cabins with rags for clothing and little food, the army hunkered down to wait for Spring. After watching the film and touring the Wick House, I decided to walk the 2.5 mile park loop road. There are 27 miles of hiking trails in the park, but these were all covered with snow and ice on the day of my visit. There were plenty of pedestrians, dog-walkers and cyclists sharing the road with me.

Most elementary school teachers' lesson plans on the American Revolution emphasize the significance…read moreof the Continental Army's winter encampment at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania during the winter of 1777-1778. Few of them mention the fact that thousands of soldiers from the Continental Army spent the winter of 1776-1777 (following George Washington's iconic crossing of the Delaware River) and the winter of 1779-1780 (which was the harshest winter of the Revolutionary War) in Jockey Hollow -- located just south of downtown Morristown. In March 1933, Morristown National Historical Park -- including the Jockey Hollow encampment -- became the country's first National Historical Park. Jockey Hollow features a small visitor center staffed by knowledgeable park rangers that offers a short film and interpretive exhibits explaining the significance of the site as well as a small gift shop. There are also more than 25 miles of marked hiking trails and a 3-mile paved tour road that offers easy 'drive to' (or, 'walk to') access to the visitor center, Wick Farm, soldiers' huts, and parade grounds. The tour road is very popular with local walkers and runners and the marked hiking trails, which range in difficulty from easy to moderate, are well-blazed and well-represented on the trail maps available on the park's website and along the trails throughout the park. The longest hiking trail is the 6.5 mile white-blazed Grand Loop Trail, which circles the entire Jockey Hollow site and intersects with the Patriots Path trail system that traverses Morris County. Some of the other hiking trails include the 3.0-mile blue-blazed New York Brigade loop trail, which offers a fantastic view of the distant New York City skyline from the top of Mount Kemble, and the 2.25-mile yellow-blazed loop trail, which connects the key historic sites throughout the park. There is no fee for the park and there is plenty of free parking at the visitor center, the soldiers' huts, and the trailheads.

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Central Park of Morris County - Pavilion

Central Park of Morris County

4.7(10 reviews)
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Central Park of Morris County is located on what was once Greystone Mental Health Facility. After…read moreit was demolished in the early 2000's, it was reconstructed in 2008 as a county park. Today the park is a large athletic complex featuring 2 inline hockey rinks, a 2.5K cross country course. 2 sand vollyball courts, 1 artificial turf softball field, an 18 Hole Disc Golf Course, 4 artificial soccer fields. walking paths through meadows & wooded areas, a kickball field, a playground area designed for 5-12 year olds. The playground area has a lot of different apparatus, rubber ground cover and benches. Fully equiped reatrooms can be found in lot 4. Lastly, the park has a dog park. The dog park has a section for small dogs, 2 sections for large dogs, and short wooded area with a path. The dog park is completely fenced in, well maintained, clean and spacious. There are obstacle courses, as well. The drawback is the grass and dirt areas after wet weather. Additionally, there are no trash containers in the fenced in areas. Bring water for your dog

This review is for the playground only. Fairly large with lots of options and plenty of equipment…read more Swings, slides, ramps, mechanical spinning toys, tables and benches, climbing apparatus, musical instruments, etc. The ground is nice and soft rubber, and there is ample space for parents and siblings including covered benches to protect from the sun. Add a parent I really appreciated that it wasn't too crowded on a Sunday morning and all of the children there were patient and well behaved. Since it's a bit further away we won't be there daily but will certainly make the 20 minute trip again!

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Roberts Garden

Roberts Garden

4.5(2 reviews)
2.2 mi

This is a beautiful little park. It's the perfect place for a quick stroll if you want to get a bit…read moreof fresh air. The space isn't huge, but it is very well maintained with fresh cut grass, lots of trees and pathways. During autumn there are some wonderful oak and Japanese maple trees, so I'd definitely suggest stopping by when foliage is at its peak. There is also a large map in the center of the park with a numbered guide to all of the trees. It was fun to learn about the wide variety of trees in the park. I haven't lived nearby during summer, so I'm excited to see everything in full bloom. I also think there is a summer concert series here, so that will be really nice. Oh, and this park is also adjacent to the town public library. Grab a book and read it in the park -- what could be better? Love having Roberts Garden so close to home!

This Historical Garden Wears Many Hats…read more One can not help but notice this large patch of green in the heart of the Morris Plains Community next to the Morris Plains Library. This park was once part of the Roberts estate and was donated to Morris Plains as a permanent green space. Roberts Garden normally serves as a sort of community Arboretum but it also plays host to a number of events in Morris Plains which as of now also includes 3 Poke Stops for Pokemon Go. In the summer Roberts Garden is the venue for the Concerts in the Park every Sunday in July from 6pm - 8pm. These concerts will feature local bands and bring out folks from the community. Music, lawn chairs, picnics, and kids playing through the grounds are a staple of these events. During Halloween it serves as the starting point of the Morris Plains children's trick-or-treating parade. This attracts families from Morris Plains and beyond which results in a sea of adorabeezle trick-or-treaters who will proceed to parade to Simons Park just a few blocks up Mountain Way under the careful watch of the Morris Plains PD. From Simons Park, the kids disperse throughout the surrounding communities for some good old fashioned trick-or-treating. The Morris Plains PD will continue to patrol around to ensure that trick-or-treaters and locals are staying safe while the event is on. My son loved the Halloween Parade so much that he wanted to do it every day for a few weeks after the event. During the snow season you can find young children and their families snow sledding behind the Morris Plains Library after a healthy snow. The hills here are big enough to be fun for smaller children to sled down, but small enough for concerned parents to feel safe about the situation. Try as I might, I could never get enough speed/momentum to get close to hitting one of the big trees at the bottom of the hill. If you come and check out the fun without a sled do not fear, the friendly people of Morris Plains will most likely offer to share some of theirs with you and your little one(s). There are no bathrooms here but that's not unexpected as this is not normally a place where you'll be coming to if you are farm from your (or a friend's) house. If the Morris Plains Library is open you can use the bathroom there. The true gift this park offers is the abundance of green grass, variety of trees, shade, and winding paths that let your stroll through the grounds.

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