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.

All the trails are outlined in a certain color. I enjoyed the hike up the trail I follow the yellow…read moretrail it was wonderful and beautiful definitely bringing water and watch your step around the rocks and the tree roots. Overall there are places where beginning rock climbers can go and practice the holds and climb a bolder. All in all a great experience for the family trials are marked for easy moderate and difficult. Highly recommend this hiking trail.

We took advantage of the warm January Sunday to try a hike here. Elected to do the shorter Yellow…read moretrail since we had the kids. First of all, the hike was extremely muddy, so dress accordingly. It had been raining the prior day. The kids shoes/ pants were filthy at the end... we had them take off their shoes before getting in the car. Fortunately it was not slippery despite the incline. Speaking of the incline, it wasn't very difficult. Didn't get any complaints from the kids. The hike itself is quite interesting with the boulders, scenery etc which kept them engaged. We spent probably an hour for the round trip, with an additional half hour exploring the boulders. It has a fairly large parking lot which was convenient. Note that we did enter "Sourland Mountain" as the destination in google maps which took us to the middle of nowhere. So I'd recommend specifically adding the hiking trail as the destination.

Five stars for the GEESE who live here. I just love them. They're so fun to watch as they swim and…read morebathe and bask and splash around and honk as fly come in for their expert water landing. That's the main reason I come to this park just to watch them and photograph them. I'm hoping they'll have babies in the spring. That would be adorable. Who doesn't love baby geese?

This is such a lovely park. There is a skatepark, a walking area, several play areas for kids,…read morethere is a giant pond where a bunch of geese hangout. They also have a dog park, and a public fire pit! I have never seen a park with a firepit! I love going for walks here and swingin on the swings. There is also a decently clean bathroom but usually no toilet paper.

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.

Just enough time for a brief walk. Needed to cross street from parking lot and fear not, you shall…read morebe extremely safe due to the thoughtful and comprehensive system they have which includes people in booths with stop signs, as well as audible warning signs!! The path was beautiful (late October) with statues in the open aired building

Drove 55 mins to visit only to be told saturday you have to reserve parking and they didnt have…read moreanymore spots left. Turned around through parking lot and half the lot was empty... not cool

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.

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.

The Peters Brook Greenway is a paved trail that winds through Somerville, following the course of…read moreits namesake creek. The Greenway provides pockets of greenery throughout the borough, offering a welcome respite from the bustling streets and sidewalks. When I go for strolls I enjoy being able to walk between both the Greenway and Somerville's picturesque streets, since it is integrated nicely within the street grid. The 7.1-mile trail is bounded by the Raritan River Greenway on one end, and Clarks Woods, a small nature preserve with a parking lot, on the other. Via the two greenways, you can walk or bike directly from Somerville to the nice trails and parks at Duke Farms in neighboring Hillsborough. Overall, the Peters Brook Greenway is a wonderful amenity for both residents and visitors, contributing to what makes Somerville such a unique and special place.

I recently found out about this park from my good friend Lisa G., so I wanted to say a big thank…read moreyou to her! I have been traveling near this park for years and never knew about this nice little escape located off Harlingen Road. The kid's playground looks good and they even got a zipline for them, so I'm sure kids really enjoy it because it looks like fun. The Veterans and 911 Memorial is a great addition because it reminds us of the many innocent people who lost their lives fighting for this country or those who were just in the city working on that unforgettable day on September 11, 2001. I love being in nature and the Arboretum is the perfect place to just relax and explore while listening to the birds sing to you! I added this info below from park's website: "Upper and lower park entrances on Harlingen Road passed Devon Rd. Playground, pathways, restroom, picnic/pavilion area (2),grills, fire pit, lighted basketball courts (2), lacrosse fields, softball fields, sand volleyball. Paved loop path and cross-country trails. It includes: The Montgomery Veterans Memorial and the 9-11 Memorial  A short paved pathway away from the upper parking area. The Montgomery Arboretum A natural area which can be accessed from the lower parking area, where there is signage."

The park has basketball and volleyball courts, a small playground and asphalt walking/riding paths…read more They ask the you park in every other spot (due to the pandemic) but we saw many cars all parked side by side, otherwise people were respecting social distancing guidelines. We rode the paths (2x around) for about a 3.5 mile distance. In the more wooded sections we saw a family of deer from no more than 15 feet away, they watched us as we watched them crossing the path. People all had their dogs on leashes and everyone was polite/friendly. A nice scenic place to ride/walk if you want to get out of your neighborhood these days.

The area we were directed to park made me initially think I had come to the wrong place (the…read moreinitial path went thru an overgrown but worn path thru the woods that looked like we were headed into more woods). Eventually the path ended to a grassy area with a sign pointing to the mansion where we found the water tower and garden area. The garden was quite nice. Loved seeing the water tower (and appreciated the signage explaining the history and inner workings). Pro tip for newbies like us: You can walk on the road or drive closer to the mansion instead of taking the woodsy path. Oh, also there are NO trashcans at this location (even for doggy doo bags, diapers, etc), so come prepared. No nearby restroom to the garden either.

Beautiful garden that is well maintained. Free admission. Keep place clean! Restroom is far, see…read moreflyer for instructions. Parking is limited. See images and video for reference