Great hiking trails , for a nice stroll on a beautiful sunny day . See turtles and ducks, while…read moreenjoying nature.

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.

I like this dog park. It's sectioned into big vs small dogs like most dog parks are, and it's a…read morenice wide open space for the dogs to go and run around. It's free, which is a plus in the time of paid memberships for most dog parks, and it's in a really nice park to boot. My only issue is that in the large dog park it gets extremely muddy by the front gate, so just make sure you don't fall since it can be very slippery. Overall nice.

I love this park.. there is one side 35lbs &under the other is over. But my dog 25lb Corgi goes in…read moreboth.. she loves seeing her friends

I've taken my dog here a few times since we got him almost 4+ years ago. It's a shame we didn't go…read morefrequently as a younger pup, but it's a pretty cool place to let loose for a bit. We even did a photo shoot with our dog a few years ago in the dog park. That was pretty dope. Being that this is a members only dog park - $25/year pending active dog license and current vaccinations for township residents - there is quite the comfort knowing that this place is secure, safe, and well maintained. Note that for people that don't live in South Brunswick, they can access the dog park for a fee of $200/year. I can't imagine anyone doing that. Just like other spots, there's an area for large dogs and small dogs. We've gone in the smaller section because our dog isn't that big. Just like you see in other places, there are two separate doors for security purposes. The first is accessible via key fob and the second opens up with your hook. Very secure. I do like that there are tennis balls in the dog park. Gives us something to play with. My dog was recently more interested in sniffing leaves than running around, but there are options, aren't there?

I come here almost daily to be with our dog community. I've developed friendships here and the…read morefacilities are great. Pond, forest, rocks, benches, balls and tossers. Well manned as well.

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.

No one cares RE small versus large dog areas. There is a large dog and small dog area clearly…read moremarked. Large dog owners do not obey the rules

Great friendly dogs AND great people. Everyone's dogs were very well trained and my shy dog had fun…read morewithout a hitch.

Well maintained. People and dogs are good and I like the type of poop bags they have there-white…read morewith sort of a black glove at the end-easy to open and pick up

First off, I'm glad that there's actually a dog park even available in Hamilton, and our dogs are…read morealways excited to go there, so while what I'm about to say might come off as a little whiney, it's not as bad as all that: I really wish that the township had spent a little more money and bought a couple hundred more feet of fencing to make the place bigger. The park is well used, especially on weekend mornings, and the grass is pretty much worn out. We don't take the dogs there after a rainy night because it's mostly mud. If they'd just made it bigger than the grass would have had more time to grow back, and they might have even gotten a couple of trees in the bargain. There's plenty of space for expansion too, so there's really no reason for it. The dog parks I know on the west coast put this one to shame. OK, maybe it was a little whiney.

One of the very first beautiful days of spring we decided to check out the 5 Mile Woods in Yardley…read more The main trail was blocked off and closed, but it appeared that the other trails still accessible. It was still very early in the season so the trees have not come into their full foliage, but a lot of lovely little spring flowers were popping up along the edges of the trails, the weather was warm. The wind was lovely and the sun was shining. The trails are in desperate need of repair. I am not one for actual built, walking paths through an alleged "Woods" A better name would have been 5 Mile Park. This place very much gave me the vibe of the song Big Yellow Taxi "they took all the trees and put em in a tree museum" the feel of the place was anything, but "woodsy" the entire area was built up with wooden planks and boardwalk style walking trails rather than what one would typically experience in the "Woods". Also, they do not allow dogs. Remember people we can't have dogs running about in the woods. (How absurd) we did encounter some wildlife, several skittering squirrels, and a lovely black snake met us as we crossed the bridge of the stream, I guess he too, was looking for his natural habitat. As the days begin to get longer, the temperatures start to rise and my yearning to be in the outdoors strengthens as these next few months unfold; I will be out and about walking trails and appreciating nature, but I don't think 5 Mile Woods will be where I will be doing it.

This is a 285-acre nature preserve with heavily wooded single-path trails. The terrain is gentle…read moreand easy to walk. I love the tree canopy, especially now in its fall colors and for the shade it provides in the summer.

So lucky a place so dog friendly and tasty like this exists! Great outdoor set up and the dogs…read moreroaming free in and out is less stressful than a leashed experience for everyone. Large menu with plenty of options and the food is very good even though that's not the number one reason for going here. This was a good alternative to a long walk in the midday summer sun.

Super fun place to bring your pup! The "rufferee" keeps the outside area happy and clean. Really…read morefun place to get out with your pup!

One bad thing, you hear the nearby shooting range which is frightening for some dogs and it is very…read moreloud, it's also off putting when you are trying to relax at a park. This dog park has big and small dog areas. The dog park is located next to the basketball court, tennis court and skate park. Inside the small dog area where we went, had multiple benches and shade. I loved the agility course set up for the dogs. I also liked the dog bags and trash cans in the actual area instead of walking out to dispose of it. There is a grass area separating the small and dog area which is great to see. There is also a walking path outside of each area.

Plenty of space for dogs to sniff, run, and play. Small and larger dogs are in separate fenced in…read moreareas. Water fountain is only sometimes reliable so it's best to bring your own water. Bowls a plenty are there. Poop bags and trash maintained regularly. Benches for people and agility and balance elements for dogs are available. Shade is limited in the summer and spring. Access gates are loose rocked areas so people with mobility issues may find that a bit like moving through sand. Mornings and midday are usually low key. Afternoons and evenings are busier. This park is located near a community pool, skate park, basketball courts, and other athletic fields.

Happy Mother's Day! Went to the Azeala Festival today and…read moreboy oh boy it was so beautiful outside. The festival had live music who were awesome. Yes, I did dance in my chair. Couldn't help it when they played and sang some popular disco tunes. The craft and food vendors were there full strong with lots of unique things, (hint, my daughter surprised me with beautiful flowers.

Hamilton Square, NJ - this is a sweet little 30-acre botanical garden and park that's free to…read morevisit, featuring specimens collected by gardening enthusiast Frederick Sayen from his world travels. The garden was created in 1912 when Sayen purchased the land with his wife Anne Mellon (of the Mellon family) and built a home in the Arts and Crafts style. The azaleas and rhododendrons are especially magnificent. We visited during the Azalea Festival over Mother's Day weekend, and the flowers were in full colorful splendor. There are ponds, gazebos, and walking trails around the property. My favorite are the wooded trails at one end of the park, but they aren't marked so you could end up wandering around trying to find the exit. Tip: you can find GPS map tracks in AllTrails and Gaia to stay oriented.