Hurd Park is a Scenic Park located in Dover which features a Veterans of War Memorial Honoring Site…read moreCommemorating and Cherishing Our National and Local Heroes who have payed the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Freedoms. Scenic walking trails and paths which wander throughout this Park lead to clusters of oak trees and cherry blossoms. This is a very popular destination for wedding photos on the bridge or gazebo as well as the entire Park. It's very rare not to see wedding parties taking pictures here especially on weekends. Local Ceremonies are also held at this Park which is the perfect backdrop for any engagement that Officials deem worthy of "Special" Town business.

What a beautiful park! This park is meant for exploring the beautiful scenery! This park is not…read moremeant for climbing on plastic toys. Parking is right up a small dirt road or in the back. My family and &I were waiting for the cherry blossom tress to be in full bloom & Hurd Park did not disappoint! Amazing trees and cute wooden bridges! We also loved the dedication to the army and military. There is a whole area dedicated to them and it is beautifully done. This just adds such a special meaning to the park. The park is very well taken care of. What a memorable place. This park also boast lots of scenery for great pictures for any occasion. My children had a great time running, exploring, reading about the soldiers and resting under the trees.

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.

A small newly updated playground (Spring 2016) with plenty of shade. Consider this a go to…read morelocation on hot and sunny days. The smaller size and limited parking usually keeps the number of kids playing here at any time pretty small. The .9 mile hike starting in the parking lot has been traveled by our 3 year old, but be aware that there are lots of rocks that could be an issue for kids still working on their balance. At this age hand holding would be advised. A gazebo, basketball court, and sand volleyball court are also next to this playground. Would rank this a 5 star playground for kids if there were a fountain and a bathroom at this location. So bring plenty of drinks and take care of potty needs before you arrive.

Small playground with 1 tennis court and 1 basketball court. There is a nice walking trail in the…read morewoods there which it the best upside of the park .

A nice area for hiking/walking that has some wide paths and not so overgrown. There are plenty of…read moretrails to diverge from. Hemlock Falls seems to be a draw and is very nice to relax around but can get a little crowded. Because there are multiple parking lots with easy accessibility, there's a bit of trash and broken glass here and there which is unfortunate. There were quite a few hikers, trail runners and dogs but it never felt claustrophobic. The hikes aren't that difficult but there are quite a few rocks and protruding tree roots. Montclair is less than 10 minutes if you want a bite to eat afterwards.

Great walk. Nothing like a walk through nature. Taking in the sights and sounds, what a beautiful…read morething!!!

Wonderful, peaceful spot. Interesting variety of terrain. Trails are marked surprisingly well.read more

I came here but the building was closed. However they still had some awesome trails available to…read moreexplore. Parking at the trail heads is simple and well marked. I took the Army trail. It was a nice peaceful stroll. There is a little waterfall that sounds so very soothing about 1/2 mile in. The trail is well marked and maintained. They do not allow dogs on the trails, which is odd because I saw a lot of paw prints in the mud. The trails are very quiet and not than many people go on them. I was the only one on the trail that I was on. I think this is one of the better trails in the area because of its maintenance, ease to get to and through there, quietness, and little to no other people on the trail. I will tray and make it back here soon to check out the building and another trail.

We were in the area so decided to try a hike here on a not too cold Winter day…read more The trails are wide and not difficult at all (no real inclines), so this is a great option with kids. It was fairly empty because of Winter. There's not too many interesting landmarks on the way, although you do pass rivers from time to time. The kids were entertained for the most part fortunately (we only hiked for an hour due to the temps, so I'm not sure how long the hike is). Dog friendly + they provide bags to dispose of the waste, which is really nice. Look forward to returning when the weather warms up.

Was there for a short time, but the park is big, green and clean, with playground and sport…read moreactivities to boost.

Veterans Memorial Park is a 17-acre park located on Route 46 East at Vail Road in Parsippany, NJ…read more(Morris County). The park's name says it all- it's a beautiful, clean and well-maintained memorial to our country's vets and the least we can do is honor them as such. The physical monument area at the front is lovely. If you're looking for a way to pay tribute, pray/meditate, or simply would like to take time to visit an area dedicated to all branches of our unstoppable military, then you will enjoy your time here. The memorial is situated to the immediate right once you enter the park. Past the Marine's crossing mini bridge over the brook, you'll see an artificial turf field to your right (very nice) and the natural field space to your left. There's a small outdoor fitness station here, a perimeter walk/run path, a gazebo/bandstand which is mainly utilized for events, and a small, more narrow paved footpath network within the perimeter to the left. This more narrow set of paths is good if the natural perimeter trail is muddy. There's also a playground here. Per the town website, this park offers: 1 Mile of walking paths Large bandstand Lawn area for summer concerts Multi-purpose, artificial turf, illuminated field Picnic shelter with electricity and a charcoal grill that can be reserved Stunning memorial honoring all veterans of our Armed Forces Head on over! It's a great park and wonderful tribute. Thanks to all vets and those who serve. God bless you.

Veterans Memorial Park is a very nice park here in Parsippany and is used throughout the year by…read morethe Parsippany Soccer Club (very nice lighted turf field), for a summer concert series, and for memorial services on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. They also have a nice 1-mile walking path right in the park...so when you just can't watch the 500th soccer game/practice for your kid, you can actually get some exercise. There is a beautiful memorial in the park honoring all veterans and the town does a very nice job with the ceremonies during the two holidays. The park is located across the street from a veterans cemetery and is pretty easy to get into on a normal day. For large events, parking and exiting is simply a nightmare unless the police are directing traffic, but that's really the only negative thing I can say about this park.

Absolutely BRILLIANT day at the GSOEC! I'm still smiling…read more The Northern NJ chapter of my body liberation hiking group met up for a turn about the swamps and marshes. We strung together the red, white, yellow, and orange trails for about 3.5 miles of dewy goodness. The highlights: The wildlife: We had our necks on swivel for snapping turtles, frogs, and bears (oh my!). We came away with a sighting of a majestic blue heron, a black frog, and a few geese. The boardwalks: Overall, very well-maintained, snaking through grasslands and over water. -Water crossings: There were PLENTY on the white trail. I love water crossings because they require some flexibility, strategy, and a whole lotta faith. Oh and waterproof shoes lol. It was really fun to work as a team to get each across some of the waterlogged spots on trail. -Benches Some Scouts placed a lot of benches along the way as part of their Gold and Eagle awards. Yall know I love seating on trails. Ain't no shame in sitting down and taking it all in. -Visitors Center Wonderful education space, tactile exhibits, and bathrooms. The person working today gave us a great bear fact (did you know black bears have 2 layers of fur - the top being especially rough?) and told us about upcoming programming and Center hours. -Safety While we were a group of 6, the vibe I got throughout the swamp has me unafraid to return alone. Trails are well-marked with nowhere for creeps to hide and there's usually other groups around. Parking was safe and within view of the Visitor Center building. All in all, the GSOEC reflects the importance of conservation. Can you believe this beautiful place was almost an airport?!?!

Love this little park located deep in the forest. You drive in and are lost in a wooded area. They…read morehave some easy trails. Some are boardwalks, others are typical trails. The trails aren't long and are suitable for all ages. When open, there's a visitor's center that features expeditions for children. The kids were having a good time. I enjoyed the outing and seeing my first bear up close and personal. Maybe a little too up close!