Parks in New Jersey
Explore 36 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
African Burial Ground National Monument
New Jersey
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for bo…
Blue Marsh Lake
New Jersey
Blue Marsh Lake is a 6,100 acre-project having a 1,150-acre lake. Facilities include a day use area with swim …
Castle Clinton National Monument
New Jersey
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflect…
Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area
New Jersey
From the heights of the Palisades at Fort Lee to the shores of the Delaware River at Red Bank Battlefield, the…
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
New Jersey
Come journey through five Pennsylvania counties bursting with heritage and brimming with outdoor adventure. Fo…
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
New Jersey
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation…
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
New Jersey
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The …
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
New Jersey
How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions? If …
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
New Jersey
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immig…
Federal Hall National Memorial
New Jersey
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, m…
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
New Jersey
Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the chur…
Governors Island National Monument
New Jersey
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, an…
Great Egg Harbor River
New Jersey
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the A…
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
New Jersey
The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is one of more than 560 refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge…
Independence National Historical Park
New Jersey
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of fre…
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
New Jersey
The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, at Mullica River and Great Bay, is the only reserve …
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
New Jersey
The John Heinz NWR at Tinicum is located in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania about 1 mile from…
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
New Jersey
The Lincoln Park/Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is one of Newark?s newest organizations, blending arts, cultu…
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
New Jersey
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands …
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
New Jersey
The Tenement Museum tells the stories of working-class tenement residents, who moved to New York City from oth…
Morristown National Historical Park
New Jersey
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s wi…
Morristown National Historical Park
New Jersey
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s wi…
National Parks of New York Harbor
New Jersey
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investi…
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
New Jersey
This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was establishe…