Family activities

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Hiking & Trails

Cape May Point State Park

Cape May County · Cost not listed

Cape May Point State Park in Cape May County offers trails and bird-watching opportunities. NJDEP identifies the 0.5-mile Red Trail as wheelchair accessible; this does not describe every park facility. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, are prohibited on trails, and are prohibited on the beach from April 1 to September 15. The Cape May Lighthouse is operated separately by MAC, with its own admission and access conditions. Check NJDEP’s park information before visiting.

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Google Maps search · Not a verified GPS location

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Accessibility: Partial amenities
Difficulty: Easy (previous catalog estimate)

Audit details and conditions

Supplied research, pending editorial review. Partial amenities do not certify wheelchair access; difficulty depends on the specific route. Verify current conditions with the venue.

Original Spanish notes

Admission classification: Free; Dato heredado del catálogo anterior; verificar vigencia y condiciones.
Families: Yes (previous record); Dato del catálogo previo; instalaciones y edades por confirmar.
Bicycles: Not verified; No hay evidencia individual suficiente para permitir o prohibir bicicletas.
Camping: Not verified; No asumir que existe camping por ser parque o reserva.
Beach / swimming: Not verified; No se verificó autorización para nadar.
Accessibility: Partial amenities; NJDEP enumera accesibilidad; NO demuestra que cada sendero sea transitable en silla de ruedas.
Difficulty: Easy (previous catalog estimate); Estimación heredada; sin medición formal de sendero.
Pets: Not verified; No inferir pet friendly de que sea al aire libre.
Risks / safety: Standard review required; Verificar horario, superficie, menores y reglas vigentes.

Reported evidence: Inherited record / no individual assessment

Reported sources · S03 Reported source

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Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

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Hiking & Trails

Cheesequake State Park

Middlesex County · Cost not listed

NJDEP identifies Cheesequake State Park in Middlesex County. This informational listing covers the park; consult NJDEP for visitor rules and notices.

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Google Maps search · Not a verified GPS location

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Accessibility: Inclusive playground
Difficulty: Easy–moderate (previous catalog estimate)

Audit details and conditions

Supplied research, pending editorial review. Partial amenities do not certify wheelchair access; difficulty depends on the specific route. Verify current conditions with the venue.

Original Spanish notes

Admission classification: Mixed / seasonal; Entrada estacional según día/residencia. NJ $5 diario/$10 fin sem.; NR $10/$20
Families: Yes (previous record); Dato del catálogo previo; instalaciones y edades por confirmar.
Bicycles: Yes / designated routes; Figura en directorio NJDEP; no todos los senderos permiten bicicleta.
Camping: Yes / reservation required; NJDEP confirma camping en esta unidad; no garantiza sitio, tipo o accesibilidad.
Beach / swimming: Yes / seasonal; Zona de playa declarada por NJDEP; nadar solo con salvavidas, temporada 2026 finalizada.
Accessibility: Inclusive playground; NJDEP confirma juegos inclusivos dentro del parque; NO confirma accesibilidad de esta actividad o de otros senderos.
Difficulty: Easy–moderate (previous catalog estimate); Estimación previa; ruta exacta y pendientes no verificadas.
Pets: Pets in designated campsites only; NJDEP lista parcelas específicas para mascotas; tarifa adicional $5/noche; otras áreas sujetas a reglas.
Risks / safety: Water / lifeguards; No entrar al agua sin apertura oficial y salvavidas.

Reported evidence: General official rule, not a site-specific assessment

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Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

Family Fun

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Ocean County · Cost not listed

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County. NJDEP describes its lighthouse and maritime setting.

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Google Maps search · Not a verified GPS location

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Accessibility: Partial amenities
Difficulty: Not evaluated

Audit details and conditions

Supplied research, pending editorial review. Partial amenities do not certify wheelchair access; difficulty depends on the specific route. Verify current conditions with the venue.

Original Spanish notes

Admission classification: Free; Dato heredado del catálogo anterior; verificar vigencia y condiciones.
Families: Yes (previous record); Dato del catálogo previo; instalaciones y edades por confirmar.
Bicycles: Not verified; No hay evidencia individual suficiente para permitir o prohibir bicicletas.
Camping: Not verified; No asumir que existe camping por ser parque o reserva.
Beach / swimming: Not verified; No se verificó autorización para nadar.
Accessibility: Partial amenities; NJDEP enumera accesibilidad; NO demuestra que cada sendero sea transitable en silla de ruedas.
Difficulty: Not evaluated; No existe ficha de ruta con kilómetros, desnivel, superficie y obstáculos.
Pets: Previous record only; Leashed pets restricted in specific areas
Risks / safety: Standard review required; Verificar horario, superficie, menores y reglas vigentes.

Reported evidence: Inherited record / no individual assessment

Reported sources · S03 Reported source

NJ_InsideOut_Auditoria_1000_Actividades_Clasificadas_2026.xlsx · NJIA-00011 · Imported: 2026-10-24

Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

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Camping

Wawayanda State Park

Sussex County · Cost not listed

NJDEP identifies Wawayanda State Park in Sussex County. This is an informational park listing, not a campsite reservation or availability guarantee.

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Google Maps search · Not a verified GPS location

Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

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Family Fun

Fort Mott State Park

Salem County · Cost not listed

Fort Mott State Park is on the Delaware River in Pennsville, Salem County. NJDEP describes the former defensive fort and its historical setting.

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Google Maps search · Not a verified GPS location

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Accessibility: Partial amenities
Difficulty: Not evaluated

Audit details and conditions

Supplied research, pending editorial review. Partial amenities do not certify wheelchair access; difficulty depends on the specific route. Verify current conditions with the venue.

Original Spanish notes

Admission classification: To be confirmed; Sin tarifa oficial individual suficiente para afirmar gratuidad o pago.
Families: Possible / verify; Revisar edades, seguridad, servicios, reserva y normas de la actividad.
Bicycles: Not verified; No hay evidencia individual suficiente para permitir o prohibir bicicletas.
Camping: Not verified; No asumir que existe camping por ser parque o reserva.
Beach / swimming: Not verified; No se verificó autorización para nadar.
Accessibility: Partial amenities; NJDEP enumera accesibilidad; NO demuestra que cada sendero sea transitable en silla de ruedas.
Difficulty: Not evaluated; No existe ficha de ruta con kilómetros, desnivel, superficie y obstáculos.
Pets: Not verified; No inferir pet friendly de que sea al aire libre.
Risks / safety: Standard review required; Verificar horario, superficie, menores y reglas vigentes.

Reported evidence: Inherited record / no individual assessment

Reported sources · S03 Reported source

NJ_InsideOut_Auditoria_1000_Actividades_Clasificadas_2026.xlsx · NJIA-DISC-0018 · Imported: 2026-10-24

Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

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Camping

Jenny Jump State Forest

Warren County · Cost not listed

Jenny Jump State Forest is in Warren County along the Jenny Jump Mountain Range. NJDEP describes rolling terrain and rocky outcroppings.

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Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

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Hiking & Trails

Tall Pines State Preserve

Gloucester County · Cost not listed

Tall Pines State Preserve in Gloucester County protects a landscape of meadows, young forests and wetlands on a former golf course. NJDEP describes trails following former cart paths.

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Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

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Gardens & Arboretums

Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens

Somerset County · Cost not listed

The Arboretum within Colonial Park in Franklin Township, Somerset County, is managed by the Somerset County Park Commission. Families can visit its tree collection, and leashed dogs are permitted in the Arboretum. Visitor parking is at 56 Mettlers Road, lots A and F. This listing covers the Arboretum, not the whole park or its separate gardens. Check the park commission’s website for current visitor rules and notices.

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Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

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Gardens & Arboretums

Laurelwood Arboretum

Passaic County · Cost not listed

Laurelwood Arboretum in Wayne, Passaic County, is a public garden owned by Wayne Township and managed by Friends of Laurelwood. Families can explore its garden pathways. Dogs must stay on the paths, on a leash no longer than 6 feet; please remove their waste. The operator identifies wheelchair-accessible parking, restrooms and Sensory Garden pathways, but some areas of the wider grounds may require assistance. Check the official website for current notices and seasonal facility access before visiting.

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Information last reviewed October 20, 2026. Verify current hours, access and alerts on the official website before visiting.

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge — venue photograph

Hiking & Trails

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Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Atlantic County · Oceanville

Explore 47,000 acres of coastal habitats including salt marshes, bays, and barrier beaches. Perfect for birdwatching, wildlife photography, and nature walks. Home to hundreds of migratory bird species along the Atlantic Flyway.

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Atlantic City Beaches & Boardwalk — venue photograph

Family Fun

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Atlantic City Beaches & Boardwalk

Atlantic County · Atlantic City

Enjoy 4 miles of iconic boardwalk, free beach access, and year-round entertainment. The world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk offers shops, restaurants, and stunning ocean views.

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Wharton State Forest - Batsto Village — venue photograph

Hiking & Trails

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Wharton State Forest - Batsto Village

Atlantic County · Hammonton

Visit the historic Batsto Village within the Pine Barrens. Explore 19th-century ironworks, a nature center, and miles of hiking and canoeing trails through the largest state forest in NJ.

Family activities

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Atlantic City Beaches & Boardwalk

Wharton State Forest - Batsto Village

Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival

Palisades Interstate Park

Ramapo Valley County Reservation

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Bass River State Forest

Whitesbog Village Historic Site

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

Cooper River Park

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Camden County Freedom Festival

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

Corson's Inlet State Park

Belleplain State Forest

Wildwoods Beach & Boardwalk

Maurice Wild & Scenic River Paddling

Branch Brook Park - Cherry Blossom Festival

Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival 2026

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Scotland Run Park

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Liberty State Park

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Round Valley Recreation Area

Spruce Run Recreation Area

Voorhees State Park & Observatory

Washington Crossing State Park

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Abbott Marshlands Kayaking & Birdwatching

Sandy Hook - Gateway National Recreation Area

Allaire State Park & Historic Village

Asbury Park Beach & Boardwalk

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Hacklebarney State Park

Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Island Beach State Park

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Double Trouble State Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Ringwood State Park & Skylands Manor

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Parvin State Park

Duke Farms Nature Preserve

Natirar Park & Raritan River Trail

High Point State Park - NJ's Highest Peak

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Stokes State Forest - Appalachian Trail

Kittatinny Valley State Park - Rail Trail

NJ State Fair / Sussex County Farm & Horse Show

Watchung Reservation

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Worthington State Forest - Delaware River Camping

Allamuchy Mountain State Park

Warren County Farmers' Fair & Balloon Festival

Junior Ranger Program - Delaware Water Gap

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Visitor information · Supplied audit

Great Egg Harbor Wild & Scenic River

Atlantic City Taste Festival

Atlantic County Parks & Recreation

Bergen County Tourism - Outdoor Itineraries

Norvin Green State Forest

Rancocas State Park & Nature Center

Batsto Village Historic Site

Burlington County Parks System