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144 places to pick from, 61 of them good for a rainy day, and 37 events coming up. Or see what's near you. About South Jersey

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22 places in parks & trails in South Jersey

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  1. Parks & trails Cape May Point State Park Cape May Point, Cape May County, NJ Free state park at the tip of NJ with flat nature trails, a beach and the Cape May Lighthouse. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  2. Parks & trails Fort Mott State Park Pennsville, Salem County, NJ A free riverside state park with an old fort to explore, a picnic area with playground equipment and a seasonal ferry. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  3. Parks & trails Historic Smithville Park Eastampton, Burlington County, NJ Large county park with a playground, restrooms, trails and a floating walkway over Smithville Lake. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
  4. Parks & trails Historic Smithville and Village Greene Galloway, Atlantic County, NJ Lakeside shopping village with a $3 train ride, carousel, paddle boats and ducks to feed. Ages 1–12 $ Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  5. Parks & trails Parvin State Park Pittsgrove, Salem County, NJ A state park with lakes, wooded trails and playgrounds by the picnic and beach areas; the beach is open in summer. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  6. Parks & trails Red Bank Battlefield Park National Park, Gloucester County, NJ A Revolutionary War battlefield on the Delaware River with play structures, picnic areas, trails and restrooms. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  7. Parks & trails Washington Lake Park Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ A 330-acre township park with three ADA playgrounds, paved trails, a fishing lake, an amphitheater and restrooms. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  8. Parks & trails Amico Island Park Delran, Burlington County, NJ Walk-in island park on the Delaware River with trails, fishing and river views. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  9. Parks & trails Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ Flat, stroller-friendly oceanfront boardwalk with free beach access, snacks and people-watching. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Food nearby
  10. Parks & trails Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor Mays Landing, Atlantic County, NJ Huge free county park with a nature center, boardwalk swamp trail and picnic areas near Mays Landing. All ages Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  11. Parks & trails Berlin Park Berlin, Camden County, NJ Large county park on the Great Egg Harbor River with two playgrounds, picnic groves and 5 miles of nature trails. All ages Free Outdoor
  12. Parks & trails Birch Grove Park Northfield, Atlantic County, NJ Wooded Northfield park with ponds, trails and a playground area that was recently rebuilt. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade
  13. Parks & trails Bridgeton City Park Bridgeton, Cumberland County, NJ Large city park around Sunset Lake with the free zoo, a splash park and summer movie nights. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  14. Parks & trails Ceres Park Wildlife Sanctuary Mantua, Gloucester County, NJ A 52-acre wildlife sanctuary with a mile-long main path and views of Emerald and Cedar Lakes. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  15. Parks & trails Croft Farm Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ Township park with an easy nature trail, pond wildlife platform and Little Free Library next to Jake's Place. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  16. Parks & trails Crystal Lake Park Mansfield, Burlington County, NJ 370-acre county park with trails, fishing and a paved stretch of the Delaware River Heritage Trail. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  17. Parks & trails Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ Former sand mine turned reserve with an easy paved loop around a lake, perfect for strollers. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  18. Parks & trails Long Bridge Park Hainesport, Burlington County, NJ County park with two play areas, boardwalks, trails, fishing and wildlife viewing. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  19. Parks & trails Scotland Run Park Clayton, Gloucester County, NJ The county's largest park, with an 80-acre lake, canoe and kayak rentals, a nature center and play structures. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  20. Parks & trails Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Pennsville, Salem County, NJ A free wildlife refuge with short foot trails past a pond, woods and a tidal marsh lookout. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Free parking
  21. Parks & trails Timber Creek Park Gloucester Township, Camden County, NJ Wooded county park with an accessible half-mile walking track, indoor restrooms and covered pavilions. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  22. Parks & trails Wiggins Waterfront Park Camden, Camden County, NJ Riverfront park with a 1.2-mile promenade, marina boats and skyline views, steps from the aquarium. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly