County State Parks

Middlesex County and State of NJ Parks

Cook Natural Area (State)

Map Location: #19
Approx Acerage: na
Ameneties Available:
Nature trail along railroad path in Kingston.
Small parking area.
For information call 609-924-5705 or
www.dandrcanal.com (website).
Directions: Ridge Rd. Kingston.Near Division St., between Rt.s 27 and 1 on the north side of the road.

D & R Canal State Park (State)

Map #18
Directions:
Route 27 (Main St.) Kingston
Park office is at Mapleton Preserve.
From Rt. 27 S. entrance is on the left, just before the bridge.
Amenities:
Linear Park
Towpath now trail for jogging, walking, bicycling, canoe rentals, Canal, lake, fishing, birding, etc.
For information call 609-924-5705 or
www.dandrcanal.com (website).
Description: Operated by the D&R Canal State Park. Naturalist interpretive programs offered.

Davidsons Mill Park (County)

Map Location: # 20
Approx Acerage: 400
Ameneties Available:
Boating
Classroom
Fishing
Nature trails/area
Open field area
Picnic areas
Pond-stream
Contact 732-745-3995 for information.
Directions:
Take Route 130 North to Davidson’s Mill Rd. Make the first right onto Riva Ave. Park is on the left at the curve in the road.

Mapleton Preserve (State and Township)

Map #20
Directions:
145 Mapleton Rd., Kingston
From Rt. 1 East on Ridge; Left on Division,
From Rt. 27: West on Ridge, Right on Division. Then, left on Mapleton. Park entrance is on the left marked by D& R Canal Park Sign.
For information call 609-924-5705 or
www.dandrcanal.com (website).
Description: Operated by the D&R Canal State Park. Naturalist interpretive programs, arboretum, greenhouses, former Princeton Nursery Lands, trails, birding, more. 134 acres co-administered by So. Bruns. Twp.

Pigeon Swamp State Park and Forest (State)

Number on Map: #26
Directions: Deans Rhode Hall Rd. Deans
Route 130 to Rhode Hall Rd.
Description:
1078 acres of forested, undeveloped land. Much of it is wetlands. New Jersey State Park, preserved open space.

Parks & Recreation

Jen Petri
Supervisor
540 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
732-329-4000 x7681

jpetri@sbtnj.net

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