PARKS & TRAILS
PARKS & TRAILS (Developed)
Listed below are South Brunswick Township Parks
Bedford Park (Township)
Approx Acerage: 2.4
Neighborhood Park
Amenities Available:
- Baseball field
- Open field area
- Playground
Beech Woods Park (Township)
Approx Acerage: 86.3
Regional Park
Amenities Available:
- Walking / bike/ running path
- Nature trail
- Woods
- Open field area
- Picnic Pavilion (permit required for picnics; contact the Recreation Office)
- Playground
- Port-A-Johns, (May-October ONLY)
College Park (Township)
Approx Acerage: 4.75
Neighborhood Park
Amenities Available:
- Walking / Bike path
- Open field area
- Playground
- Softball fields
Dayton Square (Township)
Approx Acerage: .5
Neighborhood Park
Amenities Available:
- Basketball Court
- Playground
Park is on corner of Madison Place and Quincy Circle. Click for mapquest directions
Dobin Park (Township)
Approx Acerage: 45.34
Neighborhood Park
Amenities Available:
- 2 ballfields
- playground
- tennis courts
- basketball court
- treed areas
- open field
Freedom Trail System, Biking and Walking Path (Township)
Description: The Freedom Trail Bikeway is an ongoing open space and park development project for which the goal is to link parks and open space areas throughout the Township ultimately creating a bikeway system. The following links have been completed:
Kingston Freedom Trail
Monmouth Junction Freedom Trail
Harvest Woods Park (Township)
Map Location: #37
Approx Acerage: 77.36
Regional Park Complex
Amenities Available:
- Artificial Turf fields
- Restrooms (May-October ONLY)
- Soccer fields
- Picnic Area (permit not available for picnics)
- Open field area
- Woods
Click for Mapquest Directions: (not exact)
238-298 Culver Rd. Dayton
From Dayton:
- From Rt. 130 south to Georges Rd.
At 5 Corners intersection (by WaWa), take Culver Road about ½ mile past the railroad tracks on the right. - From Rt. 1: Take New Rd. East; Left on Friendship Rd; Left on Culver Rd. to Harvest Woods Park on Left side.
Haven Pond Park (Township)
Map Location: #6
Approx Acerage: 12.8
Neighborhood Park
Amenities Available:
- Open field
- Playground
- Pond-stream
- Trails
Directions:
- 2 Stafford Rd. Monmouth Junction.
Click for Mapquest directions - Take Ridge Rd. to Welcome Farms Rd. The park is located is along Welcome Farms Rd and Norton Rd and the Stafford Rd. cul de sac.
Heathcote Park (Township)
Map Location: #7
Approx Acerage: 19
Regional Park
Amenities Available:
- Playground
- Open fields
- County trail system (Heathcote -Mapleton Preserve)
- Stream
Address:
Entrance 2:99 Monroe Ct. Princeton.
Click for directions
Make 4th left onto Cleveland, 2nd left onto Monroe, park at end. (Tennis Court entrance).
Ireland Brook Park (Township)
Map Location: #8
Approx Acerage: 8.2
Neighborhood Park
Amenities Available:
- Ballfield
- Playground
- Tennis Courts
- 1/2 court basketball
Directions:
Address: 3 Parkview Ct. North Brunswick.
Click for Mapquest directions
Ireland Brook Development.
Take Rt. 130 to Davidsons Mill Rd.
Make a right onto Ireland Brook Dr., follow to Parkview Ct.
Kingsley Park (Township)
Map Location: #10
Approx Acerage: 7
Neighborhood Park
Amenities Available:
- Ballfield
- Basketball Playground
- Open field Stream
Directions:
11 Kingsley Rd., Kendall Park
New Rd. to Kingsley Rd. Park is on the right side of street.
Reichler Park (Township)
Map Location: #11
Approx Acerage: 76.4
Major Park Complex
Amenities Available:
- Softball fields (S.B. leagues have first preference. For picnics, the fields can not be reserved)
- Playground
- Open field area
- Basketball Court
- Skatepark
- Restrooms (May-October ONLY)
- Recycling Center
- Picnic Pavilions (permit required, call Recreation Office)
- Kitchen (permit required, call Recreation Office)
540 Ridge Road. Monmouth Junction.
Located behind the Municipal Building/Police Headquarters at the junction of Rt. 522 and Kingston Lane.
Rocky Top Dog Park (Township)
Please go to the Rocky Top Dog Park section of this Township web site for additional information, policies, and owner and dog’s requirements.
This is a fee-based, specialized facility.
- Please see Rocky Top Dog Park Section for specific information. (http://www.sbtnj.net/recreation/rec-dog-park)
- Amenities Available:
- Three 7′ fenced areas for small, medium and large dogs, lighted.
- Shaded and grass areas
- Drinking water for dogs
- Port-a -john
- Pavilion
- Walking paths
- Parking
Rocky Top Dog Park location:
4106 Route 27 (Lincoln Highway)
Princeton, NJ 08540; Located at Milemarker 5 on the northbound side of Rt 27.
- GPS coordinates: 40.390673,-74.592737
- The nearest crossroads are the lights at the intersections of Promenade Boulevard Blvd (Rt. 522) and Rt 27 and the light at the intersection of Old Rd. and Rt 27.
- Travelling South from Kendall Park: 2 miles south of 518 and Rt 27 intersection on the left hand side of the highway.
Rowland Park (Township)
- 5 lighted Baseball, some artificial turf fields
- 1 lighted Softball
- Lighted Stadium /Multipurpose; artificial turf
- Lighted Practice football/ soccer
- Playscape
- Concession
- Restrooms
- Pavilion (for concession use only; picnic permits not available. Special permits for Township school groups weekdays may be available by special permission only)
- Click for Google Map Directions:
- 235-255 Broadway Rd; corner of Rowland Rd, Cranbury
- Major park complex with lighted baseball fields, softball field, multipurpose fields, concession and restrooms.
- NJ Parkway to NJ Turnpike.
- NJ Turnpike: Exit 8A
Take Rt. 32 toward South Brunswick. Keep Left at split.
Make a left onto Route 130 S.
- From Rt. 130 N/S: Turn onto Broadway Rd., Turn left into park 2.5 miles.
- From Route 1 N/S:
Turn EAST on NEW RD.
Take to the stop sign at Ridge Rd. Make a right onto Ridge Rd. Quickly follow from next directions below (From Monmouth Junction)
- From Monmouth Junction:
Take Ridge Rd. Turn at Karate Center onto New Road. Go past Sondek Park to end.
Turn Right onto Friendship Rd. It curves.
Turn Left onto Broadway Road.
Park entrance is on the right just past Rowland Rd.
- From Dayton, 5 Corners: (near the WaWa).
Take Culver Rd. to the end.
Turn Right onto Friendship Rd. It curves.
Turn Left onto Broadway Road.
Park entrance is on the right just past Rowland Rd.
Scenic Park (Township)
Map Location: #33
Approx Acerage: 35.3
Regional Park
Amenities Available:
- Basketball Courts
- Playground
- Soccer/Multipurpose fields
- Tennis
- Paved walking/bike path
Directions:
Mapquest directions and map
35 Scenic Dr., Monmouth Junction.
- 522 east: Turn left at traffic light onto Scenic Drive (before Rt. 130).
Sondek Park(Township)
Map Location: #12
Approx Acerage: 110.7
Major park complex.
Amenities Available:
- Baseball fields, lit and unlit
- Playgrounds
- Softball fields, lit and unlit
- Paved Walking / Bike path
- Soccer fields, lit and unlit
- Nature trails
- Open field area
- Woods
- Restrooms
- Brush recycling area
- Concession
- Picnic Pavilion / tables for concession use only; picnic permits not available.
Barbeque grills
Click for Mapquest Directions:
493 New Road, Monmouth Junction
- From Route 1: Take Rt. 1 to New Rd. Follow New Rd. east toward Monmouth Junction; go thru 1 light to stop sign. Right on Ridge, then first left onto New Rd. (east). Go over bridge; follow to Sondek Park on right.
- From Dayton: At 5 Corners intersection, take Culver Road to the end. Make a right onto Friendship Rd. First right onto New Rd. Sondek Park is on the left about 1/2 mile.
Field locations:
Ballfields:
- A: Left side, 3rd field with fence
B: Left side; 2nd field, no fence
C: Left side; first field
D: Right side; first field, softball.
Soccer fields:
- Permanent fields are on right side.
Field 1 is lighted.
Fall: additional temporary fields are laid out for fall soccer programs.
Summerfield Park (Township)
Map Location: #13
Approx Acerage: 3.21
Neighborhood Park.
Amenities Available:
- Playground
- Softball field
- Basketball court
Directions:
- Corner of Summerfield Blvd. & Larkspur Ct., Dayton
Take Georges Rd. Rt. 522 and Ridge Rd, turn onto Summerfield Blvd. Make the 1st right onto Larkspur. The Ballfield is the first driveway on right.
Tall Timbers Park (Township)
Map Location: #14
Approx Acerage: 23.23
Regional Park
Amenities Available:
- Lighted Open field area
- Cricket fields
- Restrooms (May-October ONLY)
- Unpaved Walking/ Biking path
- Woods
Directions:
178 Culver Rd. Dayton. No mapquest available.
- From Dayton:
- At 5 Corners intersection (by WaWa), take Culver Road about ½ mile past the railroad tracks on the right.
- From Rt. 130 south to Georges Rd. (at Amoco).
- From Rt. 1: Take New Rd. East;
Left on Friendship Rd;
Left on Culver Rd. to Tall Timbers on Left side.
Veterans Park (Township)
Map Location: # 15
Approx Acerage: 15
Regional park complex
Amenities Available:
- Basketball Courts
- Playground
- Sensory Gardens
- Pavilion (no picnic permits available at this park)
- Restrooms (May-October ONLY)
- Paved walking/ biking path
- Street hockey court
- Open field area
- Exercise stations
Click for Mapquest Directions:
- 65 Beekman Rd, Monmouth Junction.
- Take Beekman Rd. The Park is located between Lori and Dickinson.
Wetherill Historic Site (Township) CLOSED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Map Location: # 16
Approx Acerage: 3.55
Neighborhood Park; Special uses by permit only.
Amenities Available:
- Historic House
- 4 small rooms
- Set up – (non cooking) kitchen
- Restroom
- Open field area
- Small garden
- Available for Rental for small groups, weddings,parties, etc.
- 269 Georges Rd., Dayton.
- At 5 Corners intersection of Georges Rd. and 522, turn south on Georges Rd. The Wetherill Driveway is about 1/2 mile past the light at WaWa, just over the railroad tracks on the right side.
Woodlot Park (Township)
Map Location: #17
Approx Acerage: 152.47
Major Park Complex
Located at
124 New Road, Monmouth Junction
Outdoor Amenities Available:
- Summer Concerts and Family Events are held here
- Barbeque grills – picnic permits required for grove
- Bike / Walking path
- Basketball Courts
- Nature trails/area
- Open field area
- Picnic Pavilion / Grove (permit required, call the Recreation Office)
- Playground
- Pond (retention)
- Port-A-Johns (May-October)
- Softball fields & lighted
- Tennis Courts
- Sand Volleyball court
- Field locations:
- Fields 1-3 are lighted with Field 1 nearest to the Community Center at the entrance to the park.
- Gym (indoor) gym not available for rental.
- Multipurpose Room, 30’X 30′
- Kitchen
- Meeting Room
- Art Room
- Classroom
- From Rt. 1: Take the New Rd. turnoff; (Red Roof Inn and Exxon on corners). Park is ½ mile from Rt. 1 on the right side.
- From Rt. 27: Turn onto New Rd. (Exxon on corner). When you pass the first aid and fire stations (on right), the park entrance is about ¼ mile on the left. Walking trails around South Brunswick
WALKING TRAILS
- The Freedom Trail walking and bikeway is an ongoing open space and park development project for which the goal is to link parks and open space areas throughout the Township ultimately creating a bikeway system. The following links have been completed:
Kingston Freedom Trail: From Heathcote Park to the D&R Canal. (Click here for directions)
Click here for Heathcote Meadows Preserve loop Video
Click here for Heathcote-Mapleton-D&R canal loop video
Monmouth Junction Freedom Trail: New Road to Stouts Lane along the abandoned rail line. Click here for directions ; Click here for video
Other walking Trails in South Brunswick
Walking trails at Woodlot Park: An eagle scout has marked 3 trails through the wood behind Woodlot Park. The trail head is located next to field 3 (the furthest field from the Community Center, by the sledding hill). Trail maps are also available at the Community Center (knock on our door and ask for one). Click Here for a short video
The Sondek Park Nature Trail: The rail head is located at the back of the park, near the entrance for brush drop off. Click here for a short video
Davidson’s Mill Pond Park: Take a walk at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park in South Brunswick. This Park is part of the Middlesex County Park System. Click here for a short video
Ireland Brook Conservatory Area: The Ireland Brook Conservation Area is 520 acreas and locatined at the intersection of South Brunswick, North Brunswick and East Brunswick Townships. It is ideal for passive recreation activities such as hiking, photography and nature study. The combination of upland habitat and riparian vegetation along the Ireland Brook make it an ideal area for wildlife viewing. The Forest Brook Trail (0.8 miles) can be accessed at the Riva Avenue Trailhead. The Ireland Brook Trail (1.8 miles) can be accessed from the Parkview Court parking area. Hikers can also connect to Davidson’s Mill Pond Park via the Farrington Lake Trail.
The Farrington Lake Trail connects Davidson’s Mill Pond Park and Ireland Brook Conservation Area. The trail meanders 1.1 miles along the banks of the Lawrence Brook and the shoreline of Farrington Lake, revealing spectacular views of the lake and unique rock formations found no where else in the county. Great blue herons, belted kingfishers, and great egrets are commons sights along the trail.
South Brunswick NJ
Municipal Building
540 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
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