The Somerset County Park Commission provides specialized park areas and facilities of regional interest which supplement municipal parks and recreation areas. Additional natural areas are in the Watchung Mountains and are heavily wooded; Little Brook Sanctuary is in Bernardsville; and the Chipman Tract is in Bridgewater.

Colonial Park, Franklin Township
This park’s arboretum includes the Rudolf van der Goot Rose Garden, the Fragrance and Sensory Garden, and the Bridal Garden. Other attractions include picnic sites, two playgrounds, three fishing ponds, a fitness course, paddle boat rentals, a canoe launch, a 1.4-mile paved walking/bike path, eight lighted tennis courts, and a bridle path.

Colonial Park Tennis Center, Franklin Township
Eight all-weather composition courts are available. The center is fully accessible for persons with disabilities.

Duke Island Park, Bridgewater
This scenic park along the Raritan River offers picnic sites, two playgrounds, two softball fields, and free outdoor summer concerts on Sundays.

Green Knoll Golf Course, Bridgewater
The oldest course in the county system, Green Knoll is a challenging championship course.

Green Knoll Tennis Center, Bridgewater
This 10-court facility is open for day or night play. Classes and tournaments are organized throughout the year.

Leonard J. Buck Garden, Far Hills
This 33-acre garden features rock formations and plants from around the world.

Lord Stirling Park, Basking Ridge
Area horseback riders can use the stables or take lessons in English-style riding. An environmental education center has a natural history library and bookstore.

North Branch Park (County Fairgrounds), Bridgewater
Bordered by the north branch of the Raritan River, this is the site of the annual 4-H Fair each summer. Facilities include picnic sites, two softball fields, two horse show rings, and a model airplane field.

Quail Brook Golf Course, Franklin Township
A gently rolling front nine is complemented by a tight back nine. The clubhouse serves as a senior center.

Ralph T. Reeve Cultural Center, Branchburg
This 35-acre site is dedicated to promoting the cultural arts. It is home to the Printmaking Council of New Jersey.

Sourland Mountain Preserve, Hillsborough and Montgomery
This hilly, 1,530-acre park is open for public visitation on a limited basis to preserve its ecologically sensitive character.

Therapeutic Recreation Services
Year-round recreation is available to individuals of all ages and disabilities through this cooperative effort by participating municipalities.

Warrenbrook Golf Course, Warren and Green Brook
This 18-hole championship design offers a unique challenge with its tall trees and narrow fairways.

Warrenbrook Park, Warren
Located at the Warrenbrook Golf Course, the park features an outdoor swimming pool, classes and special clinics.

Delaware and Raritan Canal Park
This linear park runs 50 feet along the bank of the canal for its entire length. It is a favorite hiking spot for area residents. Canoe and boat rentals, a playground, picnic sites and fishing are available.

Washington Rock State Park, Green Brook
From this vantage point, General George Washington looked down upon British troops during the Revolutionary War’s First Middlebrook Encampment in 1777. Facilities include picnic sites, walking paths, and a scenic overlook point.

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Off Pleasant Plains Road in Basking Ridge, the nearly 7,000 acre Refuge is ideal for hiking and wildlife observation. To the west, visitors can see a wooded swamp, a bog, and a freshwater marsh. To the east, hikers can enjoy eight mile-long trails. 

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