⚫Multiple counties

⚫Fit for all interests

⚫Honorable mentions


Year-round entertainment is never a far ride in New Jersey.

Over 30 state parks are offered throughout the Garden State, and they're all conveniently located throughout the counties.

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The featured list has its fair share of state parks worth trying out, but our county parks take the lead with six recommendations. A national recreation area also has its moment, too.

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Each destination has a list of facilities and activities that could keep the family there for hours, fit for all interests.

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Other honorable mentions are Cattus Island County Park in Ocean County, Duke Island Park in Somerset County, Scotland Run Park in Gloucester County and Cooper River Park in Camden County.

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