The 6 Best Nature & Parks in West Orange, New Jersey (NJ)

July 20, 2021 Merry Kessler

West Orange is a suburban township in central Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 46,207, reflecting an increase of 1,264 (+2.8%) from the 44,943 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 5,840 (+14.9%) from the 39,103 counted in the 1990 Census.
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1. South Mountain Reservation

So. Orange Ave. & Cherry Lane (spans Millburn, Maplewood and West Orange), West Orange, NJ 07052 +1 973-268-3500 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

South Mountain Reservation

Reviewed By 446benl - Millburn, United States

Within the South Mountain Reservation are two falls located about a mile from the entrance off South Orange Avenue. Hemlock Falls are a dual falls which are wonderful to see and photograph.

2. Thomas Edison National Historical Park

211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052-5612 +1 973-736-0550 http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 475 reviews

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Reviewed By jeanl521 - Newton, United States

Whether you love American history, technology, art/design, or just seeing fascinating STUFF, you'll love walking around the Edison laboratory. From the cubbyholes stuffed with papers in his rolltop desk in the gorgeous library, to the mind-boggling machinery, to the music room with a working cylinder-playing phonograph, you get a sense of this driven personality who created modern America. One of the best historical sites.

3. Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052-2431 +1 973-731-5800 http://www.turtlebackzoo.com
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 851 reviews

Turtle Back Zoo

Reviewed By neimaht - West Orange, United States

located in west orange a wonderful place to bring kids up to age 10 you can do a train ride around the zoo in addition to visiting all the activities on the grounds.highly recommend it

4. Paddle Boating and Picnic Pavilion

Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052 +1 973-735-6228 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain/the-waterfront
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Paddle Boating and Picnic Pavilion

5. Eagle Rock Reservation

West Orange, NJ http://www.eaglerockreservation.org/
Excellent
64%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Eagle Rock Reservation

Reviewed By GreaterJersey - West Orange, United States

This is a great place to take a drive through, stop and admire the view and drive on. It's also a great place to bring a picnic basket and have a tail-gate dinner!

6. Essex County Regatta Playground

9 Cherry Ln South Mountain Recreation Complex, West Orange, NJ 07052-2400 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Essex County Regatta Playground

Reviewed By Sunshine34500 - West Orange, United States

Plenty to do here. Swan rides. Picnic areas. Available parking. Pirate Park is terrific recreation of a pirate ship, with all the nooks and grannies. Sure to keep children occupied. Lots of climbing areas as well.

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