Watchung Reservation
Park
Open Open ⋅ Closes 8:30 PM
About
Retreat with many recreation options. Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Sunscreen, water, and snacks
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Watchung Reservation:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- AddressHistoric Trail, Mountainside, NJ 07092
- 📞Phone(908) 789-3670
- 🕒HoursMonday:7 AM–8 PMTuesday:7 AM–8 PMWednesday:8 AM–8:30 PMThursday:7 AM–8 PMFriday:8 AM–8:30 PMSaturday:8 AM–8:30 PMSunday:8 AM–8:30 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
Amenities
- Barbecue grill: Has barbecue grill
- Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
- Public restroom: Has public restroom
- Slides: Playground slides available
- Swings: Playground swings available
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
- Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes
- Playground: Has playground
Parking
- On-site parking: On-site parking
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