Sussex County has many amazing hidden treasures, in our parks, playgrounds, and activities. Here is our guide to some playgrounds and parks in the area. Get ready to explore something new. Keep checking back as we will be adding more.
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Waterloo Rd, Standhope
908-852-3790
Picnicking, Fishing, Biking, Hiking
Open daily from sunrise to sunset
stephensstatepark@dep.nj.gov
Veteran's Memorial Park
Vernon Crossing Road, Vernon
Huge playground castle complex, shaded picnic tables, enclosed toddler area, baseball field
High Point State Park
1480 Rt. 23, Sussex
973-875-4800
Hiking paths, picnic tables, grills, two playgrounds, lake with beach, monument, mountain biking, horseback riding
njparksandforests.org
Woodbourne Park
Sherman Ridge Road, Wantage
Sports fields, walking path, shaded picnic tables
Franklin Pond Park
Franklin Ave, Franklin
Enclosed playground, pond with fountain and walk-over bridge, pavilion, fishing, basketball courts
Lodestar Park
Stillwater Road, Fredon
Pavilion picnicking, walking paths, sports fields
Lake Musconetcong Park
Musconetcong Park, Stanhope
Picnic tables, variety of playground fun
Library Mini-Park
22 Woodport Road, Sparta
Outpost-style playground, next door to the library
Modick Park
Nariticong Ave, Hopatcong Twp
Picnicking, basketball court, enclosed toddler area, walking path across the street
Hopcatcong State Park
260 Lakeside Blvd, Landing
973-398-7010
Two playgrounds, Picnicking with grills, sports fields, walking/hiking paths, beach and swimming, fishing
Maple Grange
Maple Grange Road, Vernon
Multi-purpose turf fields, walking/bike path, picnic tables, covered pavilion, bathrooms
Evergreen Park
Rt 611, Green Twp
Shaded picnic area, pavilion with bathrooms, sports fields, walking path
Riverside Park
River Road, Byram Twp
Picnic tables, plenty of shade, basketball court
Hillside Park
150 Lake Iliff Road, Andover Twp
Several play structures, pretty rolling landscape, shaded picnic area, sandbox, two ball fields, tennis courts, skating rink, batting cages
Swartswood State Park
1091 Rt 619, Swartswood
973-383-5230
Two playgrounds, beach, picnicking, basketball, volleyball, open fields, walking paths, swimming, boating, fishing
swartswoodcamping@dep.nj.gov
Stillwater Township Park
Newton Swartswood Road, Stillwater Twp
Fenced-in playground, partial shade, picnic tables, basketball and tennis court, baseball field
Hampton Twp Playground
Rumsey Way, Newton
Large covered pavilion with grills for picnicking, sports fields
Hardyston Rec Complex
Wheatsworth Road
Picnic pavilion, walking/running paths, basketball court, lots of sports fields!
Sussex County YMCA
15 Wits End Dr, Hardyston
Unique play features, basketball hoop, picnic tables
Memory Park
Moran Street, Newton
Picnicking with grills, ball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts
Kittatinny Valley State Park
199 Goodale Road, Newton
973-786-6445
Trails, Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, kayaking.
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