Somerset County Parks and Recreation
Our destination bursts with natural beauty that makes it an idyllic setting for playing outdoors. Breathtaking parks and gardens, both community and private. Superb equestrian centers and country clubs. Highly rated and popular golf courses. Action-packed possibilities for a broad spectrum of sports, including professional baseball. Get moving—and start exploring Somerset County.
Basking Ridge Country Club
With flexible Membership packages, a superb restaurant that overlooks the club’s pristine 18th green and the rolling Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge Country Club is truly a dynamic environment for all to enjoy. BRCC offers a variety of annual membership packages to best fit your budget and lifestyle. Call for more information on the various memberships available, or to arrange a
Read MoreCherry Valley Country Club
Welcome to Cherry Valley Country Club, where within four miles of historic Princeton, the gentle waters of Bedens Brook meander quietly through the center of this beautiful pastoral setting. Here, there is something for everyone: a gem of a golf course designed by Rees Jones, the area’s finest tennis facility, outstanding aquatics, a fitness center, and exquisite dining and special
Read MoreColonial Park
Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a variety of features and activities for park visitors, including: golf, softball, walking/jogging trail, fishing, hiking trail, ice skating, cross-country skiing, picnicking, playground, tennis, paddle boats, and a putting course/miniature golf. Acquired in 1965, this 685.5 acre facility includes scenic frontage on both the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Millstone River.
Read MoreColonial Park Tennis Center
Ten all-weather outdoor courts are open April until October, Colonial Park Tennis Center is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities, and is ideal for organized league play. Court 7 and 8 are striped for pickleball. Portable pickleball nets are available at the facility. Tennis instruction is offered for players of all abilities. One week lessons are conducted for children
Read MoreD&R Canal State Park
The 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey’s most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and the park are part of the National Recreation Trail System. This linear park is also a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests. A recent bird survey conducted in the
Read MoreDuke Farms
For nearly 100 years, Duke Farms, a 2,740-acre property in Hillsborough, N.J., has been a destination for the residents of The Garden State and beyond. As one of the largest privately-owned parcels of undeveloped land in the state, Duke Farms’ mission is to be a model of environmental stewardship in the 21st Century, and to inspire visitors to become informed
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