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.
Colonial 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 MoreGreen Knoll Tennis Center
Green Knoll Tennis Center features summer instructional clinics for players of all abilities, as well as a variety of youth and adult tournaments. Lessons include drill work, play action drills, challenge court time, and tournaments.
Read MoreIron Peak Sports & Events
Iron Peak Sports and Events features two structures adjacent to each other as well as outdoor multi-purpose fields. The first is a hard structure featuring the hardwood court area with four (4) regulation-size basketball courts that can easily be converted to eight (8) regulation-size volleyball courts, ninja course, play climb area, redemption arcade, climbing areas, a mezzanine viewing area, a
Read MoreNorth Branch Greenway Park
North Branch Greenway Park is a nine acre tract located on Milltown Road in Bridgewater, offering a lighted in-line skating rink, a basketball court, and an open play field. Access to fishing locations on the North Branch of the Raritan River is also provided.
Read MorePlanetarium at Raritan Valley Community College
Explore the Universe in the 100-seat planetarium. RVCC presents a wide variety of fun and educational programs. You can learn about the stars, planets, and our amazing Universe. The 3M Observatory lets you view the night sky, from our own Moon to distant galaxies. Also presenting laser concerts for young and young-at-heart visitors. Discover a world of wonder and excitement
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