The Pond is perfect for toy boats, fishing, Plein Aire, watching wildlife, and ice skating. Learn more

The pond house was renovated in 2006 and offers restrooms and is staffed by Essex County caretakers three seasons. Learn more

The perfect spot for festivals, Derby Day, Halloween Parades, and concerts. Learn more

From storytime to crafts or picnics, the Children's House is a place for fun! Learn more

A GCPC committee assisted Essex County with a redesign of the Playground in 2018. Learn more

Two horseshoe pits, three shuffleboard courts and a bocce ball court are located adjacent to the playground. Games equipment are available in the Children’s House can be used free of charge.

The four lighted tennis courts and surrounding fences were replaced in 2003 with a grant won by the Conservancy from NJ Green Acres Program and matched with funding from Essex County.  The courts were milled, resurfaced and painted in keeping with new tennis court standards in 2018. The daylight-like lighting is automatic from May until November from dusk until 11 pm.

Perry’s Trail begins at the Buttonwood and Runnymede road intersection and winds through the lower woods. Although this trail was on the original Olmsted plan, it was never completed until it became an Eagle Scout Project. This is an important safe conduit trail to encourage walkers to avoid the busy traffic on Runnymede road. Learn more

The Picnic Grove is located in the upper section of the park between the Buttonwood Picnic Area and the Runnymede Road parking areas.  A permit is required for large gatherings from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

There is an ADA Compliant picnic are with 5 picnic tables available under shade trees.  There is also a shade garden planted with NJ native plants and ferns.

The ball field is used for little league baseball teams, local schools, and community groups.  It was refurbished in 2006 using NJ Green Acres Program grant monies won by the Conservancy and matched by Essex County.  Team benches and bleachers were added for player and spectator comfort and wings were added for player and spectator safety. A permit is required for use from the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

The Exercise Area sits along the path at the end of the Linden Allee just beyond the left field of the ball field.

Linden Allée is a spectacular path where people love to walk, run and cycle. Learn more