The verdant fields and hills of Bernardsville in Somerset County feature some of the most picturesque scenery in the greater New York metro area. It's no surprise this area of New Jersey is known for its many outdoor activities, including hiking and biking trails, beautiful public pools, and all sorts of sports fields. Whatever your taste for outdoor fun, Bernardsville has something for you.
Bernardsville contains the Morristown National Historical Park, the site of General George Washington's army encampment during the American War of Independence. The park has hiking trails, including the New Jersey Brigade Trail and the Grand Parade Trail, and hosts an annual re-enactment of Continental Army maneuvers in April. Lord Stirling Park, a well known equestrian center offering riding lessons year-round, also has hiking trails through the neighboring Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge area.
There are also plenty of outdoor sports facilities in Bernardsville. Some options are:
-The Polo Grounds, featuring a football field, baseball field, and a multi-purpose field. Currently under construction for additional multi-purpose fields.
-The Kiwanis, consisting of 2 Little League playing fields and a children's jungle gym area known as Peter's Park Playground.
-Claremont, which includes a Little League field, infant/toddler play area known as Tiny Tot Playground, and the Bernardsville Recreation Field House.
-Rosebowl, a lighted softball field.
To learn more about Bernardsville's outdoor and recreation activities, visit the Bernardsville Recreation Department website at the link below.
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