When you’re at a loss about what to do to keep your children happy and healthy, go to the park! Children of all ages can spend hours swinging, climbing, running and playing outdoors. Taking kids to the park is one of the most fun and healthy things you can do with them. Looking to explore a new park? Here is your guide to Mercer County Parks in Central NJ.

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Mercer County Parks in Central NJ

Marquand Park Princeton, NJ
Facilities: Marquand Park and Arboretum is a 17-acre historic preserve of trees and woodlands that offers a variety of recreational and educational experiences in the center of Princeton. 

Mercer County Park West Windsor, NJ
Facilities: The 2,500 acres includes softball, soccer, cricket, and baseball fields, tennis courts, ice skating rink, a lake and marina, basketball courts, bicycling and jogging paths, and picnic pavilions.

Millyard Park Trenton, NJ
Facilities: Millyard Park is located off of South Clinton Avenue adjacent to the Roebling Marketplace.  The 24,000 sf facility is beautifully landscaped with an industrial themed café area, benches and fountain.

South Riverwalk Park Trenton, NJ
Facilities: The park has hosted many festivals and art fairs as well as weddings, walk-a-thons and family events. It sits above the Route 29 tunnel, offering picturesque views of the river and Waterfront Park, bicycle and pedestrian walkways, lawn areas, pavilions, a children’s playground, an historic interpretive area and an urban streetscape along Lamberton Street.

Veterans Park Hamilton, NJ
Facilities: Walking paths are through wooded areas, picnic grounds, rest stops and athletic fields. The west side of the park features a large lake and fountain. The north side offers a huge tennis complex, soccer and softball fields.

Washington Crossing State Park Titusville, NJ
Facilities: Originally preserved for its historical significance, Washington Crossing State Park is also well known for its trails and wildlife habitat. You will also find numerous playgrounds, an amphitheater that puts on open air plays each summer, a nature center, and historic information.