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South Mountain Reservation sits along the shores of the Passiac River in the Watchung Mountains.
The reservation provides visitors with an environmental center along the Passiac River that has learning activities and programs, walking paths, numerous unique gardens, bee hives, a greenhouse, and river access for canoeing and kayaking.
The reservation is crisscrossed with trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and has plenty of space for picnicking.
The South Mountain Recreational Complex on the reservation hosts the Codey Arena ice skating/hockey ice house, Safari mini-golf course, and The Waterfront children’s playground, Treetop Adventure aerial obstacle course, and is home to Turtle Back Zoo.
115 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ, Phone: 973-268-3500
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