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Hi, I’m Janet, a city dwelling nature lover and mama bear of toddler and preschool aged explorers. We love discovering uncrowded green spaces within a short drive of Hoboken, NJ that are little kid-friendly – from botanical gardens and nature preserves to arboretums and parks – there’s something magical about adventuring together. Read more about our favorite hidden gems and get ideas for your next outing below.

  • Mill Creek Marsh
  • Reeves-Reade Arboretum
  • Celery Farm
  • Thielke Arboretum
  • Watchung Reservation Sensory Friendly Trail
  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum
  • Cheesequake State Park
  • New Jersey Botanical Garden
  • Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
  • Laurelwood Arboretum
  • Richard Rutkowski Park
  • Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
  • Tenafly Nature Center
  • Lasdon Park and Arboretum
  • Grover Cleveland Park
  • Van Vleck House and Gardens
  • Deep Cut Gardens
  • Holmdel Park
  • Duke Farms
  • Natirar Park
  • Richard DeKorte Park
  • Loantaka Brook Reservation
  • Brookdale Park and Rose Garden

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