3 kid-friendly spots in Rockaway
Free · Rockaway · Nature & Trails · Outdoor
Farny State Park in Rockaway Township spans 4,866 acres of rolling hills, dense forests, and scenic streams with quiet hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. The park is ideal for families seeking peaceful nature walks, birdwatching, and fishing without crowds.
Beaver Brook Trail and Stony Brook Trail are the easiest options for younger hikers; both are under 4 miles and take 1-2 hours.
Rockaway · Parks & Playgrounds
Free · Rockaway · Nature & Trails · Outdoor
Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area in Rockaway offers mountain biking and hiking trails around Splitrock Reservoir, with access managed by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife and maintained by volunteer mountain bikers.
Riding is restricted Monday–Saturday from mid-September through early March for hunting season; Sundays are open year-round.