The Top Picnic Areas in New Jerseyfor Corporate, Family, Friends, Re-unions, and School Outings |
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Looking for information on picnic areas in New Jersey to hold your corporate, re-union, family, friends event, or school outing? This page lists the top picnic grounds for picnics, corporate events, family re-unions, school outings, and private parties. |
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Policies on Alcoholic Beverages.Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any of New Jersey's State Parks. Policies vary on private campgrounds with many of the facilities including wine or beer in their catering package.
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The site includes information on both privately run picnic venues and public state parks. |
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Picnic Area Ownership Legend |
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Northern New Jersey Picnic Areas |
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Fountain Springs Country Club |
Specializes in providing custom catering and facilities for picnics for large-scale corporate picnics, school field-days, and family reunions for groups ranging from 50 to 2,000. Features: a 26 acres facility with 10,000 square feet of covered Open Air Pavilion Space overlooking Lake and Pools, Softball, Basketball, Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Soccer, Sand Soccer, Horse Shoes, Roller Blading Rink, Hockey, Bocci Ball, Fishing, Ping Pong |
Hacklebarney State Park |
Hacklebarney is a state Park and a favorite place for fresh water fisherman, hikers and picnickers. Located in a 19th century mined iron ore site, the park has a fast moving river with a beautiful backdrop of grey boulders and dark green hemlocks. Hacklebarney is a hiking only park, no bikes are allowed on any trails. Hacklebarney has over 100 picnic tables located throughout the park. They are available on a first-come first-serve basis. There are no picnic shelters located at Hacklebarney. The picnic areas are not reservable and are available on a first come/first served basis. |
Harbor Hills Picnic Grove |
A children's day camp providing custom picnics for large-scale corporate picnics, school field-days, and family reunions. Features: 4 heated pools, 3 Playgrounds- Including the 4-Story Crazy Crawl, 2 Beach Volleyball Courts, Soccer Field, 2 Softball Fields, Basketball Center, |
| Hidden Valley Club Directions from the George Washington Bridge: |
The Hidden Valley Club is a privately run facility in a scenic, mountain environment that offers corporate and special event picnics and outings. The menu can include traditional picnic goodies such as burgers, hot dogs, salads, dessert, and beverages; or you can request a special menu tailored to your party's special tastes. Their facilities include; a relaxing in-ground pool adjacent to five tennis courts, softball field, basketball court, two sand volleyball courts, three horseshoe pits, badminton, lake swimming, paddle boats, and fishing. |
Jeff Lake Day Camp and Picnics |
Jeff Lake Picnics, located 50 minutes from the George Washington Bridge, is a privately run camp that opens it's grounds and facilities for summer picnics and outings on weekends in June, July and August for corporate, family reunions, birthdays, and other special events. Jeff Lake has a 50-acre lake with 2 water trampolines, a water climbing wall & slide, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boats and row boats will make your picnic unique. Tennis courts, ropes & climbing courses, sports fields, art & pottery studios, and 4 heated pools. |
Ringwood State Park |
Ringwood is a state park The spring-fed waters of the 74-acre Shepherd Lake are cool and offer swimming from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 10 am to 6 pm. |
Round Valley
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Round Valley Reservoir is a state park offering swimming boating, fishing, picnicking and camping. The Round Valley Reservoir swimming area was created by the construction of an earth dam across a narrow waterway on the west side of the reservoir, separating it from the main part of the reservoir. The reservoir covers over 2,000 acres and is approximately 180 feet deep, the deepest lake in New Jersey. It has a water capacity of 55 billion gallons. The reservoir is stocked with lake trout. There are three picnic areas within the recreation area; two are located on tree-shaded grassy spots at each end of the beach, and the third is on a hill overlooking the reservoir and park. At each picnic area the visitor will find tables and grills, restrooms, and playgrounds. |
Stonybrook Day Camp |
A children's day camp providing custom picnics for large-scale corporate picnics, school field-days, and family reunions, and children's birthday parties. Features: high ropes course, two heated swimming pools, arts and crafts, lake boating and fishing, sporting events, and their famous "color war." Activities can be structured and supervised by their staff. |
Tomahawk Lake Directions:
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A privately run facility with 200 acres that comes with complete packages and recreation including an 18-hole miniature golf course, rustic outdoor beer garden featuring live music on the weekends, Souvenir shops, Softball field, horse-shoe and volleyball areas, an old fashioned picnic area with more than 800 tables a white sand beach on a 200 acre lake! All you can eat and drink all day catering is done under huge red and white circus tents for groups of 50-1000 people. They also have an outdoor garden. Prices include admission! Alcoholic beverages available. |
Central New Jersey Picnic Areas |
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Black Bear Lake Directions from North Jersey: |
Black Bear Lake, on 33 acres, is a privately run picnic grounds for corporate outings, family reunions, schools, and special Events. They can package entertainment, food and beverages with a five-hour menu. They have numerous activities that include: a rock climbing wall, segway rides, outdoor laser tag lakeside dining , a 5 Acre Lake and Sand Beach with Tiki Umbrellas, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, fishing docks, 3 heated olympic sized pools with lounge chairs, 3 tennis Courts, 9 hole mini golf, soccer field, basketball courts, beach volleyball, and horseshoe pits. |
Cheesequake
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Cheesequake is a state park with vegetation variation along a gradient from coastal salt marsh habitat to upland forests can be observed from the various trails running through the natural area. The natural area displays a diversity of plant species and community types characteristic of both northern and southern New Jersey. Several picnic areas with table and grills are located throughout the Park. For larger groups, we also offer two reservable picnic areas. The group picnic area at Farny Point holds a capacity of 150 people, provides shelter and play fields. The group picnic area at Spring Hill holds a capacity of 100 people and provides play fields and playground equipment. Reservable picnic areas are not available on weekends from memorial day through labor day. Group picnicking reservations are required for weekday events. A party of 20 or more people constitutes a group. They may be reserved for a fee: There is no group picnicking on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Trash must be carried out. |
Frogbridge Directions from North Jersey: |
Frogbridge is a privately run facility for company picnics, family celebrations, and special events. They offer a wide variety of cuisine options ranges from formal menus, featuring lobster and filet mignon, to classic all-American fare. Their outdoor picnic menus offer elaborate New England clambakes, traditional barbecue favorites-and everything in between. The attractions include: a 8,700 sq. ft. heated pool complex with a wading pool and 2 swirling water slides, pool-side towel service, 3 Lakes for boating and fishing with a Private Beach for tanning, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, 14 bay golf driving range, 18 Holes of Miniature Golf, multiple softball/baseball fields, 4 tennis courts, 3 soccer fields, 2 beach volleyball courts, regulation bocce and horseshoe courts. |
Indian Rock Camp Ground |
Picnics for private parties.Food catering for groups, vegetarian burgers available. Outside caters and hard liquor not permitted. Facilities: Olympic size swimming pool, field games, and arts/crafts. Campsites, cabins, trailer rentals are available Picnic Hours Noon - 4 pm. |
Ivy League Day Camp
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A children's day camp providing custom picnics for large-scale corporate picnics, school field-days, and family reunions, and children's birthday parties. Features: 15 acres with a large Covered Picnic Pavilion & Tents, 4,000 Sq. Ft. Boating Pool w/ Large Bumper Boats and Paddle Boats, 4 Heated Pools, Water Slides, 3 Tennis Courts, Beach Volley Ball, Kids Car Wash, Softball Field, Go Carts, Basketball Courts, Multi Use Athletic Fields, Horseshoe Pits, and more. Provides a choice of all you can eat menus. |
Spruce Run
Recreation Area |
Spruce Run is a state park with rolling hills and a recreation Area that is popular with picnickers, swimmers, fishermen, boaters and campers. The reservoir was one of the first water supply facilities to be constructed and operated by the state and covers 1,290 acres with 15 miles of shoreline for recreation. |
Washington Crossing
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Originally preserved for its historical significance, the park is also well known for its trails and wildlife habitat. The park is popular for picnicking and, in the winter, for cross-country skiing on existing hiking trails. The park offers a Group Picnic Area at the Green Grove for larger groups. It can accommodate 125 people, provides shelter, play fields and playground equipment. It may be reserved for a fee. Groups of 20 or more people can reserve picnic facilities at least five days in advance. Such group use is not permitted on Holidays except as authorized by the Superintendent. |
Southern New Jersey Picnic Areas |
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Bass River
State Forest |
Bass River is a state park and the picnic grounds are located near the beach with 74 picnic tables with charcoal grills, a picnic shelter, restrooms, athletic field for games and playground. |
Belleplain
State Forest |
Belleplain is a state park and offers a Group Picnic Area for larger groups. It holds a capacity of 100 people, provides shelter, play fields and playground equipment. It may be reserved for a fee. Groups of 20 or more people can reserve picnic facilities at least five days in advance. Group use is not permitted on Holidays except as authorized by the Superintendent. |
Brendan T. Byrne
State Forest From the NJ Turnpike, take exit 7 and follow Route 206 south to Route 38 east, to second traffic light, then turn onto Magnolia Road (Route 644). Follow Magnolia Road until you come to the Four-Mile Circle. From the circle take Route 72 east, at mile marker 1 make a left. There is a forest entrance sign on your left as you turn in. Take the first right and the office is on the left. |
Formerly Lebanon State forest, this is a state park with several picnic areas with table and grills are located throughout the park. For larger groups, we also offer two reservable picnic areas with shelters. Area A holds a capacity of 50 people and Area B can accommodate 100 people. They may be reserved for a fee: Groups of 20 or more people can reserve picnic facilities at least five days in advance. Such group use is not permitted on Holidays except as authorized by the Superintendent. Alcohol is prohibited |
Liberty Lake Directions from North Jersey: |
Open for may to October, Liberty Lake is a privately run and offers packaged picnic outings for corporations, families, and special events. Packages include; an private dining at your pavilion with a five-hour menu, a7 acre lake, rowboats, canoes, paddle boats, 18 Hole Miniature Golf, olympic sized pool, children's sports pool, towel service, soccer field, baseball/softball field, basketball courts, beach volleyball and horseshoe pits. |
Parvin
State Park |
Parvin is a state park located on the edge of the Pine Barrens. The park not only has pine forests typical to the area but also a swamp hardwood forest. Spring bursts out in bright colors and rich fragrances with blossoming dogwood, laurel, holly, magnolia, wild azalea and over 200 kinds of flowering plants. Several picnic areas with table and grills are located throughout the Park. For larger groups, we also offer two reservable picnic areas at Thundergust Lake, 100 people per pavilion; total capacity 200. Flush toilets, water, grills, picnic tables, activity and ball fields available. Open April 1 through October 31. Alcohol is prohibited |
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