ZIP codes: 08002, 08003, 08033, 08034, 08045, 08108, 08109
Life is all about enjoying the moment. So give yourself something to enjoy by visiting one of these parks near you!
Cooper River Park
Just a 10-minute drive west of downtown Cherry Hill, New Jersey, this 346-acre park has something for everybody. Featuring miles of trails for runners and bikers, the natural grassland and waterside foliage offer perfect habitat for beautiful wildlife. It’s not uncommon to see various kinds of birds feeding at the water’s edge. Paddle boat and kayak rentals are available for the water lovers, as well as softball fields and volleyball courts for pick-up games.
Activities:
- 2 Softball Fields
- Cross Country Course
- Boathouse
- Biking
- Running/Walking
- Dog Park
- 4 Volleyball Courts
- Mini-Golf Course
- Fishing
- Jack Curtis Stadium
- Picnicking
- Sculpture Garden
Challenge Grove Park
10 minutes’ drive south of downtown is Challenge Grove Park, near Evans Pond. This 17-acre park holds Jake’s Place, a boundless park for children of all abilities. There are a basketball court and softball field for the athletes, as well as 2 bocce courts for the more leisurely athletes among us. There is also a running track and a bike path for those that prefer to stay off the street. Pavilions are available for picnicking.
Activities:
- Running/Walking Track
- Biking
- Picnicking
- Softball Field
- Quarter Mile Track
- 2 Playgrounds
- 2 Bocce Courts
Pennypacker Park
At over 30 acres and 5 minutes south of downtown, this park is great for beginner hikers and mountain biker. The trails don’t offer expert-level challenges, but there are enough roots and other obstacles for a beginner mountain biker to learn the basics. The park is where the world’s first nearly-complete dinosaur skeleton was found, in 1858.
Activities:
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Historical Sightseeing
- Birdwatching