Somerset County Park Commission

General Information
Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visitors. Acquired in 1965, this 651 acre facility includes scenic frontage on both the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Millstone River. Recreation facilities, prize winning horticultural displays, and pristine natural areas are spaced amid the broad lawns and ponds of this diverse Somerset County park. Located within Colonial Park is Spooky Brook Golf Course; an 18 hole championship course which offers a wide open layout with spacious fairways and greens.

Picnic Areas
Colonial Park offers two picnic areas available by reservation to groups of 20 people or more. The Knob Hill picnic area can accommodate up to 150 people, and is located just off the main park drive near a newly installed playground and other family recreation facilities. The Pine Grove picnic area can accommodate up to 250 people, and is adjacent to a softball field. Additional picnic tables and grills are located throughout the park for use on a casual basis. The Morgan Pellowski playground features innovative, barrier free equipment.

Athletics and Lifetime Sport Opportunities
A 1.4 mile fitness parcourse is laid out along a paved path used by walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. Three ponds, stocked each year by the NJ State Division of Fish, Game, and Wildlife, offer anglers of all ages prime fishing locations. A softball field is available by reservation to leagues, tournaments, and those wishing a pickup game. The Lois Howe Nature Trail is a remnant of the oak, hickory, and beech forests which characterized this area in the past. A main trail and several smaller branch trails lead visitors into areas rich in varied plant and animal life. In winter, supervised ice skating and cross-country skiing are offered when weather permits.

Larger Font \| Smaller Font Colonial Park METTLERS ROAD, SOMERSET, NJ 732 873-2695 General Information Colonial Park, located in Franklin Township, offers a spectacular variety of features and activities for park visitors. Acquired in 1965, this 651 acre facility includes scenic frontage on both the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Millstone River. Recreation facilities, prize winning horticultural displays, and pristine natural areas are spaced amid the broad lawns and ponds of this diverse Somerset County park. Located within Colonial Park is Spooky Brook Golf Course; an 18 hole championship course which offers a wide open layout with spacious fairways and greens. Picnic Areas Colonial Park offers two picnic areas available by reservation to groups of 20 people or more. The Knob Hill picnic area can accommodate up to 150 people, and is located just off the main park drive near a newly installed playground and other family recreation facilities. The Pine Grove picnic area can accommodate up to 250 people, and is adjacent to a softball field. Additional picnic tables and grills are located throughout the park for use on a casual basis. The Morgan Pellowski playground features innovative, barrier free equipment. Athletics and Lifetime Sport Opportunities A 1.4 mile fitness parcourse is laid out along a paved path used by walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. Three ponds, stocked each year by the NJ State Division of Fish, Game, and Wildlife, offer anglers of all ages prime fishing locations. A softball field is available by reservation to leagues, tournaments, and those wishing a pickup game. The Lois Howe Nature Trail is a remnant of the oak, hickory, and beech forests which characterized this area in the past. A main trail and several smaller branch trails lead visitors into areas rich in varied plant and animal life. In winter, supervised ice skating and cross-country skiing are offered when weather permits.
More Colonial Park Info: • Colonial Park Brochure • Colonial Park Map • Colonial Park Putting Course and Paddle Boats • Gardening Programs in Colonial Park • Gardens Arboretum Perennial Garden Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden Fragrance and Sensory Garden • Leash-Free Dog Area • Lois Howe Nature Trail • Playground Equipment • Special Events • Tennis • Wedding Photos
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