Birch Grove Park - Northfield, NJ
N 39° 22.558 W 074° 33.889
18S E 537483 N 4358589
Beautiful park with a scenic lake, lots of space and one cool covered bridge. The caching is also pretty great here, too. Lots of ball fields nearby but not part of the actual park. There is also a history museum at the entrance as well.
Waymark Code: WM9GPM
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2010
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Birch Grove is a popular spot for fishing & hiking. But, the gardening, landscaping and flowers are one of the most notable aspects of the park. When you enter, go through the gate, park and there is a bunch of gardens and dedicated trees and whatnot off to the left. It is very decorated and nicely tended to as the local gardening club works hard to maintain the beauty of this part of the park.
I walked one of the trails which went near and sometimes around the perimeter of the lake. It was here I discovered the covered bridge. You can check out my other waymark for more information by clicking on nearest waymark. Also available at this park is camping, picnicking, the museum and historical house already mentioned, playground, nature and jogging trails, and sometimes evening concerts at the park bandstand.
From their website: Birch Grove Park has over 50 campsites nestled in 271 heavily wooded acres dotted with stocked fresh water fishing lakes. From the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk & Casinos to the Pinelands National Preserve, make this an exciting vacation for the entire family. Take advantage of all the Jersey Shore has to offer by making affordable Birch Grove Park & Family Campground your "Gateway to the Shore."
Address
1700 Burton Avenue
Northfield, NJ 08225
(609) 641-3778