Duke Island Park, Bridgewater

Name: Duke Island Park
Address: Old York Road, Bridgewater, United States
Telephone: +1 908-722-7779

#6 among attractions in Bridgewater

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Duke Island Park is a Somerset County Park in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. The park includes trails, which are part of the Raritan River Greenway and currently connects the southwestern corner of Bridgewater with Raritan center and Hillsborough Township. The park covers 339 acres and is bounded by the Raritan River to the south and by the Raritan Water Power Canal on the other three sides. The park is home to numerous trail, several sports fields, and a bandstand that has free summer concerts. The visitors center is home to the Park Ranger's office, restroom facilities, vending machines and maps and brochures of county facilities. ()

Elevation: 52 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°33'10"N, 74°40'3"W

Address

Old York RoadBradley GardensBridgewater United States

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+1 908-722-7779

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Day trips

Duke Island Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridgewater Commons, North Branch Reformed Church, Van Veghten House, Old Dutch Parsonage.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Church
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Bridge
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40°30'34"N • 74°34'20"W
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Bridge
John Basilone Veterans Memorial Bridge, Raritan
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Hiking, Hiking trail
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