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Paved footpaths - for those post-tornado soggy days

While the puddles are drying, try these parks and preserves where at least a portion of the footpaths are paved. You can find more on footpathing.com, using the filter to select the tag "Paved Path" and then filter by category for a location near you.

Duke Farms

How privileged we all are, with our open invitation to step into this timeless, seemingly boundless, no-expense-spared, aristocratic park at our leisure (Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am to 6pm). From the grand orientation center (which includes a cafe), paths flow through meadows and allees past several waterfalls, intriguing ruins and monuments, a clock tower, an orchid house, and a meditation garden …

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Duke Farms

Crystal Lake Park

Crystal Lake Park
Dense woods, open meadows, bike paths, horse riding trails, hawks, herons, lake views, water lilies, fishing nooks, level pathways, steep plummets, rhododendron groves, wistful benches.... few places let you choose your own adventure with this many options! If steep slopes are of concern, avoid the blue trail and the portions of the red trail closest to the lake. DIRECTIONS

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Ronald Rogers Arboretum

Founding member of Friends of West Windsor Open Space (FOWWOS) and lifelong conservationist, Ronald Rogers was known as West Windsor's Forester. His dedication to community forestry is honored here in the form of an arboretum and nature trails. 12 acres of beautifully cared for lawn and paved pathway fill the corner park, spanning between labeled trees of diverse varieties, but …

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Ronald Rogers Arboretum

Skillman Park

Skillman Park
Over 2 miles of paved pathway, ideal for bikes and scooters, loop around the park and school. And a charming mowed trail parallels the brook with pretty vignettes and wetland overlooks. Bird houses dot the underbrush and crops of trees. The sparrows clearly feel welcome, bustling through the berry bushes with a hectic glee in mid January. Idyllic benches are …

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Hamilton Veteran's Park

You'll see a fighter jet, 911 memorial, veterans' memorial, formal gardens, Seward Johnson sculpture and sprawling playground before you even reach the main parking lot. Explore the 333 acres a bit to find a lovely lake with two sweet little islands in the middle, expansive wetlands, sprawling paved paths, woodsy footpaths and bike trails, a massive sports complex, which, in …

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Hamilton Veteran's Park

Greenway Meadows

Greenway Meadows
If the great meadow were the entirety of this preserve, it would be a phenomenal destination. But instead, that marvelous sloping pollinator extravaganza/ sledding paradise presides over: an allee of vintage sycamores, dozens of thought provoking poems on permanent display along the pathways, a butterfly garden, a picnic area, soccer fields, a gallery, outdoor sculpture, a labyrinth, playgrounds for various …

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Montgomery Veterans Park / Arboretum

First things first: there's a zipline! In fact, absolutely nothing's missing from this gargantuan recreation area made up of an amazing new playground, expansive park, arboretum and adjoining soccer complex. A footpath sneaks off behind the volleyball court and picnic meadow, curving through cedars and low growth and eventually connecting with the Oxbridge trails. And a paved pathway, perfect for …

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Montgomery Veterans Park / Arboretum

Four Paws Trail at Stephen Way

Four Paws Trail at Stephen Way
If your posse includes advanced as well as beginning bikers, this place is perfect for you. A flat, paved trail runs between neighborhoods - alongside glorious little woods with a bumpy dirt bike trail with launch ramps and improvised swings that come and go. From Stephen Way cul-de-sac, it's a pretty short out and back stretch - but so perfect …

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Van Horne Park

Hidden in plain sight, this spacious park is an excellent place for strollers or taking off the training wheels. A paved path encircles a large deer wilderness as well as big open fields with an elaborate playground and covered picnic tables. If you feel like adventuring, you'll discover a picturesque pond on the North end (also accessible via tiny little …

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Van Horne Park
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