Greenway Meadows Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Greenway Meadows Park is a popular outdoor destination located in the state of New Jersey.


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Summary

The park spans over 207 acres and offers visitors a variety of activities to enjoy.

One of the main attractions of Greenway Meadows Park is the vast network of walking trails and paths. The park is home to several miles of scenic trails that wind through lush forests, open meadows and over picturesque streams. Visitors can explore the park on foot or by bike, and there are several picnic areas throughout the park for families and groups to enjoy.

In addition to the walking trails, Greenway Meadows Park is also home to several sports fields and courts. Visitors can play soccer, basketball, tennis, and softball, among other sports. There is also a playground for children to enjoy, as well as a fishing pond for those who want to try their luck at catching some fish.

Some of the specific points of interest in Greenway Meadows Park include the Greenway Pond, the historic D&R Canal, and the D&R Canal State Park Trail. Visitors can also explore the park's wildlife habitats and observe a variety of birds and other animals that make their homes in the park.

One interesting fact about Greenway Meadows Park is that it was once the site of a large, working farm. The park has since been restored and is now a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The best time of year to visit Greenway Meadows Park is in the spring and summer months, when the weather is mild and the park is in full bloom. However, the park is open year-round and offers visitors a chance to experience the changing seasons in a beautiful natural setting.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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