- TripBuzz found 569 things to do with kids in or near Elizabeth, New Jersey, including 563 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
- From Warinanco Park to Mon River Arts, the Elizabeth area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
- The largest city in Union County, Elizabeth is also the fourth most populated city in all of New Jersey. Popular Science named Elizabeth to be the only New Jersey city as one of 'America's 50 Greenest Cities' in 2008. Involved the Elizabethtown Tract in 1664, the city holds historical significance and maintains a strong historical presence throughout.
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Located close to an urban area, Great Kills Park provides visitors with a wetlands wildlife preserve, circuited with jogging and hiking trails. The park also offers easy access to a local public beach area as well.
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Blue Heron Park
Poillon Avenue, (between Amboy Road and Hylan Boulevard), Staten Island, NY 10312
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Located on Staten Island, Blue Heron Park includes walking and hiking trails offering wonderful views of nature and wildlife. Park visitors will also enjoy seeing a blue heron sculpture that is placed at the park's entrance.
9.4 Miles
With the help of 32 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, Field Station: Dinosaurs brings these ancient animals to life. In addition to the animatronic creatures, visitors are able to view a 3-D show, meet a 15-foot puppet of a T-Rex, and interact with the roaming dinosaur wranglers in the park.
9.4 Miles
A movie multiplex that shows Hollywood films in addition to an array of foreign films, including Bollywood offerings, BIg Cinemas NJ offers discount prices compared to most first-run theaters. The theater also offers a variety of refreshments.
9.4 Miles
Laurel Hill Park contains two softball fields and a baseball / soccer turf field for those who wish to play in a team sporting event. The park's picnic tables and gazebo also make it a suitable place for a family or group outing.
9.4 Miles
Home to two swimming pools, Nishuane Park is situated on 17.66 acres and features fields and courts for tennis, basketball, softball and football. It also provides a wooded area, a children's playground, restroom facilities and a stage.
9.6 Miles
Open since 1959, Eagle Rock Lanes features 32 lanes of bowling along with a full service pro shop. The bowling center offers arcade game machines, a room for private parties and events, a grill and a sports bar.
9.6 Miles
Located in the basin of the canal, Morris Canal Park offers visitors a scenic area to view the New York cityscape from. The park itself consists of a field with a walking path and commemorative plaque.
9.6 Miles
East Hills Park is a recreational park for dogs that has two separate small and large dog areas. The park has a drinking fountain in each dog run, poop bags, shade, fencing, and lawn furniture to sit on.
9.7 Miles
The famous inventor Thomas Edison is showcased in many exhibits at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park. The center itself consists of the large Art Deco Edison Memorial Tower and the small museum dedicated to the life and times of the inventor.