Old Orchard Park (11 acres)

Location: Eric Trail
The facilities at this park include a large soccer field, pond and grass area. This is a great location to kick around a ball or relax while watching the pond wildlife.

Veterans’ Memorial Park (67 acres)

Location: Vernon Crossing Road
A longtime recreational destination in Vernon Township, Veterans’ Memorial Park offers something for both active play and quiet reflection. The park features three baseball fields, horseshoe pits, soccer and football fields, along with a walking path and small playground for families to enjoy.

The park is also home to the Veterans’ Pavilion and a Blue Star Memorial, honoring those who have served our country. With its mix of athletic facilities, open space, walking areas, and meaningful memorial features, Veterans’ Memorial Park has remained an important community gathering place in Vernon for decades.

Maple Grange Community Park (182 acres)

Location: Maple Grange Road
Maple Grange Park is one of Vernon Township’s premier recreational spaces. Facilities include three multi-purpose turf fields and the Great Lawn—an open, natural grass area ideal for tossing a ball, enjoying a picnic, or relaxing with a good book. The walking and biking path provides residents with a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while getting some exercise, and fitness stations located along the path offer an additional way for visitors to stay active.

Picnic tables are located at the community building, which features a covered pavilion for gathering and dining as well as a seasonal snackbar. Two playground areas are located adjacent to the pavilion. One is designed for children ages 2–5 with interactive play equipment, while the other offers swings, a zip line, a tire swing, a junglegym and other exciting features for children ages 5–12.

The park has also recently welcomed a new gazebo on the Great Lawn, officially named the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pavilion, providing an additional space for gathering, birthday party rentals, and enjoying the surrounding park.

The park’s snack bar is open during peak sporting events, and restrooms are available daily. Visitors can enjoy the excitement of township football games as play-by-play is broadcast from the announcer’s booth, while our softball, soccer, football, and lacrosse teams compete under the lights on their home fields. Vernon Township looks forward to continuing to enhance this beautiful community park for years to come.

Please Note: To help protect our parks and ensure the safety of all visitors, grilling and the use of any open flames are strictly prohibited at Maple Grange Park and on all Vernon Township-owned parks and properties.

Town Center Park & Pump Track

Location: Black Creek Drive

Nestled along Black Creek Drive between F.W. Webb and Wing's Asian Fusion, Town Center Park & Pump Track is one of Vernon’s newest recreational destinations. This beautiful community park features scenic views, a paved walking path, benches, open green space, and several outdoor fitness stations for visitors looking to add a little exercise to their walk or park visit.

The park is also home to Vernon’s bicycle-only Pump Track, a fun and exciting feature designed for riders of all skill levels to develop balance, coordination, and bike-handling skills by using momentum to navigate a continuous loop of rollers and banked turns.

Whether you’re taking in the scenery, getting some exercise, or challenging yourself on the pump track, Town Center Park offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Please Note: The Pump Track is for bicycles only. Motorized bikes, e-bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, wagons, karts, tricycles, and all other non-bicycle devices are strictly prohibited. Helmets are required for all riders, and children under 16 must be supervised by an adult.

Town Walking Path

Location: 21 Church St, Vernon Township, NJ 07462 (rear parking lot) 

The Town Walking Path, located behind the Vernon Township Municipal Building, offers a paved route for walking, jogging, and enjoying the outdoors. The path also connects directly to the Town Center Park & Pump Track, making it easy to extend your visit and explore more of Vernon’s recreational amenities.

Vernon Dog Park

Location: 21 Church St, Vernon Township, NJ 07462 (rear parking lot)

Vernon Township’s Dog Park, managed by DOGS of Vernon, offers a spacious and welcoming place for dogs to exercise, socialize, and enjoy some off-leash time in a safe, fully fenced environment.

The park features approximately two acres of flat, open space, with a separate fenced area for smaller dogs, double-gated entry for added safety, benches and seating for visitors, water bowls, waste bags, and convenient on-site parking.

Whether your dog loves to run, play, or simply meet a few new furry friends, the Vernon Dog Park provides a great outdoor space for both dogs and their owners to enjoy.

Please Note: Dog owners are responsible for supervising their pets at all times, cleaning up after them, and following all posted park rules. For additional information, park guidelines, or membership details, please visit DOGS of Vernon.

In addition to the parks and facilities owned by the township, there are a number of federal and state owned recreational areas located either within the township’s boundaries or nearby.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

The twenty mile section of the Appalachian Trail that cuts through Vernon stretches from the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge at the Wantage border, across Pochuck Mountain and north-central Vernon, through Wawayanda State Park to the West Milford border. More info about the Appalachian Trail »

Wawayanda State Park

This 34,350 acre park offers more than sixty miles of marked trails, including the 19.6 mile stretch of the Appalchian Trail. The park is owned and maintained by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Parks and Forestry. More info about Wawayanda State Park » 

High Point State Park

This 15,827 acre park offers more than fifty miles of trails, many of which are designated as multiple use which means they can be used for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding and snowmobiling. This park is home to the High Point Monument, a 220-foot structure offering views of the Poconos, Catskills and the Wallkill River Valley. Located in nearby Sussex, this park is also owned and maintained by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Parks and Forestry. More info about High Point State Park

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge

The Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge system. There are four nature trails for hiking: Wood Duck Nature Trail, Liberty Loop Trail, Dagmar Dale Nature Trail and Timberdoodle Trail. According to the refuge personnel, one of the best ways to see the Walkill River is by canoe or kayak. The refuge headquarters is located in a renovated 150-year old farmhouse at 1547 County Route 565 in Vernon Township but has a Sussex mailing address.