Whether you need an early dose of Spring or are looking to get outside for a random warm day in the winter, these South Jersey spots will have you feeling refreshed by the water.
Camden Waterfront
Camden
Highlights: the Philadelphia skyline, Wiggins Waterfront Park, concerts at Freedom Mortgage Pavillion, people watching at the RCA Pier
Mt. Laurel
Highlights: views of the Rancocas Creek, drinks and dinner in La Terrazza, lounging in the outdoor cigar lounge, happy hour at the bar
Opens for the season in April, hosting St. Patrick’s Day party on March 14
Highlights: live music on the weekends, views of the Cohansey River, outdoor bar
Camden
Highlights: tours of the most-decorated U.S. Battleship, views of the Delaware River and Philadelphia skyline, special events like 21+ evening tours and overnight stays
Cramer Hill Waterfront Park
Camden
Highlights: views of the Lightship Barnegat and Petty Island, a playground, a softball and soccer field, plenty of space to lounge by the water
Cooper River Park
Pennsauken
Highlights: views of the Philly skyline, the Camden County Boathouse, a bike loop and walking/running loop around the river, playgrounds, dog park
Croft Farm
Cherry Hill
Highlights: Evans Pond, Wallworth Lake, nature trails, Croft Farm Arts Center, nearby playground
Michael J. Doyle Fishing Pier
Camden
Highlights: views of the Philadelphia skyline and Delaware River, fishing pier
Brooklawn Waterfront
Brooklawn
Highlights: dog park, softball field, basketball court, walks along Little Timber Creek
Red Bank Battlefield Park
National Park
Highlights: a park packed with history, site of the Battle of Red Bank during the Revolutionary War, James and Ann Whitall House Museum, Fort Mercer, walking trails
West Deptford
Highlights: dinner on the outdoor patio, views of the Philadelphia skyline, banquet events and private dinners
Corson’s Inlet
Ocean City
Highlights: sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Strathmere Passage, serene beaches away from the crowds, nature trails
Leeds Eco Trail
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Galloway
Highlights: elevated trail through the marshes of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, nearby visitor information center, osprey viewing station, over 360 bird species sited
