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Butler Road Natural Area

Franklin Park, New Jersey

Welcome to Butler Road Natural Area in Franklin Park, New Jersey. Franklin Township first purchased this land from a local real estate developer in the 1970's. Come out and explore nearly 5 miles of multipurpose trails for all seasons.

The park's website says 185 acres but the GIS data gives the number below. Thus the exact acreage is unknown.

To contact the park office please call 732-873-1991.

Franklin New Jersey Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at dawn and close 30 minutes after dusk.

*The following are prohibited; alcohol, defacing public property, glass objects, harming wildlife, littering, soliciting, weapons.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; archery, entering and exiting the parks, fires, golf, horseback riding, motor vehicles, picnicking, remote control aircraft, skating, sledding.

*The following require special permits; advertising, sales.

*All dogs must be leashed (no longer than 6 feet) and waste removed. They are not allowed at Bunker Hill Environmental Center.

Please respect these and all local, State of New Jersey, and United States statutes.

253.40 acresabout 190 football fields
Been here lately? Is this still accurate?
Acreage253.40
Managed byFranklin Township
Address136 Butler Road, Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Coordinates40.445723, -74.578783
Websitenone on file
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