LOCATION

Location: Deer Path Park is located in Readington Township on West Woodschurch Road. The park is open from 8:00 AM to sunset.

Directions from the Flemington Area: Take Route 31 north about 4 miles from the Flemington Circle. Turn right onto West Woodschurch Road, following the signs for Deer Path Park and the YMCA. Proceed about 0.7 miles on West Woodschurch Road to the entrance to the park on the right. The YMCA's entrance is the immediate right off of the driveway. Continue pass the YMCA entrance. The parking lot for the soccer fields will be visible on the left-hand side of the driveway. The main parking lot for the park is located at the end of the driveway near the rest rooms.

Directions from the Clinton Area: Take Route 31 south about 6.5 miles from Interstate 78. Use the jughandle for West Woodschurch Road to cross over Route 31. Follow the signs for Deer Path Park and the YMCA. Then follow the corresponding directions above

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ABOUT DEER PATH PARK

Deer Path was originally owned by Alois and Berta Batz. Until 1967, the land was used for agriculture. That year, they established a summer camp on the property for children. The pond was expanded to it current size. Storage sheds were converted to picnic pavilions and a shower house for the camp was constructed. The camp offered a variety of opportunities for children which included swimming, boating, horseback riding, archery and tennis. An estimated 125 children visited the camp each year. The county acquired the property in 1977 for development and operation as an active park. Eight acres were subdivided from the property in 1980 for the construction of the Hunterdon County YMCA.

Today, Deer Path Park provides a wide diversity of recreational activities for the public.

Additional Information:

The Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources, providing safe parks and facilities, and offering educational and recreational opportunities, all contributing to an enhanced quality of life for present and future generations.

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FISHING

Deer Path Pond is a 3 acre spring fed pond which offers wide open banks. Anglers can fish for a variety of species which include bass, catfish and sunfish. The pond is designated for catch and release and State Fish and Wildlife rules apply.

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PICNIC AND PAVILION FACILITIES

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MEMORIAL GAZEBO AND GARDEN

Named in remembrance of Alois and Berta Batz, this gazebo and small garden offers a place of color and tranquility along the pond. The gazebo can be reserved for activities such as wedding photos.

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SOFTBALL AND SOCCER FIELDS

There are two soccer fields and a softball field that can be reserved independently or in conjunction with a pavilion. The soccer fields were constructed by the Hunterdon United Soccer Club and serve as their home fields.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Special events and performances are offered at Deer Path Park at various times throughout the year. The most notable is our Summer Concert Series. Other events have included performance camp, community festivals and scout events. Contact the main office for the latest schedule of community events.

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RESERVATIONS

Reservations for facilities must be made at the Main Office located at the Arboretum on Route 31. See the front of this brochure for the address, hours of operation, and phone number. Also visit our webpage regarding facility reservation information.

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TRAIL MAPS & GUIDES

NOTES: All links below are to PDF files - Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. Trail Guides are set up as foldable brochures. Please print and fold in half vertically to view in proper order. Additionally, you may have to rearrange pages. Maps should be printed on Legal Size Paper.

• Trail Map
• Cross-Country Sking Reference Guide
• Downloadable Park Brochure/Guide

The one mile fitness trail consists of 20 different exercise stations. The stations offer a balanced program of muscle toning, cardiovascular, and flexibility exercises.

Along with the fitness trail, an additional two miles of trails are available for running or walking. Pets must be kept them on a leash at all times. Owners must clean up after their pets.

These trails also serve as the home course for the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Cross-country Track Team. During the winter months these trails are available for cross-country skiing and snow shoeing.

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