Lenape Park — Attraction in Cranford

A great place to go hiking or biking! The park is pretty expansive and actually goes through a few towns (Kenilworth, Union, Springfield, Westfield and Cranford). I only managed to see the Northeastern part of the entire thing (the Union section) but what I saw was breathtaking and beautiful. I know the trail goes on for a lot longer past the bridge into Kenilworth, so I may go back one day to explore the rest of the trail. I would recommend people try taking the scenic route through the woods, where there is a lot of vegetation, narrow paths, wildlife and streams all along the trail. A perfect place for going on a simple bike ride or a peaceful stroll through nature! Bring lots of bugspray as well during the...

Great spot for walking/biking and wildlife viewing. Also entrance on the blvd that's kinda hidden if you don't know the area. Check it out!

4.21.22 It's been a while since I was here and wow has it changed. They cleared out so many trees in the wooded trail, not sure why. I liked the closeness of riding in the woods. Now you cns see the parking lot from inside the wooded trail where before it was totally engulfed with trees. It does look beautiful with all the flowers but, def not the same.

If you look closely you will see all types of wildlife. Groundhogs, heron, red winged black birds, woodpeckers, bluebirds, etc. Great place for a nice bike or walk. When the gun range isn't firing, it's even...

There are three points that make this a great all-round superior county park right in the middle of Union County: 1) the walking path is hard surface (over one mile long one way) so both walker and and bicycle-riding child companion are accommodated. 2) more than enough trees and lakeside spots to throw down a folding chair, in the shade, and resume reading your Kindle. And 3) there's a portable john right in the parking lot. My secret spot for exercise and relaxing is now not so secret. See...