Deep Cut Gardens — Attraction in Middletown Township

Such a great place to enjoy a lovely nature walk. After parking be sure to grab a map at the very beginning of the trail. If you take the path to the left, you’ll run into the visitor’s building where the restrooms and a library are located. There’s a donation jar so bring some cash if you’d like to make a donation.

If you go in the summertime, don’t forget all the things: sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle. If you are sun sensitive, a hat and/or umbrella. There’s lots of shade but you have to walk through areas of sunshine to get to them.

Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes! There are some steep inclines if you so desire to take those paths.

There are plenty of benches to sit and take a rest throughout the gardens.

I didn’t realize there were picnic tables so next time I go, I’m going to pack a small lunch. I may even bring a blanket to sit in one of the open fields and read a book.

There was a maze garden in front of the gazebo. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to enjoy it this visit due to a wedding photo session happening. It gives me something to look forward to during...

The gardens and grounds are beautiful every season of the year. There are many things to discover as you walk around! Adults and children will find plenty to delight them. In the Horticultural Center there is a library where you can research about different plants and garden issues. There is a spacious room that is used for group activities such as creating a terrarium or hosting speakers on a variety of topics. At times it is also used as a gallery to showcase the pictures taken in the Park, including the top 3 judged, using a variety of criteria, to be the best All of the Park Rangers and Docents are friendly and knowledgeable. Be sure to ask for Park Ranger Tanya. She can tell you of all of the upcoming events for adults and/or children., including details on the photography competition and submission requirements. Tanya's has tremendous knowledge of Deep Cut Park's gardens, structures, flora and fauna. All you kneed to do is tell her what you are looking for and she will be able to tell you...

My sister took us around Jersey when we visited and this was one of the places she wanted to show us and boy was I just in awe and love of this picturesque garden that was open to the public!

We were there on a midweek day so parking was not crowded, but I'm sure if it was a weekend parking would've been a little hard to find. I feel in love with all the maples and bonsais they had there and even got to play around with the playful koi. Of course I didn't feed them, but just doing the hand gesture of feeding them made them come to the surface to greet us!

A lot of thought and careful consideration was put into designing the garden and it shows! I just love the display of bonsais near the closed greenhouse. It was like bonsai heaven for me even though they weren't that old and some were still wired up to define their shapes. Sad the greenhouse was closed due to theft but, peaking in the windows was still nice to see all the awesome flora they had in there!

Definitely would come back and visit this...