Parks in Secaucus include playgrounds, sports facilities, a riverfront greenway and a restored wetland trail. If you’re staying at Royal Motel, nearby options make it possible to fit an outdoor break between other plans; North Hudson Park is about a 16-minute drive from the motel.
- For a walk: the Secaucus Greenway runs for 1.6 miles and passes several parks.
- For wildlife viewing: Mill Creek Marsh has a recreation trail through a restored wetland.
- For sports and play: Buchmuller Park lists a broad mix of courts, play equipment and other facilities.
- For a skyline view: Mill Creek Park has a wooden deck overlooking the New York skyline.
Choosing a park in Secaucus
Choose a Secaucus park by the kind of break you want: a short walk, a playground stop, sports facilities or a nature trail.
For an easy combination of walking and scenery, look to Mill Creek Point and Mill Creek Marsh. Mill Creek Point lists a nature walk, bird-watching and fishing among its amenities; nearby Mill Creek Marsh has a recreation trail for wildlife viewing. The Secaucus Greenway also links several green spaces along a 1.6-mile route.
If you’re planning active recreation, Buchmuller Park lists facilities for baseball, basketball, bocce, tennis and handball, as well as shuffleboard, a putting green and ping-pong. Smaller options include Eckel Park, with a basketball court and playground, and Acorn Park, which has a playground and picnic tables.
North Hudson Park nearby
North Hudson Park, formerly called Braddock Park, is a large county park in North Hudson with sports facilities, picnic areas and nature trails.
The Hudson County tourism board lists 21 tennis courts, three basketball and bocce courts, three football fields, six volleyball courts, a cross-country course and playground equipment. Picnic areas and a dog run are also listed, alongside nature trails. For a closer look at its paths and visitor access, read this North Hudson Park guide.
Paths, views, and outdoor breaks
The Secaucus Greenway gives you a defined route through local green space, while Mill Creek Marsh and Mill Creek Park offer distinct reasons to pause along the way.
The Greenway starts on Millridge Road, crosses Mill Creek Point Park, then continues south along the Hackensack River. It passes the High School, Acorn and Trolley Parks before ending at the Extended Stay Hotel on Meadowlands Parkway. Quarter-mile markers are posted along the route.
At Mill Creek Marsh, the trail runs through restored wetland habitat and offers views of wetlands and the New York City skyline. Mill Creek Park is a smaller landscaped spot at Huber Street and Park Drive, with a wooden deck overlooking the New York skyline.
You can also take a nature walk or watch for birds at Mill Creek Point, which lists benches and a boat launch among its amenities.
Checking access and facilities
Check each park’s listed facilities and access details before setting out, since amenities differ from place to place.
Schmidt’s Woods has nature trails, sand-volleyball and bocce courts, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, a covered pavilion and a barbecue area. NJ Audubon describes it as a 14-acre multi-use park with a short wood-chip trail and on-site parking. The Town’s listing also includes restrooms and picnic tables.
For a family stop or picnic, Duck Pond lists a pond, playground equipment, picnic tables and benches. Fountain Park has a butterfly and hummingbird garden, a fountain, a community garden and benches. Laurel Hill Park’s listed facilities include walking trails, fields, a boat ramp, kayak rental, a gazebo and restrooms.
Before you go: Park hours, access and facilities can vary. Check the official site before you go, and confirm details with the relevant park operator.
Getting around to local green space
Use the park’s access point and your preferred route to choose how to get around Secaucus and nearby green space.
NJ TRANSIT’s Transit to Trails map provides park access points, transit options, park details and directions. NJ TRANSIT advises checking that a park is open and using its Trip Planner to review travel and return options.
For Schmidt’s Woods, NJ Audubon’s directions from the bus 190 stop at Franklin Street and Paterson Plank Road continue on foot via Franklin Street, Stonewall Lane and Mill Ridge Road.
Laurel Hill Park can be reached by car or NJ Transit bus; County Avenue at County Road is listed as a bus stop for the park. For more on local connections, see getting around Secaucus.
FAQs
Which Secaucus park has a walking route?
The Secaucus Greenway is a 1.6-mile walkway that passes several parks and follows the Hackensack River for part of its route.
Where can you go for wildlife viewing?
Mill Creek Marsh has a recreation trail for wildlife viewing. Mill Creek Point also lists bird-watching as an activity.
Which park has the most sports facilities?
Buchmuller Park lists facilities for baseball, basketball, bocce, tennis and handball, along with several other recreational amenities.
Is North Hudson Park the same as Braddock Park?
Yes. The Hudson County tourism board identifies Braddock Park as formerly called North Hudson Park.