Loantaka Brook Reservation

468 South Street, Morristown, NJ


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OWNER: Morris County Park Commission, NJ

CONTACT: 973-326-7600

WEBSITE: www.morrisparks.net

Hours: Sunrise to sunset

ACCESS POINTS:     South Street     Kitchell Road     Loantaka Way    

MANAGED BY: Morris County County

PARK SIZE: 0.01 Acres

PLAYGROUNDS: 2

HAS TRAILS: yes

TREE CANOPY: 84%


GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Athletic Park, County Park, Green Space

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Park highlight is linear greenway that is generally flat with paved trails

Bike Share program available in season for nominal fee

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Bike Racks

pDriving Directions: Visit website at www.morrisparks.net

kParking Instructions: Parking lots at each access point

sTrain Line and Stop: Closest train stations are Morristown or Madison

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Baseball/Softball Field, Open Space, Trails, Outdoor Fitness Stations, Rollerskating, Horse Stables, Cross-country Skiing, Horseshoe Pits, ADA Accessible


AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills, ADA Accessible

Playground Size: Small

Playground Shade: Some

Playground Surface Type: Engineered wood fiber

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Picnic Shelter, Foot Bridge


TRAILS:

Trail Description: Walking, biking, roller skating, horseback riding on level paved and unpaved trails in forested area with adjacent brook. Some picnic sites and restrooms are accessible, as are sections of the paved trails.


Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy, ADA Accessible

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 5 to 10 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Natural rock, Sand/Dirt, Grass

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Fitness/Exercise Stations, Playground


OTHER:

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Police Patrol

Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream


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Last Updated Feb 11, 2019