Historic Smithville Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: County Park, Green Space, Historic Site, Regional Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Historic Smithville Mansion and Grounds. Mansion Annex Art Gallery. Worker's House Gallery and Museum. Underground Railroad Association Museum. Parks' Visitor Center. Access to Burlington County Canoe Trail & Smithville Lake. Reservable picnic area(s), Special Events Tent and grounds. Varied trail features, ecosystems and habitats. Festivals, 5K walks and runs held throughout the year.

GETTING THERE:

Parking, Bike Racks

pDriving Directions: NOTE: ***Smithville Road Bridge is closed until December 2018*** - Rte. 38 to route 206 North to left on route 537 (Monmouth Road). Left onto Smithville Rd in Eastampton Twp. - Follow signage along Smithville Rd to various park areas. - Routes Woodlane Road and Monmouth Road (route 537) intersect Smithville Road - Follow signage along Smithville Rd to various park areas .

kParking Instructions: Parking in various areas throughout park

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Rollerskating, Birdwatching, Fishing, Cross-country Skiing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Music/Arts & Crafts, Chess Boards

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills, Food for Sale

Playground Shade: Lots

Pets: Allowed On-Leash, Bags Provided

Additional Features: Ornamental Gardens, Visitor Center, Historic Site, Museum, Gift Shop, Picnic Shelter, Foot Bridge

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Vending Machine

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Varied trails from easy to difficult. Asphalt walkways throughout historic village. Stabilized stone chips on most trails and trails connecting Village to Smith's Woods and West Railroad areas.

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Inline Skating, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Very Difficult, ADA Accessible

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Brick, Gravel, Woodchips, Stone chips, Sand/Dirt, Grass, Boardwalk

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Drinking Water, Panoramic Views, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs, Junior Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk, Recreation Class Catalog

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Ranger Patrol

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

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: Pond/Lake, Creek/Stream, Wetlands