The best parks & outdoor spots in East Stroudsburg

Mt. 7-mile loop on the Appalachian Trail and Lake Road Trail, passing Lenape Lake, towering rhododendrons, and Lookout Rock before the quieter Mt. Minsi lookout delivers wide views of the Delaware Water Gap and Mt.

From the East Stroudsburg newsletter, October 4, 2026

Weequahic Park brings 311 acres of Olmsted-designed greenspace, an 80-acre lake, and New Jersey’s first public golf course to your weekend routine, plus a legit jogging trail, playgrounds, and ball courts... basically everything you need for a mellow reset or a pick-up game with friends.

From the Newark newsletter, October 5, 2026

Trade your usual routes this week for Weequahic Park, an Olmsted-designed escape with an 80-acre lake, the largest in Essex County, a smooth jogging trail, playgrounds, ball fields and courts, plus picnic-friendly lawns and the occasional concert or festival.

From the Newark newsletter, October 23, 2026

Military Park is Newark’s cultural town square, a six-acre triangle dating to 1666 where you can grab a bite at The Yard, wander the monuments and public art, then catch community programs like Jazz N Jokes on August 21, 2026. A short hop from Irvington, perfect for an easy midweek reset.

From the Newark newsletter, October 14, 2026

Branch Brook Park delivers a 360-acre, Olmsted designed escape with cherry blossom groves, public art, a jogging loop and plenty of courts when the competitive itch hits.

From the East Orange newsletter, October 8, 2026

Mountain View Vineyard, Winery, Brewery & Distillery is the only spot in the Poconos with all three under one roof. Sip wine, beer, or spirits flights, order craft cocktails and bistro bites, then stretch out on the porch, patio, or by the fire pit while the kids conquer the play area.

From the Stroudsburg newsletter, October 16, 2026