State Park · New Jersey, United States
Washington Rock State Park
Washington Rock State Park is a state park in New Jersey, United States, covering 52.0 acres (21.0 ha), established in 1932.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Green Brook Township 40°36′48″N 74°28′24″W / 40.613236°N 74.47325°W / 40.613236; -74.47325, New Jersey, United States |
| Area | 52.0 acres (21.0 ha) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Coordinates | 40.6132° N, 74.4732° W |
| Managed by | New Jersey state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Washington Rock State Park
Washington Rock State Park is a 52-acre (0.21 km2) scenic state park on top of the first Watchung Mountain in Green Brook, New Jersey. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. It is famous for its scenic overlook used by General George Washington in 1777 to monitor troops led by British General William Howe. The 30-mile (48 km) panoramic vista covers the eastern plains of New Jersey up to New York City. The Washington Rock vista stands at an elevation of 164 m (538 ft) a.s.l. The land was bought in 1913 to establish the park and commemorate the events of 1777.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 16.7 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 33.4 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 36.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Rock State Park?
Washington Rock State Park is in New Jersey, United States (40.6132° N, 74.4732° W).
When was Washington Rock State Park established?
Washington Rock State Park was established in 1932, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Washington Rock State Park?
Washington Rock State Park covers 52.0 acres (21.0 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Jersey_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Jersey state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Rock_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).