Mercer County Park

Mercer County Park encompasses over 2,500 acres covering areas of the Townships of West Windsor, Hamilton and Lawrence. The Park has year-round facilities for all ages and includes both active and passive recreational opportunities.

Things to do and Park Amenities
Camping Information
Restaurants Near Mercer County Park
Attractions near Mercer County Park:

Things to do and Park Amenities:

Spray Park- Mercer County Park's place to cool off with a variation of in-ground sprays, cascading mists of water, and colorful sprayers and sprinklers.
Marina & Boat House- Mercer County Park has a marina that offers a FREE boat ramp for launching small boats, 1,000 square feet of docks and offers kayak, row and pedal boat rentals. With the Boat House which offers panoramic views of Mercer Lake and is ideal for all occasions.
- Fishing- The Mercer Lake is a freshwater lake with the ability to catch any of the following species: black crappie, sunfish, yellow perch, bluegills, pumpkinseed and American eel to name a few.
- Sailing- The Mercer Lake is a great place to sail and take advantage of the free boat ramp.
The Finn M.W. Caspersen Rowing Center- Mercer County Park s the U.S. Olympic Training Site for Rowing and the only Olympic Training Site in the Mid-Atlantic states. The Olympic, Senior, Under-23 and Junior National Teams all train and/or are selected on Mercer Lake.
Tennis Center- Mercer County Park's Tennis Facility offers 6 indoor courts and 22 outdoor courts.
Dog Parks- The Park offers fenced in off-leash areas where dogs can run around and play.
Ice Skating Rink- The Park has a seasonal ice skating rink (Only open in the Winter Months)
Picnic Areas- The Park offers two locations for picnic areas, the East Picnic Area and the West Picnic Area
Athletic Fields
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Crew
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Flag Football
- Frisbee/Disc Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Bike Trails
Memorials- Mercer County Park is home to the 9/11 Memorial (located at the entrance to the Marina) and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (located across from the soccer fields and basketball courts).
Hiking & Trails- Mercer County Park has six trails throughout the park.
Grandparent's Grove- It is an impressive 12-foot, solid wood archway which reads "Grandparents are the Footsteps to the Future." They can relax at one of the six black tables and benches arranged on the inlaid stone tile of the grove.
Playgrounds
Snack Bar
Fitness Course

Camping Information:

The Mercer County Campgrounds located at the East Picnic Area includes 10 sites, one of which is ADA accessible. There are six sites with a lean-to structure which have three covered sides with a roof, elevated above the ground. The remaining four sites include space to pitch a tent and other camping equipment. Each campsite is limited to a maximum of six persons.

Ten wooded campsites; six including camping lean-tos and four sites can accommodate tents. Each campsite provides the following:

Campfire ring
Picnic Table
Charcoal grill
Sufficient tent space
Public Restrooms at the East Picnic Area
Playground at the East Picnic Area
Water service at East Picnic Area

Restaurants Near Mercer County Park:

Hamilton

Villa Maria Restaurant- 3.2 miles
Rossi's Bar & Grill- 4.0 miles
Killarney's Publick House- 4.5 miles
Rat's Restaurant- 5.9 miles

Robbinsville

Lola Restaurant- 4.2 Miles
Kuo Social- 4.2 miles
Papa's Tomato Pies- 4.3 miles

West Windsor

Carlucci's Italian Grill- 5.2 miles
PJ's Pancake House- 5.8 miles
Mizu Japanese Cuisine- 6.2 miles

Lawrence Township

KC Prime restaurant Steakhouse- 4.7 miles

Princeton

The Bog Restaurant- 3.8 miles
Brick House Tavern & Tap- 7.3 miles
Metro North- 9 miles
Tommy's Tavern & Tap- 7.3 miles
Yankee Doodle Tap Room- 9.6 miles
Agricola Eatery- 9.6 miles
Mediterra Restaurant- 9.6 miles
Winberie's Restaurant- 9.7 miles
Salt Creek Grille- 11 miles
Ruth Chris Steak House- 11.3 miles

Attractions near Mercer County Park:

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