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.
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bike Trails
  • Crew
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Flag Football
  • Frisbee/Disc Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Bike Trails

  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:

  • Morven Museum & Garden
  • Princeton Battlefield State Park
  • Quaker Meeting House
  • Rockingham
  • Historical Society of Princeton
  • Updike Farmstead
  • Old Barracks Museum
  • New Jersey State Museum
  • Grounds For Sculpture
  • Terhune Orchards
  • Morven Museum & Garden
  • Princeton University Art Museum
  • Palmer Square
  • Trenton Thunder Stadium
  • Topgolf Edison
  • Spectra - CURE Insurance Arena
  • Howell Living History Farm