Editing Metuchen, New Jersey (section)

==Parks and recreation==
Metuchen includes a variety of public spaces, parks, historical sites, a war memorial, and a greenway.

The [[Middlesex Greenway (New Jersey)|Middlesex Greenway]] is a {{convert|3.5|mi|adj=on}} mixed-use bicycle and pedestrian paved trail between Metuchen and [[Woodbridge Township, New Jersey|Woodbridge Township]]. It is part of the [[East Coast Greenway]].<ref>[http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/About/ParksRecreation/Pages/PR/Middlesex-Greenway.aspx Middlesex Greenway], Middlesex County Parks & Recreation. Accessed July 4, 2018.</ref>{{Multiple image|width=100
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}}Covering {{convert|13|acres}}, Centennial Park is Metuchen's largest park and is accessible from Grove Avenue. The park includes Beacon Hill, which at {{convert|169|ft}} is the highest point in the borough.<ref>[https://www.metuchennj.org/metnj/GOVERNMENT/Boards,%20Commissions,%20Committees/Environmental%20Commission/Centennial%20Park/ Centennial Park], Borough of Metuchen. Accessed May 27, 2024. "Centennial Park, a 13 acre tract extending from Grove Avenue to Wakefield Avenue, is the largest natural open space in Metuchen. The Grove Avenue service road grants access to the area. Centennial Park includes Beacon Hill, Metuchen’s highest point, with an elevation of 169 feet."</ref>

Woodwild Park is a {{convert|3.5|acres|adj=on}} park consisting of undeveloped land that is managed by the Woodwild Park Association and accessible from Middlesex Avenue.<ref>[http://www.woodwildpark.org/about.htm About the Park], Woowild Park Association. Accessed December 5, 2019. "Woodwild Park is a 3.5-acre park in Metuchen, New Jersey located between Middlesex Avenue, Oak Avenue, and East Chestnut Avenue."</ref> It is part of the [[Middlesex Avenue–Woodwild Park Historic District]], which was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on July 31, 2017.<ref name=Zerbe>Zerbe, Nancy. [http://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/1identify/nr_nomntns_03_09_2017_SRB_drafts/Mdsx%20Ave-Woodwild%20Pk%20HD_2017-01-03_WEB.pdf National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for Middlesex Avenue–Woodwild Park Historic District (Draft)] {{Webarchive | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110030320/http://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/1identify/nr_nomntns_03_09_2017_SRB_drafts/Mdsx%20Ave-Woodwild%20Pk%20HD_2017-01-03_WEB.pdf | date= January 10, 2017}}, [[National Park Service]], March 2017. Accessed December 5, 2019.</ref>

George Olmezer Memorial Park is a park dedicated to George Olmezer, a councilman for Metuchen  and former member of the Borough Council. It was established in 1982.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1982-06-11 |title=Park dedicated to George Olmezer |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-park-de/30574707/?locale=en-US |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Newspapers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Olmezer passed away in 1981 at 68.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1981-02-26 |title=George S Olmezer obit age 68 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-central-new-jersey-home-news-george/29811794/ |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=Newspapers.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Metuchen Memorial Park is a [[war memorial]] that was created starting in 1925 to honor those who served during [[World War I]] and has been updated since then to honor those Metuchen residents who served in other of the nation's wars. For 90 years, the park has been the planned destination of the borough's annual Memorial Day Parade.<ref>Hatala, Greg. [https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2017/05/glimpse_of_history_a_90-year_tradition_in_metuchen.html "Glimpse of History: A 90-year tradition in Metuchen"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], May 25, 2017, updated January 16, 2019. Accessed December 5, 2019. "Metuchen will hold its 90th annual Memorial Day Parade May 29 starting at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at New and Pearl streets and travel to Memorial Park for an 11:30 a.m. ceremony."</ref><ref>[http://metuchenchamberexchange.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2017-Memorial-Parade-Release.pdf Metuchen Hosts 90th Annual Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony on May 29], Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce. Accessed December 5, 2019. "Located at the intersection of Lake and Essex Avenues, the park was constructed in 1925-1926 to honor residents who served in World War I. Since that time, the park has been redesigned with new monuments to honor those who have served in more recent wars and conflicts."</ref>
[[File:Sign in front of George Olmezer Memorial Park, Metuchen, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|167x167px|Sign in front of George Olmezer Memorial Park]]
Tommy's Pond, on a {{convert|1.8|acres|adj=on}} site donated to the borough in 1929, includes a {{convert|0.4|acres|adj=on}} pond that is used for an annual fishing derby.<ref>[https://www.metuchennj.org/metnj/GOVERNMENT/Boards%2C%20Commissions%2C%20Committees/Environmental%20Commission/Tommy%27s%20Pond/ Tommy's Pond], Borough of Metuchen. Accessed May 27, 2024. "Thomas Park was donated to the Borough of Metuchen in 1929 by the grandchildren of David Graham Thomas. This beautiful 1.8 acre property includes a 0.4 acre pond."</ref> The pond has also been used in the past for [[ice skating]] during the winter. 

The [[Dismal Swamp (New Jersey)|Dismal Swamp]] is a nearby natural area known as the "Everglades of Central New Jersey."<ref>[https://www.edisonwetlands.org/ Home Page], Edison Wetlands Association: Dismal Swamp. Accessed July 4, 2018.</ref>