Deep Cut Gardens

Echoing the sentiments of other Unilocalers, this free-​admission 50+ acre garden is a hidden gem in the Garden State’s perhaps under-​appreciated collection of public gardens.
Upon pulling into the parking lot off of Red Hill Road, you are immediately greeted by a flowerbed of kaleidoscopic colors which beckon you to explore the nearby Lily Pond that is home to half a dozen koi fish, and the Horticultural Center that houses a modest library of botany– and horticulture-​themed tomes – as well as the only restrooms on site. Behind the Horticultural Center are a downward-​sloping terrace of trees that strategically provide shade for wooden benches as well as a partial glimpse of the renowned labyrinth of shrubs in the distance – the Parterre/​Rose Garden.
Weave your way through the Parterre and follow the paved path to the northeast corner of the gardens. Make a left at the end of the path to return whence you came via the cool and shade of maples, oaks, and chestnut trees on the Meadow Walk.
But wait, there’s more to see.
Meander through the greenhouse – home to a myriad of potted cacti – and then past the impressive collection of bonsai plants outside. Finally, for a dazzling burst of color to finish your journey, continue south to the Display Gardens, a resplendent array of flowers actively watered and maintained even in the summer heat for your viewing (and smelling) pleasure.
Have more time to kill? Sick of flowers? Walk or drive across the street to the neighboring Tatum Park and meander through any of the five trails.

What a beautiful garden and forest! You can really get lost with your thoughts enjoying a walk through this gem. This is a great place to clear your mind from city life.
They offer coniferous, deciduous, and cacti forests. There was also an impressive collection of bonsai trees only rivaled by that of major city botanic gardens. Everything was so well manicured yet in some areas made to appear wild.
There’s a living garden where you can see the seasonal plants that can grow naturally in the area. In the back there’s a formal garden that reminds me of palais Versia.
I would definitely return.

I am currently visiting family in NJ and looked for places to visit and this popped up. This place is beautiful! So serene, calm and relaxing! It is perfect for a midday or sunset stroll or just taking a book and reading.

A cute gardens that features a fantastic frog pond and Koi pool. The garden is small and well kept. It is a good place to have a picnic and catch a breath of fresh air.

This park is beautiful. For a romantic date, I highly recommend having a picnic by the huge garden behind the building. The scenery is stunning and makes you feel you’re away from everything else. The woman working in the information building was very sweet and helpful. This is also a beautiful venue for a wedding if weather is permitting!

Free. Relaxing. Koi pond. Pretty flowers in Spring. Nice downward sloping garden in front of house. Funny «monster» tree near parking lot… looks like a dragon, especially since someone added eyes to it!

One of my favorite places to go and snap some photos — acres of beautifully landscapes lawns, flowers, funky trees and overall just a gorgeous place to hangout. I try to come during each season to capture nature changing as the months go by… definitely check it out if you’re in the area.