Cherry Hill, New Jersey, can be explored through two themes: cultural history at farm sites and outdoor trails. At Barclay Farmstead, guided tours of the farmhouse are offered; visitors can also walk along nature-interpretive trails. Croft Farm is a public park. At Greenwald Park, visitors can choose between a Watchable Wildlife Trail and a bike path of a different length. This lets you choose your focus based on the activity you have in mind.
Farm History at Barclay and Croft Farm
Barclay Farmstead is listed in both the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Tours of the farmhouse and walks along the nature-interpretive trails offer two different ways to experience the site: the farmhouse is the focus of the tour, while the trails are all about being outdoors. If a tour is an essential part of your plans, check the tour calendar in advance.
Croft Farm is also listed in both registers and is also a public park in Cherry Hill. This gives the site a historical connection as well as a clearly defined park status. Barclay Farmstead and Croft Farm share their dual listing, but the visitor experiences described at each differ: tours of the farmhouse and interpretive nature trails are available at Barclay Farmstead; Croft Farm is designated as a public park. This distinction can help if you are specifically looking for a farmhouse visit or a park.
Trails with Different Focuses
Greenwald Park has a 1.8-mile Watchable Wildlife Trail and a 1.2-mile bike path from Grove Street to Kings Highway. The two routes differ both in name and in the activity they are intended for. The bike path is shorter, while the Watchable Wildlife Trail is the longer of the two stated routes. So length isn’t the only factor in choosing between them: also consider whether you’re looking for a bike route or a trail focused on wildlife watching.
The bike path details name Grove Street and Kings Highway as its endpoints. This information applies to the bike path; it does not describe the route of the Watchable Wildlife Trail. If you’re planning to travel between these two streets, the bike path is the appropriate one of the two Greenwald options. For the other option, the listed trail length is a useful planning guide.
At Bunker Hill Trails, the main access point is at the intersection of Bobwhite Drive and Blue Jay Lane. This specific access point is useful if you’re including the trails in your plans. Since access details can change, check before your visit whether the stated main access point is still current. If you’re planning around specific trail lengths, it’s also a good idea to check the latest Greenwald details in advance.
Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests
For a cultural-history focus, the two listed farm sites offer useful points of reference; if you’re looking for a farmhouse tour or a walk along nature-interpretive trails, Barclay Farmstead is the specific choice. Croft Farm adds a public park to the picture. For outdoor activities, you can choose between the Greenwald bike path, the Watchable Wildlife Trail, and the Bunker Hill Trails. This lets you plan your day around the kind of visit you want, without treating the different routes as one continuous trail.
When looking for a hotel in Cherry Hill, these interests can also help shape your stay: consider whether farm history, a guided tour, a walk, or one of the routes described is most important to you. If you’re planning a tour, keep the tour calendar in mind; if you’re planning around access or route details, it’s worth checking the relevant information before your visit. These different focuses give you a factual basis for planning your time in Cherry Hill around the activities you actually want to do.
Discover more destinations: Ashland, Berlin, Winslow Township, Atco, Pine Hill, Gloucester City, Runnemede, West Collingswood Heights
Return to the main travel overview: Camden.
