Deep Cut Gardens

Such a great place to enjoy a lovely nature walk. After parking be sure to grab a map at the very beginning of the trail. If you take the path to the left, you’ll run into the visitor’s building where the restrooms and a library are located. There’s a donation jar so bring some cash if you’d like to make a donation.

If you go in the summertime, don’t forget all the things: sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle. If you are sun sensitive, a hat and/or umbrella. There’s lots of shade but you have to walk through areas of sunshine to get to them.

Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes! There are some steep inclines if you so desire to take those paths.

There are plenty of benches to sit and take a rest throughout the gardens.

I didn’t realize there were picnic tables so next time I go, I’m going to pack a small lunch. I may even bring a blanket to sit in one of the open fields and read a book.

There was a maze garden in front of the gazebo. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to enjoy it this visit due to a wedding photo session happening. It gives me something to look forward to during my next visit.

🌺 The best "mob" owned gardens! 🌺 Nice trails and flowers. Enjoyed the fish and wildlife.
You could easily host a wedding 💍💒 here.

This place is amazing 🤩 My Wife and I went here to spend time together. Everywhere you walk here the air is so fresh we took many good pictures I will definitely come here again if we are in the area. I definitely recommend this place as a great place for Wedding photos 👍 we went on a cloudy day and the breeze was perfect there is even a bathroom at the horticulture house up on the left of the parking lot very convenient and a filtered water fountain to fill up a water bottle inside.

What a beautiful place and a hidden gem very close to place where I live. Around 1-2 miles from route 35 on middle town.

A fantastic place to spend for one day picnic with family and friends. Wide variety of flowers, nicely maintained garden, great trails for long walk.

A must visit for family and friends. Pack your lunch or breakfast grab some snacks and occupy one of the benches and enjoy the beauty of nature while having your breakfast or lunch. Plz make sure to collect all your garbages and left over after you finish. I saw some people leaving leftovers and garbage after their meals which will not be appreciated and you will spoil a well maintained place.

Enjoy your short holiday at this place

Absolutely gorgeous! If you enjoy walking beautiful well maintained trails of flora and fauna, this is a wonderful place to spend some time.

Very peaceful, quiet, and just stunning views!

I have visited the Deep Cut Gardens in the Spring, Summer and Fall- always beautiful views!
Enjoy walking and exploring!
This past weekend, noticed the greenhouse is now closed to the public!
The orchids and roses are gorgeous when in bloom.
Like the sounds of the running water as you walk.
Remember not to feed fish! :)

Parking on site.
Restrooms available.

There is a park across the street-

TATUM
& PARK
RED HILL
ACTIVITY CENTER

And if you turn left existing the parking lot about 1 mile you reach the marker HISTORIC MINISINK TRAIL.
Rows of gorgeous Cherry Blossoms in full bloom.
Saw Photographer taking family photos!!

Beautiful park and beautiful gardens. My wife and I visited early May 2023 and the flowers were just starting to bloom. Short walk through the park, but the gardens are so lovely we found ourselves stopping frequently to admire nature. Fyi no dogs allowed.

Absolutely Gorgeous place. A wonderful place to go for a relaxing stroll. Visit the koi pond and rose garden for some magical moments! Hundreds of beautiful flowers to photograph. I've been going here since I was a baby, but every time I return I'm always amazed at how magical it is. Highly suggest going in the spring and summer if you want more opportunities to see blooms.

Well maintained, beautiful, clear / clean entrance / exit and grounds. Best of all it's free.

Plenty of seating. Not for small children as they trample and pick at the flowers. I saw some trash on the grass that the park ranger was collecting - pretty sad that people would litter. It's not the rangers job to pick up after you. Please don't bring food/drinks if you're not going to be responsible and carry it out. Keep it clean for everyone to enjoy.

They have a koi pond, a greenhouse, beautiful flower garden with plenty of benches to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Across the street from the parking lot is Tatum Park where they have a playground for kids, public restrooms, and hiking trails.

Beautiful garden.
Free entrance.
Not dogs allowed [pet friendly park right across the street]
Great for walks and picnics...
Many " "picture perfect" spots.
Parking and restroom available

Beautiful gardens! Bigger than I expected, also had a few short trails! Free and worth the trip!

Really beautiful garden and well maintained. I saw fishes in ponds, there are few small waterfall, nursery. Best place to take pictures, marriages or events. I saw many couples doing their professional wedding shoots when we visited there.

Enough parking space for 50+ cars, washroom also available, maps are provided and there is no entry fees. You can definitely come here with family and friends.

Nice garden to walk and relax. Isn't very big!!
Good spot for family picture or another celebration.

Deep cut gardens is really a hidden gem in NJ. Ample parking, you can see variety of plant species, the bonsai tree collection next to the green house is impressive

Such a beautiful place to visit and enjoy nature. There's plenty of benches and ponds, lovely trees to walk through, colorful flowers and incredible cactuses. It's completely free to wall around and admire everything. I can't wait to go back in the Fall when the leaves change.

You’ll always be inspired when you visit during the season of flowers and foliage! 🍂

Deep Cut Gardens is part of the Monmouth County Park System. It has 54 acres of gardens and greenhouses. It was very relaxing to walk around the beautiful gardens. The Lily Pond had brightly colored koi and goldfish and there was a pretty tiered waterfall. The main garden is a maze and is just incredibly picturesque and wedding photos were being taken here when I was leaving. Fun Fact: Deep Cut Gardens has a long interesting history that dates back to the 1600s.

I enjoyed walking through the garden and specifically having my kids able to run/explore around. They loved the maze and walking through the paths.

This is a real nice date place. Or a family sight seeing nature walk! I enjoyed myself with my boyfriend. I love the community building and being able to get a better understanding of how deep cut gardens began! This is a completely free place and it is clean. The bathroom walls are thin, but that doesn't really matter much when the restroom building is busy with people! This was an enjoyable experience!!!!

Friendly staff and beautiful spaces to take photos. My favorite is the greenhouse. We had our elopement here last year and even though it stormed on the day; it was still beautiful! Photos by Richel Diaz Photography.