During the initial decades of the Watchung Reservation's existence, individuals enjoying the park had the opportunity to engage in swimming activities at a designated beach along the lakeshore situated behind you. Additionally, there was a facility at this location where visitors could conveniently change into their swimwear – a bathhouse. The lake hosted aquatic carnivals that attracted a substantial number of participants, involving events such as swimming and boating.

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December 3, 2023

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During the initial decades of the Watchung Reservation's existence, individuals enjoying the park had the opportunity to engage in swimming activities at a designated beach along the lake shore situated behind them. Additionally, there was a facility at this location where visitors could conveniently change into their swimwear – a bathhouse. The lake hosted aquatic carnivals that attracted a substantial number of participants, involving events such as swimming and boating.

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1. Lake Surprise – Lake Surprise Bathhouse loop from New Providence

5.17km

01:22

50m

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2. Badgley House – Watchung Reservation loop from Mountainside

4.29km

01:11

80m

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3. Lake Surprise Bathhouse – Lake Surprise loop from Watchung Reservation

5.86km

01:33

60m

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Location: Mountainside, Union County, New Jersey, United States

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1. Lake Surprise – Lake Surprise Bathhouse loop from New Providence

2. Badgley House – Watchung Reservation loop from Mountainside

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