Port Warren Park

Welcome to Port Warren Park, a premier destination nestled along the historic Morris Canal Greenway in Greenwich Township, New Jersey. Located at 477 County Road 519, our park is a treasure trove of natural beauty and historical significance, offering visitors a unique blend of outdoor recreation and cultural exploration.

Port Warren Park is home to the renowned Jim and Mary Lee Museum and features the impressive Inclined Plane 9 West, the longest inclined plane on the Morris Canal. This remarkable canal, operational from the 1820s to the 1920s, spanned 102 miles from the Delaware River in Phillipsburg to the Hudson River in Jersey City. Known as the "Mountain Climbing Canal," it overcame a height elevation of 914 feet using 23 locks and 23 inclined planes, marking it as a major engineering marvel of its time.

Today, visitors can explore the Morris Canal Greenway Trail, which passes through Port Warren Park, offering a glimpse into the past with stabilized, restored, and reconstructed sections of the historic canal and its artifacts. In addition to its historical attractions, the park boasts a series of nature trails around its perimeter, perfect for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a peaceful day of fishing or picnicking amidst the serene beauty of the park's landscape.

Port Warren Park is proudly recognized by National Geographic as part of the Scenic, Wild Delaware River Geotourism Region, celebrated for its commitment to aesthetics, culture, environment, heritage, and the well-being of local residents. The Jim and Mary Lee Museum is one of many sites in Warren County designated as a National Geographic Geotourism Destination.

Owned by the County of Warren and managed in collaboration with the Highlands Community Service Project, the New Jersey Youth Corps, the Warren County Parks Foundation, and the Morris Canal Committee, Port Warren Park is a testament to community partnership and dedication to preserving our rich heritage.

We invite you to visit Port Warren Park and experience the natural beauty and historical significance of this cherished site. For more information about other official destinations in Warren County and the larger Scenic, Wild Delaware River Region, please click here.

Address:

477 County Road 519

Greenwich Township, NJ 08886

United States

Contact:

500 Mt. Pisgah Ave.

P.O. Box 179

Oxford, NJ 07863

We look forward to welcoming you to Port Warren Park!