About Florence Kuipers Park

Name: Florence Kuipers Park
Item: Florence Kuipers Park
Author: warrencountyparks

A premiere site along the historic Morris Canal Greenway, this park is named in honor of Florence Kuipers (1942-1999), who became an early member of the Warren County Morris Canal Committee and the Board of Recreation Commissioners. She was active in the 4-H Horse Club and began to promote the vision of a greenway across Warren County so the public could enjoy using the canal towpath as a trail.

The park contains over a mile of the Morris Canal prism and towpath as it passes between the New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s Rockport Wildlife Management Area. Near the memorial to Florence Kuipers, the remnants of a canal store can be found along the Harvey Street entrance, marked with an interpretive sign. Visitors can also venture up the Rockport Wildlife Management Area Trail loop, which climbs the Pohatcong Mountain.

In use from the 1820s to the 1920s, the historic Morris Canal stretched 102 miles from the Delaware River along Phillipsburg to the Hudson River along Jersey City. Overcoming a height elevation of 914 feet using 23 locks and 23 inclined planes, the canal became known as the “Mountain Climbing Canal” and was a major engineering feat of its day. Today, a nice section of this canal has been cleared and offers a lovely walk where you can see the prism that once held water and towpath traveled by mules pulling the boats along.

The County of Warren is proudly recognized by National Geographic for its support in sustaining and enhancing the unique geographic character of the Scenic, Wild Delaware River Geotourism Region through its commitment to aesthetics, culture, environment, heritage, and the wellbeing of the region’s residents. Florence Kuipers Park is one of many sites throughout Warren County which has been officially designated as a National Geographic Geotourism Destination. To learn more about other official destinations in Warren County and throughout the larger Scenic, Wild Delaware River Region, please click here:

Visitor Opportunities

Walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and picnicking.

Non-Profit Affiliation

Florence Kuipers Park is owned by the County of Warren and managed in partnership with the Highlands Community Service Project, the New Jersey Youth Corps, and the Morris Canal Committee. The adjoining Rockport Wildlife Management Area is owned by the State of New Jersey, Division of Fish and Wildlife, but also benefits from the assistance of these non-profits and volunteers.

Please Remember

Stay on the marked trails and do not disturb sensitive habitats.
Remove and carry out trash.
Camping, fires, and alcohol are prohibited.
Hunting is not permitted along the Morris Canal Trail.
Hunting is permitted in the adjoining Rockport Wildlife Management Area.
Removal of plants, animals, wood, stone, or other natural materials is prohibited.
Motorized vehicles, including ATVs, are prohibited.

Trail Map / Brochure

Volunteers Needed

Individual & Group Opportunities For All Ages

Trail Building & Clearing
Invasive Species Removal
Construction & Maintenance
Cleanup & Recycling
Special Events and more!

Warren County, NJ Parks

Warren County, New Jersey

Florence Kuipers Park

Florence Kuipers Park

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