Sitting on the Raritan River in the Borough of Highland Park, you will find our 81 acre Donaldson Park. Opened in 1946, it is widely known for its boat ramp and dog park. In 1953, Highland Park held its first Town Outing at the Park. In 2009, the park was totally renovated to accommodate the thousands of park visitors that come and enjoy the park each week. It has a large variety of active and passive recreational facilities including sports fields, playgrounds, and paved trails.

Grove 1 picnic areas that have a covering or gazebo included in their picnic permit.

Key Feature: Raritan River

Map of Donaldson Park

Driving Directions and GPS Coordinates

Driving Directions, Crossroads, and GPS Coordinates

• Borough of Highland Park
• Intersection of South Second Avenue and Riverview Avenue
• GPS Coordinates: N 40° 29' 26.1522", W 74° 25' 33.1356"

From Route 287 North

• Take Exit 2b (27 South, New Brunswick)
• Follow through Edison into Highland Park, Route 27 becomes Raritan Ave.
• Make a left at South Second Ave.

From Route 287 South

• Take Exit for Route 1 South
• Follow directions for Route 1

From Route 1

• Take exit for 514 West (Highland Park)
• This will merge into 27 (Raritan Ave.)
• Follow into Highland Park
• Make a left at South Second Ave.

From Garden State Parkway:

• Take Exit 129 (NJ Turnpike)
• Take Turnpike South
• Follow directions for NJ Turnpike

From NJ Turnpike:

• Take Exit 9 (New Brunswick)
• Follow on 18 North
• Take Exit for 27 (Raritan Ave., Highland Park)
• After crossing over bridge, make right at 4th traffic light onto South Second Ave.