Great park with huge playground area with areas for various age ranges. Plenty of parking and…read morewalking options. This park also has pickleball courts. The only downside is that the park has minimal trees so hardly any natural shade from the sun.

Forth of July celebration awesome music awesome food awesome people-crowd is amazing-police are…read morefantastic will go again next year for sure

An open space, right across the Wood Park & Leonia Public Library, in Leonia…read more Wood Park provides quite a lot with the tennis court, baseball area, and the playground. The sculpture garden is right across, and you can just sit at the gazebo while your car is being serviced at Delta, or after the mass at the St. John Church, or waiting for your kid from Leonia middle school.

Lovely little park bordering Leonia Public Library. It seems like lots of families are enjoying…read morethis quiet space on Sunday afternoon. Walking distance from shopping. Diverse neighborhood. Many languages being spoken at the park, and the environment is welcoming. Lots of shade. Playground equipment. Restrooms. Park is well maintained. Plenty of Niantic spots for Ingress/Pokémon Go/Wizards Unite.

Always wondered where people got those super close views of the George Washington Bridge in their…read morereels, and finally found this place! People might get confused by the two names--Palisades Interstate Park and Fort Lee Historic Park--but it's the same location. Parking is metered, and the rates vary by day. On weekends, it's around $2.50/hour. We spent almost 2 hours here, and it was totally worth it. The park is very clean and well maintained. There are several viewpoints where you can enjoy beautiful views of the George Washington Bridge and the Hudson River. There are also a few historical displays that tell the story of the area, which makes the visit even more interesting. There are plenty of benches to sit, relax, and enjoy the scenery. It was peaceful and not too crowded when we visited. On the other side of the park, you'll find old cannons, restored military buildings, and other historic structures from the Revolutionary War period. The views from that side are just as amazing. Overall, it's a great place to spend a couple of hours if you're visiting the Palisades.

Gorgeous park. I biked here from Bushwick Brooklyn and it was worth the soreness! Absolutely…read moreincredible views of the Hudson River. What a peaceful place to bird watch, relax and get some fresh air. Reading about the history of the site really makes being present on the same land feel quite significant.

Located in Palisades Interstate Park just north of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, Ross…read moreDock Picnic Area is a beautiful waterfront park that juts into the Hudson River. It's a popular spot for both locals and visitors who want to enjoy a day outdoors with a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline. On nice weekends during the warm weather months, it is by far the busiest area in the park. This pristine, sprawling 1000s of acres has boat launching spots with well-maintained restrooms. River breezes are spiced by dozens of barbecues and the happy uproar of families at play; it often fills to capacity by noon. A paved path along the river makes it easy to wander, jog, or push a stroller. More ambitious visitors can link up with longer trails toward the Palisades or up toward the bridge itself. It feels like one's far away from everything even though the city is right there where my partner, his family, and I stopped by, hoping to see the GWB fully lit, two towers with 600-watt LED bulbs, on the eve of America's 250th birthday. We were anticipating to stay a bit longer, but an impending thunderstorm was approaching.

Ross Dock is one of the spots I take visiting friends and family to. It's a waterfront park with…read morepicnic tables, grills, a playground, and stunning views of the George Washington Bridge and NYC skyline. The view is absolutely gorgeous!!! I've lived in this area all of my life and I never get tired of it. Plenty of photo opportunities here. There's grassy areas to host picnics in or play sports. If you want to walk, there's a walkway right along the Hudson River and there's a hiking trail adjacent to it. The trails are all connected to the Palisades Interstate Park. Parking isn't difficult to find here, but it is metered ($1.50 per hour). They also have public restrooms and a seasonal concession stand. There are a lot of geese though so.... watch where you're walking because their droppings are everywhere. Whether you want to hike, relax, take photos, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery, you can't go wrong with coming here. ... and yes, it's doggo friendly! :)

In addition to often having lots of traffic, Fort Lee has lots of local parks! This one honors the…read morevolunteer fireman in the borough. I believe many, if not all parks in Fort Lee are having their facilities refurbished. Here workers were refurbishing the splash pool. I noticed new benches as well. A small oasis not far from the hustle and bustle of main thorofares!

When you've been bad with your diet and you need to take a walk it's always great when a place has…read morea nearby park you can take a stroll in. We were in the area for some ice cream rolls from Jinn's just a few blocks down. We decided to walk down towards Fireman's Park since we saw there were some Pokemon gyms we can stick our Pokemon in. It was pretty interesting because it was just a small park area with a pool and kiddie play area, which we assumed is the community pool for the neighborhood. What really caught my eye was this long alleyway across the street that was great for capturing a photo of the crazy fog the weather was giving us that day. There was still a lot of snow in the area from the last snow fall so we couldn't walk through the perimeter of the park but nonetheless it was a good adventure to scope through the area.

Great space to enjoy the outdoors, lots of places to walk or picnic, but I enjoyed kayaking on the…read morelake. They have one and tandem kayaks to be rented by the hour, they provide life jackets and help you launch and get back to the dock. Then they explain where the boundaries are and let you have at it. It's a fun way to spend a summer afternoon, even if you aren't experienced. The waters are pretty calm, and it's a good upper body work out. If there's not parking nearby, there are other lots. So depending on what you're looking for outdoors, this is a nice oasis for the otherwise very urban areas in North Jersey.

New Overpeck Park 40 Fort Lee Rd…read more Leonia, NJ 07605 This 811-acre park does not compare to the liveliness and energy of other large parks such as Central Park or Van Cortlandt Park, but there are still many ways to stay occupied. The trails are on wide, level black pavement. It's a perfect time to take a stroll either individually, with family or friends, or with a domestic pet. While walking, I highly recommend wearing sunscreen and/or a hat. Drink plenty of water because there are minimal trees leading to no shade on the trail. If you want to get your heart rate up, go for a jog or bicycle ride. Multiple benches are stationed throughout the trails. Or, you can always bring your own lounge chair or blanket to find a quiet spot to sit and chill. It's a great place to set up a picnic while admiring breathing taking views of the Manhattan Skyline. During the warmer seasons, the Overpeck Park Kayak Center is open. Feel free to rent a canoe or kayak and paddle the Overpeck Creek. In addition to boats, the Kayak Center also rents out fishing rods for prospective anglers. However, a valid NJ freshwater fishing license is required. To avoid any fees, all visitors have the option to bring their own equipment. A fairly large playground is on site for younger children. They may play on the jungle gym, swing set, climbing webs, and slides. There are multiple parking lots available throughout the park. Some of them have an EV charging station for electric automobiles. Overall, this park is pretty decent and it's great to spend a couple of hours on a spring or summer afternoon. #thenewoverpeckpark #newoverpeckpark #overpeckcreek #leonianj

We went to Mill Creek Park and decided to walk on the boardwalk over the marsh. It led past…read moreSecaucus High School and ended up at acorn Park. Super cute jungle animal themed Swings Two big enclosed tube slides Park is located behind some houses... I think there is construction being done around the park?

Nice little park and playground area that is clean, quiet, and well maintained…read more Located on the grounds of what was once an amusement park in the early 1900's you won't find any history of that here sadly. The jungle gym equipment looks almost new and below it has softer rubberized ground. Benches to sit on, swings, but no bathroom. Located right next to Highbridge Park it's in a peaceful setting mainly for the locals up here.

For me, the best part about being at The Promenade is simply being near the water. The stunning…read moreview across the Hudson River is like a chef's kiss cherry on top. I am both amazed and soothed by the faint sounds of the water splashing and minimal chatters as people are walking by or staring at the views themselves. Any time of day is great, but especially at night. And yes, it's well-lit. There are also options to dine at a restaurant or grab a quick treat like ice cream. I prefer to go whenever it is warm outside - so spring or summer is perfect. The only drawback is the inconvenience of parking spaces! Tough to find, all of the time. Keep that in mind. That's why I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5.

If you are in Jersey, one of the best places to visit is the Promenade without having to go deep…read moreinto Jersey. Great views of NYC - west side of Manhattan all the way down to Battery park. Also great stores next to the promenade and you can literally spend all day here. Some recommended places to visit is Mitsuwa Japanese market, Sojo spa club, etc. Many different types of stores up and down the promenade area.