Not much going on here. It's not much of an attraction but if you live in town or around and like a…read morenice walk and learning a little history it's a nice place. I'm all for preservation of any lake and allowing wildlife to flourish. There's a little lake that you can walk around and probably fish in it and there's a couple picnic tables. The small building that is next to the parking lot is a little museum preserved as the barber shop it was.

Zabriskie Pond is basically a fishing pond in the center of town. It's largely bordered by private…read moreresidential housing, but there is an area to park and access the public half of the park for fishing. Growing up I came here often to catch small sunnies and try for the larger carp in the middle (though I never saw anyone land one). I don't think it's ever meant to be used for swimming or boating, it's just too tiny for that! There is also a historic barbershop on the premises which is neat to peer inside. It's not the greatest pond in the world, but it's a nice place to fish with young kids on a summer day.

This is a beautifully maintained nature preserve with walking paths, trails, kayaking/water…read moreboarding, and a picnic area. There is no cost to visit here and it is usually quiet. The flat trail is stroller friendly, very scenic with plenty of benches and picnic tables for resting and eating. There are trails (one which apparently leads to a beautiful waterfall) but not able to access with a stroller. Bring your own trash bag to take with you as there are no garbage cans. You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself. The views of the water were gorgeous, and the boys enjoyed throwing rocks into the water and watching other people kayak and water board. You can bring your own kayak or rent one in the summer. CJ loved the little houses made of sticks all over the preserve. They are a great opportunity for pretend play. Will go back? There's something about this place The views were beautiful, the preserve itself was so clean and well maintained, and plenty to do with the kids!

This nature preserve is one of my favorite places to go to. Absolutely gorgeous views, well kept…read morearea and if you loop around twice you can easily do a few miles. They off canoe/kayak rentals. I also saw people bringing their own. Right now, half the parking lot is closed due to COVID-19. They do have more parking up the road though. There's a ton of well placed benches by super scenic areas. To be fair, the whole area is scenic. It really is a beautiful walk. Perfect for pups too. I've only been here during the week and it hasn't been too crowded. I can imagine weekends get a little more packed but everyone had masks and were being great about distancing. The area around the reserve is beautiful too. There's also a great grocery shop right down the road, make it a day with a hike and some fresh lunch.

Nice park for the beginner or more experienced hiker or just someone who wants to have some peace…read moreand quiet outdoors for a couple of hours. The parking lot is big and there is a bathroom, which is appreciated. I took a look at the trail map before I left to find one of a decent length, so check out options, but the trails are well-marked. Once you get past the main train next to the lake, you can find yourself pretty alone except for another occasional hiker, but you can vibe with nature, see a waterfall, and just breathe in the fresh air. Some of the trails are long, but I paced one that was only a couple of miles and still got some nice scenery and a lot of steps in. It's great this park isn't too far from the urban areas of Northern NJ and there are many trail options so you can visit again and experience something new. There's also a sign for trout fishing if that's your thing. Check it out if you want to get away for the day.

It's a great place for me to run. It's flatter than most areas around here. It's also very…read moretranquil, and beautiful to watch as you run along the path.The path around the large pond is wide, which is great for the amount of people that are coming through there and many of the areas around the paths have shade, which makes it great for running as well. There's a large parking area with lots of parking space which is a convenient. When you come into the reserve it's off of the highway. The an entrance which is one way in and then the exit on the opposite end of the lot which is one way out. The only drawback from me was that there were a number of people in the park with their dogs unleashed and the dog should be leashed . Which makes it difficult and unnerving for a runner to see a dog come out and not see the owner close by.

This was great for my granddaughter who is 18 months. Pretty low key so not over stimulating for…read morelittle ones. She loved to push buttons in Santa's village. The live show was mildly entertaining but a little too much for my granddaughter to grasp. Appreciate this as an option for entertaining a youngster.

Cute playground right in back of Kinnelon library. It's in great condition, has benches inside and…read moreis fully fenced in. Age range is referenced as 5-12 but I think smaller kids can manage parts of it quite well with parents help.

small municipal park with a baseball field, soccer field, playground, paved half mile loop walking…read moretrail with some nice exercise equipment, and a very nice Memorial Garden with a pond, dedicated to local Sept 11th victims. Bordered by woods and there is a 0.3 mile paved trail extension cutting through the woods to Old Mill Road and a dirt side trail coming off that in the woods. a very clean safe park. on the Old Mill Road side there are tennis courts then there is another 0.58 mile paved trail to Old Mill Road from the pulis ave recereatuonal Field that goes by the rail line, which one can continue on

5/15/26 (Update) Laurelwood Arboretum is even more beautiful than ever…read more The Sensory Garden has been added. A definite "must see and feel" garden! Beautiful fuchsia colored Rhododendron grow throughout the gardens. Have noticed that there's a lot of fencing around the newer flora and plants. Most likely to keep the deer away from the plants. Many new benches have been added throughout the Arboretum. They're beautifully crafted from trees. Inside the welcome center there was nature photography on sale. Best to wear comfortable shoes. The walking area is somewhat hilly. The Arboretum is free. Donations are always welcome. The Arboretum does have two parking areas.

Love this place So nice and well maintained…read moreGood place to bring dog and or kids and spend some time outside

I found the "ridge trail" online which starts in this park and goes into the Ramapo Forest. The…read morepark is in a dead end. It's a nice little park that has all the amenities you would like expect; basketball courts, tennis courts, pavilion, jungle gym, bathrooms, and baseball fields. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the park and the trail. The trail has a few options to walk around a lake, go to "DuPont land" (DuPont used to be in this area, contaminated the land and water years ago), and the top of then mountain. Following the trail to the top of the mountain was easy enough. The view of the reservoir was beautiful! I couldn't help but explore the woods and found some very strange things. I found an abandoned bus, car and a few large appliances. There were a few spots where I could see that people go to drink. I cleaned up their trash. Beer cans are lighter on the way out, I have no respect for anybody who would leave trash in the woods like that. If you are like me and take a hike so you can relax, but then are pissed when you see litter, than this beautiful trail will surely piss you off. Please bring a bag or 2 so you can carry out some of the trash. Thank you.

This is a fun place with playing fields. (I go to watch my granddaughter play soccer.) There is a…read moreconcession stand open during games, and a playground. I've lived in the area since the 80's & didn't even know about this little gem.

*Playground review!*…read more This one is a good one, y'all. It's definitely on the newer side and is a decent size for a bunch of kids to run & play. The brightly colored slides, tunnels, swings can be seen from Black Oak Ridge Rd. so it's hard to avoid when cruising the nighborhood -- I speak from experience! :-P There's a couple different structures -- one for smaller kids (1-3yo, I think) and one for older/bigger kids. My son has a blast climbing up the tunnels and down the slides every time we visit this playground. Note: the parking lot is a good size... but fills up quickly as it shares the lot w/ the dog park... and there's really no street parking along the park as it's a pretty active intersection.

I can't believe they turned this into a park. This used to be a literal THORIUM DUMP. I remember…read morewhen it was a big hill with security and gates around it and you used to see people walking around on top with space suits. The amount of cancer in this entire area is insane. So sad what people try to get away with when nobody knows the history. please do not take your child or pet to this park. The township claims they cleaned it up, but, seriously? lookup "Thorium" and see how long it last for and tell me if you want your child or your pet on these grounds.

A nice park. Nice fishing hole !! Lots of fun activities for families!!!…read more A nice park for family fun.

This is a nice smaller park located upon Garamound. They have a pond a big walking area they even…read morehave a skate park, Which not many parts have. There is even a water park if you want to call it that that little kids can play in in the summertime. In fact the Waterpark part of it is just closed for the fall,winter whatever you want to call it. There are two small parking lots at the top which seem to have enough spaces most of the time for visitors. There are several areas with picnic tables that you can eat her which is very nice. And they have a field. Many people don't know that if you walk around the back of the pond and follow the trail up into the woods there are even more picnic tables And if you go up even higher there are actually tennis courts up on top that you can access also from another road on top if you don't feel like walking that much. The pond is not the cleanest however and I really could use a little more maintenance on the area.

I wasn't able to find many good playgrounds in and around Lincoln Park. Yes, there's a small…read moreplayground nearby, but it doesn't have swings and only has one slide. One day while coming back from Costco, we noticed Centennial Park. It is mainly a children's playground, with a small gravel walking path and a couple of benches for adults. When I searched online, I found very few photos of the park. So during our visit, we clicked around 20 pictures to help others get a better idea of what the playground looks like. My daughter is 15 months old, and she had a great time on the swings. I think kids between 2 and 10 years old would enjoy this place even more. There are multiple slides, climbing structures, a merry-go-round, and lots of other play equipment to keep them busy. There is a gravel parking area, so parking wasn't an issue. The only downside is that the park is tucked away a little inside the neighborhood instead of being on the main road. That may be why it's usually less crowded than you would expect. Overall, it's a nice neighborhood playground and a great place to bring young kids for an hour or two.

What a great hidden gem! A large, beautiful playground for toddlers and older kids easily…read moreaccessible from Wayne, Lincoln Park, Fairfield and North Caldwell. Daughter had a blast as we decided to take advantage of one of the last warm days of the year. It has structures for smaller children as well as larger children, and is beautifully decorated with large flowers that can provide shade form the hot sun on a summer day. I was informed by another mom here that this playground was recently renovated. There's also a large grass area and a small trail behind the playground. Tons of space and options. The frog and bear structures at the entrance are actually small trash cans- both a good and bad idea as it's aesthetically pleasing, however not an obvious trash can and leading young kids like my daughter to try to play with them (it took a few minutes for even me to realize they were trash cans). Minus one star as the baby swings and regular swings are on opposite ends of the playground, making it impossible to push both your older child and toddler child at the same time.