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Laurel Hill Park

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Paul M.

Nice park nearby the Secaucus junction with ball fields, a kids park, kayak rentals, walking trails, a fishing pier and a very creepy past! Google Snake Hill NJ and you'll learn this was the former site of the Hudson County Burial grounds... with close proximity of this park over 4,700 bodies were excavated and moved to a cemetery in Hackensack. Creepy cool. Have fun exploring and you no longer have to wonder why you may sense a presence or feel your hairs stand on end.

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Mark S.

It is definitely not the easiest park to find. It was almost comical when I first tried to come here. My GPS kept me going in circles. With that being said, head towards Field Station Dinosaurs and follow the service road all the way down. You will first get to a boat dock, and if you keep going you will eventually come to the park. On the left, you have two softball fields and behind the softball field is a very nice looking baseball/soccer field with field turf. On your right towards the Hackensack River you will find lots of park benches, swings for the children, a gazebo and a couple of picnic tables. I did notice a sign that said "No barbeque or cooking out". So if you wanted to have a nice picnic here it will have to be sandwiches, salads, etc. They have a long path for jogging or biking that runs all the way to the new constructions of condominiums called Xchange at Secaucus Junction. When all the construction is done, I can see this as a very popular park for the residents and locals.

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Craig C.

Cool park. Nice fields and lots of activities around - good place for running, biking, or just relaxing and unwinding a bit. It's along the water, so they have canoe and kayak rentals, and I believe they have a boat launch as well which both make cool additions to the park. I came here first to check out the large rock formation, called Snake Hill. It's really awesome to see up close and I recommend everyone stops down here to check it out instead of just driving past on the turnpike.

This sucks no bbq
Peter Q.

What a beautiful park . Tranquil , family friendly . Swings and play areas for children . Clean Free parking You can make a day out of this visit . There is a boat launch , do bring your boat , jet ski , kayak or canoe . Bring your fishing rods and fish . There is a kayak and canoe rental for 25 for the whole day .the proceeds are used for conservation of the river and area . Lots of seating areas ... It's truly beautiful . I wished you could barbecue only reason I gave it 4 stars ... So bring sandwiches and a cooler and enjoy this beautiful park on Hackensack river .. It's a hidden Jem .

Edwin H.

This is definitely one of my favorites locations to escape reality for a bit, listen to music on my headphones and simply chill. Best kept secret for relaxation.

Plaque states that bodies were moved but thousands remain.
Jerry T.

Disturbing. After taking a bike ride with a friend we found a marker saying the bodies were moved ? This site is on the grounds of an old tuberculosis and mental disease hospital. Thousands of graves are under you. Too spooky. A quick lookup of its history and I will never go back. What's the deal with the old smoke stack covered with weird graffiti ? Good place for ghost hunting at night.

It's not great and the water itself is polluted but at least it's a respite from the surrounding industrialized area. It's a decent green space the public can visit, get some exercise, run track, play some sports. There's access to the water too which is still quite pretty despite the pollution. Hopefully it'll be cleaned one day... A fat groundhog hangs out near his burrow nearby. It looks like a lot of construction is underway near the cliff which supports the New Jersey Turnpike. Laurel Hill Park is separate from the adjacent Dinosaur Park. A fee is required to enter the dinosaur area.

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Great new dog park here , every time I come I smell cinnamon, anyway, great sunset ...hard to believe where you are...

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Awesome park with playgrounds for both kids and adults! There is a dog walking park as well.

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But you can drive a very very short distance to Secaucus Junction and use their facilities, so that's what we would do in the future.

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