Definitely a hidden jam. Great place to read a book, hike, meditate, take pictures and nature…read morewatch. So peaceful. The day I went on a warm winter day I heard no gun shots from the shooting range nearby. Hardly anyone is around. The walkway, trail and broad-walk for sure is clean but outside into the marsh land you may find garbage of soda bottles. Lots of trees, fallen trees and lots of birds chipping everywhere. It's less than a 2 mile hike. Don't worry they have benches in the area. This is a must see, must experience park. Bring a bottle of water, binocular and camera. Only one porta potty in the area - the entrance where you parked. Lots of fork in the area but it all leads to a loop- can not get loss even if you wanted to. Enjoy the peacefulness!

Glad I went to this place for a walk , and bird viewing . I looked up google reviews and found this…read moreplace . Location wise it's not the best , but inc you go in , it's Ana amazing place to walk . Parking is a bit small but does fit 20 cars ! The entrance is through a road which is deserted ! I just loved the trial walk . The wooden path is just amazing ! The overall walk is about 1.5 kms per loop .. so 2-3 loops will give you a 5K .. you can also divert off the wooden walkways and walk on the gravel to the back of the Rahway River /lake . Good bird sightings . Saw good ones and could take pics . I also saw woodpeckers but could t take pics ! Loved it overall . Very good place .

The trails at Greenbelt Conservancy are always good to visit, but one of the best times to come is…read morein the Winter; that's because you'll pretty much have them all to yourself, and you'll be able to snowshoe. Tip: Another good activity to indulge in when you're here is trail running.  There's not a lot of elevation change on the trails, but there's enough distance to get the job done ;-) Once you get a ways inside the Greenbelt you won't hear a lot of car noise, which is a good thing in my book.

The Greenbelt - heart of New York's green side, park of all parks (almost 3000 acres of it!), and…read morelargest of city's forest preserves. From wild life and bird watching to tennis and golf courses, from hiking trails to just enjoying the beauty of nature, it has it all. With six major trails and more secondary ones, Greenbelt is hikers, runners and bikers dream. Clearly marked, varied in terrain and length, trails spread from Hylan to Victory Blvd with a heart in High Rock Park. Must see: Willowbrook Lake, Nature Center & Carousel for kids. There are also many wild streams, old ruins and foot bridges along the trail - enjoy the walk and the scenery! (wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring your camera!) For more info and map of hiking trails: sigreenbelt.org

One of my fav spot to go when fall comesMy best fall pictures I have taken is in this park…read more Sometimes I just walk all alone & adore the col Altho it's not that big like other parks in the island but it is breathtaking in fall! Come visit this park in FALL...

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking!…read more I was most definitely caught off guard by how green and well-maintained the trails at Clove Lakes Park were! Turtles, squirrels, and birds of all kind added to the experience. The trail I was on offered a lot of shade, so even though it was warm outside I did not feel overly hot or sweaty. It was also very quiet and peaceful, especially considering it was a Saturday afternoon.

I recommend Clay Pit Ponds nature center for the amazing, AMAZING, children's programming. They…read morehold Tot Time Tuesdays with a read aloud and activity. Just a few weeks ago they had a Harvest Festival; with scarecrow making and pumpkin painting. The staff of rangers there is always a lovely bunch. Check out their eventbrite and Instagram to stay updated on events. Highly recommend you bring your kids. P. S. Can't wait until the maple syrup walks start up in the winter!

Yesterday I went for a hike through this park. You need a map unless you're lucky enough to be with…read morepeople who know the trails. I was lucky! When you first drive up there is parking. There is a bathroom and a building where you can get a map and ask questions. The young lady working there was very accommodating. The trails were pretty well kept. You're walking through the woods basically except for a time or two to cross the road. Ya I would've got lost map and all. We passed an area where they had different types of peacocks, it was like a little peacock zoo. Of course there's beautiful areas with a pond. We saw more then one. The trails we took were a total of 3.38 miles, we did that in 11/2 hours and they went back through the trails again. It's really a beautiful walk/hike that I'd love to go through on a slower pace and photograph more. Not scary if you're going alone. I believe dogs are allowed on leash.

A nice neighborhood park with a pond, a bit of woodlands and lots of wildlife. The nature paths…read morethrough the woods connect to Goodhue Park.

Awesome park! It a hidden gem on the island with lots of surprises around every corner. Great for a…read morequick hike or a brisk walk, depending on what you're after. There's also rescue ladders on each side of the pond in case of an ice skating emergency.

Lovely park set across from the Verrazano Bridge. Walking path and nice little playground for the…read moreyoung people.

This would be a nice pathway to walk but very neglected. Overflowing garbage, graffiti, rampant…read moredogs off of leash with no enforcement. Lots of broken concrete causing tripping hazards especially for seniors and small children. Neglected ball fields. Fence is a tetanus hazard, chipping rusted metal and paint. Broken branches, dead leaves everywhere.

I grew up in Cedar Grove and have fond memories of Mills Reservation from the 1950s and 60s.  It…read morewas a great place to explore the natural wooded environment atop First Mountain ... and it still is.  The trails are great for hiking, biking, and jogging. Leashed dogs are welcome.  I highly recommend hiking to Quarry Point at the reservation's southern end.  The views east from here are spectacular -- all the way to the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline, and sometimes the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge.  Oh, did I mention that the reservation is a great place for bird watching?! Parking is limited. There are no buildings or restrooms in the reservation.

How does one rate the woods? I wanted to blame them for a lack of reservoir scenery on the…read morereservoir view trail but there was human error and I was on a different trail. You can see Manhattan and even the Verrazzano Bridge from a few overlooks. If you're into Instagramming lots of trees and occasional rocks this is a fine spot. Geography note: without a car, kind of far from anywhere. Walkable from the weekday-only Mountain Ave. station (for NJ Transit wrath please check out my Substack).