A nice place to get away from the busy roads of Staten Island. It was slightly confusing finding…read morethe Ohrback Lake since we didnt c the on the right there was another trail. So we made a few circles. Other than that, it was beautiful. We found a swamp that was fillied with frogs and a black and white cat.

Much nicer than I thought it would be. Definitely a hidden gem of the island. There several nature…read moretrails to make your way through. A great place to go for a run or a hike. I ended up getting lost at one point as it was way larger and windier than I expected.

I'm intrigued. Went today... cool spring afternoon. Hidden near refinery and landfill. Where do I…read morebegin? Quiet. Erie or peaceful? I think both. Creepy? A little Hidden? Very Unsettling? Kept looking back and around for other people. Saw a small family, a couple, a man and baby son, a lone guy, a guy with a bike. Still kept looking around. Path: mostly boardwalk and pebbled paths. Tall grass and trees doesn't let you see across path. Path has shade from trees. River/creek/marsh: it was dry, low tide. Didn't see any wildlife there. Smells salty. Tall deer fence: I guess to keep the deer off path? Pretty sure deer can go around it. Signs posted along path with information. No dogs allowed. Views: not much. Lots of tall grass and trees. And the landfill mountain. Very insulated. I wouldn't go alone. You can't see in or out. Poison ivy EVERYWHERE!!!!! Don't touch anything! I did like that there are lots of birds and you can hear them all. It's very quiet and has a good nature feel. I will go back to explore more. I think there needs to be more patrol or surveillance cameras.

Great place to go for a walk and escape the town life…read more Don't know if I'd call Linden a "city" city. It'd be cool if it were accessible from downtown, but it's not. There were a lot of deer out when I went. If you like to take pictures with an actual camera, bring a zoom lens. I am looking forward to the expansions they plan to implement. In it's current form though, it's still a great place to run or go for a walk.

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.

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception (~65 people) at the Greenbelt Nature Center…read moreand it was great. We found it while doing an online search for intimate, outdoor wedding venues and were surprised to find such a nice space for a reasonable rate. Christina, the onsite coordinator, was very helpful in getting us started and working with our requests and ideas. Our wedding day was rained out so we had to move our ceremony indoors, in an exhibit room next to the reception area, but it worked out well (the outdoor terrace is really nice though and once the rain cleared, our guests were able to take their photos backed by the nice fall foliage). The center accommodated the move and it was the perfect space for the amount of guests that we had. The site is beautiful and well-maintained. It has a naturally built-in rustic decor, so we didn't need to go above and beyond for decorations. Their staff helps with set up and breakdown of tables and chairs and there's a good-sized kitchen/service area. We had a lot of guests complimenting our choice and asking how we found this place (Staten Island is sort of the forgotten borough, sorry!). It was the perfect space for our special day and we'd definitely recommend it to other couples seeking an intimate wedding venue.

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.

Came here for the first time this weekend. This park is super huge. On my way passing the bridge to…read morecrossover to the bike trail for the water view of the Verrazano bridge by the benches, and passed by a kiddie playground. It was such a peaceful vibe. Some people were exercising, some were fishing, some were just relaxing and enjoying the view. It was a nice walk, I definitely recommend you pay it a visit.

Beautiful park. 1)…read moreMake sure to take the walking bridge to the river side of the park. That is where you will get the best views of the bridge & city skyline. 2) Google maps will take you via the greenery, which is ok, but the views are by the riverside. 3) Must visit if you are around the area.

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).

Cheesequake Park is basically our neighbor, and definitely a favorite park to frequent. We have…read morespent many a summer camping here, and swimming in the lake. The trails are beautiful, and varied in length for however much time you have to explore the park. You will always find something new in some nook or cranny. The dogs love walking here, as well as the humans. :) The marshes are so cool, and there's educational information everywhere. Make sure you wear good sneakers! Plenty to do and see in here, you will never run out of new options.

I love this park. I came here with my best friend to go for a nice hike. This park is very nice, if…read moreyou looking to escape from the world for a lil bit go on the different trails and enjoy nature!!