This is definitely my favorite pool to come to. I've been coming since I was a child and now I get…read moreto bring my own child here. The pool is always clean. They have lifeguards which make it very safe. Plenty of parking which you pay $10 cash for. Entrance to the pool is $5 a person cash or card. Things to note-you can bring blankets, towels, clothes, beach chairs and medications inside the pool area. My son uses an EpiPen and asthma meds and they were allowed in. You cannot bring any food or drinks besides water bottles. You can bring a cooler but no ice. Any other food can be left in the car. I also saw you cannot bring certain goggles for the pool. I will say, they have really improved their menu this year! The chicken tenders and fries were better this year. They added funnel cake and dipping dots, and even have the icy dipping dots which is great for my son who is allergic To dairy. They sell chips and soda bottles, no fountain drinks anymore. You can ask for cups with ice for $1 more. The garlic parm sauce i got for my chicken tenders was sooo good! We spent about $100 on a bunch of food here for 4 but it was well Worth it. Def love how they extended the menu! Plan to return here soon

Took my grandson for a bike ride on a nice day. We had so much fun. It's great for a walk or bike…read moreride in the spring or the fall. In the summer the pool is better. We like to come here in the summer for the water slides. Great for kids.

Wow how does this place not have a review. This place is amazing for families, the trail is very…read morefriendly and there are lots of cool sculptures to see. I did this trail in the frozen winter, the trail signage was well marked but because of the snow, it's a bit challenging. I wasn't totally sure where the parking was due to all the snow but I was the only car there. If you drive too far, you will be at someone's house. Nearby there is a pizza place that is highly recommended.

It's very nice walking/cycling trail to enjoy alone or with your family. Keep in mind that in some…read moreparts you will need to cross highways to continue with the pathway side by side it's the highway and some noise from the cars since you ride along the pathway. You will have a peaceful time. Today I got lucky that during my ride I encountered the goddess of wealth. I guess the universe is speaking to me

Despite traffic being the main issue, this is a great parkway to travel on. The scenery on this…read moreroad is the main attraction for sure, with a mix of the country to explore in certain parts of the parkway. Easy to say, it's not hard to miss it all. It's a great idea if you're not familiar with the area to have a map handy because most of the exits will be a short distance from one another. With that and the parkway, it is narrow containing tight turns which do indeed require caution, to avoid any accidents. I personally don't have any issues traveling on the road, except, I don't travel down here as much. Also, in the summertime, take advantage of their bike, and walk, which is run on Sundays from 10am - 2pm on the parkway. This definitely adds more flavor to the experience.

This is my second time here. It's a Nice lake with a park. They sell food and have clean restrooms…read more Plenty of parking too. There are grills here and some tables to bbq. There are many teenagers working there and they have lifeguards. The only con is they change rules on swimming requirements often. They also charge what they want for entrance. My family came yesterday and my dad paid $20 for 4 people. My brother paid $35 for 6 people and we paid $35 for 3 people. Not sure why we paid more when it should have been $5 a person. We didn't know the price and how much we should have paid until after we spoke about it. They need to have posters with prices because i think the teen charged us more and pocketed the money.

This was a bit of a redemption walk - I chose this trail for my First of the Year Hike two and a…read morehalf months ago, only for it to be coated in snow and ice, making for a very uncomfortable and slightly treacherous hour or so. The material on the ground clearly didn't do it justice, so for my first Saunter Training of the year, I came back to do the whole trail top to bottom, totaling a little over 10 miles. Full disclosure - I did this in two parts, taking a brunch break in the middle. The first leg took place at the southern terminus/trailhead in Mountain View up to its intersection with the Newark Pompton Turnpike and back, and then later on I parked on the Newark Pompton Turnpike and walked up to the northern terminus/trailhead at River Drive and back. I'd guess though if you did this all in one fell swoop, it would take you three plus hours to accomplish at my pace. The best aspect of this trail, at least for now, is its overall quality. The path is paved and very smooth and hasn't had an opportunity to get dinged up yet. It's also accessible to civilization, which is a nice perk on a long walk - you're walking right past the downtown area of Pompton Plains and can easily diverge to a QuickChek or a restaurant if needed. I will say that the parking for this is a little meh; the Mountain View side has some street parking on a busy stretch of 202, but there's an area by the trailhead that would be perfect for parking that doesn't allow access. I'm assuming it's state-owned or something but if they could figure out a way to utilize that, it would be a big plus. It IS easier in my opinion to park on Newark Pompton, which has a lot of street parking as well as a nearby shopping center parking lot. The bathroom situation isn't ideal. I always bring a roll of toilet paper because you just never know, and had to use it by the northern end (conveniently/appropriately by the compost facility). There are no port-a-potties on the trail, at least not when I did this (maybe they'll add one or two when the weather gets warmer?) It's possible there's a public facility at Greenwood Corners Public Park, but I didn't see an obvious one from my vantagepoint. Also, this might be a young pup trail thing, but the kiosks were inconsistent - I'd say about half of them were completely barren, while the other half at least had a trail map. An easy fix. In terms of optics, mid-March is not the best for that generally speaking. The southern part of the trail is pretty desolate and goes through some of the flood zone areas by Lincoln Park/Pequannock, before changing over to suburban industrial areas and then just flat out suburbia. Interestingly towards the northern part, there's a legit farm situation going on with horses right before you cross under Route 23. Was not expecting to get a whiff of manure on this adventure. There's also a cool little painted rock garden by the downtown Pompton Plains area that seems to be growing - good luck to that. Not a bad addition to the area at all, especially given that this section of NJ unfortunately has a lot of highways and densely populated shizzle going on. This feels like a good compromise in that regard.

To update my last review... Restroom and air pump at mile marker 3.6 at Pequannock lake facility…read more.. note to Trail dog walkers - please don't leave your poop bags alongside the trail, there's no one that wants to pick up your poopbags.

My pups were in paradise. We roamed aimlessly for hours and loved every turn. It was our first…read moretime to the preserve, but definitely not our last!

What an amazing little find it has an old mansion ruins which was fun for the kids a chemistry lab…read moreand a beautiful overlook of a deep gorge. I found this to be magical.

Finally was able to explore Great Oak Park. We decided to come while there was still snow on the…read moreground which ended making for an icey walk but most of the trails are flat with little to no elevation. It's a great way to get out and be active. There is also an attached dog park in the parking lot for both small and large dogs that is pristinely kept. I will definitely be coming back in the warmer months for walks with my dog and the added perk of a great more secluded dog park!

Everything went well the is very good for hiking and bike riding it's amazing just grab your…read more friends and a picnic basket and go for it

We Out (Philipa) guided a 10 person group to Hudson Highlands State Park and summited Bull Hill…read morewith an elevation of 1,421 feet in Cold Spring NY. I don't know what kind of hiker I would consider myself as I regularly hike a few of the Delaware Gap Appalachian trails and recently completed Lemon Squeeze in NY. I know a good tour guide when I see one though. Philipa built a full experience for the group, from getting to the mountain (public transportation, GPS if driving), what to pack, how to dress, fitness level suggestions, snack/lunch suggestions and weather updates. Even though the weather for our trip would not qualify for a regular summer day in July I felt prepared and mentally I had a great attitude (which I contributed to the preparedness). At the mountain Philipa went through basic necessities (bathroom uses), pacing and safety precautions. She also gave us information about the mountain which is the only reason I know exactly where I hiked and how high I climbed. We stopped the amount of times the group needed to and she built connections to the mountain giving us some historical information. After the hike we stopped in town for some ice cream and snacks. Overall I feel as each activity would be different as each mountain/trail provides different experiences. But for review purposes what I want to leave you with is that Philipa will not lead the 1st timer astray, an expert will learn at least 1 new fact and she caters each experience to the area. You will not regret it!!! You will love your experience!