I come here when I need a peaceful walk to enjoy nature. The trails are lovely and clean, however,…read morethe entrance can be found with trash all over sometimes. Its dog friendly so long as you keep them on a leash and they have a poop bag dispenser when entering the trail. Highly recommend

Great park located towards the center of town. This place is a pain in the butt to drive through,…read morebut man is it pretty. Lots of spots for kayaking, including a place you can rent from when the weather is nice. Path through the woods along the water is great for walkers, runners and bikers. Could also do the other path that heads closer to town/houses. Not too uncommon to see wildlife either (ie: deer, geese, turtles). They also have ice skating in winter when the lakes freeze over. Parking is pretty easy and in a few spots. As other notes, no bathroom here which is the biggest issue. Otherwise with how accessible this is, it's a gem.

Love this place! I have been here so many times…read more I love running, walking, hiking and sight seeing here. There are always great views and very picturesque paths ... I would highly recommend this place. During Covid, most people had masks. I would say that most people were social distancing, and it was still a safe place during quarantining. I'll definitely be back again soon.

Beautiful park with areas for picnics they also have grills installed. You can also hike or go for…read morea stroll with your dog.

Beautiful state park. Trails are very flat for the most part. Love seeing the baby sheep and the…read morecows are the healthiest I've ever seen. Lucky to be able to come here to enjoy the fall foliage. Parking is $6 but a ton of cars parked randomly outside along the road.

Large and beautiful park. Friends chose it for an easy social hike and chose/followed along the…read morepaths using a trail app. (There is also a map available at the visitor's center but the app makes it easy to detour without getting lost, plus it details length of the hike and other trail details.) This park is SO lovely. While there we saw ducks, frogs, goats... Some took the train from Manhattan and an Uber to the park from there. If you drive it is only $6 to park. There are restrooms and water fountains in the main parking lot. Bring a bag to keep any garbage! In this park there are no trash cans, you take out what you bring in.

The Greenburgh Nature Center, located in Scarsdale, NY, features a small live animal museum where…read morekids can interact with and pet a variety of animals, including reptiles, turtles, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, to name a few. The staff is friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the animals they care for. The nature center is also home to several non-releasable birds of prey, including eagles, owls, and ravens. Each animal has been given a name, making the experience even more personal and engaging. They offer field trips, summer camps, and birthday parties, as well as special members-only events such as tie-dye activities and live butterfly releases. Walking the grounds is free, and parking is also free. Admission to the live animal museum is approximately $7 per person, but be sure to check their website, as prices may change from time to time. They have a small gift shop as well if you want to bring a souvenir home.

This spot is great for young kids. You could easily stay on the grounds and pay nothing and still…read morehave a great time. There are some lovely trails and a playground that has different age-appropriate spaces. There are also many places to eat in the grass and some tables. You can pay to go inside and see even more animals. This experience is pretty cool, though the space can get tight. You can get pretty up-close-and-personal to various animals with the help of some of the volunteers, which is a fun experience. My kids love going here. It feels like a nice oasis in lower Westchester.

Magnificent experience at Rockefeller Preserve. Love Halloween and took the opportunity to attend…read moreHulda's Night. Truly a Broadway production played out in 4 vignettes in a forest full of fact and fantasy. Watch out because you may see the headless horseman along the lantern lit paths.

The Palisades Scenic Byway in Bergen County offers some of the most impressive views New Jersey has…read moreto offer. Situated in the northern section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway just after exit 2 northbound, State Line Overlook is the highest point at an elevation of 532 feet, about half a mile south of the New Jersey-New York state line. This site offers astounding views of the Hudson River and Westchester County from Yonkers to Tarrytown at the Tappan Zee Bridge. The lookout itself is open year-round, from dawn to dusk. Metered parking is in effect at $2.50 per hour on weekends. One could pay at the destinated pay station or parking app. It offers birdwatchers plenty to look at; in particular, the fall months offer a chance to spot hawks and provide access to some of the best hiking, which is where my partner and I came on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Following the North to Shore Trail, we hiked for about a mile north before ending at the New York border with the NJ boundary stone marker. On our return heading back to the parking lot, we followed trail E, ending up on Old Route 9W. This truly offers an escape from the hectic city life as one hears birds chirping, which we can recommend.

This is one of the nicest viewpoints along the Palisades. The overlook offers a wide view of the…read moreHudson River surrounded by tall cliffs and greenery. We visited on a clear day, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. There are benches where you can sit quietly and enjoy nature. It's a popular stop for bikers, hikers, and people going for a scenic drive. I guess, during fall season it woul The parking lot is decent in size and easy to access. Its metered parking btw... There are also restrooms and a small snack shop nearby during the season. It's a peaceful place to relax for a while before continuing your drive...

This is a true hidden treasure! Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary is one of those places that surprises you…read morein the best way. The trails are beautiful and run alongside a peaceful, flowing river, making the whole hike feel calm and scenic from start to finish. Everything is well marked, so it's easy to navigate without having to second-guess where you're going. It's also a very welcoming spot--lots of families out enjoying the trails and plenty of dogs, which adds to the friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The hike itself is easy, but still really enjoyable and refreshing. Parking is plentiful and convenient, which makes the whole experience even smoother. Definitely a spot worth coming back to again and again.

Beautiful place, but far too many off leash dogs and pack walkers . I abide to leash laws, and…read morereally do not appreciate when someone's dog approaches my dog on a trail of any sort. It is dangerous, and to say "don't worry, he's friendly" does not justify it being okay for anyone's dog to approach someone else and/or their leashed dog on a wooded trail. Folks, abide to the law and use your own backyards for unleashed exercise, not a public, densely wooded trail.

Nice park. Punches…read moreabove its weight. Great trails that are as difficult as you want them to be. Much less crowded vibe than similar parks nearby. A great escape for experienced mountain bikers.

Visiting the area for the weekend, it was nice to have the opportunity to explore local hikes-…read more This hike was a wonderful easy access- easy to park, easy to start the trail, well-marked, and a yay it was a loop! Mainly a mountain biker trail, though we were hiking it was still a friendly trail- as we just made sure to stand aside giving the right away- the trail has a good mix of terrain in terms of hills, water views, mini rock climbing, making it a hearty hike without being too challenging. It provided very beautiful views, and a lot of switchback trails to explore-making each hike possible to have a different experience. A very nice visit! Would be great to use as a jogging trail!

The most amazing hidden gem in Bergen County, NJ. Family…read morefriendly, easy trails and so beautiful. One of our most favorite places .

This is a wonderful place to bring the whole family. They have about 12 different trails, all…read moreseparated in different levels of difficulty. The trails are free to enter but they do request for volunteer donation for non members. Different tiers of annul membership available to purchase at main office that comes with some wonderful perks, such as free access to trails and special events. The main office also has some of the exhibition items like insect box and turtle box. Outside the office there's also bird and butterfly cages. We went to the center for our daughter to participate in butterfly feeding event. Upon arrival we found out we had to buy the tickets for one of the two scheduled events. Luckily there were slots available to the second event on the day. The ticket was reasonably cheap, only $8. It also came with an additional bird's exhibition that took place right in front of office deck. All the stuff members were very friendly, informative and interactive. We spent wonderful couple of hours here on beautiful warm summer day.