New Overpeck Park 40 Fort Lee Rd. Leonia, NJ 07605 This 811-acre park does not compare to the liveliness and energy of other large parks such as Central Park or Van Cortlandt Park, but there are still many ways to stay occupied. The trails are on wide, level black pavement. It's a perfect time to take a stroll either individually, with family or friends, or with a domestic pet. While walking, I highly recommend wearing sunscreen and/or a hat. Drink plenty of water because there are minimal trees leading to no shade on the trail. If you want to get your heart rate up, go for a jog or bicycle ride. Multiple benches are stationed throughout the trails. Or, you can always bring your own lounge chair or blanket to find a quiet spot to sit and chill. It's a great place to set up a picnic while admiring breathing taking views of the Manhattan Skyline. During the warmer seasons, the Overpeck Park Kayak Center is open. Feel free to rent a canoe or kayak and paddle the Overpeck Creek. In addition to boats, the Kayak Center also rents out fishing rods for prospective anglers. However, a valid NJ freshwater fishing license is required. To avoid any fees, all visitors have the option to bring their own equipment. A fairly large playground is on site for younger children. They may play on the jungle gym, swing set, climbing webs, and slides. There are multiple parking lots available throughout the park. Some of them have an EV charging station for electric automobiles. Overall, this park is pretty decent and it's great to spend a couple of hours on a spring or summer afternoon. #thenewoverpeckpark #newoverpeckpark #overpeckcreek #leonianj read more

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Great space to enjoy the outdoors, lots of places to walk or picnic, but I enjoyed kayaking on the lake. They have one and tandem kayaks to be rented by the hour, they provide life jackets and help you launch and get back to the dock. Then they explain where the boundaries are and let you have at it. It's a fun way to spend a summer afternoon, even if you aren't experienced. The waters are pretty calm, and it's a good upper body work out. If there's not parking nearby, there are other lots. So depending on what you're looking for outdoors, this is a nice oasis for the otherwise very urban areas in North Jersey. read more

Nice park to do outdoor exercise. It's got track field, running field, basketball field, tennis courts, and parking. Definitely worth coming to breathe fresh air : ) read more

A beautiful day at Overpeck County Park. We came here a few years ago, returned today to explore more of the park than our first visit. There are trails, tracks, fields, a big playground, huge space to explore what the park has to offer. We live so close by, we will take more of an opportunity to explore more. read more

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What an amazing time I had for the 4th of July at Overpeck park-Organizers great job -parking was awesome as they allowed disabled access parking which allowed my mother in law close access to activities. Music was better than great everyone dancing singing-Tommy Fox was stationed for beers wine -they had a great spot and had their own portable potty for guests-didn't have to wait on long lines for public bathroom. The fireworks were great expected better but good job -now leaving parking lot was crazy they sent all cars in one direction instead of utilizing all exits-took us an hour before we were out of the mess-but all in all nice time -let me not forget the delicious corn beef sandwich we bought from Pastrami grill from Garfield NJ -look them up read more

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I love Overpeck county park! The park is very big, with tracks and fields, picnic and fishing areas, a children's playground, a canoe/kayak launch, a grass amphitheater, walking/bike trails, dog park, and much more! The park is very clean and there are endless paths, you can spend all day there. It is definitely my go- to park in this area! read more

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I run in this park almost everyday. Enough water stations. The area is clean and safe. I love this place so much. Run, walk, sit in the grass, whatever you want to do. read more

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It's a great place to go alone or with the family. Plenty of room to walk, run, bike, etc. It's very scenic and the views are beautiful. My only complaints are there's not enough shade around the children's playground or places to sit. They should also get rid of the mulch at the playground and use rubber flooring like everywhere else. read more

Beautiful, well maintained, and plenty of walking trails. Fall colors were on display. I saw sports fields and a person kayaking in the lake. Lots of nature to explore. You can see NYC from the hills. We tried to check out the equestrian center, but not much was happening. No horses roaming the paddocks. Crossed the road to see the 9/11 memorial. It's in another beautiful field with a walking path surrounding it. The grass was mushy in some places but the dogs playing didn't seem to mind. Plenty of parking and clean bathrooms by the amphitheater. A really great park! read more

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Overpeck Park, quite famous among the residents of Bergen County, both sides of Fort Lee Road. Whether you like the old one with the tennis court & volleyball court, or the new one with Amphitheater, Ridgefield Park Baseball field & playground, it is a wonderful park to walk around. The dog park is another merit too. Parking can be a bit difficult when there is an event at the Amphitheater, but usually, there are about 3 lots. The only disadvantage is that there is no shade. No tree whatsoever, not enough benches to sit down. So during the summer, it is not pleasant to be out in there. So expansive and no where to rest. The grand lawn is good for those who want to have a picnic. There is also a place where you can rent kayaks. read more

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A beautiful, spacious park that has been recently renovated over the years, bordering water on one side, and offering huge fields of grass and a track on the other, it's a Park you'll want to explore on multiple occasions. With quarantine beginning to lift there are tons of families, couples, dogs, people looking to work out swarming the park. Even though it seems like there are a lot of people given the parking, it's not such a stressful process waiting to nab somebody's spot. Whether its a picnic, rollerblading, a dog park you're looking for, this park is well kept, offers garbages everywhere, and once we move into future phases will open up its tennis courts and other organized activities. *** IMPORTANT - the last couple of times I came to this park, the bathroom facilities which are usually pretty nice were completely closed off. There are no porta potties or other options except to stop drinking or to run to the Shoprite down the street. I've been coming to this park for so many years and it seems like it's continuously well kept and grounds for so many people to enjoy. read more

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Probably the best park in Bergen county. The park is divided in half by Fort Lee Road. The north side of the park houses the dinosaur park (field station: dinosaurs), tennis courts, a nice running track and a bit over a mile long running trail. The south side also has a nice long running trail, as well as a playground, a lake with kayak rentals, an amphitheater, and baseball and soccer fields. The playground is really nice and there are usually lots of kids on nice days. There is ample parking in the lot adjacent to the playground. The playground is divided into little kid and big kid sections with age appropriate slides and playground equipment. I've seen someone mention this and I confirm it's true, there aren't many big shade-providing trees in this park. read more

I really enjoy being in this park it has helped with my physical and mental health however I see maintenance workers not doing anything I took a fall there are patches of ice in different areas that are not being addressed after I fell maintenance started putting ice melt down I'm sure they that Mr. Mike in charge of maintenance is aware . The views are amazing you see some of the same people. Whom ever is in charge do your job to keep the us safe so that we can enjoy going to the park. Why is maintenance around but the park isn't being made safe for us that really enjoy being here. read more

This is a beautiful park. Great for walking, jogging, biking, picnicking, etc. Benches and tables here and there throughout the park. The park is bordered by a body of water -- perfect for kayaking! Plenty of parking and restrooms. Family-friendly. Neatly kept and a nature-beauty. read more

Overpeck County Park has quickly become one of my favorite hangouts for bird and wildlife photography in Bergen County, New Jersey. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes when humans don't develop locations for housing and commercial, but instead to help reclaim nature. What was once a garbage dump (landfill) is now a thriving ecosystem for flora and fauna. One moment you can be flying a kite the next you're observing multiple bald eagles flying overhead. You can kayak and fish in the summer, you can jog or walk the many paved pathways, and you can even catch a concert in June through August. For wildlife and nature enthusiast... Especially photographers, bring extra batteries and SD cards because you're gonna need it. The amount of birds that you will find is unbelievable. There's plenty of parking, clean, bathrooms, and even charging stations for your car. Enjoy.! read more

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I enjoy the walks the scenery. I often go with a friend, even by myself take walks all around. there's always people there. I also enjoy the different events that they have the best part that I've gone so far you could also see different birds overall people will love it here read more

This is a lovely sized park not far from Manhattan and main highways where one can bike, run, kayak, picnic and more. I visited for the first time today for kayaking and it was quite crowded considering the holiday weekend. In fact, when we left, there didn't seem to be any life jackets available. The park was serene and beautiful with staff on hand being very helpful. If you've never tried kayaking, it is worth a go. Prices were $15 per person for up to 2 hours--assuming an increase beyond that time limit. When kayaking, you can select singles or doubles. Life jackets must be worn and staff will give you the first push into the river. I do not live in NJ therefore being a regular park visitor isn't an option. Still, I really enjoyed my time here today: weather was glorious and kayaking was a fun first time experience. Do visit read more

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Vast, expansive open space for outdoor activities. At first, this may not seem like an ideal location for a park. It's right off of the highway and the isn't much dense or mature greenery around. But this is a different kind of park. What this place offers is lots of long, winding, open space for all kinds of activities. Biking, running, walking, kite flying, picnicking, etc. All great things to do here. There's not much shade or large trees, but there is usually a nice breeze here. Great option for a nice park around here when you're looking for something different. read more

PROS: this park is one of the greatest sites to see in the area. It has kayak rentals, a playground, a fitness playground, a concrete track, 9/11 memorial, a football field, tennis and volleyball courts, and wall ball courts. CONS: parking isn't that good because it's just a strip and it gets crowded during the weekends in summer OVERALL: I would definitely come here if you're interested in any of those. However, don't come when it's crowded read more

Ugggg no water fountains today or vending machines working to get water Otherwise what a beautiful day out! Lots of people. read more

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I've been here plenty of times and there is a ton of stuff you can do here - run, bike, kayak, tennis, basketball, play in the jungle gym, have a picnic, go to the dog park, ride a horse, etc... It's near I-95 and easily accessible. I mainly come here to run, go kayaking, and to take my pup to the dog park. I own a kayak and this is one of the few places I've been able to find a rolling dock. It's free to use and I love it because it protects the bottom of the kayak. The dock is shared by Overpeck Park Kayak Center, a very inexpensive rental company for kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards. They have everything you need. One of the employees mentioned that the stand up paddle boards are new this year so I will definitely be coming back to try those out. Each time I've been here, the waters have been very calm, making it a very enjoyable day out on the water. For running, there is a trail that runs along the water and around an open field. The scenery is beautiful and the hills aren't too steep. There are also bathrooms along the path, which pretty clean. My pup loves the dog park. There is a section of larger dogs and a section for smaller dogs. It's a great way to tire him out in the evening. read more

Overpeck County Park - My boyfriend on a rental kayak from Overpeck Park Kayak Center. - Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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This is actually one of my favorite parks. My dog Thor LOVES this park so much he gets excited every time I say the word "Overpeck". They have nice walking trails, you can also workout, kayak, play, enjoy and have a nice time. I live about 30min away and I don't mind driving there. The park is pretty big itself and it's very well taken care of. I usually go to the dog park section since my pooch enjoys it there. I have no complaints about their restrooms as they are always clean and there's enough parking for you to go and enjoy! read more

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I love this park. It's so beautiful and HUGEEE! There's like 8 miles of running paths. And a majority of it is right next to the water. One side of the park has all the running/walking trails and a huge jungle gym right next to the water. There's also a kayak launch and several bathroom facilities. The other side of the park across the street consists of a huge field/picnic area, walking/jogging path loop and a doggy park! There's one fenced in for small dogs and a separate one for large dogs. My BF and I brought the dog here last week to play but she came home with about 20 ticks on her. So be cautious!! I also came here running yesterday. It was so relaxing to jog next to the water, and it wasn't crowded either. Highly recommend coming to this park! read more

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This is a great park. They have everything you would need in a park. There are two separate sides. The old side has tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball net, a bunch of large fields, a track for running, and even a dog park. There is plenty of parking. The new side has an equestrian center, kayak rentals, turf fields, and an ampatheater. This side is usually a lot more busy because it has a couple of playgrounds too. There is a large amount of parking on this side as well It is nice to go and walk around both sides of the park. Especially the newer side since you can walk along the water. There are plenty of fields, and even though it always seems to be crowded there is still plenty of room for everyone. The basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts are all also in good shape and they are almost always open to use. This park is definitely one of the best ones in the area. read more

Overpeck County Park - Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

Great park with a nice running trails, tennis , basketball and volleyball courts , soccer field and dog park. I love coming here after work for a quick run. It's easily accessible through different major highways. They have clean restrooms, vending machines and numerous parking area. It's well maintained , spacious and safe even at night. It's a great playground for kids and even for adults. read more

Overpeck County Park - Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

This park is amazing for a picnic. I bought pizza from Luigi's in Fairview, New Jersey for a picnic and I took the food to this park and it all went good. This park is also great for a stroll and there's a playground for children to play. read more

We went on a beautiful day and the kayaks looked like they were in good condition and the staff were friendly and helpful. We went on a Saturday afternoon, and there was plenty of other kayaks in the water as well. We didn't have to wait at all which was nice which is what I was worried about since there was no reservations and I assumed the weekends would be more crowded. They accept cash or credit. The prices are better than other prices I've seen! It's $15 a person for up to 2 hours. Then each additional hour is $10. I went with my boyfriend, so we could've went both in single kayak or a two-person kayak and it would've been the same price, so that flexibility is nice. You have to sign a waiver before you go in the kayak. A family with a young child that was 2.5 asked if they could go in the kayak with the baby, but the kayak staff said that the child was too young. So that's something also to keep in mind if you plan on going with kids. Would recommend going here if you enjoy kayaking! It's about 2.5-3 miles altogether to kayak down. I'm not sure if they offer other water sports/activities, as I only saw kayaks on the water. I wish there were some nicer views and that the park was a little cleaner as there was a good amount of trash in the water which was sad, but overall a nice place! read more

Great place for a run or a wall to clear your mind A bit crowded on the weekend Views are impressive Parking near by Will return read more

Amazing jogging path up to 4 miles long but easily cut shorter if necessary. Paved and well kept with very little hills and incline/decline. A rare find in New Jersey. There is canoeing and kayaking. Can't wait to go back read more

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The park is easily accessible with parking on the south entrance as well as north side of the park. Kayaks are available for a fee, multiple tennis courts in amazing condition, 5 mile walking loop. South loop is next to Highway and gets noise from car traffic read more

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Easily the best park in the area and located very close to major highways and access points. There's plenty of parking available, which is perfect since there are frequent events held here through out the course of the year. The biggest one is probably the 4th of July fireworks display, which is actually more accessible than the one held in the city. Overpeck also has bike and walking trails setup all around the park. The park is fairly large, so it will probably take over an hour to get from one end to the other. There's a large playground, tennis course, baseball diamond, equestrian center, and boat dock with rental available. There's also a pretty decent golf course as well. Love walking here at night and occasionally you can see rowing races as you walking by the water as well. Great park to check out! read more

Overpeck County Park - Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

Great park, there is a new park & the old park. I work out here all the time. It's a good 6 miles there's and back. I love the route it is very loopy, good for biking & roller blading. read more

Overpeck County Park - The clouds on a gloomy beautiful day. - Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

I love this park, it's very clean and it's huge. There are sometimes some interesting events. The only downfall for me is that I wish there were more trees. In the summer, it just doesn't feel like there's enough and all the shady spots are often taken up already when you get here. read more

Love this park! They really fixed it up nice over the years. Beautiful twin towers tribute. Big grass area with spacious walk/bike/blade trail around the park. Soccer field, track, volleyball, tennis, and basketball court. Bathrooms at the park too. Small river and even a small doggy park. Now they have a dinosaur exhibit but I have not seen it yet. Great park! read more

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Love this park. 4 spacious parking lots including tennis, soccer, baseball fields. They also have 4 volta free charging stations for electric vehicles. read more

This park is HUUUUGGGEE! So much to see and do. There's playscapes for kids, walking/biking/roller blading paths that seem to go on forever, tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, picnic tables, and even a place to rent kayaks if you wanna go for a row. Plenty of wildlife to spot, as well as other lovely views such as ponds and rivers. Best part about this place is that their bathrooms are in good shape and always clean. Whether you're looking to play a sport, take the kids out to play, or just go for a tranquil walk along the water - Overpeck is the place to be. read more

Such a great place for kids! The play structures kept my elementary schooler busy for an hour, and despite it being a Saturday it wasn't too busy. It's beautifully designed and a good place to walk around in well-maintained grounds without having to worry about getting attacked by ticks. read more

Big, open park with lots of running room. Got the workout area off the side, good for calisthenics and such. There is a 400 meter track with a football field in the middle of it. New tennis courts, basketball court top was redone not too long ago. read more

Overpeck County Park - workout station - Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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Who would have thought that a park off the side of I-95 could be so nice? Remarkably you don't even notice the highway noise from Overpeck County Park. There are many amenities including athletic fields and bike/running/walking paths. It's easy to get here from Bergen and Hudson County. read more

Awesome park wherein you run overlooking the lake. Running the whole park is around 5k. What I like most about it is that the walking/running path is a mix of uphill/downhill and level ground. If you want to intensify your workout then go to the hilly/grassy part and do some hill sprints. read more

Overpeck County Park - Overpeck park in the winter - Parks Near Me - Leonia, New Jersey

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