This is a PRIVATE LAKE. Unless you live here you are NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES…read more I live here and we don't allow the pubic access. We pay a lot in Lake Dues to keep the Lake Beautiful. There are other places you can go, right up the road to Monksville Reservoir in Ringwood.

This is one of several beaches in this beautiful Erskine Lake community. Parking is available but…read morecan be rather limited when the lake is "in-season" for swimming. The clubhouse probably fits about 50, possibly a bit more comfortably. There is a full kitchen for any prep work. Upper lake has a much larger venue if you need it.

Always soothing, embracing, lively, mood- lifting along with Hempstead Harbor. Great for mentality.read more

We just wanted to have an afternoon by the water to relax &…read moreour cousin brought us to this beach. We had a short but sweet time. We came after hours so we didn't need to pay. Street parking was also free & easy to find on a overcast Saturday night. We enjoy the scenic drive going leading to the beach. We also did some boardwalk walking & saw some guys fishing. All in all, we have a short but sweet time.

It's a great place for me to run. It's flatter than most areas around here. It's also very…read moretranquil, and beautiful to watch as you run along the path.The path around the large pond is wide, which is great for the amount of people that are coming through there and many of the areas around the paths have shade, which makes it great for running as well. There's a large parking area with lots of parking space which is a convenient. When you come into the reserve it's off of the highway. The an entrance which is one way in and then the exit on the opposite end of the lot which is one way out. The only drawback from me was that there were a number of people in the park with their dogs unleashed and the dog should be leashed . Which makes it difficult and unnerving for a runner to see a dog come out and not see the owner close by.

Nice park for the beginner or more experienced hiker or just someone who wants to have some peace…read moreand quiet outdoors for a couple of hours. The parking lot is big and there is a bathroom, which is appreciated. I took a look at the trail map before I left to find one of a decent length, so check out options, but the trails are well-marked. Once you get past the main train next to the lake, you can find yourself pretty alone except for another occasional hiker, but you can vibe with nature, see a waterfall, and just breathe in the fresh air. Some of the trails are long, but I paced one that was only a couple of miles and still got some nice scenery and a lot of steps in. It's great this park isn't too far from the urban areas of Northern NJ and there are many trail options so you can visit again and experience something new. There's also a sign for trout fishing if that's your thing. Check it out if you want to get away for the day.

Great park with huge playground area with areas for various age ranges. Plenty of parking and…read morewalking options. This park also has pickleball courts. The only downside is that the park has minimal trees so hardly any natural shade from the sun.

Forth of July celebration awesome music awesome food awesome people-crowd is amazing-police are…read morefantastic will go again next year for sure

Summer in the Garden State continues after Labor Day, marking the vibrant boardwalks, sprawling…read moresands, and memories made by the Atlantic. Over 90 miles of coastline stretch from Sandy Hook's gentle wilderness in the north to Cape May's Victorian charm in the south. Nestled within the Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Beach is a hidden gem that graces a 7-mile scenic barrier peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, offering both ocean-side and bay-side experiences. Unique among Jersey beaches, Sandy Hook is famed for its wild beauty, wildlife, and opportunities for outdoor recreation, where my partner and I visited South Beach as first-timers and the Shore this year today. The weather was ideal, as it was neither excessively hot nor lacking in sunshine. It was less crowded around 8am, and parking was free. The walk to the beach was easy and not as far as Gunnison. There is a comfort station. It's a clean, serene beach with great waves for swimming and plenty of space to relax. We always pack a cooler with food and drinks. It is a carry-in/carry-out policy where one picks up after yourself to keep the beaches clean. Beyond the sand, there are many historic sites to see, from old military buildings to historic lighthouses, making it a perfect mix of nature and history. Everyone needs a beach day once in a while.

Nice beach Disgusting restrooms you can barely stomach…read moregoing in There was a wetzelpretzel truck on site

Wonderful town pool gets a bit crowded at times. But overall great for swimming and spending a hot…read moresummer day here

Terrible service, I was cursed at by the life guards and was shoved by the supervisor the cops were…read morecalled on me and my children without any professionalism being shown by any of the workers.

- Adult admission was $10 on 7/3/26; children 12 and under are free…read more- There are multiple parking lots, but they fill up quickly on busy weekends--arrive early or be prepared to wait for a spot; parking is $2 per hour - The beach is exceptionally clean; rinse stations include both overhead showers and separate lower stations for rinsing your feet - There's no boardwalk, but you'll find plenty of restaurants directly across from the beach

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Lotttttts of beautiful, pristine sand on this spacious and verrrry clean beach. + Gorgeous beach town with lots of beach houses along Ocean Ave. + Plenty of restaurants (Sea Bright Pizzeria, Angelica's, Tommy's Tavern, Ocean House Tap & Grill, Moo Yai Thai) on Ocean Ave across the street from the beach. + Huge paid parking lot ($2/hour as of July 2026) at 1085 Ocean Ave, HOWEVER, it will get very crowded and busy on peak beach days (weekends, holidays) so get here early! Like 10 AM early! or you'll be circling it along with the other latecomers. + Safe area with a police presence here and there and the fire rescue house nearby. + The drive in over Sandy Hook bridge on Route 36 provides a fantastic view of the shoreline. THE NOT SO GOOD ----------------------------- - Beach is located on a narrow strip of the Jersey Shore so there is ONLY one road along this part of the shore, although there are 2 ways in and out - via the Shrewsbury Bridge or Route 36 - pick your poison during busy times. MIXED THOUGHTS ---------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = $10 daily adult beach badges are cash only (as of July 2026). Kids under 12 are free.

Sign up sign up! Wonderful pool, concession, area in general. Access to shops and transportation.read more

Nice place....pool management are not very friendly. If you say hello you are lucky to get a…read moreresponse. Pool mgr never walks around saying hello, etc..... Overall it is well run. Water is as clean as it could be considering it is a pond. Pool closes for the season on Labor day. Most if all other town pools stay open at least for another two weeks on weekends. Pool opens a week after Memorial day....most if not all other pools open on or before Memorial day.

This is my third time using Jersey Paddle and they never fail to provide a great experience. They…read morealways have equipment available at a decent price. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

Absolutely loved my experience kayaking at Greenwood Lake! I rented a 2 person kayak for 1 hour for…read more$40. Parking is an additional $5 (unless you park somewhere outside and walk there like I did!). For 1 hour, it is plenty of time to row around the lake! The view is super pretty and the lake is very calm so it's easy to paddle around! I had a great experience; definitely recommend!

First time visiting. I was looking for somewhere near my house that had an affordable pool/lake to…read morehang out and take my mom who is handicapped. We arrived on Sunday morning around 1030 and were stunned by the traffic going in not only from the main road but also the secondary road we needed to go down and make a U-turn to enter the park. No exaggeration, it took us the same 25 minutes to enter that I did to get there. The chaotic payment at the booth needs to be changed as this was what was the hold up. People should pre-pay online and show proof to get in. $10 Bergen residents and $2 for seniors. Once we got through we parked in one of the few handicap spots they have which is right next to the trailer bathrooms and just a few steps to the sand. This was absolutely perfect for what my mom needed to go in with a walker. The trailer bathrooms are great however at the end of the day ,they were a nasty mess with the toilets overflowed, no toilet paper, garbage, diapers, etc. tossed in the corners of the stalls. There are absolutely no concession stands, the only thing there was an ice cream truck. The sand and lake area were nicely maintained. There are ramps going down into the clean water which made it very easy from my mom or anyone else that has issues with stairs or ladders. Once we were leaving we drove around and saw what a massive space this is. The other lake is where they have the splash park but it looks that you can't swim there like the main lake. Tons of green space and areas to spread out and have barbecues, etc. We will definitely head back when we just wanna hang out nearby for a few hours. Overall a nice place to go for the day especially if you don't want the hassle of going to the shore.

On September 5, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, I visited Darlington County Park in Mahwah, NJ, and…read morefound the men's restroom closed and locked while the women's restroom remained open and accessible. As a transgender man, I rely on the men's facilities. Having only the women's restroom available created an uncomfortable and stressful situation. I am requesting that the men's restroom be reopened or that clear information be posted about temporary closures and alternative facilities.