Stunning! Such a special walk around in the woods the lake with bridges and falling leaves and islands. Peaceful and the perfect length and arduous enough for a weekend walk. Recommend to everyone. 5 stars!!!! read more

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What a great stroll around the lake watching a blue heron sit, fly, glide upon it. My pups enjoyed the walk during the midday sun under mostly shaded paths (blue trail) around the water. read more

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We were here for a hike at around late afternoon during the fall season. We did not check out the nature center because it was closed when we got there but the ground were very nice for you to walk and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage. We will definitely go back. read more

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Plant Festival that they had over the weekend was amazing!! Plants for sale, great vendors, food trucks etc. I love going there every year! People are so friendly and interesting!! I come in from New York City to enjoy the hiking trails and get some fresh air! Lots to do there at TeaTown Reservation!!! Check it out!! read more

Teatown Lake Reservation is a beautiful and peaceful mini getaway only an hour from New York City. I went during peak fall foliage on a weekday, and it was gorgeous. On the weekend, you need to pay for parking. I imagine it gets pretty busy there during the weekend, but on weekdays it is quiet, very few people, and the parking is free. There are a few different trails from which you can choose. You can walk around the lake and through hills, among other things. I did not hike every trail, but hope to return when better weather returns so I can explore further. The trail around the lake is mostly flat and easy to use, but there are a few spots that are a little uneven that require minor effort. The hill loop is less obvious and requires you to follow markers, which isn't too difficult. The path itself is easy to use and is doable by anyone who can walk up a hill. The views you get at Teatown Lake Reservation are gorgeous and are worth the short trip out of the city. It's a great way to relax and escape the noise and bustle, especially if you can go on a weekday when it is so quiet. read more

Teatown Lake Reservation - Hiking Near Me - Ossining, New York

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Teatown is a beautiful nature preserve with easy level hiking. $5 parking fee from 9-5 for non members is well worth it. Gorgeous, family-friendly hiking and a lake. Beautiful in the winter and I can't wait to go in the spring to see the flora and fauna in full bloom. An hour drive from New York City. Nature education programs and summer camp for the younger ones. read more

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Got there on a Saturday 4 pm. Not crowded at all. All parking is $5 and paid at meter. A staff was sitting at the parking lot to remind you to pay and sold trail map for $1. Nature center was closed but there was a pop up tent to sell some merchandise, water and chocolate. Bathroom is a single stall located in a small brown shed across the road from the nature center. No flush toilet with hand sanitizers. No running water or sink. Spacious and acceptable. There are a few trails. Two are blue and the easiest. Among those two, the lakeside trail is the most popular. Do not bring stroller even it is 'easy'. Path is full of tree roots. The lakeside trail was clean. Leaves were falling and trees were just beginning to change colors. We see may be 20 or less hikers the whole time including a couple of them had no face covering. Signs were everywhere to reinforce masks on during the trail hike. We have two kids 5-8 yrs old. We stopped to rest and the whole trail took us about 1 hour and 20 min. There were benches on the trail for resting. Definitely recommended and will return. Friendly staff. Less than one hour drive from Queens NY. Toll via thongs neck Bridge is about $20 round trip. read more

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I absolutely love this park. There's a lot of different hiking options, whether you want to keep it to a simple stroll around the lake, or if you want a more difficult hike in one of the more far flung areas of the park. There's a lovely variety of terrain, from boardwalks to forest, to lakeside and meadows and swamp. Even in winter, it's very pretty. They have a visitor's center and gift shop as well that has a lot of interesting things to see as well as some nice things to purchase, and the staff is very friendly. Definitely some place I plan on visiting again, soon! read more

Teatown Lake Reservation - Swans in winter. - Hiking Near Me - Ossining, New York

Teatown brings me so much joy. I have been to Teatown a total of 3 times with my school and 2 times were this year. For one of my trips we got to see a bunch of animals and learned a lot about the Lower Hudson Valley from our teacher Maddy. It was super exciting to be able to see the animals close up as Maddy showed them to us. My favorites were the Barred Owl and Red-Tailed Hawk. They also have a bird path where you can see the birds in their homes and I was so excited to see the turkey vulture and all of the owls especially the Great Horned Owl that brought me to tears of joy. My second trip we learned about maple sugaring. The teachers Elissa and Maddy were super insightful on the different ways that the maple sugaring season is affected by the climate and also how Maple trees and other tree populations are effected by climate change. It was really interesting to look at graphs and research collected at Teatown. We also were able to go out and look at the tapped Maple trees and learn about them with Mark. All the teachers were super nice and answered all of our questions. Mark even let us taste the fresh sap after inquiring on what it tasted like and we got to practice drilling into the tree. We also went into the Sugaring House which was super cool and rustic. They have an older version of a maple sugaring house which gave it a very cozy and industrial feel. We even got to taste the maple syrup with was very tasty. I always return from Teatown being so much more knowledgeable and feeling connected with nature. My one recommendation for Teatown is wear shoes that you're willing to get dirty because sometimes it is a bit muddy. Also please respect nature and stay on the trails. My first time going to Teatown a classmate of mine had gone off trail and stepped on a ground wasp nest causing a commotion. I really suggest visiting Teatown as just a place to walk on trails or to learn. read more

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Beautiful trail. Hope to return again sometime soon! If you are a nature lover and/or photography lover this place is eye candy. Super peaceful as well. read more

Teatown Lake Reservation - Hiking Near Me - Ossining, New York

Great outdoor conservation park with educational programs, a learning center and trails that run from super easy to a wonderful moderate hike with terrific scenery. Free and easy parking. Most maps are free as well. Go, enjoy read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE Teatown!! Great walking trails around the lake with some boardwalks over the water, tons of fun geocaches for those into that and I love the small 'zoo' with injured animals that they have rescued and keep for rehab and educational purposes. I remember when they had a 'talking' crow and it was the creepiest and coolest thing I ever heard and saw! Teatown also does a lot of great events for families and has a cute gift shop too. Love coming here! read more

I've known Teatown since I was knee high on a tadpole.... Well, not that little but close. Teatown is incredible and so accessible. A must visit and please, please support it. They have great programs and a very knowledgeable staff. I try to stop by when I visit the family and will ALWAYS have fond memories. read more

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If you are looking for one day getaway from the city, this is one of the places to go to for a peaceful stroll with a lake view. Parking lot is on both sides, must pay $5. Was quite crowded on a late Saturday afternoon. Parks are crowded these days due to Covid preventing airplane travel. The lake trail loop is 1.5 miles, felt longer. It is relatively flat with great views of the lake and a few lakeside houses. Went towards end of fall foliage season and it was still very beautiful. I saw a family bring a stroller and they struggled with the stroller, so I guess you can leave that home and bring a baby carrier. read more

Such a fun place! I've went on not one, but but TWO school trips to Teatown this year and they have certainly not disappointed. The first trip was to learn and see animals. We saw a snake, salamander, turtle, squirrel, red tailed hawk, and barred owl all UP CLOSE!! It was so cool. Our teacher, Maddy, was so awesome and engaging. We went back today to learn about Maple Sugaring, Maple trees, and maple syrup production. We were given a tour around the outside and we saw the maple trees that were tapped for maple syrup and we learned about the process. Then, we were taken into the sugar house which was so cool and we tasted some of their homemade syrup. Our teacher for that, Mark, so so interesting and funny. We then learned about climate change and and how it will effect trees, again with Maddy. Then we went with another teacher, Elissa, and focused on the maple trees and how they grow/swell in different seasons and during different weathers. It is such a fun and pretty place to go and everyone who works there is amazing!! I strongly suggest visiting!! read more

Pllz avoid doing a wildflower tour in August. Total waste of time. They should have em only in spring

We just LOVE Teatown Lake Reservation! We've only been twice, once at the end of summer and again in the dead of winter, but it's readily apparent that TLR is a year-round destination. There are multiple trails, all of which are clearly marked and well tended, especially for beginners. The views are pleasant. The hikes have been pretty easy, so far, even the ones classified as strenuous. The other folks you'll encounter on the trails are always nice. Dogs are allowed. Parking is ample. One of the best things about TLR is that it's easy and quick to get to for Manhattan residents. When you just need a break from the mayhem, Teatown is the perfect answer. I didn't want to leave. Though we have yet to investigate their programming, we are curious to experience their offerings for kids and adults. We are planning to attend a sugaring event and set something up for Girl Scouts. read more

Excellent hike. 1) The reserve has good trails for an easy hike. 2) The lake is one of the most beautiful I have seen. 3) The park is easy with most maps free as well. read more

Teatown Lake Reservation - Lake - Hiking Near Me - Ossining, New York

The lake wasn't the greatest. They could fit up the trails a bit. None of the little island you could go to were open. Boooo! The only thing I liked was they had multiple decent mile trails. Probably wouldn't go back unless they fixed it up a bit. read more

Teatown Lake Reservation - Hiking Near Me - Ossining, New York

Tea town is a nice place to hike, and has a nice nature house for the kids. It has s birds of prey house that is great, and it has many different hikes. read more

Really great hiking trails. I took the Lakeside Loop and the Hidden Valley Trail. The trails are well marked and there are a few maps in the parking lots. It was nice to feel a 100 miles away from everything and only traveling maybe 30 min. Visitor Center was clean and had a few things for sale. read more

Teatown Lake Reservation - Hiking Near Me - Ossining, New York

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I really wish I could give Teatown more than 5 stars! This place is truly amazing and is the perfect place to explore and learn about nature! Teatown has one of a kind animal exhibits and nature trails! They even have fun year round events such as summer/winter camp, festivals, birthday parties, mini day trips and maple syrup making! ** if you have children sign them up for Teatown's summer camp!! It is worth every penny and your child will get an one of a kind experience! read more

I have been enjoying the nature trails, maple syrup making, hiking, and learning about conservation since 1975. After I moved out of the Ossining area in 2002 and down to Miami Beach, FL I make a $1000 dollar donation per year to keep this place alive for future generations to come. I try to visit Teatown twice a year, in the Spring and in the Fall. This place is a must for nature preserve lovers ! read more

Teatown Lake Reservation - Hiking Near Me - Ossining, New York

Upon seeing reviews for this place I decided to take a drive up there (from the Bronx). After a nice scenic ride up the Taconic in the fall, I was there within 45 minutes. There are a few parking lots to choose from. Take a good look at the map online before coming so that you can decide which trail you want to be close to. I chose the one next to the nature center. The nature has a few reptiles including turtles, some fish and snakes. There is also a small shop in there that sells coffee, snacks and souvenirs. There are a bunch of trails which you can follow. The reservation is well kept and organized as the trees are marked with colored tags so that you can stay on track. The entrance and exits of trails also has the distance of the trail, which is very helpful. I only did the 1.5 mile lakeside trail this time but I plan on returning to hike more trails. Some lovely scenic views throughout the reservation. There is no fee by the way and both bikes and pets are allowed. read more

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When I lived in Westchester I loved going to Teatown; wonderful trails, and animal exhibits indoors and outdoors.

Nice trails, beautiful lakes, with free parking and entry. Also a visitor center with some wildlife and restroom is a bonus. read more

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If you're looking for a bucolic setting for a nice walk (and want to bring your dog - on leash), check out Teatown Lake in Ossining. The visitor center is beautiful (with restrooms, parking and maps to get you oriented). On the way home, channel your inner-Don and Betty Draper and visit downtown Ossining for the spectacular architecture and lovely, historic churches. read more

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Ditto to Lex' review - we used to live right around the corner, and T-town was a fabulous neighbor. Now that we've moved 3-4 miles away, we still drive back to enjoy familiar walks. The annual flower sale is wonderful, as is the pancake breakfast - and all the days of the year. Did a great winter hike-ette to the frozen lake in January for stargazing class. What magic! Thanks Teatown! read more

Set on over 800 acres of land, in the depths of the trails of Teatown nary a car or airplane can be heard. Pure wilderness... in Ossining. Complete with multiple hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulty, a nature center, modest gift shop, and free parking, Teatown is a beautiful place to hike, run, stroll, or just sit and reflect perched upon the many benches set throughout. Many animals can be seen on the trails and around the lake: frogs, fish, ducks, chipmunks, squirrels, and more. read more

Peaceful and quiet. Nice scenery. I took my dog there. Theres a little gift shop with bathrooms and the outside has a display of wild birds. People are friendly. I went to the flower island as well, not sure if it was the time of year but it wasnt worth it..not impressed with the flower island but other than that, love this place:) read more

such a great hike! we went on the 3 lake trail and it was not crowded, a bit busier right by the water but otherwise fine. definitely recommend downloading the all trails app before you go otherwise a little difficult to navigate. read more

Went here with our puppy who absolutely loved it! We managed to convince her to walk the hike and it was the perfect kind for her. Not too long and not too rocky. She loved the lake. It's well taken care of. Clean and greens look pretty. Relaxing day. read more

Nice, scenic hike. Very easy, pretty flat. They make their own syrup so its nice to go to the pancake festival.

The summer camp program nestled upon nearly a thousand acres of breathtaking trails and lakes is by far the finest camp I have ever experienced. Children are taught respect for nature and gain understanding of our eco-system while having fun. Daily activities are organized and well thought out by an exemplary team of directors who not only have extensive education and experience in their field but are adept at passing down their knowledge in the training of the counselors who are quite obviously wise beyond their years taking their responsibility to educate as well as keep their campers safe for what I believe to be a camp experience that is second to none. My grandson who lives in the city has been exposed to nature in a way that has changed his thoughts on our earth affording him a respect and understanding he would not have otherwise acquired. He has also made friends that I believe he will have for many years to come and has been thrilled with virtually every counselor he has had the pleasure to be in group with. He will never be in another camp and he couldn't be happier. read more