One of the best parks in the northern NJ area for a family friendly walk. No through traffic while…read morein the park. The park has a basketball court, baseball field, bathrooms, and picnic tables. One of the best features is that there's a stream that runs through the park with a small waterfall at the end. Plenty of restaurants within a 5 minute walk of the park

We passed by this park by accident when we were grabbing desserts. It was so pretty with the fall…read moreleaves I had to stop real quick to take a photo. It is a big park we drove around it to get to a different location we were going to. I saw teenagers playing around the park and people walking their dogs. A great place for a chill, relaxing day to walk around or spend time in.

Have come here plenty of time growing up and my most recent visit was for a concert in at the…read moregazebo within the park. The park itself is large with and as such spreads out in many directions so it's surrounded by residential houses, has one of Maplewood's library's within and on the other side is Springfield Ave. - Maplewood's main street, or one of them. Many events take place here including the above mentioned concerts, neighborhood association gatherings and is busy with park goers. Other efforts are put into the park as I recall hearing of a bike repair station as well as a skate park, which I did not see, but the fact that they're looking to use the park for things like this make it and the town the much nicer.

Went here for a Friday night concert, which, after covid19, was a real treat. Park is clean, social…read moredistancing is maintained, very comfortable place to lay in the grass and take in some music, and as an added bonus..... FOOD TRUCK!!!! the truck advertises as Puerto Rican and Cuban and i had to sample the yucca fries and chicken bites. Loved it. Not to much and not to little. Just enough not to make you feel like a fatboy.

Love going for a hike here with the doggies !!! Great elevation and breathtaking views !! Lots of…read moreshade from all the beautiful trees

This review is specifically for the dog park as I've come here twice in the past two months just…read morefor that. I had to meet some family halfway to drop a few items and this park ended up being the halfway for me. It's pretty convenient off of Route 3, and only minutes away from the Garden State Parkway. Additionally, it's only 15 mins or so away from the American Dream mall. The park is huge, most of which I've yet to explore (including the views of the NYC skyline). The dog park is just past the first parking lot (I believe the main lot) you see. You can park on the street (there are two huge spots) right in front of the dog parks or you can park in the parking lot and walk right down the hill towards the dog park. There are two dog parks - one for small dogs and the other for larger dogs. Both look equivalent, except one is obviously bigger. My dog was mostly sniffing the leaves that fell in the fall and perhaps has gotten to the age where he's uninterested in anything outside of sniffing things. For younger, more active dogs, this is a fun place to just play. You can definitely give your dog some good exercise going up and down ladders and such. The people also are pretty nice and the dog park is largely clean. People do pick up their poop, which is very important. This is a pretty good place to let your dog loose for a bit.

One of the most beautiful parks in NJ. It is a must see and must visit park. Can't believe I didn't…read moreknow about it earlier. It is also next to the Mayor Richard A. Rutkowski Park. Some of the best views of the Hudson River can be seen from here.

I came back shortly after my first review for a picnic so I was able to explore a little more!…read more My boyfriend and I were able to find a parking spot on 48th street which was perfect since there was a path leading down to the park. 48th street is a dead-end with multiple spots which are in front of houses so you may find a spot if you're lucky. My boyfriend and I walked from our spot to a space overlooking the water. On our walk there I saw a cute bike and walking/running paths along the way so I definitely know where I'll be going my next walk! At first, I wasn't sure if we could sit on the grass since I didn't see many people sitting on it around us but once we set everything up park patrol just drove by and that's it. I like how park patrol drives around as it makes me feel safe and secure. As time went on, the park started getting a bit more crowded with adults and children biking, walking, running, skating but nothing too crazy. It was nice to see everyone enjoying the weather! Can't wait to go back to check out the walking paths!

I love this Waterfront! I discovered it, literally, a week before the pandemic shut down…read moreeverything. As much as I prefer to decompress near water, this spot satisfies that for me. An additional perk is how beneficial it is as a workout. Once around is nearly 2 miles. So it's good for a walk, run, or simply a seat near serenity. There's also an option to do paddle boats if you're into that type of activity. The pavilion is there (with seats) to provide some shade if the sun is beaming too brightly. Just an all around wonderful space snuggled between Turtle back zoo and McLoone's Boathouse restaurant. South Mountain reservation hiking trails are nearby as well. What a great central location! There is plenty of parking across the street from the entrance as well as a playground for kids.

The Waterfront has a nice walking/jogging path around the lake. You can also fish in designated…read moreareas, and rent swan paddle boats here. It's family friendly with a playground for younger kids, and an area with lots of tables under a pavilion for gatherings. The Essex County Park System maintains the Waterfront well. It's a popular destination during the weekends (i.e. can get crowded).

A great walk through the marshlands of the meadowlands. You can truly capture why the meadowlands…read moreare worth saving. There is a built up trail which is a good walk. Lots of birds and views of nyc. A bit noisy due to the turnpike traffic. Overhead you also see the plans approaching Newark airport. There are other gravel trails to explore. Always something different available. Could not find any public restroom in the parks.

Nice little preserve. Numerous trails to enjoy ranging from flat gravel paths to elevated bridges…read moreand walkways over the water. The park is kept nicely, and remains trash-free and clean. Interesting thing about this park is that it was once a landfill. Awesome to see it has been reclaimed. This is a great place to go to see the meadowlands shine. On top of the trails, there are various educational opportunities offered here, as well. The sounds of the turnpike can spoil the scenery at times, but that's isn't a huge deal. Give it a try!

I usually pass by this park but never reviewed about it, the employees that work for the park do…read moreall they can to maintain the area but they can only do so much, I like the horse barn but it's closed and I think they should either reopen it and bring the horses back, it needs a big cleanup too, it's missing teamwork, should be kept classy, the park itself has some historical sense to it but it could do better, the restrooms need to be changed as well, it's not really safe so to speak, I honestly think the Dept of Public Works should try to step up and either keep it as a historical park with like sprinklers or something, something that attracts the people to the park and also to keep the park closed at night to prevent the hoodlums from hanging out, and maybe they should get an overnight security if the park goes through an extensive remodeling..

We grew up in Paterson, and going to East Side Park was a regular part of our hildhood. It was a…read moremagical place back then and still holds thatthat magic today. We visited 5 years ago. East Side Park holds tight to its old-time, serene feeling as you walk through it: r olling, green hills, statues to climb on, beautifully maintained historic buildings. A treasure sitting right on the edge of the City.

Here's my go to place being a baseball coach. Fields are always taken care of and everything is…read moregenerally clean. Safe place to go for a walk or jog, especially on the newly turfed facility. Only downfall is the turf baseball field is always locked unless you pay for a permit. Being that I'm pretty sure tax dollars built and upkeep this park, it's a shame a father and son can't enjoy the turf baseball field to get some hitting in or even just to play catch. It also helps that I've been coaching so long, I know all the spots in case the main fields are claimed.

I am extremely displeased with the dog safety in this park in general not the fenced in dog park…read morearea. I take my dog to this park daily and there has been multiple instances where dogs are off leashes running the field and the owners don't have control. Last night I was walking my dog and she was attacked by another dog that wasn't leashed came up behind us and went after my dog. Luckily my dog wasn't injured badly because I was able to pick her up before the other dog got to her further. I told the owner of the dog to put her dog on a leash where she then spoke vulgarity back to me and threatened me. There are signs in this park stating they should be leashed unless in the dog park area yet no one follows it. I'm extremely disappointed that my dog had to endure pain because of the negligence of the owners. I am hoping that the town will look into this further and push for owners to have their dogs leashed no matter what. No matter how well trained your dog is you don't know what can happen and as a dog owner you need to protect them as well as other dogs nearby by leashing them. I hope the town will do better by enforcing the dog on leashes as they are posted on the grounds entering and exiting this park.