Outdoor Oasis/Environmental Center with opportunities for walking/jogging, biking, hiking, and…read moreseeing wildlife both in and out of the exhibits. Admission is Free but there is a place for donations to the environmental center which focuses on rehabilitation and education of wildlife Our Experience: we enjoyed spending the afternoon outside on this gorgeous spring day. We started by following the entry path past the adorable house and picnic area to various animal exhibits. We took a pit stop along the way to the stroller friendly bridge/walkway through tiby streams and woods that lead to a beautiful lookout/observatory area up a flight of stairs. The boys enjoyed getting to the top and looking out. Then, we circled back to the picnic area to have a quick snack and heading into the indoor section of the environmental center with fish, lizard, and turtle exhibits. We ended by checking out the other half of the animal exhibits (on the other side of the environmental center) before heading home for dinner. We spent about 90 minutes here but could easily be done in an hour if you are pressed for time or daylight, and could be pushed to 2 or more hours of exploration if desired. There was an entire hire/walking trail area that we weren't able to access because it was rugged and likely not suitable for a stroller Will go back?: DEFINITELY! I cannot believe I didn't know about this place until now. I HIGHLY recommend going here on a good weather day. So much to do, so beautiful, such an upbeat place with warm and kind staff. I know I'll be going back.

Great place for a stroll, jog or hike w friends and family. Awesome learning center and wild life…read moreexhibits to explore.

Fresh water wetland this place is small and intimate but large on the eyes. Since it's a nature…read morepreserve dogs are not allowed. The species of birds you will find here are ridiculous. My oldest daughter and I try to come here twice a month during nicer weather. For her the trail is nice and flat so doable for her younger growing legs. The birds we see there are off the charts cool. I should start keeping a journal to identify them but red and black, striped ones, herrings and more. They have several look out points which allows you to see across the lake and I often see people with binoculars taking in the picturesque scenery and spot one of the rare species. While walking around the lake we have come across turtles, deer, toads/frogs, turkeys and more turtles. One can be a bit intimidated by a large snapping turtle but we just pass them off to the side leaving them alone and they leave us alone. Such a neat sight to see. We come here during the winter from time to time and although you won't find much in terms of natural life the beauty of the frozen lake is a looker. I've seen people step out and "ice skate" with their sneakers on which is fun. You can do the whole thing in 20 min (it takes us 1 hour) so definitely recommend as a nice quick peaceful getaway to decompress and enjoy seeing some stunning wildlife.

No celery is being grown, it's actually a nature preserve. There's no dogs or bikes allowed…read more Sections are fenced off to keep you on the trail. The trail is about a mile and goes around the lake. Some of it is boarded and much of it is in the shade. If it rained recently, than it may be muddy, otherwise sneakers or shoes are fine. It stays level and is good for elderly or kids. There's a lot of benches and a few lookouts as you go around. The preserve is exceptionally clean. I saw one plastic bottle, so I picked it up.

Absolutely love this spot! Such a great place to come for a small hike when you wanna enjoy a nice…read moreday. I got here nice and early on a Thursday morning and it was pretty empty. Parking is plenty. I can imagine weekends it gets crowded but there's overflow parking on your way in. Gorgeous selection of two trails, I usually do both to get some extra steps in. Altogether doing both trails is about 2.5 miles. Tons of beautiful views all around. Very very dog friendly as well. I always see a few dogs on the trail. They also do kayak rentals during the summer which seems super fun. Great spot!

PROS: This place was very clean and had nice landscape. Lake is big and you can kayak on it. The…read morepaths are very clear and easy to hike through CONS: There's no parking available as they closed the car bridge that leads to the parking lot for no reason. There's also no out house OVERALL: It's an easy hike and the lake is a nice area to kayak on, just plan where you're going to hike cause the lot is closed

Wonderful gem in community- between programs for adult learning & kid activities along with…read morebeautiful trails & pond, it's truly a lovely place.

What a cute spot to enjoy the outdoors. Was there in middle of Oct. to do my son and his wife…read morewedding photos. So many perfect shots.

small municipal park with a baseball field, soccer field, playground, paved half mile loop walking…read moretrail with some nice exercise equipment, and a very nice Memorial Garden with a pond, dedicated to local Sept 11th victims. Bordered by woods and there is a 0.3 mile paved trail extension cutting through the woods to Old Mill Road and a dirt side trail coming off that in the woods. a very clean safe park. on the Old Mill Road side there are tennis courts then there is another 0.58 mile paved trail to Old Mill Road from the pulis ave recereatuonal Field that goes by the rail line, which one can continue on

I think the people of Allendale may be trying to keep this place hidden, but I rode my bike past,…read moresaw it and now the secret is out! This is a big beautiful park with a lot to do. Plenty of parking and open fields for you to walk or picnic. There's a a lot of picnic tables, a picnic table and a few grills. There is a memorial, soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a playground. The best part of the lake is probably the lake. I didn't go in but there were a lot of people in the water and on the beech. There were lifeguards and a few docks. Check out their website for specifics on hours, membership or permits.

In the summer, I avoid this place like the plague, but in the fall and winter, it is a bird…read moreenthusiast paradise.

This is a nice little conservatory but there isn't much going on or much to do. You can park right…read moreby the entrance to the trail. The trail is nice but it's not enough if you're trying to get some exercise. They have a few plaques to help you identify some of the trees. There's a stream, a pavilion and a fenced in area for preservation.

idyllic little spot in the midst of suburbia for quiet contemplation or perhaps when flowers are in…read morebloom some beauty shot photos / wedding pictures / etc. there is a rose garden, a couple short trails through some woods with labeled trees, and a small pond.

This is a beautifully maintained nature preserve with walking paths, trails, kayaking/water…read moreboarding, and a picnic area. There is no cost to visit here and it is usually quiet. The flat trail is stroller friendly, very scenic with plenty of benches and picnic tables for resting and eating. There are trails (one which apparently leads to a beautiful waterfall) but not able to access with a stroller. Bring your own trash bag to take with you as there are no garbage cans. You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself. The views of the water were gorgeous, and the boys enjoyed throwing rocks into the water and watching other people kayak and water board. You can bring your own kayak or rent one in the summer. CJ loved the little houses made of sticks all over the preserve. They are a great opportunity for pretend play. Will go back? There's something about this place The views were beautiful, the preserve itself was so clean and well maintained, and plenty to do with the kids!

This nature preserve is one of my favorite places to go to. Absolutely gorgeous views, well kept…read morearea and if you loop around twice you can easily do a few miles. They off canoe/kayak rentals. I also saw people bringing their own. Right now, half the parking lot is closed due to COVID-19. They do have more parking up the road though. There's a ton of well placed benches by super scenic areas. To be fair, the whole area is scenic. It really is a beautiful walk. Perfect for pups too. I've only been here during the week and it hasn't been too crowded. I can imagine weekends get a little more packed but everyone had masks and were being great about distancing. The area around the reserve is beautiful too. There's also a great grocery shop right down the road, make it a day with a hike and some fresh lunch.

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.