The 10 Best Nature & Parks in , Gateway Region

April 21, 2022 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in , United States including Ringwood State Park, Hamilton Park, Branch Brook Park, William Warren Park, Liberty State Park, Richard W. DeKorte Park, Bergen County Zoological Park, South Mountain Reservation, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Turtle Back Zoo.
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1. Ringwood State Park

1304 Sloatsburg Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456-1799 +1 973-962-2240 https://www.facebook.com/RingwoodStatePark/
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Ringwood State Park

Reviewed By DavefromNJ - Montclair, United States

My wife and our 22 year old son and I did a great 4+ mile hike on a hot Sunday morning. We arrived about 11am and there was ample parking ($5) . We hiked from lot A on the white trail- connected to the red trail and went past the lake ; and then kept following the red trail to the green trail and back to white - which dropped us back near lot A. It was hilly and rocky but the trails are well marked and well maintained. There is a beautiful garden on the grounds and the restrooms were open. Masks a must on the public grounds. It’s worth a visit.

2. Hamilton Park

49 Hamilton Ave, Weehawken, NJ 07086-6905 +1 201-319-6097 http://www.weehawken-nj.us/parks.html
Excellent
76%
Good
22%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 139 reviews

Hamilton Park

This is where in 1804, Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton.

Reviewed By kelliplansitall - Keller, United States

Hamilton Park has the most breathtaking views of Manhattan. Additionally there is a little monument for the Alexander Hamilton - Aaron Burr duel. The actual dueling ground would have been somewhere in the trees below the cliff, so largely inaccessible. It’s beautiful and somber to consider the lives lost here (since it was home to more duels than just this famous one). We took the ferry across from the city and then took an Uber to the park. Walking to the park is not impossible, but it’s not easy and mostly uphill, making it difficult for my travel companion.

3. Branch Brook Park

Newark, NJ 07104 +1 973-268-2300 [email protected] http://www.branchbrookpark.org/
Excellent
56%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 247 reviews

Branch Brook Park

Reviewed By jesus911z

Branch Brook Park is a great place to relax on the beautiful grass or a quiet walk around the park on the new rubberized walkways. Its a great place for one to meditate on life while gazing at the beautiful trees to absorb all that nature has to offer. Its a place where I go to let go of the past and regroup to continue moving forward. Whether your alone, with love ones, or just friends, Branch brook Park offers a unique experience for all to enjoy.

4. William Warren Park

Florida Grove Road, Woodbridge, NJ http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/About/ParksRecreation/Pages/PR/Warren-Park.aspx#
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

William Warren Park

5. Liberty State Park

at Exit 14B-New Jersey Turnpike Extension 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 +1 201-915-3400 http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/liberty.html
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,471 reviews

Liberty State Park

Reviewed By ERat - Bunker Hill, United States

We stopped by for a quick visit before checking in to our hotel. All I can say is WOW! If you want a great view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty without the crowds and craziness, you need to stop here. This would be a perfect picnic spot during warmer months!

6. Richard W. DeKorte Park

1 De Korte Park Plz, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071-3707 +1 201-460-1700 http://www.njwildlifetrails.org/MeadowlandsTrails/Sites/tabid/443/Scope/site/Guide/MEADOWLNDS/Site/90/Default.aspx
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Richard W. DeKorte Park

Reviewed By Ameluz2013

Nice surprise in the middle of the meadows- Gorgeous place for bird watching after a snowfall. Water freezes and it looks pretty

7. Bergen County Zoological Park

216 Forest Ave Van Saun County Park, Paramus, NJ 07652-5349 +1 201-262-3771 https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/Departments__Services/Parks/Bergen_County_Zoo/About/Bergen-County-Zoo-Brochure.pdf
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 404 reviews

Bergen County Zoological Park

Reviewed By paul3776 - Paramus, United States

Bergen County Zoo in Van Saun Park is a wonderful place for people of all ages. Great zoo with all kinds of animals, train ride, pony ride, carousel, picnic area and acres of walking trails. This is located in Paramus, NJ accessible to mass transportation .

8. South Mountain Reservation

So. Orange Ave. & Cherry Lane (spans Millburn, Maplewood and West Orange), West Orange, NJ 07052 +1 973-268-3500 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain
Excellent
65%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

South Mountain Reservation

Reviewed By 446benl - Millburn, United States

Within the South Mountain Reservation are two falls located about a mile from the entrance off South Orange Avenue. Hemlock Falls are a dual falls which are wonderful to see and photograph.

9. Thomas Edison National Historical Park

211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052-5612 +1 973-736-0550 http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 475 reviews

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Reviewed By jeanl521 - Newton, United States

Whether you love American history, technology, art/design, or just seeing fascinating STUFF, you'll love walking around the Edison laboratory. From the cubbyholes stuffed with papers in his rolltop desk in the gorgeous library, to the mind-boggling machinery, to the music room with a working cylinder-playing phonograph, you get a sense of this driven personality who created modern America. One of the best historical sites.

10. Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052-2431 +1 973-731-5800 http://www.turtlebackzoo.com
Excellent
59%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 851 reviews

Turtle Back Zoo

Reviewed By neimaht - West Orange, United States

located in west orange a wonderful place to bring kids up to age 10 you can do a train ride around the zoo in addition to visiting all the activities on the grounds.highly recommend it

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