Be aware: Locals Only. Beautiful local park, very well kept and pretty walking trail.read more

Great place to go hiking. Wear your rubber boots and you can go walk through the shallow parts of…read morethe glen. If you prefer the dry trail overlooking the glen that is pretty also.

Nice town park. Good playground equipment. Sand pit with toys, expect your child to get dirty…read more Plenty of perking. Also tennis courts and ball fields.

Here I sit in the caboose tapping away on my phone while my son piles the mulch on the table in…read morefront of us. His breathing is erratic and his cheeks red. Perhaps even more noticeable is is persistent laughter. It is contagious. Every time the trains go by he runs up to the bordering fence (there's a lot of distance, a road and trees and another fence) to wave hello and goodbye. He plays well in the sandbox and loves walking around the perimeter. But enough about my child. This place is spacious! Plenty of parking. There's tennis and hockey courts, the playground, sandbox, fountain. There's plenty of benches to sit and spectate. Also there are some baseball and soccer fields and bleachers. Now, where's the restroom?

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

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.

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.

Wow .. fantastic park . I was in Pomona area and was looking for a good bird watching area. Googled…read moreand found this place .. lots of parking outside also rest area, which is clean and usable.. good location . How was able to spot a lot of good birds.. right when you enter this small pond and lots of birds there. Make sure you get your tripod and zoom lens... you can also walk inside for small trail. Took some good shots . Must visit park for bird lovers...

My entire experience was wonderful. I woke up early and decided to take walk yesterday morning. I…read moredon't live far from the park. 10min walk.. it was beautiful. I will go there again. It was also my first time walking the park.. My husband had surprised me with an amazing picnic there once, I enjoyed that spot by the water. I say my walk was enjoyable. Both experiences were incredible. I'll always go to Kakiat County Park.

I love Grrmonds. I swim about 4 days a week when it is open. The water this season was amazing…read more wish it stayed open though September.

So nice. The pool is clean and the lifeguards are alert which makes me happy and also feel safe.read more

This is a cute park, but VERY hard to get to. The signs and GPS will point you to a cemetery. I was…read morevery confused when I first arrived, until a local directed me to go through the cemetery and find it behind the municipal building.

Love coming to this hidden little park. It's great for walking, ruining, or just taking in the…read morepretty sky. There is a short little path through the woods too. Perfect place to get your steps or run in if your looking for an all flat terrain.

My dad took me fishing here as a kid for sunnies, and 30 years later I brought my own kids here…read more Some traditions are worth passing on. If you have young children, this is a great pond to introduce them to fishing. A simple worm on a hook is almost guaranteed to catch sunnies. If you're a little more skilled (or lucky), there are bass here too. One thing I appreciate is that there aren't nuisance snapping turtles like you'll find at some other local ponds. Pack some sandwiches, bring the family dog, and spend a few hours here. It's a peaceful park that's rarely crowded. Park in the main lot off Grotke Road. The main pond is just a short walk down the path, where you'll see a fountain spraying from the middle. There's also a small office building by the parking lot with restrooms. Beyond the pond, the park has a ball field, courts, a practice wall, hiking trails, a playground, and a large open field. A stream winds along much of the outer edge of the park and makes for a peaceful walk. Just keep an eye out for poison ivy... it's everywhere. And one last piece of advice...take lots of pictures of your little ones. One day, they might be the ones bringing their own kids back here.

I've covered all the grounds, and it's an absolutely lovely park. Starting with a bridge, it opens…read moreup to a nice size lake. For the kids, 2 full slide and monkey bars. But, in addition, there is basketball courts, 4 tennis courts, 4 handball courts, a a baseball field, and a soccer field...and a few trails...each is surrounding by the most lovely tall and skinny trees. Parking is limited on Pascack Road (~3 cars, the main road), so enter on Grotke for a larger parking lot. Word.

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.

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.