This is a PRIVATE LAKE. Unless you live here you are NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES…read more I live here and we don't allow the pubic access. We pay a lot in Lake Dues to keep the Lake Beautiful. There are other places you can go, right up the road to Monksville Reservoir in Ringwood.

This is one of several beaches in this beautiful Erskine Lake community. Parking is available but…read morecan be rather limited when the lake is "in-season" for swimming. The clubhouse probably fits about 50, possibly a bit more comfortably. There is a full kitchen for any prep work. Upper lake has a much larger venue if you need it.

We just wanted to have an afternoon by the water to relax &…read moreour cousin brought us to this beach. We had a short but sweet time. We came after hours so we didn't need to pay. Street parking was also free & easy to find on a overcast Saturday night. We enjoy the scenic drive going leading to the beach. We also did some boardwalk walking & saw some guys fishing. All in all, we have a short but sweet time.

Somehow we never knew about this beach and it's probably the closest beach to us. We came after…read moredinner and I feel like if it was early in the day we couldn't go there which sucks but that's how it is. I wish all these beaches weren't like oh blah blah towns only, especially when we live much closer than most of the people who can even go to these beaches! Anyway really nice place and we'll be back again if in the area.

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.

This was my first time and what a blast! What I love about…read morehiking is that there's so many cool and magical places that you can't get to by car. For decades I've driven up 287 and wondered what was in all the hills and mountains and today I finally got to see. I met up with my local plus size hiking group for our last hike of the year and Ramapo was a first for all of us despite being longtime New Jerseyans. We did the Macmillan trail and clocked about 3.5 miles total. We went the long trail around the reservoir and then dipped back down the waterfall trail. Very thankful we did it that way - I think all the stairs on the waterfall trail would have been treacherous given the conditions and a bit demoralizing. Getting the big hills out the way first and enjoying the lake made the waterfall that much sweeter. So many dogs and kind people on the trail. Trash was almost non-existent. Tons of rocks and logs to sit a spell - but at below freezing temps we kept it moving lol. Highlights: -ample parking (bc it was cold) -giant rocks -waterfalls -exposed slabs -gorgeous vistas -the swan!!

Great park with huge playground area with areas for various age ranges. Plenty of parking and…read morewalking options. This park also has pickleball courts. The only downside is that the park has minimal trees so hardly any natural shade from the sun.

Forth of July celebration awesome music awesome food awesome people-crowd is amazing-police are…read morefantastic will go again next year for sure

Great Beach!…read more Beautiful beach with clear water and pet friendly. I wanted to take my dogs to a clean beach for a while and I decided to go to Sandy Hook Beach. It was a wonderful experience. The recreation center is huge, miles and miles of beach, park, lake, and trails. Pets and their owners may visit bayside beaches throughout the year. Pets are only allowed on oceanside beaches from September 15-March 15. Pets are not permitted on oceanside beaches during the spring and summer, but you can still take them to the parks, trails and other areas. We went in October and entrance was free, we parked near the beach, and we spent a wonderful day.

I go down to the shore probably once per summer, just because it's a bit of a trek for me from…read moreNorth Jersey. When I do go, I usually look for a beach more north so that I'm not driving for 2 hours each way. I haven't really found a go-to beach, but I think I finally found it this year! I really enjoyed Sandy Hook. It doesn't have a boardwalk, which I don't mind - so if you're looking for boardwalk/bar/restaurant vibes, this is not it. But if you're looking for a quiet, family day at the beach, then this spot is great. You don't need a beach pass per person (which I hate paying) but parking is $20 per day. Better than the anxiety of having to look for street parking somewhere. They have a few lots, but I've read several reviews that they get full if you get there after 8:30 to 9. We got there at around 8 on a Saturday, so we were good. They have bathrooms (pretty clean for a beach) and showers (8 of them!). I love a good rinse after the beach so that I'm not sitting in my car with a bathing suit full of sand. There was one food truck that day but they were selling acai bowls, so definitely bring your own food and lots of snacks. Waves were rough that day and there were a lot of surfers, but there had just been some thunderstorms the night before, so that probably played a factor. Can't wait to go back next year!

Wonderful town pool gets a bit crowded at times. But overall great for swimming and spending a hot…read moresummer day here

Terrible service, I was cursed at by the life guards and was shoved by the supervisor the cops were…read morecalled on me and my children without any professionalism being shown by any of the workers.

UPDATE 2025: Still a great family spot! nice, clean and…read morewell-maintained. $8 entrance fee per person/cash only. -------- Came here for the first time early June 2020 and I have to say I did enjoy that visit and wouldnt mind coming back again. We initially planned to go to Sandy hook but since they were full we ended up in Sea Bright. Good thing we did. That day we went the weather was perfect! Sunny with a cool June breeze. We got a lucky parking spot by the Sea Bright Beach Pavilion close to the Ocean rescue. It was nice that there was an unlimited time parking meter, we just had to add more coins if we wanted to extend. Our spot was great too! Close to the ramp and the restroom Haha anyway, the beach was kept clean! People were not rowdy and they have lockers available. The boardwalk was also nice and relaxing, and opposite beach are a line of stores and shops! Not sure if its always like this or we just went at a good time

Beautiful beach!! When we came there were no entrance fees as opposed to some reviews i read…read more Lifeguards are alert all the time. Clean and well maintained. Signages are there for your safety so read it! And keep area clean! Wash area and restroom at the pavilion. See images and videos for reference.

Sign up sign up! Wonderful pool, concession, area in general. Access to shops and transportation.read more

Nice place....pool management are not very friendly. If you say hello you are lucky to get a…read moreresponse. Pool mgr never walks around saying hello, etc..... Overall it is well run. Water is as clean as it could be considering it is a pond. Pool closes for the season on Labor day. Most if all other town pools stay open at least for another two weeks on weekends. Pool opens a week after Memorial day....most if not all other pools open on or before Memorial day.

This is my third time using Jersey Paddle and they never fail to provide a great experience. They…read morealways have equipment available at a decent price. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

Absolutely loved my experience kayaking at Greenwood Lake! I rented a 2 person kayak for 1 hour for…read more$40. Parking is an additional $5 (unless you park somewhere outside and walk there like I did!). For 1 hour, it is plenty of time to row around the lake! The view is super pretty and the lake is very calm so it's easy to paddle around! I had a great experience; definitely recommend!

They need better crowd control and communication regarding the park closing. It's awful how…read morecongested the entire area becomes on the weekends. Online "park full" and electric signage on major highways People need to understand Closed is Closed and move on - you're not special, no accommodations, go home. Try next weekend and get there earlier. SMH - as I just drove by area after sitting in traffic for 10 mins.

Today I had one of the worst experiences at Darlington Lake with my 9-year-old son…read more He wanted to try the splash area, so I bought the tickets. As soon as we got there, he went into the water and sat down--without a life vest. I calmly tried to explain to him that it was against the rules and he needed to wear a vest because it could be dangerous. Suddenly, a lifeguard started yelling at us to get out of the water. I told him my son has autism and asked for some patience, but he kept yelling. Then a second lifeguard began screaming even louder. People around us started staring while the shouting continued, and my son began to get very agitated. I couldn't hold it together--I broke down crying. Thankfully, an angel came over to help. He spoke gently to my son, and my son told him it was our first time there. This kind man helped calm him down and encouraged him to get out of the water--and he did. (I later found out that he works with children with special needs at the Special Olympics, and I'm incredibly grateful for his help.) I told my son, "Let's just go," and promised him we'd try again another day--but honestly, I don't plan to go back. I cried the whole way home. My son just wanted to enjoy the splash pad, but I couldn't handle another situation like that. I absolutely do not recommend this place. This should never have happened. My son has severe anxiety, and two years ago he went into catatonia. Only in the last few months have we started going out again. Today was supposed to be a small, brave step forward--but it turned into a deeply traumatic experience instead.