Most reviewed Nature preserves in New York, United States to visit (Updated December, 2023)

Most reviewed Nature preserves in New York

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of New York through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 41 places from Nature preserve category.

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Pelham Bay Park

Park

New York City's largest park with riding trails, golf courses & Orchard Beach on Long Island Sound.

4.50 (9.3K reviews)

Bronx River Forest

Nature preserve

Floodplain forest on an artificial island in the Bronx River, with walking trails & lookouts.

4.70 (3.4K reviews)

Bloomingdale Park

Park

Wooded neighborhood park showcasing a dog run, a fitness path, a playground & other features.

4.60 (976 reviews)

Pugsley Creek Park

Park

84-acre city park featuring wetlands & marshes, kayak/canoe launch sites & a baseball field.

4.40 (831 reviews)

Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail

Hiking area

👍 Peaceful and relaxing park and trail. They have an information centre ) which was closed because of safety purpose during virus outbreak), a lot of bunches under the trees - that is really nice in hot and sunny summer days. If you come to opposite side of lake you can reach the beach (not good for s...

4.60 (644 reviews)

Harlem Meer

Nature preserve

Man-made body of water in Central Park with fishing, a seasonal ice skating rink & a visitor center.

4.70 (500 reviews)

Stonewall National Monument

Monument

Landmark park & monument honoring past & current struggles for civil rights of LGBT Americans.

4.70 (474 reviews)

Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

Park

👍👍 Located at the base of Great Kills harbor this oval shaped park has scenic views of nearby Marina. Many benches and a walkway that leads to a tidal marsh. A smaller park also on site with swings , slides and climbing structures for children.

4.50 (460 reviews)

Alley Pond Environmental Center

Nature preserve

Nature center promoting environmental education, with marshland trails, a windmill, snakes & birds.

4.70 (439 reviews)

Spring Creek Park

Park

Land parcel & wildlife habitat, with scenic paths, bird-watching opportunities & a cricket field.

4.20 (425 reviews)

Seton Falls Park

Park

City park featuring forestlands, a manmade waterfall, bird observation & a playground.

4.10 (359 reviews)

North Mount Loretto State Forest

Nature preserve

Sizable natural area with forests & wetlands, offering hiking, fishing & birdwatching opportunities.

4.60 (327 reviews)

Ancient Glacier Rock

Nature preserve

👍👍 As far as rocks go, this one is a real winner. Great personality, convivial, and thoughtful, this rock is glacial only in name. Update: 1-24-18 —Went to rock yesterday to relax, noticed striations typical of glacial injuries. Rock seems unperturbed. We spoke about many things, come to believe that r...

4.40 (308 reviews)

Greenbelt Nature Center

Nature preserve

Hosting nature education programs, this space also features exhibits about the local greenbelt.

4.70 (275 reviews)

Mount Loretto Unique Area

Nature preserve

👍👍 One of the best parks on the island. Great for waking, running, biking, bird watching and even a picnic. There are even decent hiking trails that are short but pleasent. The views are great and it's very very well maintained. The only issue is that the parking lot is small and it gets busy on nice...

4.70 (261 reviews)

Clay Pit Ponds State Park

State park

265-ac. nature preserve including wetlands, ponds, hiking trails, an interpretive center & more.

4.40 (253 reviews)

Fresh Creek Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

City nature preserve composed of marshland, offering trails & bird-watching opportunities.

4.30 (249 reviews)

Hallett Nature Sanctuary

Nature preserve

Wooded area within the city's storied Central Park, offering trails, a pond & local bird species.

4.70 (223 reviews)

Blue Heron Park

Park

👍👍 love this place, good hiking trails & many spots for relaxing/photography/video

4.60 (203 reviews)

Idlewild Park

Nature preserve

This 160-acre public park & saltwater marsh is a popular destination for canoeing & kayaking.

4.20 (193 reviews)

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Most reviewed Nature preserves in New York, United States