Hidden gems - State parks in West New York, United States not to miss (Updated May, 2024)

Hidden gems: State parks in West New York

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in West New York. This list contains 12 places from State park category.

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Lake Sebago

State park

👍👍 Great fishing. Nice hang out spot

5.00 (6 reviews) (~47.12 km from centre)

Shirley Chisholm 🏞State Park (Fountain Side Entrance)

State park

👍👍 For starters my pictures dont do this place justice. I love this park. It is so peaceful. The opening to Jamaica Bay is serene. This is an ideal place to meditate, take in nature while walk/jogging, or just sitting by the rocks and listen to the waves crashing. They also have bike giveaways periodic...

4.80 (117 reviews) (~19.33 km from centre)

Interpretive Center at Cheesequake State Park

Local history museum

👍👍 Beautiful park, a shame that the nature center will be gone soon due to administration cuts..a great service Jim Fazak gave to the public will with his expert knowledge of the park and all its creatures. Sad that no one truly care about our national parks anymore.

4.70 (76 reviews) (~44.61 km from centre)

Bethpage State Park Bicycle Path

State park

👍👍 I did 18 miles on this beautifully paved wooded trail last weekend. There are so much to see on the path from forest to streams and lakes.

4.70 (60 reviews) (~45.89 km from centre)

Liberty State Park Reserve Pavilions

State park

120- & 80-person pavilions within the state park, available for hire by prior arrangement.

4.70 (47 reviews) (~10.72 km from centre)

Gateway National Recreation Area - Jamaica Bay Unit

State park

4.70 (7 reviews) (~23.76 km from centre)

Haverstraw Beach State Park

State park

😠 This place no longer exists other than a sign and an old road which is a dumping ground

4.60 (132 reviews) (~43.77 km from centre)

The Marshall Field III Main House

Education center

👍👍 Very simple and European style park. A historic house surrounded by green fields overlooking the water. There are nice bathrooms close by near the walking trail. The house is locked and seems to be under construction.

4.60 (35 reviews) (~49.03 km from centre)

Rockland lake

State park

👍👍 Beautiful weather and very nice view, great place for barbecues. Clean grounds. Manicured grass. Tons of picnic tables with barbecue grill. Beautiful lake. There's public swimming pool available. Fishing at the lake. Hiking trails with trail. There is not much more to ask. Plus, NO ADMISSION FEE, ex...

4.60 (23 reviews) (~40.28 km from centre)

Bergen County Historical Society

Historical place museum

House museum & organization showcasing regional artifacts from prehistory to the Revolutionary War.

4.60 (17 reviews) (~14.36 km from centre)

Boat Basin West End - Jones Beach State Park NY

State park

👍 Good for fishing

4.50 (125 reviews) (~44.13 km from centre)

Long Pond Ironworks State Park

Park

👍👍 Cool Blend of history & hiking trail. Counterclockwise will take you up the steep/technical portions, with a winding easy descent after. Tall Grass overgrowing many parts of the trail, we picked up many Ticks even with spray.

4.50 (76 reviews) (~46.86 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: State parks in West New York, United States