Tenafly Nature Center

Awesome trails for kids and adults alike. Difficulty is easy. Very quiet but since its nestled by homes you can hear the stray lawn equipment at work.For this crazy time, the nature center staff did a great job of pandemic-proofing the experience. Come here to get a piece of your sanity back.

Always loved coming here until today they wouldnt let us in without paying?!?!? I am all for donations but when I said I had cash she said she cant give change?!? I then asked so you are not letting us in over $2 and was told she could give me good recomnedations for other places?!?What did this place turn into one if my faves to go.....awful way to be treated...

Ive known of this place for a years and have always wanted to visit but timing never worked out. I was finally able to make a trip with my son over the weekend. We arrived later in the day (4pm) on a Saturday and the parking lot was about half full. (Despite this we rarely saw or encountered other people) There are about 20-25 parking spaces in the lot. Upon leaving the lot we noticed that (as expected) the center was limited due to COVID. Many things such as the nature center itself and bathrooms were closed, understandably, for safety purposes. The trails were clearly labeled and very straight forward. There were lots of one-way signs ensuring that people dont or shouldnt cross paths while walking. You follow the trails which may lead you into another trail or back to the parking lot if you choose. There were clear signs all over the place so itis nearly impossible to get lost. I also noticed chairs at certain intersection which I assumed are manned during the busier times to encusre compliance with the rules. The center offers the typical nature/outdoors experience all while being very close to NYC. The view of the pond area is very nice. There were two birds (an owl and a hawk) in the enclosures. We also noticed two deer during our walk. Admission fees are $2 per person or $10 per family which can be given by a variety of ways including Venmo, Paypal and a CAsh Box. All of which are contactless. Overall we had a great time here. I would love to return post-COVID to check out the nature center.

Nice place with well marked trails. Most are flat but good spot for a couple of hours of afternoon hike

This is a beautiful, peaceful place. Several trails of varying distances winding through woods filled with chipmunks and birds. There is a butterfly area, as well as a few owls and a hawk that live in the nature center. It costs $2 per person to enter, if you arent a member. Currently, due to covid-19, it is contact less payment. Drop your cash in the box as you pass the entrance to the first trail.

Amazing tranquility, great quick hike. Multiple trails suitable for kids

Beautiful walk in Tenafly Nature Center. Damp grounds but quiet and easy to navigate.

Nice park with a decent amount of trails and no nuisances to speak of. Some of the trails become narrow at points but theres is no need for any extraneous exercise since its mostly flat with no obstructions. Saw plenty of deer, chipmunks, and squirells but I also went in the morning so no one was out to scare them. Overall a pleasant experience that is worth the cost of admission (2 dollars for me)

Very cool place. Wife and I were walking and saw this most amazing artwork made of different color leaves. What a creative mind. But anyway, I really love the energy of this place. Come by and walk the paths or see the Raptors (birds of prey). Or visit the nature center and check it out.

It was very secluded filled with beautiful nature. Had nice time there, sat in the sunlight while listening to cheerping of birds it was just amazing peaceful feeling.

Long, clean trails with plenty of trees, animals. Peaceful place.

Thank you for this incredible place especially during these times.Nature heals, so please maintain and respect.Show your love and support.

Great summer and spring break camp! My son learned so much, made great friends and cant wait to return! The staff are well trained and more knowledgeable than your ordinary camp. There is a focus on science/STEM in the camp and a big campfire roast at the end of the week. I prefer the peaceful walks through nature and Im glad they have a no dog policy because we can let our toddler run around. Also we usually see deer if we have a long walk. Remember that the deer will avoid an area if they see/hear dogs barking. Im glad they are creating an environment that is welcoming to animals...

Love this place!! Great for a short nature walk/hike by yourself or with family.

Gorgeous park with mostly well marked trails. Beautiful spot to escape to nature for awhile.

Had a couple of birthday parties for my daughters here. Excellent learning adventure. Everyone always seems to enjoyed. Trails have storylines making early hiking fun for the kids. Love the lake, an oasis in the middle of it all. Stay long enough and you will spot snapping turtles, some of which are huge. The nature center itself provides animal exhibits as well as rehabilitation of birds of prey. Awesome place.

Lot of trails clearly marked all going in one direction to promote social distancing. Parking lot a little tight but can park nearby on street.

They have great trails for families which are easy to hike. You can have birthday parties there as well. They offer different activities to sign up for throughout the year.

Good short hiking place. Have parking lot and bathroom.

Lots of great things going on here for kids.

Did a maple sugaring there with the kids it was so nice!!

This place is nice slice of nature embedded in the town. There are a nice variety of trails to walk along with different difficulty ratings. There is also a small butterfly house where you can do go and feed butterflies. A great place for a day trip. The parking area is not large so arrive early to get a space.

Had a great time on the Full Moon hike with a bunch of friends on Friday, April 19th. Our leader Jill was all Millennial adorable with fun facts about the Pink Moon and interesting info about the foliage. The hike was more of a walk - easy and accessible to different ages and abilities. There is a very cool Victorian mansion in the middle of the woods. It was a nice experience and I will keep an eye out for activities in the future or to just go for a walk in the woods.

Plains. Nice walk. They charge you a fee of $2 per person

Took a nice walk through the trails. The site has a composting toilet. Has a few landmarks to visit but nothing spectacular in terms of views but its good for walks and strolls maybe a jog if thats your thing. Trails seemed to be well marked and maintained.

Great place for a light hike. For a slightly longer challenge walk to and from the center of youre in the area. The hill leading up to the actual center will warm you up nicely.

Nice place to hiking with kids (4yr, 6yr).

Took the kids to a cider making class there, and because it was pouring they moved it inside, and it was great! They had a great time.

Great nature center, free day out. A donation towards the upkeep is always ok!

This is a great place for a walk with family. We were able to see some wildlife. Be sure to check into the website for events and other details.

Beautiful park!! I love the owls!!

It was such a beautiful place! Love the birds. Very nice place for a walk. Good place to see animals.

This preserved area has many hiking trails to choose from.

Staff very friendly

Nice hike. Beautiful nat. Ctr.Big pond, lots of deer, turkeys etc. Bathroom, lots a parking.

My 4 year old grandson loved the butterfly exhibit. Every time a butterfly landed on his stick he said how the butterfly wanted to be his friend.

Hike and yoga class with powersyoga

The walls/ trails are good, but not much there otherwise

Don’t go with your dog.!!It is believed walking your dog on a lead on the gravel path way will disrupt the Tenafly Eco-System within the nature centre. We were instructed to read the pamphlet that would “explain” so in short a dog running through the wood traumatises squirrels and chip monks, and can off-set the delicate balance that is theTenafly Nature Center...Really !!we are that PC that now squirrels and chip-monks experience trauma from dogs on or off the lead ..just stop it ! OK BTW; who determines a level of mental capacity of the squirrel or chip-monk. ( I want that job )I continued my walk with my dog on the leadUpon my return to the car I was met by a TNC Rep. who informed me again.Maybe someone should explain to TNC the carbon foot print when it comes to publishing / printing . Lol for worse than my dog walking through the woods.So dog lovers beware ! You may get chased away by some snotty up-tight Bergen County type . To funny, thing is they were serious .

Great place for family hikes that are both easy ans beautiful.

My friend had her sons Birthday party here and it was such a pleasure to be part of it. I was late because I didnt expect the bridge to be packed on a Sunday afternoon as it was. However, I made it on time to enjoy the best part of the party when the Staff brought out real animals for the children to see, and if you love Animals, you can understand my excitement about it.It was actually the first time I saw a Hawk real close, I was about 1 meter away from it. The park have trails, the longest one is 7 miles long which I plan to walk.If you care about nature and want to help, you can make a donation for the Aviary fundraiser that the park is creating. This is a small nature treasure in NJ and so easy to get there, is the first exit of the Palisades Parkway.

Beautiful nice butterfly garden with tons of butterflies toddlers would love it!

The only 3stars was due to a the ravages of draught plus late in the season so a lot of the dry soil was bare. Sure it is way prettier in spring and earlier summer.

Nice quiet place and youll see deers, chipmunks, butterflies etc. One thing i noticed though is that the trees here are mostly old. You will see alot of downed trees due its age and some termites took it down.

Nice getaway from congested Bergen County suburbia, a 5 min drive from my house. Now I dont have to drive 45 minutes up to Harriman, Bear Mountain or Sterling Forest state parks to get in a hike. Although these are easy mini hikes. Perfect for getting into shape or getting a quick one. This is the first time I tried it, went for a half hour or so before they closed. Will have to explore some more.

Many things to do here with your kids, really nice and super clean.

Spend the day on tale end of a getaway

Limited parking but beautiful and very sweet.

This is a great place for a nice, easy hike. No real elevation changes. It is close to the highway (youre in the city) so there is some road noise. We did see some turkeys near the house in the middle of the center.

Did the maple syrup tour and we picked a time that unfortunately had a family with about 6 children that had no behavior. Very annoying and disrupted the experience for everyone. The information and history lesson was interesting.

Lovely paths, though not so well marked. Was walking my dog on trail, though we soon discovered dogs were not allowed...?

Nice variety of connecting trails in a variety of settings. Something not too challenging for woodland walkers.

This is a beautiful place to enjoy nature, only 40 min drive from Times Square brings you to this great nature reserve, you can admire a lovely red tale hawk named Rubi and two beautiful owls deemed not able to survive in their natural habitat so the Tenafly Nature Center keeps them safe and pampered. If you want to spend a day in nature this is a great place.

So close by and yet an oasis of forest. The butterfly garden is wonderful. I dont love seeing the caged birds of prey, but I hope and assume that they are injured and therefore in captivity. Not just a zooish type thing for human observation only.The trails are great with hidden, little sitting nooks.Enjoyable!

Great place for a hike.

Great place for a hike its absolutely beautiful if your into photography bring your camera

Very informative talk by Adam, kept children engaged, nice little selection of animals

A beautiful and amazing natural place.

I loved this park when I lived nearby in Tenafly. Id come walk the trails when I was in high school to clear my mind. One of the first times I went walking, I came upon the gorgeous historic house (off the parkway) and felt like I was in a movie. Ill definitely come back soon.

Fun time at the butterfly house

Great place to go. If you love nature go there, and bring the kids! Check in for offered activities and special days like Earth Day!

We had lots of fun.

Perfect place for family day!

Great for family visit.

Its was a adventure for my first timeWhat a workout (whew)

Super cool place to bring the kids. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended

Niceeeee beautiful

Nice place to enjoy nature

A great short hike with lots of nature and wildlife in-between....well hidden

Nice views (especially in Autumn). Many trails.

Pretty nice place. You cant walk too far without bumping up against the parkway. Otherwise, quite nice.

We love this place

Great place to hike with small children. Great and fun activities for the entire family.

Amazing place!

Great scenic views of the lake with relaxing side trails

Great place for kids of all ages! The visitor center is larger enough to care for a few wild animals that werent able to return to the wild, and their trails are well cared.

Beautiful woods and well-kept trails.

If you want walk a lot in the pure nature this is the right place

Love that they preserve the park in the most natural way then can.

Wonderful hiking area.

Amazing trail

Great place to get close to nature!

Rocky, winding trails w/lots of rocks, twists and turns. Not bad to walk, not good to run

We went on a Girl scout outting and it was lots of fun, great experience for the girls. I guess they lost a star for me for personal reasons.

Great activties, hiking trails and butterfly house in summer

Intricate trails with a very nice pond and wooden rest stop

Beautiful place, a lot of bird,the people are great very helpful.

Park with nice trials. You could spot deers too

Great nature oasis in a metro area. Great programs for kids!

Nice place just the way it is. Its very beautiful.

A great place to go for an easy scenIc hike, especially considering the urbanization so close to New York.

Love it

Great forest with easy trails, family friendly. In addition, they have live owls, chinchillas, etc.

Dont miss the apple cider class

Beautiful place. Good luck with the expansion and new nature center.

Great easy-walking trails

Well maintained, easy trails, fun for the whole family!

There has nothing to interest and this center is concentrate on money too much. Englewood is better, but englewood center people are rude. So bad.

Lovely. Good programming and hiking trails.

Good place to spend time with family.