Discover the best of Passaic County parks, from the more urban parks of Paterson, Woodlands Park, and Clifton, such as Garret Mountain and the Paterson Great Falls, to the more rural parks of West Milford, Ringwood, and Wanaque, such as Norvin Green State Forest and Ramapo Mountain State Forest. From a wide variety of hikes, to massive waterfalls, to incredible overlooks, Passaic County has it all. Use the list or map below to find your next park adventure.
National Parks
- Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park
State Parks
- Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
- Long Pond Ironworks State Park
- Norvin Green State Forest
- Ramapo Mountain State Forest
- Ringwood State Park
- Wawayanda State Park
County Parks
- Apshawa Preserve
- Camp Hope
- Dundee Island Park
- Garrett Mountain Reservation
- Goffle Brook Park
- Highlands Preserve
- Mayor Dunleavy Memorial Park
- Peckman Preserve
- Pompton Aquatic Park
- Rifle Camp Park
- Tranquility Ridge
- Weasel Brook Park
Highlighted Municipal and Other
Recent Passaic County Posts
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Hiking Norvin Green’s Stone Living Room and Torne Mountain
Located just a short hike from Norvin Green State Forest’s parking area is one of New Jersey’s more fabled destinations: The Stone Living Room. The Stone Living Room…
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Finding Bigfoot on the Ringwood Sculpture Trail
Hidden at the end of a nondescript dead-end road is the surprisingly impressive Ringwood Sculpture Trail. A short and easy hike takes visitors through the unique sculpture garden,…
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Hiking Governor Mountain at Ringwood State Park
Located in Ringwood State Park, Governor Mountain is a little-known peak offering views of the Wanaque Reservoir. An easy-to-moderate 2.25-mile loop takes hikers on a pleasant journey through…
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Hiking High Mountain
Explore North Jersey Review: Overlooked park featuring an excellent view of New York City
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The Secret Treatment Plant Falls of Little Falls, New Jersey
Located in the Passaic County town of Totowa and viewable from Little Falls is a large but little-known waterfall known as Treatment Plant Falls. The unusual name comes…
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