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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Explore The Bearfort Ridge Loop: A Hiker’s Guide
Abram S. Hewitt is a large and rugged state forest located in West Milford. One of the highlights of the park is the Bearfort Ridge loop on the…
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The Best Views in New Jersey at the Wyanokie High Point
The Wyanokie High Point is an excellent overlook and high point in Norvin Green State Forest. Norvin Green State Forest is a large state forest in Passaic County…
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Waterfalls and Ruins: Hiking Apshawa Preserve
Apshawa Preserve is a Passaic County park located in West Milford. The park is mainly used for hiking. One of the best hikes here takes you to a…
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Discover Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls at Norvin Green State Forest
Norvin Green State Forest is home to two noteworthy waterfalls in Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls. Otter Hole Falls is about 15 feet tall and features two…
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Exploring an Abandoned Zoo at Jungle Habitat
Jungle Habitat is a former safari park and zoo in West Milford. The park only operated briefly between 1972 and 1976 before shutting down. Today, the remains of…
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