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Essex County Park

8.9 β€’ Park
🏞️ Nice View
πŸ•ŠοΈ Peaceful
πŸŽ‰ Fun Activities
πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking Available
🀫 Quiet
πŸŒ‡ Scenic Views
🏞️ Parks
🐢 Dog Friendly
πŸ•ŠοΈ Meditation Spot
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Kid Friendly
🧺 Picnic
πŸ› Playground
🚽 Bathroom
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Small park with flat paved paths circling a manmade lake offers peaceful, quiet atmosphere and ample seating. Families find a gated playground and picnic areas, while dog owners enjoy a dog-friendly environment. The park supports year-round use with lit paths and easy parking.
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People are saying

"This place is a beautiful and peaceful meditation spot for a quiet walk."

"Parking is available and there are plenty of free spots."

"It's a great place for walking your dog."

Good to know

1

Parking is free and ample for accessing the loop around the reservoir.

2

The park has a 1.7-mile paved loop around the lake, suitable for walking and jogging.

3

There are clean bathrooms available next to McLoone’s Boathouse.

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Essex County Park
8.9
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
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