# Essex County Park > 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. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/EssexCountyPark - Address: West Orange, New Jersey, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Thursday: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Friday: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Saturday: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Sunday: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Monday: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM - Phone: +19732683500 - Website: https://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain/the-waterfront ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Parking Available — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Parks — 9.8/10 - Dog Friendly — 8.3/10 - Meditation Spot — 8/10 - Kid Friendly — 7.5/10 - Picnic — 7/10 - Playground — 6.7/10 - Bathroom — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "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 - Parking is free and ample for accessing the loop around the reservoir. - The park has a 1.7-mile paved loop around the lake, suitable for walking and jogging. - There are clean bathrooms available next to McLoone’s Boathouse. - The park is dog-friendly, making it welcoming for pet owners. - Picnic areas are available throughout the park for visitors. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.