# Shepherd Lake Recreation Area > Lake area offers boat rentals, picnic tables with grills, and hiking trails in a spacious park setting. Atmosphere shifts from peaceful and quiet to crowded and lively near the lake on busy days. Families and groups gather for barbecues and outdoor activities, with no swimming allowed. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ShepherdLakeRecreationArea - Address: 100 Shepherd Pond Rd, Ringwood, New Jersey, United States ## What it is good for - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 10/10 - Parking Available — 10/10 - Parks — 9.2/10 - Picnic — 7.3/10 ## What people say - "It's a beautiful park, perfect for relaxing with family." - "It's a great place for picnics with many tables and grills." - "There was plenty of parking available." ## Good to know - Entrance fees are returning on July 1, 2024. - Swimming is not allowed because there are no lifeguards present. - Fishing is allowed, but it requires a permit. - You can rent small boats to go on the lake or bring your own boat. - The concession stand and facilities are closed and scheduled for demolition in 2026. ## 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.