Conant Park — Attraction in Hillside

I gotta say, I'm a big fan of this park. It's always blissfully empty in the middle of the day, making it the perfect escape. The trails are top-notch too, offering a refreshing and enjoyable hike. Now, here's the unfortunate part—the trash situation. It's not the park's fault, really. It's the people who visit that can't seem to clean up after themselves. It's disheartening to see how little regard some folks have for our precious nature. On the bright side, this place is totally dog-friendly, which is a major plus in my book. The grass and forest are impeccably maintained, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. And let me tell you, the wildlife here is something to behold. Although, I can't help but wonder if the abundance of wildlife is a cause for concern. All in all, this park has its ups and downs, but it's definitely worth a visit for some much-needed...

Nice place to bring the kids. They loved running around on the main ride but also in the open grass.

It's very convenient if you come with family, There's a big roofed area with plenty of picnic tables to eat or simply sit down if you want down shade or shelter from rain. There are also public restrooms that weren't too bad.

We also liked the little trail that surrounds the park, it's easy to walk with the little ones, even with a bike or scooter etc. It's relatively quiet and at certain sections does give a feeling of walking in the woods.

If we are in the area again with the kids, we'd definitely stop there again either for play or even for a family...

I spent my formative years in Hillside and this park was great but just regular. They have updated it and it's awesome, the playground has so many different games and areas, it's so pretty and entertaining. I take my daughter now when we go visit my father and it is a great atmosphere, games for young to older kids, basketball, soccer, you can run your dog in the field or go for a nature walk in the "forest", just go over the bridge... So many memories when I go but now it is modernized. You can also do picnics and parties, not sure if you need permit, and they...