Winter's Park — Attraction in Mahwah

Have come here multiple times to enjoy the views of the pond. It's peaceful despite being on a significant road and having an abundance of overhead powerlines as a key part of the view.

There's plenty of seating around the pond, some of it shaded and there's plenty of parking on the lower side of the pond (in addition to the parking near the playground). There's accessible seating for those who can't manage overly rocky or uneven terrain.

The geese have definitely claimed this park as a favorite spot and it's very evident based on the state of the grass. The wildflower/rain garden next to the lower parking lot is lovely.

It's worth walking across the road to admire the historic train station and caboose if you have a...

July 2023

Ah easy to miss park. If you're driving down the hill, look for the two pillars made of rock for the entrance. It will look like the entrance to an old house. 🏠

Once inside you'll be able to park right by the fenced in playground with slides and swings. This is great for parents.👨‍👦

There is a pond here and they're are ducks and Canadian Geese. There are signs posted not to feed them for various reasons. 🦆🪿

Also here you'll find a nice Gazebo and a walkable covered bridge that leads to a small area in the other side with one bench by the water. 🪑

There are picnic tables here but grilling isn't allowed. You're also close enough to hear the train arrive up the street. 🚂

There was one porta-potty...

Pretty good park! I went for a picnic and was pleasantly surprised. There are tables, a gazebo, a pond, and a bridge. There were plenty of fish, geese, and ducks to watch. We even saw a water snake. The few negatives are just that there was some litter. Also, you kind of have to climb on some rocks to go from the picnic area to the gazebo. I didn’t get a chance to check out the playground myself, but from a cursory glance it looked great. This place is great to kill a bit of time or to bring your kids to or just...