Saddle River County Park-Wild Duck Pond Area — Attraction in Ridgewood

I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a bicycle ride to the Wild Duck Pond Area within Saddle River County Park, and it proved to be an excellent outdoor experience. The park’s well-maintained trails provide a smooth and safe route ideal for cyclists of various skill levels. The path is scenic, surrounded by lush greenery, and the Wild Duck Pond itself offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, perfect for a refreshing break during the ride. The terrain is mostly flat with gentle inclines, making it accessible for both casual riders and more experienced cyclists. Signage along the route is clear, which helps with navigation and enhances the overall comfort of the ride. Additionally, the park offers ample parking and clean facilities, adding to the convenience for visitors.

Overall, the Saddle River County Park – Wild Duck Pond Area is a highly recommended destination for bicycle enthusiasts looking for a serene, nature-filled ride within easy reach of...

Saddle River County Park is a 577-acre linear park that meanders with the Saddle River and its tributary brooks. It consists of five park areas that are linked by a multi-use path, including circular paths around some ponds. Multi-use pathway/Bicycle-Pedestrian Path: This bike and pedestrian path travels from Ridgewood to Rochelle Park and is approximately 6 miles in length. This continuous path runs through Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Saddle Brook and Rochelle Park and under Route 4. This path also follows the Saddle River and Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and passes by the Historic Easton Tower at Route 4. The path features a scenic waterfall at Dunkerhook Park, and there are three ponds, tree shaded picnic areas, pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts and athletic fields accessible...

Just off Ridgewood Ave, this park is perfect for people who are looking for a nice stroll and dog lovers. The loop around the park is 0.33 miles and it is also the starting point of 6 mile Saddle River Parkway. There is a dog park here, separated in two, one for big dogs, one for small. I usually come here at lunch and there are plenty of dogs enjoying it. The water in the pond is a bit low at the moment but there are plenty of duck, geese and...