Bear Mountain Picnic Area — Attraction in Town of Stony Point

This park used to be a decent park. Arriving at the parking lot we wanted to quickly unload all our BBQ stuff it wasn't going to take too much time. One of the park rangers rudely told of to move out of where we were parked because we weren't supposed to be there. We didn't hesitate and we loaded back the stuff inside the trunk of our car but they were being extremely aggressive and told us to hurry! Move! I'm not the type to be thinking it was because of our race but I'm pretty sure it was because of it. Another issue my daughter brought with her was a small tent maybe two ppl can fit and another park ranger told us to take it down and we did, but walking to the pool we saw other groups that had the same type of tents like my daughter had and they weren't told off. They get to pick and choose who can have privileges and who cannot. We later read the park regulations and it was true that tents aren't allowed but it should also say it applies to EVERYONE! Public bathrooms and also in the pool bathrooms and changing room beware the entrance to the women's and men's side are across each other with no privacy whatsoever anyone can see you. Then you have men standing on front on the women's side pretending they're waiting for someone and its nothing like so. So be...

Depending on what time you visit (as in time of year and time of day), this picnic area can be a bit much for some.

It's great to have a communal space to enjoy a day in nature. Like most public picnic areas, it's great to have a space to venture to enjoy a meal or bbq. At the exact time, when the day gets going, it can get crowded. That comes with any public park.

We ventured out during Memorial Day weekend, which is asking for a ruckus. We were not shocked. There is still plenty to do here and a number of activities for the family. I suggest visiting early and on off days to fully enjoy...

It is one the great place to do BBQ in summer and take a long walk along boardwalk by the lake. The zoo by the picnic area is lovely for kids. They really have some great bears in there. I wish they could open Perkins memorial tower in the...