Garret Mountain Reservation, West
Paterson, NJ
Garret Mountain Reservation, a 568-acre recreational area,
situated more than 500 feet above sea level provides
sweeping views
of
northern New Jersey and the New York City skyline.
This beautiful park, operated by
the Passaic County Parks Department, offers park visitors a
wide range of recreational activities and facilities. These
facilities include an equestrian center, athletic fields,
fishing, picnic grounds, jogging paths, and trails for cross
country skiing, hiking and running.
At
the Garret Mountain Equestrian Center, residents can take
horseback riding lessons or ride on the park's bridle paths.
A Therapeutic Riding program is also available.
Lambert Castle and its
Observation Tower , two of Passaic County's many historical
treasures are also located in Garret Mountain Reservation.
Lambert Castle is open to visitors, please click
here for further
information. The Observation Tower, which is slated for
renovations, is closed to the public at this time.
