Nature Center and Observatory
 

The Nature Center & Observatory at Rifle Camp Park offers many programs and activities for all ages and interests.

The Nature Center offers Children’s Workshops covering a variety of topics and interests for a nominal fee. Tours for individuals and groups of the Nature Center and its exhibits including the Bird Blind, Observatory, and an operating Seismograph that is continually measuring earthquake activity throughout the world.

The Astronomical Observatory is open for public viewing on selected dates during the year. There is no charge to attend these Public Nights. If you have never looked through a telescope this is a wonderful opportunity to do so.
 

Philip Conroy
Naturalist

Passaic County Parks Department
Nature Center
675 Goffle Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07506

(973) 523-0024