1 / 2Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
📍 Englewood, NY
A 150-acre Englewood preserve with 3.6 miles of maintained hiking trails leading to cascading streams, wetlands, and meadows. Features an adventure wooden playground, rescue raptors in an on-site aviary, and free seasonal guided hikes every Tuesday.
Wonderful outdoor adventure playground. Such a well maintained little forest adventure playground for young kids. The water is running and clean and safe for even the youngest kiddos to enjoy. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables nearby. There's a public restroom right over the bridge. The playground itself is small but unique. Wooden natural climbing structures, balance beams, a slide and a little music section. Bring water shoes, a change of clothes, a towel and sand toys for a day of outdoor fun! Parking is limited on Jones Street but I parked on a nearby cross street and walked.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers through elementary-age children who want genuine outdoor nature exploration rather than a manicured park. The wooden adventure playground and safe running streams are the twin draws for younger kids.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jannina Marie Galarza-Londono
7 months ago
“Wonderful outdoor adventure playground. Such a well maintained little forest adventure playground for young kids. The water is running and clean and safe for even the youngest kiddos to enjoy. There are plenty of benches and picnic tables nearby. There's a public restroom right over the bridge. The playground itself is small but unique. Wooden natural climbing structures, balance beams, a slide and a little music section. Bring water shoes, a change of clothes, a towel and sand toys for a day of outdoor fun! Parking is limited on Jones Street but I parked on a nearby cross street and walked.”
Lior Shtarker
10 months ago
“OVERALL: A great hidden gem in Englewood with easy access yet a calm, quiet, and spacious park. PARKING: Good amount of parking, can get full quickly. TRAILS: Trails are maintained well but still have a natural feeling, a lot of really nice and long walks with so much varying scenery. INFORMATION CENTER: A nice little building by the parking lot that has additional information about the park, great for kids to explore. WATERFALL: I loved the waterfall, it was so calm and peaceful, but also a great place for kids to climb through rocks, etc.”
Rosalia Tixi
5 months ago
“This beautiful hiking area is in Englewood and the newly renovated playground is a work of art and imagination!! There is a sunset guided hike every Tuesday from May through October for free.”
Stephanie Mata
4 months ago
“Today was my first time visiting Flat Rock Brook Nature Center and it was a beautiful fall day. I was so happy I was able to witness a female , male , and baby deer . What a Gorgeous Place”
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Overview
Flat Rock Brook packs 3.6 miles of self-guided hiking trails through varied terrain — cascading streams, wetlands, and open meadows — across 150 acres in Englewood, NJ. The adventure playground uses natural wooden construction distinct from standard equipment. Rescue raptors are housed in an on-site aviary. Free guided sunset hikes run every Tuesday from May through October. Environmental education programs and birthday parties round out the offering.
