Nature Preserve in New York City

Schuyler September 2026 Visit

Hook Creek Park

Urban nature retreat featuring waterside pathways, waterfowl & calm waters for canoeing & kayaking.

Reed's Basket Willow Swamp Park

Saw Mill Creek Marsh

Natural wetlands in an industrial area with birds, crabs & other wildlife.

Hallett Nature Sanctuary

Wooded area within the city's storied Central Park, offering trails, a pond & local bird species.

Alley Pond Environmental Center

Nature center promoting environmental education, with marshland trails, a windmill, snakes & birds.

Mount Loretto Unique Area

The Donald And Barbara Zucker Natural Exploration Area

Givans Creek Woods

The Ravine

A 90-acre, deciduous woodland & stream tucked into Central Park, inspired by the Adirondacks.

Greenbelt Nature Center

Hosting nature education programs, this space also features exhibits about the local greenbelt.

Ridgewood Reservoir

Idlewild Park

This 160-acre public park & saltwater marsh is a popular destination for canoeing & kayaking.

North Mount Loretto State Forest

Sizable natural area with forests & wetlands, offering hiking, fishing & birdwatching opportunities.

Fresh Creek Nature Preserve

City nature preserve composed of marshland, offering trails & bird-watching opportunities.

Deere Park

Large wooded park featuring a Korean War memorial & the Staten Island Greenbelt Blue Trail.

Udall's Cove Park Preserve

This tranquil, marshy nature preserve area offers many wildlife viewing opportunities.

Paulo's Peak

Ancient Glacier Rock

Harlem Meer

Man-made body of water in Central Park with fishing, a seasonal ice skating rink & a visitor center.