We hiked every day-and I use the term lightly, as we traveled with four kids age 7 and under-and barely scratched the surface of what’s available here. We were told by numerous locals that they’ve been swimming in the lake for years, and continue to do so, but it’s worth checking out local resources to see how the algae levels are doing.Īppalachian Trail boardwalk in Vernon, NJ Hiking Near Greenwood Lakeįrom the lake, you’re nearly surrounded by state parks with hikes for all levels, plus several access points to the Appalachian Trail. The lake has had closures on its southern (NJ) end in 2019 due to harmful algae, but it was open for all of 2020 for swimming and boating. Find your own lakefront vacation home using the map below. Swimming was a priority for us, so we rented a gorgeous waterfront home with direct lake access (there is a small public beach nearby, but it was closed to nonresidents in 2020). It hasn’t been a vacation destination for 120-plus years for nothing! Nine miles long, Greenwood Lake straddles the New York-New Jersey border, and offers not only swimming but also canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, boating, and fishing. Here’s our mini travel guide to things to do in the Greenwood Lake region, no matter the season.įor summer fun, you can’t beat being on or in the lake. And it’s not just for summertime: There’s apple-picking in fall and skiing in winter. The best part? This region is close enough to be a weekend getaway or even a day trip from NYC. Countless state parks, hikes, farms, breweries, and more awaited, and we took full advantage-between the swims and meals, of course. We didn’t just get Greenwood Lake, after all-we had easy access to a large swath of New York and New Jersey that we’d never really spent time in before. We anticipated a relaxing few days of swimming, grilling, and kayaking, but what we found exceeded our expectations. Rather than jet off to Europe for a big summer vacation, this year we booked a vacation rental with friends in Greenwood Lake, New York-just 50 miles northwest, an hour and 10 minutes away, from Queens. I know our family has explored parts of New York City, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut that we’ve never seen before. Summer 2020 was, among other things, the summer of local travel for many of us, and 2021 will continue that trend. The other five (5) surveys are specific to the parks which had playgrounds removed and should be filled out by residents who live close by or that have interest in the park.This page contains affiliate links-if you book through them, we may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. They will close on Monday, March 20 at 10:00 am.Īll residents are encouraged to complete the City-Wide Playground Survey, which is for playgrounds and recreation throughout the City. The playground surveys are now available and will be open for a two-week period to allow for as many community members to respond as possible. Mandolin Court and Summer Hill Estates have had their play equipment removed on March 2. ![]() Updates: Greenwood Village 2 had repairs made and was reopened on March 3. Watch the Parks and Recreation Playground Meeting here See the listings with photos of each closed playground here Read the press release here for the complete list of playground closures and more information. ![]() Your comments and feedback are very important in deciding the future of parks. The Parks and Recreation Department encourages all community members to attend meetings or watch them on YouTube when they can’t attend in person. This meeting will be the first of several public meetings scheduled to discuss the City’s parks and ensure that the recreational needs of our community are met. ![]() All community members are invited to attend a public meeting in-person in the Sawyers Room at The Mill, 1808 Main Street or online on Zoom, on Thursday, March 2, at 6:00 pm to discuss playgrounds. It is important that all community members and immediate park neighbors participate in the process. Part of the process for getting all the playgrounds repaired and replaced, or the smaller area repurposed for other recreation will include community feedback. The closed playgrounds will have temporary orange fencing installed and signs posted to let the public know if it will be removed or repaired. Most of the playgrounds needing repair are 15 - 22 years old and are smaller in size, located in residential neighborhoods. Several additional playgrounds also need repairs, although they will stay open to the public. Four of these playgrounds will be removed, the other one will need to have significant repairs made prior to reopening. Due to safety concerns, the City of Lake Stevens Parks and Recreation Department is closing five playgrounds today, February 22.
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