Wetlands Park

★ Popularity: Locally known.
★ Size/Location: Large.
★ Business Type: Trails.
★ Business Hour: Dawn to dusk.
★ Activities: Outdoor activities.
★ Reservation: None.
★ Parking: Medium.
★ Accessibility: Wheelchair assist.
★ Facilities: None.
★ Staff: Park rangers .
★ Pet-friendliness: Pets are allowed.
★ Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.
★ Expense: Free.
Wetlands Park offers a breathtaking hiking experience for nature enthusiasts and fitness enthusiasts alike. This vast park, divided into two smaller parks, Wetlands Park East and Wetlands Park West, boasts an impressive 2.1-mile perimeter loop trail and a 1.5-mile out-and-back paved trail. Starting on the East side of the park, the first half of the trail on the left is paved, providing a well-maintained, easy and convenient hiking experience with little to no elevation change. The second half of the trail, however, is dirt, which can get a bit muddy in winter, but still provides a challenging and more rugged hiking experience. In the middle of the perimeter loop trail, you can take a break and admire the beautiful lotus pond, which I can imagine must be a majestic sight once winter is over. There are also several other ponds and wetlands along the trail that are worth checking out, offering a unique opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna of the area. Even on a Monday afternoon, the park was bustling with activity, so visitors can expect even more crowds on weekends. The perimeter loop trail takes about 45 minutes to complete, while the out-and-back paved trail takes about 30 minutes to walk. I highly recommend wearing a good pair of waterproof boots for the perimeter loop trail and a comfortable pair of walking shoes or sneakers for the paved trail.
In terms of amenities, there are no water fountains or mobile restrooms visible on the trail, so be sure to bring along snacks and water to stay hydrated during your hike.

Awesome quiet trail 20 miles long for walking/ running/ cycling.

Great place to take your dogs for a walk

I was out driving with my dog to another park in the area when we came across this little beauty. The trails are clearly marked and on flat terrain. The two ponds for which the trails basically circumvented were filled with beautifully flowering water Lillie's. If your wanting an easy hike in a beautiful environment this is it.

A nice, short wheelchair accessible hike around some ponds. If you go in August, they have big flowers.

Beautiful park with lush walking trail. Perfect place to "woodland bathe"

Great walking paths both paved and unpaved. Not very big and part of it is adjacent to noisy Rt 129 but lots of lakes, trees and bushes

We biked through a path from the residential area thru the neighborhood around the path. Very peaceful and mostly hidden from the everyday activity. There are also walking paths.

This is a really great park to take a walk, jog, or bike ride through. It is really pretty, and nice and cool in the early morning.

Nice walk when you don't want a long walk can go paved or dirt trail,

I've taken daily walks here for 10 years. Seen lots of waterfowl and other animals. Love being here.

Very nice 👌 place to go for a walk. Lots of area for the dog to explore.

Liked getting to bave both paved and unpaved trail. The unpaved in the woods was quite a delight.

Several nice natural surface and paved loops to run laps

I come here often. There are many great trails and places to sit.

Beautiful walking paths and playgrounds! Great for solo walk or walk with the family!

great for jogging or just a quick hike to get out of the sun!

Used to be my favorite running area. Low key and rarely crowded.

Loved the paved paths. Beautiful ponds!!

Nice little wooded paths for running or walking