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November 2023 by Google user
Parking at teatown reservations costs $7/day for non-members! It’s a beautiful reservation with lots of life and it’s a comfortable hike. I love coming here on the occasional basis.\\n\\nDuring the warmer season, they have an outdoor wildlife animal enclosure area where you can visit them and learn more about themselves and their species. There are also a few animals indoor too. Again during the warmer season, a sensory garden is available to understand about the texture and aromas of the plants.\\nThe store inside has lovely accessories and gifts available to purchase and some are local to the area.
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July 2023 by Michael Walkuski
A beautiful hike for all, but if you want a small diversion take the yellow trail off to the left N about a quarter mile in off the blue,it is a bit rugged in spots,and maybe a quarter mile long. When you come out of the yellow proceed onto the blue NE to the upper reservoir then SW on the blue that will bring you down to the lake take a right and go N from here and loop around the lake and back to the parking lot.
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March 2023 by Lisa Boston
If you are tired of the city or just need a place to commune with nature or a good place to really walk your dog, this is it.Restrooms: There's a composting toilet right across from the parking lot.Dog-friendliness: Doggies are welcome. Bring a bag on your way in. It's a hike.Picnic area: You can bring a picnic lunch and sit by the lake.
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October 2022 by Kati R.
Great place to hike, the fall foliage is beautiful right now.Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed on a leash. Lots of people hiking with dogs
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October 2022 by Brian Cerreta
Great place to walk. Surprisingly large reservation. There are about 4 or 5 really nice loops here (2-3 miles)...so you won't "get bored". $5 to park, pay at the pay station. Update: now $7 to park as of Sept 2022
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September 2022 by Catherine Wittel
Teatown Lake Reserve it's a beautiful place to take a hike or sit on one of the many benches and watch birds and wildlife. There are multiple trails and your leashed dog is welcome to a company you. Very peaceful and a great place to take the whole family.
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August 2022 by Summer He
One of my favorite hiking spot in NY!
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August 2022 by Andrew Acquaviva
I love this place for shirt hikes. Not crowded and several different trails to choose from. Knocked a star off because they just changed their parking fee from $5 to $7. There are no other parking options.
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May 2022 by Sade O.
Hidden little gem. Quiet. Did not see a lot of people on a Wednesday evening walk. Can’t wait to explore more.
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May 2022 by Elisa Bruno-Midili
Visited today for the Plant Sale. Even on a cloudy day Teatown does not disappoint. The Lakeside trail is open with new bridges.
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May 2022 by Kristen Rabeler
This is the perfect blend of nature education center and hiking trails. The hiking possibilities are varied so there is something for almost any level. I like that it has a nice visitor center, live animals outdoors and indoors in habitats and the hiking trails. Along the trails are plenty of benches to rest and reflect. There are also wooden walkways over water and marsh areas that allow up close views and observation while encouraging hikers to stay on trails.
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May 2022 by BrooklynSailorBoy Portuguese Jazz
Teatown Lake is a 1000 acre gem of a private nature preserve that My wife and I have been visiting for something like 40 years or so. It has 15 miles of trails, wonderful naturalists and nature programs along with lots of surprises including a small zoo for injured animals that can no longer be released into the wild. You can even adopt your own tree when maple syrup time comes around. It’s simply a wonderful place to discover for both adults and children alike.
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April 2022 by Eduardo Mace
Even in winter this reservation is a beautiful hiking experience. Lots of trails, dog friendly, and good parking spaces (paid). The watershed passes through the reservation's grounds and there are three decent sized lakes with hilly surroundings and some marshlands.
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March 2022 by Dechhen S.
Teatown brings me so much joy. I have been to Teatown a total of 3 times with my school and 2 times were this year. For one of my trips we got to see a bunch of animals and learned a lot about the Lower Hudson Valley from our teacher Maddy. It was super exciting to be able to see the animals close up as Maddy showed them to us. My favorites were the Barred Owl and Red-Tailed Hawk. They also have a bird path where you can see the birds in their homes and I was so excited to see the turkey vulture and all of the owls especially the Great Horned Owl that brought me to tears of joy. My second trip we learned about maple sugaring. The teachers Elissa and Maddy were super insightful on the different ways that the maple sugaring season is affected by the climate and also how Maple trees and other tree populations are effected by climate change. It was really interesting to look at graphs and research collected at Teatown. We also were able to go out and look at the tapped Maple trees and learn about them with Mark. All the teachers were super nice and answered all of our questions. Mark even let us taste the fresh sap after inquiring on what it tasted like and we got to practice drilling into the tree. We also went into the Sugaring House which was super cool and rustic. They have an older version of a maple sugaring house which gave it a very cozy and industrial feel. We even got to taste the maple syrup with was very tasty. I always return from Teatown being so much more knowledgeable and feeling connected with nature. My one recommendation for Teatown is wear shoes that you're willing to get dirty because sometimes it is a bit muddy. Also please respect nature and stay on the trails. My first time going to Teatown a classmate of mine had gone off trail and stepped on a ground wasp nest causing a commotion. I really suggest visiting Teatown as just a place to walk on trails or to learn.
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March 2022 by Colin I.
Such a fun place! I've went on not one, but but TWO school trips to Teatown this year and they have certainly not disappointed. The first trip was to learn and see animals. We saw a snake, salamander, turtle, squirrel, red tailed hawk, and barred owl all UP CLOSE!! It was so cool. Our teacher, Maddy, was so awesome and engaging. We went back today to learn about Maple Sugaring, Maple trees, and maple syrup production. We were given a tour around the outside and we saw the maple trees that were tapped for maple syrup and we learned about the process. Then, we were taken into the sugar house which was so cool and we tasted some of their homemade syrup. Our teacher for that, Mark, so so interesting and funny. We then learned about climate change and and how it will effect trees, again with Maddy. Then we went with another teacher, Elissa, and focused on the maple trees and how they grow/swell in different seasons and during different weathers. It is such a fun and pretty place to go and everyone who works there is amazing!! I strongly suggest visiting!!
