Rye Nature Center
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873 Boston Post Rd OPEN, Rye NY 10580 Hours
About Rye Nature Center
The Rye Nature Center is a 47-acre forest managed by the Friends of Rye Nature Center (FRNC), a non-profit organization. The center offers over two miles of hiking trails, ponds, streams, granite outcroppings, playground areas, and comfortable outdoor rest areas that are open daily from dawn until dusk. FRNC provides environmental education and supports the community's access to nature, hosting over 42,000 nature experiences each year through various programs and workshops. The walking trails are described as short, flat, and beautiful, making it a great way to spend an hour or two. The staff is professional, and the center is very kid-friendly with ample parking. However, some visitors have faced challenges finding the entrance, possibly through the Playland Parking Lot.
Most Recent Reviews
April 2023
The walking trails at the Rye Nature Center are short, rather flat, and just beautiful. It's a great way to spend an hour or two.There's a covered, out of doors, picnic area.There's an amazing team of knowledgeable employees who care for the grounds.Very kid friendly.Ample parking.
June 2022
Staff is professional, and the trails are beautiful. Lots of good memories from when I participated in the youth camps here. I wonder what's going on with that exit onto Theodore Fremd by the way? How come it's still closed?
May 2022
I do not want to be mean as it looks like a wonderful place in the pictures and description. We tried 2 different ways to get in , and failed. Where is the entrance? Do we go through the Playland Parking Lot?I am at a loss. I LOVE nature preserves and have been to numerous ones. Sad i couldnt go to this one.
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