No, it is illegal to park in the cul-de-sac. If the parking lot is full, please park on Hudson Ave.
Frequently Asked Questions |
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding our area. If you have a question, or would like to receive more information about Tenafly Nature Center, please visit our visitors center, or contact us with your question. |
TNC Property |
Can I park in the cul-de-sac at the TNC entrance?![]() No, it is illegal to park in the cul-de-sac. If the parking lot is full, please park on Hudson Ave. | What is the red building I see from the parking lot?It's not a house, it's our Visitor Center! It's open daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Come by and say hello! | Do the trails close when the building closes?![]() Building hours are daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The trails remain open from sunrise to sunset. | Is there a gift shop in the visitor's center?![]() |
Is there a place we can bring a picnic?![]() Yes, we have five large circular white picnic tables (located near the upper Yellow Trail) that are available for use by families and small groups ONLY. No grills or cooking allowed. Tenafly Nature Center practices the principles of Leave No Trace. Trash removal is your responsibility. | Can we barbecue at TNC?No open flames are permitted. | Can we drink any alcohol at TNC?![]() No alcohol is permitted. | Can I make a fire or use the fire pit?![]() Fires in the fire pit require a permit and a staff member present. No fires are permitted anywhere else on the property. Please email TNC staff to find out more about using our fire pit. |
Can I smoke or vape at TNC?![]() Smoking and/or the carrying of a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe or other combustible substance, in any manner or any form, including vapor from an electronic smoking device, is prohibited at all times. | Can I fish or hunt at TNC?![]() No. As a nature preserve, we ask that you do not disturb, feed, collect or remove wildlife. This encompasses plants, animals, and other objects (rocks, soil, leaves, acorns). | Can I ride a bike on the trails?![]() No bikes or other wheeled vehicles are allowed on the trail. This includes but is not limited to dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATV's, scooters, wagons, unicycles) . Wheeled vehicles cause trail degradation. Please leave your bike at the bike rack at the entrance to the Main Trail. |
What PIP trails (near 9W) connect with to TNC?![]() Tenafly Nature Center runs parallel with the Palisade Interstate Park. Using the Sweet Gum spur, carefully cross 9W to an access point for the Long Path (aqua blaze), located next to the entrance to Greenbrook Sanctuary (accessible only to Palisades Nature Association members). The Long Path's southern trail head is outside the Visitor Center at Fort Lee Historic Park. It continues along the top of the cliffs north and reaches its terminus in Altamont, NY. | Is the pond man-made or natural?![]() Pfister's Pond was created by damming off the East Brook in the early 1900's. It was most likely created as an irrigation pond. | Who lives in the mansion near the main trail?![]() The mansion, and the property it sits on, is privately owned. Called the Laimbeer House for the former owner William Laimbeer, a commissioner of docks for NYC, the house was built in the 1860s and originally called Hilltop. It is an example of the Second Empire style of architecture. Please respect the current owners' privacy. |
Animals at TNC |
Can I feed the wildlife?![]() We do not allow feeding wildlife by the public at TNC property. Feeding wild animals will:
| Are the turkeys dangerous?![]() No, they will not come after you. However, please keep your distance and respect all wildlife. | Can I bring my dog to the Tenafly Nature Center?![]() No.
Places to take your dog near the area are:
**Tenafly General Ordinance: 5-6 Animals running at large; LEASH REQUIRED.
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Why are the birds in the aviary left out in winter? Will they be okay?![]() The birds living in the aviary enclosures outside, live in the region year round and are not affected by inclement or winter weather. Their feathers will insulate them and keep them warm throughout the cold months. | Are there bears at TNC?![]() While bears have been sighted in past years on the property, as they migrated through, the acreage of Tenafly Nature Center cannot support resident bears, so they are not seen frequently. Read more about Black Bears in New Jersey and bear safety tips. | Are there ticks on the property?![]() Yes. As is the case with outdoor spaces in the Northeast United States, ticks are a part of our ecosystem. Staying on the trails minimizes exposure, but we still advise tick checks when you leave. | Are there venomous snakes at TNC?![]() There have been no reports of venomous snakes at Tenafly Nature Center. |