The 14 Best Wildlife Refuges in New York, NY
These are the 14 highest-rated wildlife refuges we list in New York, NY, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Ridgewood Reservoir leads, with 4.6 stars from 233 reviews; Ernest L. Oros Park follows at 4.6.
Between them they carry 2,764 Google reviews and average 4.4 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Ridgewood Reservoir
4.6 · 233 reviews · New York
The top pick, holding 4.6 stars across 233 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
2.Ernest L. Oros Park
4.6 · 197 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 197 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site. Open around the clock.
3.Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
4.5 · 1,746 reviews · New York
4.5 stars from 1,746 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Good for kids and parking on site.
4.Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
4.5 · 160 reviews · New York
Rated 4.5 from 160 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
6.William T Davis Wildlife Refuge
4.4 · 71 reviews · New York
Rated 4.4 from 71 reviews. Good for kids.
10.Dubos Point Wildlife Sanctuary
4.3 · 73 reviews · New York
Rated 4.3 from 73 reviews. Good for kids.
12.Brant Point Wildlife Sanctuary
4.2 · 69 reviews · New York
Rated 4.2 from 69 reviews. Good for kids.
14.Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary
3.9 · 18 reviews · New York
Rated 3.9 from 18 reviews. Good for kids.
Common questions
What is the best wildlife refuge in New York, NY?
Ridgewood Reservoir ranks first, with 4.6 out of 5 stars from 233 Google reviews.
Which wildlife refuges in New York, NY allow dogs?
Ernest L. Oros Park and Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve are listed as dog-friendly.
Which wildlife refuges in New York, NY are good for kids?
Ridgewood Reservoir, Ernest L. Oros Park, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve and Butterfly Meditation Garden, among others, are flagged as family-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.