The 11 Family-Friendly Wildlife Refuges in New York, NY
These 11 wildlife refuges in New York, NY are all flagged as good for children, ranked by visitor ratings.
Ridgewood Reservoir leads, with 4.6 stars from 233 reviews; Ernest L. Oros Park follows at 4.6.
Between them they carry 2,725 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. Parking on site.
2.Ernest L. Oros Park
4.6 · 197 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 197 reviews. Dogs welcome 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. Parking on site.
4.Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
4.5 · 160 reviews · New York
Rated 4.5 from 160 reviews. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
Common questions
What is the best family-friendly 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.
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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.