Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary (Membership Required)

Like many people in the pandemic, I found Greenbrook while trying to be closer to nature. It is a hidden gem nestled away along the Palisades. It is a membership only Park as the focus is primarily on conversation of the land through funds. It has a number of well maintained hiking trails and ample parking is available inside the park. Members are mailed a key that goes with the lock on the gate. A membership form can be found on the gate or at the Palisades interstate parkway website. The park naturalists' conduct many hiking and observatory events year round. Greenbrook has a special place in my heart and has some beautiful views and vistas along it's trails. It's a very exclusive park for those who want to return and be involved at a deeper level.

A beautiful, secluded piece of nature almost in my back yard. Love the diversity of habitats and wildlife. There is always something to see at Greenbrook Sanctuary. The naturalists are very knowledgeable and helpful and the place is maintained very well.

Nature preserve full of scenic trails. Variety of native animals, trees, amphibians, and birds. Dedicated naturist maintains and have programs explaining the ecosystem and conducts nature walks. It’s accessible to members only.

Great place to come and walk around kind of reconnect with nature even though you're in the hustle and bustle of the New York metro area. My family has maintained a membership for over 50 years and it's worth every bit of money to be able to see the sites it's close to New York.

Being a Manhattanite with no car I’ve only ever visited by kayak or paddle board. And despite it making for a very long day—the voyage is a 25 mile roundtrip from my launch point at the Pier 84 boathouse, home of Manhattan Kayak Company—it is one of my favorite destinations. My favorite spot is Greenbrook Falls, despite it not being the easiest of landings on windy days (the beach is rocky there). The falls are especially beautiful in spring when we are getting a lot of rain and the forest is greening up.