Merritt's Pasture

Beautiful park - very well kept and a great place to walk your dog off leash! Be mindful that the one star reviews are because people seem to dislike the off leash dogs, however, off leash dogs are allowed here. Here's Lore at the park. Very well behaved. Kept to himself and moved aside for humans - just like he was trained to do!

NO PLACE TO PARK!!! My wife and I got in the van with three of our collies looking forward to a nice walk because the reviews were so good about this park. We drove 45 minutes to get to there, dogs were very patient about it .Google maps shows to enter at a cul-de-sac. You’d have to trespass through people’s property to get to to Merritt’s pasture. We then drove around for 15 minutes looking everywhere trying to find out how to get in. finally gave up even looking at east bound Fordham Boulevard to get in at the Morgan Creek trailhead. But that looked like a mile walk to get to Merritt’s pasture. If you’re gonna have a nice park and pave the path, please put signs up and keep it relatively easy for people to park. I blame Google maps for not having a good Entrance point to this park. But people have to realize that you can’t access Merritt’s pasture if you look at Google maps. you have to park at Morgan Creek tail head & I think it’s like 3/4 or a mile walk to get to Merritt pasture from where you can park legally! so that’s why I’m giving it a one star review very disappointed very upset 45 minute ride - 15 minutes looking around for a place to park - just very frustrated.And so were the dogs!

Some people consistently seek shortcuts, but this approach rarely yields positive results; it often serves as an excuse for laziness. In reality, starting from the Morgan Creek Trail Trailhead, it takes only about 30 minutes to reach the viewpoint, and the entire route is paved with concrete. This trailhead also boasts the closest parking area to the picturesque Merritt’s Pasture. As for “Merritt’s Pasture,” it's important to note that this location label was essentially created by a user on Google Maps to designate the general area — it isn’t an official address. The actual entrance is at the Morgan Creek Trail Trailhead, which offers around 20 parking spaces, including one designated accessible spot. In my opinion, the allure of Merritt’s Pasture lies not just in its accessibility but also in its natural beauty. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most rewarding experiences don't require arduous effort — just a willingness to appreciate the journey. This makes it an ideal spot for families or anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors without the strain of a challenging hike. Plus, it highlights a broader point: embracing the simple, straightforward paths can lead us to some of the most rewarding destinations.

Went on Morgan Trail for a light walk but I ended up getting adventurous and continuing the Loop trail around the Pasture. It was a great way to start the weekend and you hardly run into other people. I'm so glad i live only a few minutes away from this haven.

Great place to walk, for those confused about directions you have to park at the Morgan Creek Trailhead then walk along the Greenway, across 15-501 then you will reach Merritt's Pasture.