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Ross Dock Picnic Area

Overview: Ross Dock Picnic Area is rated 4.7/5 from 1925 Google reviews. This picnic ground offers stunning views of the George Washington Bridge and New York City skyline, and has plenty of space for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor activities. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade, seating and covered spots, and restrooms nearby. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs. Downsides: Some reviews mention it can feel quiet or lightly used at times.

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4.7Google rating

1,925reviews

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4.7(1,925 reviews)

People say this picnic ground offers stunning views of the George Washington Bridge and New York City skyline, and has plenty of space for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor activities. They highlight the clean restrooms, convenient parking, and the peaceful, relaxing vibe. They also like the availability of picnic tables, grills, and shade.

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dogs that need room to runowners who want shade, seating, and water access

Quick facts

AddressHenry Hudson Dr, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA

Phone(201) 768-1360

City pageFort Lee

Imported fromFort Lee, NJ

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dogs that need room to runowners who want shade, seating, and water accesspicnic groundtourist attraction6 Google photos1925 reviewsOpen now

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JZ Hu3 months ago

A hidden gem in NY/NJ area for hiking and picnic. A great blend of city and nature. You get expansive views of the skyline while still feeling removed from the noise, thanks to the river and surrounding greenery. Very peaceful and visually striking. Btw, there are plenty of parking lots.

Nataliia T.5 months ago

This is a great place to relax with the family. The place is very beautiful. On one side is the river, the bridge, and views of New York City, and on the other, mountains. There's plenty of parking. You can stroll along the shore, play with the kids on the playground, or enjoy a picnic. There are tables and grills. The grounds are large and clean. I definitely recommend visiting.

Perla Fonseca6 months ago

Nice view, chill vibes, plenty of parking, bbqs and tables available, bathrooms, vending machine with drinks and snacks. Just the perfect spot.

Bhavesh Sonani10 months ago

Beautiful spot with stunning views of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge. Ross Dock is well-maintained, peaceful, and perfect for picnics, small gatherings, or just relaxing with nature. Plenty of space, picnic tables, and parking available. Great walking paths nearby and a nice breeze off the river. Highly recommended for a weekend outing with family or friends!

shant baghdassarian7 months ago

Very nice place, right on the water has clean(relatively) bathrooms, a lot of open space to play ball, dog friendly… Not a lot of tables and grills so you need to come before 10AM to find an empty table/grill. BUT if you’re bringing your own table/chairs/shade… you don’t care… anytime works! You only pay for parking (parkmobile app) or there are like machines on site… it’s by the hour 2.5$/h weekend, 1.5$/h weekday… Overall excellent place.

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Monday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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