James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park

"This is by far my favorite place to go and clear my mind. As a local you don't really pay much attention to this place, but there's tons of history behind it - and more importantly it's a little bit of green in the concrete jungle of Hudson County."

"Great park. I come here with my dog a lot and he likes it too. It feels super safe at all hours."

"Very good park to walk around. There's a small forest as well."

"UPDATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023, 8:45PM: This evening, I went to the Farmer's Market, mainly to buy from Book Haven Books, but was happy to buy a jar of creamed Honey from Gingko Farms, as well as some potatoes, tomatoes and a GORGEOUS green zucchini from Nolasco Farms. Pancitos, the Cuban food truck was a beautiful surprise. It was near the Veteran's Memorial, which looks very new, although I think it has been there for around four years or so. UPDATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023, 4:57PM: It was my first time back at this lovely park in a very long time. I saw ducks and geese, and for the first time, turtles! This park remains very clean, and such an abundance of benches for sitting. UPDATE: SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022: Today was my first time back in this park since mid-to-late 2020. I love this park very much. I love the variety of trees, the walking trails, the abundance of available benches (especially for those of who continue to socially distance as much as possible, the Nature's Park Cafe and, of course, the lake. I was surprised to learn that, according to Google Maps, this park is open 24 hours a day. Most parks are open from dawn until Dusk. It was nice going to this park on a Sunday, but as I rarely go on weekends. It was a truly lovely visit and I promise I shall not allow another two years to go by before returning. I love this park. It is big and beautiful, great for walking or jogging for exercise, great for sitting on a bench with a book, great for watching the birds, or enjoying a little slice of Mother Nature. It is a very relaxing park."

"Beautiful park with ample space to relax on the grass or have a picnic. We brought our grill and grilled some meats and veggies. Came here at 6pm but people were still here with their kids and family. Walked around the lake which was so relaxing and great way to end the weekend. There’s a really nice tennis court which I want to try out next time!"