Liberty State Park – 316 Photos – Parks – Jersey City, NJ …

I love this park so much! I've been here multiple times and I still manage to discover something new every time. First off, this park is HUGE! It's really hard to see everything this park has to offer in just one day, especially when you take into account the secret parts (I'm not even being facetious either, look up miniature castle at LSP). This park has a little something for everyone. It's great for biking, walking, picnics, photography, fishing, anything that you're into.

I'll admit that the walk into LSP using the Morris Canal footbridge is a bit suspect, but once you get past that, it'll infinitely get better. At the end of the tree lined path, you'll hit the water where there's the Ellis Island ferry, 9/11 monuments, historical railroads and terminals. Here you'll get the best shots of NYC.

Moving forward!!! After you're done with the north end, there's 2 main walk/bike paths, one along the water and the other on Freedom Way. They both go in the same direction, more or less, but are vastly different. The path along the water is beautiful and I highly recommend this path if you are a first timer. The boardwalk is lined with benches and has a nice view of Ellis Island, NY and the Statue of Liberty. Often times you'll see people fishing here or flying kites nearby. If you keep walking this path until the very end, and I mean, until the very end, past the BBQ/picnic tables, past the Liberation monument and US Flag Plaza, you'll eventually hit National Golf Club which looks like a building straight out of the Jetsons. Just keep going!! Pretend you're Siddhartha listening to the water, because if you keep following it, you'll end up seeing a wooden bridge, marshes, a different view of the SOL and a lookout point (which is closed due to Sandy). It's so wonderfully quiet and peaceful once you hit this point. But your journey ends there because you'll reach a closed community and I'm not trying to get anyone arrested for trespassing.

The other path option on Freedom Way is not as scenic, but is still very cool. I've been to LSP over 50x and it's on this particular path that I keep discovering new things. Walking along Freedom Way is a little like taking a red pill, you have no idea how deep the rabbit-hole goes. This path isn't as crowded and is geared towards people who want to exercise. There's a wide bike shoulder lane on the right and a par course on the left that has very basic exercise equipment. If you keep to the left, you'll hit the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area, which is home to many adorable ducks and geese in the summer time. Nearby is the Interpretive Center, which is an ecological and educational facility, and also your starting point if you were trying to find the miniature castle. Along Freedom Way, you'll find a lot of worn paths, taking them is up you to, but I've taken many and I've always been pleasantly surprised where I ended up.

In short, this park is beautiful and I cannot say enough about it. LSP is definitely worth a visit and makes a wonderful day trip or getaway from the city.

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