Volunteering

Group Projects

We will try to accommodate organized groups that wish to perform a service project to help improve a park area. If your group is interested in such a project, please send an email with information about your group (size, availability, etc.) to volunteer@njpalisades.org.

Volunteers from Capital Grille in Paramus lend a hand at Fort Lee Historic Park (top). Volunteers from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest help out at Bloomer’s Beach (bottom).

Trail Work

If you or your group are interested in assisting with trail maintenance in the park, please reach out to the volunteer organizations with whom we partner for this:

Members of the Chinese Mountain Club help maintain the northern section of the Shore Trail.

Advisories

Accident | Fire | Emergency

201-768-6001

Call this number before calling 9-1-1 in the park!

STORM DAMAGE EMERGENCY

Ongoing Until Further Notice:

The section of Henry Hudson Drive from Englewood Picnic Area entrance north to Undercliff Picnic Area entrance is closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians).

Vehicle access to Ross Dock & Englewood Picnic Areas is from Edgewater park entrance only.
Vehicle access to Alpine & Undercliff Picnic Areas is from Alpine park entrance only

Dyckman Hill Road (Englewood Cliffs park entrance) remains closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians). Dyckman Hill Trail (yellow markers) closed.

Click here to download the PIPC press release.

Seasonal Maintenance closures:
Henry Hudson Drive between Englewood and Alpine will be closed to all use on weekends beginning November 9.
Other closures on park roads will be occurring during weekdays — please heed all signs and park personnel so we can safely complete this important work!

Click to download our advisory for park visitors about ticks, poison ivy, and other safety concerns.

In spring and summer, it is common to encounter what may appear to be sick, injured, or orphaned young animals in the park. Most often, these animals are healthy — and safe where they are!

DO NOT DISTURB THEM

Please click here to learn more.

Signs or notices placed on-site, or instructions issued by employees of the Park Commission, supersede information posted here.

Parking Fees

Metered parking is in effect at these park areas:

Year-Round:

Fort Lee Historic Park

Allison Park

State Line Lookout
Note: First hour is free at State Line Lookout, but all drivers must enter their license plate number into the metered parking system via pay station or app upon arrival.

April – October:

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Englewood Picnic Area (south lots)

Alpine Picnic Area

Hazard’s Ramp
Only vehicles with trailers are allowed at Hazard’s, daily rate is $30.

Weekend Rates:
$2.50/hr.

Weekday Rates:
$1.50/hr.

Payment:
Use Credit/Debit Cards (no cash) at Pay Stations conveniently located in the parking areas or pay remotely using the Park Mobile or Flowbird apps.

Click here
for more information, including no-fee days and exemptions for NJ seniors and others!

There are no parking fees charged at other park areas.

Open | Closed in the Park

Park areas are open to the public from 6 AM to 7 PM daily.

Park administrative offices are open Mon. – Fri., 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed on New Jersey State holidays).

State Line Lookout “Lookout Inn” refreshment stand is open Weds. – Sun., 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Kitchen closes at 4:15 PM.
Restrooms close at 4:45 PM.
Staff shortages and other factors may result in delayed openings or unexpected kitchen, bathroom, and/or building closures.
Call to confirm: 201-750-0465

Fort Lee Historic Park Visitor Center is open Weds. through Sun., 10 AM to 4:45 PM.
201-461-1776

The Kearney House is closed for the season except for special events.

Restrooms are closed for the season at Ross Dock Picnic Area, Allison Park, and at the Pavilion at Alpine Picnic Area (parking plaza restrooms remain open). Outdoor drinking fountains have been turned off for the season throughout the park.

STORM DAMAGE EMERGENCY

Ongoing Until Further Notice:

The section of Henry Hudson Drive from Englewood Picnic Area entrance north to Undercliff Picnic Area entrance is closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians).

Vehicle access to Ross Dock & Englewood Picnic Areas is from Edgewater park entrance only.
Vehicle access to Alpine & Undercliff Picnic Areas is from Alpine park entrance only

Dyckman Hill Road (Englewood Cliffs park entrance) remains closed to all use (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians). Dyckman Hill Trail (yellow markers) closed.

Click here to download the PIPC press release.

Signs or notices placed on-site, or instructions issued by employees of the Park Commission, supersede information posted here.

Community Service & Scout Badges

We are sometimes able to accommodate individuals or small groups who need to complete a community service requirement for a school or similar program. Please send an email outlining the specific program and its requirements to volunteer@njpalisades.org.

We will sometimes accept project proposals for Scout badges (e.g., Eagle or Gold awards). Candidates should present a detailed proposal to the appropriate site or department head for consideration — a Park Directory can be found on our About page.

Individual Volunteers

Individuals interested in volunteering or assisting in a specific aspect of the park’s operation (e.g., trail or office work, or at one of our historic sites) should contact the appropriate site or department head for more information — a Park Directory can be found on our About page.

Our thanks to all of the many individuals and groups who have pitched in and helped out in the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey over the years!

Scenic Byway

Picnic Areas

Overlook Areas

Historic Sites

At the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey

Group Projects

Trail Work