Park Rules

To ensure the safety of visitors, as well as the safety and well-being of our wildlife, we ask visitors to please obey and respect the following rules:

• Dogs, bicycles, fires/BBQs and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all areas of the park

• Stay on marked trails

• Winter Warning: Stay off the icy pond.

• Groups of 10 people or more must apply for a group permit at least two weeks prior to their visit. Download the group permit.

• Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the park

• Please keep our park clean and beautiful – dispose of trash in appropriate receptacles near the facilities.

• Natural materials are not allowed to be removed from the preserve – this includes any wildlife, flowers, plant matter, mushrooms, etc.

• Nature Center restrooms are open on weekdays and weekends during regular center hours. Restrooms at Jones Road are closed November through March.

Take only photographs and leave only footprints.

Thank you for helping to keep Flat Rock Brook Nature Center the “Gem of the Palisades.”
Enjoy your visit!