Boating & Waterfront

Boating & Waterfront

PADDLE BOATS CLOSED for WINTER

No advanced ticket sales. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets can be purchased at the Hut. Cash and Credit accepted.

Please note Paddle Boats is not part of Zoo Admission.

 

PADDLE BOATS

The Paddle boat launch is located on the shore of the Orange Reservoir. Paddle boating is available seasonally for a fee. Children under 2 years old and pets are not permitted on paddle boats. Please notice that the paddle boats will not operate in certain weather conditions for the safety of our guests, such as high winds, heavy rainfall, thunder and lighting, etc.

Paddle Boat Hours | CLOSED

No advanced sales. Tickets can be purchased at the Boats Hut. Cash and Credit accepted. Price is for 30- minutes.

2 Person Paddle Boat: $17
4 Person Paddle Boat: $21
*2 Person Paddle Boat (Orange Township Resident): $9
*4 Person Paddle Boat (Orange Township Resident): $11
*must show ID

NOTE:

  • All boaters must wear life jackets
  • All boaters 12 years old or younger MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
  • Children under 2 years old and pets are not permitted on paddle boats.

 

REGATTA PLAYGROUND

The Children’s Regatta Playground is the newest addition to the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Inspired by the nearby reservoir, it features a wave-like rubberized safety surface and a series of play equipment designed to look like boats. A large open area with a synthetic grass surface and stamped concrete pathways link the playground to the nearby Clipper Pavilion picnic area and paddle boat launch.

 

Opened to the public in May 2014, the 1.7 mile Reservoir Walking Path provides access to the Orange Reservoir, enhances access to several trails leading through South Mountain Reservation, and is handicap accessible.

Click here for more information.

Featuring

Paddle Boats, Picnic Pavilion, 1.7 Mile path

Schedule

Paddle Boats CLOSED

Admission

2 Person Paddle Boat: $17
4 Person Paddle Boat: $21
*2 Person Paddle Boat (Orange Township Resident): $9
*4 Person Paddle Boat (Orange Township Resident): $11
*must show ID

To reserve the Clipper Pavilion Picnic Area, please call (973) 731-5800 EXT 221

Location

Cherry Lane
West Orange, NJ 07052

Turtle Back Zoo

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