Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve, Protected area in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve encompasses 147 acres of natural terrain, featuring wetlands, woodlands, meadows, and the former Haledon Reservoir within its boundaries.
The land transformed from an agricultural site to a water reservoir in 1919 when Molly Ann Brook was dammed, until its establishment as a nature preserve in 2011.
The preserve serves as an educational center where visitors learn about environmental conservation through organized programs and direct observation of local ecosystems.
Two entrance points provide access to the preserve: the main entrance on High Mountain Road with parking facilities and a secondary entrance along Ewing Avenue for pedestrians.
The terrain reveals exposed volcanic basalt formations dating back 200 million years to the Jurassic period, visible along the reservoir shoreline.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 2011
GPS coordinates: 40.98080,-74.19780
Latest update: March 23, 2025 22:31
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