5 kid-friendly spots in Alpine
Alpine · Beaches & Pools
Alpine Boat Basin is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Alpine.
Free · Alpine · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Alpine Picnic Area is a scenic riverfront spot in Alpine with picnic tables, grills, and restrooms along the Hudson River; it's also the trailhead for easy to moderate hiking loops including the Cape Fly Away Loop.
No public transportation serves the riverfront; plan to drive or use rideshare.
Alpine · Sports & Swim · Outdoor
Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine is a Scouting facility offering summer day camp and weekend programs with activities like archery, climbing, BB shooting, and outdoor skills training for Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Scouts.
Weekend programs run 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm on most Saturdays; confirm hours at the Visitors Center when you arrive.
Alpine · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Climb at Alpine in Alpine is an indoor rock climbing gym with three primary climbing options: top rope with instruction, bouldering, and auto-belay walls in the Adventure Center for younger climbers. The facility welcomes kids as young as 7 for staff-guided belay sessions and all ages for auto-belay climbing.
The Adventure Center with auto belays is designed for first-time young climbers and requires no ropes or previous experience.
Free · Alpine · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Palisades Interstate Park spans 2,500 acres of forested land along the Hudson River in Alpine, with over 30 miles of trails ranging from gentle riverside walks to challenging rock scrambles, plus picnic areas, fishing access, and paddling launch sites.
Even easy trails are on natural surfaces with mud and puddles typical after rain; bring water and proper clothing, and watch for poison ivy and ticks.