I expected a historic waterway with tow paths and locks. If there's one here, I didn't see it.
This is probably a good location for children. First, they can run off some of their stored energy by trying to 'be first' on area trails. The visitor center has displays, including information on invasive species, but the kids will like the animals. There is a snake and turtle on display. There are also bird feeders that attract local feathered animals from the woods. I think they had a coloring book activity. Along the paths you may happen on a heron or some loitering geese.
There are functional public restrooms.
The trails are steep. The visitor center looks wheelchair accessible.