We decided to stop at Brooks Park just minutes away from Bear Mountains and Fort Montgomery. We were in the neighborhood and the kids wanted to play at a playground. The park was deserted on that Friday afternoon in the fall. The children enjoyed the...
Shepherd Park, located on the main street just by Lake George, beckons the passersby to stop and admire the fountain and flowers. The entrance to the park on Canada Street is on a hill above the water. The view of the lake is beautiful and...
The water slides and water playground are by far the biggest attractions at Bowline Point Park. These water activities are set outdoors near the three playgrounds and volleyball courts. Each playground is geared to different ages, with one playground that is handicap accessible, and one...
I didn’t remember Congers Lake being so beautiful and enjoyable. I hadn’t been there in many many years and just went for a visit recently. I was surprised to see how popular it is. We saw a nice amount of people walking around the lake...
There’s nothing like seeing NYC traffic from above! Roosevelt Island is a narrow two-mile-long Island in the East River of Manhattan located between Queens and Long Island. The Island is on the outskirts of the City and can be accessed through an Arial Tramway. The Arial...
Darlington County Park is well known for the three lakes on site. Swimming is permitted in two of the lakes between Memorial Day and Labor Day. These lakes have white sand areas around them. Fishing is permitted in the third lake all year round, with...
The large picnic pavilion with multiple picnic tables, near the fenced in dog run, was the perfect places for a picnic supper with cousins. After dinner, the children enjoyed the playground activities and swings. The park has a walking path that circles the park...
The Haverstraw/Ossining Ferry and Engel Park is a great afternoon or early evening trip. The ferry is really a commuter ferry and therefore there are only ferries in the early morning. The last one to leave Haverstraw in the morning is at 8:45 and the...
I used to think of boating as a fun and affordable trip. But with the recent increase in prices, which are often per person, boating is not as well priced anymore. When I heard about Echo Lake Park, I was happy to learn that they only...
Overpeck Park is the perfect destination for both old and young. The park features walking paths, kayak and canoe rentals, and a most enjoyable, original playground. When arriving at the roundabout which has a sign for Overpeck Park, make a right and cross over the two...