Children’s Park is a great local park in Chestnut Ridge, NY. It is appropriate for all ages and has a playground, ball field, tennis courts, handball courts and basketball courts. There are many benches and some picnic tables scattered around. The lake, prominently located near...
The 60 acre Kings Park is just a couple of minute drive from the large Congers Lake. Although King’s Park also has water in the form of two ponds, they are very small and there aren’t walking paths around them. Access is from the grass. There...
When I was growing up, whenever we wanted to go to a park near the Hudson River, we went to Memorial Park. Since then, I discovered many other beautiful spots along the Hudson River. I didn’t go back to Memorial Park for over 10 years....
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...
The Hawk falls Trail in Hickory Run State Park is a short half mile easy hike through the most magnificent path framed by rhododendron bushes. I’ve never seen so many in one location. The path leads through a footbridge that crosses a pretty brook. Shortly...
We headed to Croton Gorge on a warm spring Sunday afternoon. Problem: So did many other people. We took a walk atop the bridge but did not go to the park below due to crowding. We left and looked for a smaller park nearby. That...
Croton Dam is the highlight of the 97 acre Croton Gorge Park. The park has many hiking paths as well as a bridge over the impressive dam. There is a playground and picnic tables near the dam, and the park. The Croton River, which begins...
When I was a kid we went to Rockland Lake State Park every summer to rent row boats and spend the day in the sun enjoying the beautiful lake. Once the boat rentals ceased we stopped going as often until a bike rental opened shop...
One of the first scenic nature local places I think of when someone asks me to recommend a place to go is Nyack Beach State Park. Although the actual beach is miniscule and no swimming or wading is allowed, there is a magnificent walking path...
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located in Ulster County, NY. This stunning park is set on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain Ridge. The park features 21,106 acres of land that contain numerous breathtaking waterfalls, dense hardwood forests, cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views...