Boating, Canoeing, Kayakinglake boats boating row rowing canoe canoes kayak kayaks paddle long island sound hudson river valley tourist attractions tourism tour touring guide visit visiting travel traveler explore exploring vacation holiday sights sightsee places interest outdoor activities recreation looking for activity things day trip outdoors nature children parks camping fishing horseback riding out apple picking hiking biking trails playgrounds picnicking

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 Armonk opossum Native American artifacts Reservoir Boating Fishing Ice-Skating Nature Study Picnicking Wampus Pond Park

914-273-3230 

Wampus Pond Park is located on 102 acres in Armonk, Westchester County. It is named after the Indian from whom this land was bought in 1696. Wampus Pond means “opossum". A recent cultural resources inventory performed by Parker Harrington indicates that early 20th century rock shelters, several Native American artifacts and remnants of historically significant residential developments were found within or near the park.

The natural pond, at one time known as Wampus Lake Reservoir, was once part of the New York City water supply. In 1963 the County bought Wampus pond and 93 acres from the City of New York.

Parks attractions include: Boating, Fishing, Ice-Skating, Nature Study, Picnicking

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 camping hiking swimming wine cellars oldest in NY  Point Nature Center interpretive programs Croton Point Park

914-862-5290 

Croton Point Park is a 508 acre park. This park offers year-round events and activities. including camping, hiking and swimming. Also, home of wine cellars, thought to be the oldest in NY and The Croton Point Nature Center which offers a year-round schedule of interpretive programs.

Parks attractions include: Camping, Hiking Trails / Walking, Nature Center, Swimming, Wine Cellars

 Hudson River Boat Ramps Fishermen Fish Boats Boating Senasqua Park Launch Ramp

914-271-3006 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

 Irvington-on-Hudsonsouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 Hudson River Boat Ramps Fishermen Fish Boats Boating Irvington Municipal Launch Ramp

914-591-7070 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

 Montrosenorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley

 waterfront park magnificent views historic Hudson River tidal wetlands fresh water pond wooded trails boat access to Hudson River Boat Launching Ballfields Fishing Hiking Walking Nature study Picnicking Playground George's Island Park

914-737-7530 

George’s Island Park is a 208 acre waterfront park offering magnificent views of the historic Hudson River. It contains tidal wetlands, a fresh water pond and wooded trails, and provides boat access to the Hudson River as well as areas for nature study and picnicking.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launching, Ballfields, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Nature study, Picnicking, Playground

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Boating Camping Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Walking Ice Skating Nature study Mountain Lakes Park

914-864-7310 

Mountain Lakes Park is Westchester’s northernmost county park. It is set on 1038 acres and is characterized by a rugged landscape and native hardwood forest with miles of trails. Situated in this lovely park is Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester. Mt. Baily offers breathtaking vistas in every season. The park offers many types of recreational activities including boating, group and self-reliant camping.

Parks attractions include: Boating, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Ice Skating, Mt. Bailey Westchester's Highest Point, Nature Study

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 Hudson River Boat Ramps Fishermen Fish Boats Boating Ossining Municipal Launch Ramp

914-941-3189 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

 Peekskillnorthwest northwestern north northern hudson river valley

 Hudson River Boat Ramps Fishermen Fish Boats Boating Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp

914-737-3400 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

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 Long Island Sound foot beach pavilion magnificent waterfront views Boat Launch Fishing Hiking walking 18-hole Miniature Golf Course Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming Beach Glen Island Park

914-813-6720 

Glen Island Park is a 105 acre park located on the Long Island Sound, offering a variety recreational facilities including a foot beach, 18-hole miniature golf course, playground and picnicking area with a pavilion, and magnificent waterfront views.

Parks attractions include: Boat Launch, Fishing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Miniature Golf Course, Picnicking, Playground, Refreshments, Swimming Beach

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 Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Rentals Bridle Path Campsites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Hunting Ice Fishing Nature Trail Pavilions Picnic Tables Recreation Programs Showers Sledding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Tent Trailer Cross-Country Skiing Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Carmel

845-225-7207 

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is wonderful for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086 acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. The park is also home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center which provides high quality environmental programming and Fahnestock Winter Park which includes 15 kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and an area for sledding.

The large beach at Canopus Lake is the jewel of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Its sandy shore and nearby picnic area are enjoyed by thousands of bathers. In addition to swimming, campers and day trippers can fish in or tour Canopus Lake by row boats which are available for rental by the hour or the day. Visitors with their own boats must obtain a Regional Boating permit at the Park Office. Fishing by boat is permitted at Stillwater and Canopus Lakes. Fishing at both lakes and four ponds is excellent in all seasons for anglers seeking bass, pickerel, perch or brook and rainbow trout.

The scenic campground, formed along the park’s natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Each of the 80 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Additionally there is an area for RV camping. Although there are no hookups available or dump station, restroom and shower facilities are centrally located to all RV and tent sites. Individuals, as well as larger camping groups, are welcome. The campground’s nature center houses environmental displays and a variety of touch boxes. On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the enjoyment of all campers.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Bridle Path, Campsites, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing Food, Group Camping, Hiking Trails / Walking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Nature Trail, Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Recreation Programs, Showers, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Tent & Trailer Sites

 River trail Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park Breakneck Ridge top 10 day hikes scenic park Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center Fishing dock Bannerman Island Pollepel Island Birding Boating Boat Rentals Kayaks Canoes Fishing Hiking Hunting Hudson Highlands State Park

845-225-7207 

A mostly undeveloped preserve of nearly 6,000 acres, Hudson Highlands State Park consists of a series of separate parcels of land stretching from Annsville Creek in Peekskill, north to Dennings Point in Beacon. The spacious park is perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding. The Hudson Highlands and Hudson River provide spectacular backdrops for the many activities that can be enjoyed here.

The park's extensive hiking trail network includes terrain that varies from easy to challenging. Trail maps can be obtained at the Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park office. The park’s most well known trail – Breakneck Ridge was rated by Newsweek as one of the top 10 day hikes in America. The 5.5 mile Breakneck Ridge trail rises 1,250 feet in only a ¾ mile stretch.

For visitors who wish to view the scenic park from the water, kayaks and canoes are available for rental at Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center in Cortlandt Manor. Rentals, as well as instruction, tours, and educational programs, are provided by Atlantic Kayak Tours. Visitors may also launch their own kayaks and canoes from the Annsville dock. Fishing from the dock is also permitted.

Points of Interest: One area of Hudson Highlands State Park, Bannerman Island, can only be accessed by water and explored via guided tour. Known originally as Pollepel Island, this island is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This majestic Hudson River landmark is home to Bannerman Castle, built by American entrepreneur Frank Bannerman VI between 1901 and 1918. For more information on visiting this unique site see Historic Sites at www.WestchesterTowns.com

Parks attractions include: Birding, Boating, Boat Rentals (including Kayaks & Canoes) Fishing, Hiking Trails, Hunting

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 Perkins Memorial Tower  Hudson Highlands Harriman State Park River Valley Merry-Go-Round Biking Boating Cross-Country Skiing Dockage Fishing Food at Bear Mountain Inn Gift Shop Hiking Trails Walking  Ice Skating Museum Nature Trail  Picnic Playground Pool Bear Mountain State Park

845-786-2701 

The Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The historic Bear Mountain Inn overlooks Hessian Lake and provides fine food and overnight accommodations. This parks features include a large play field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on the Hudson for mooring small craft, lake and river fishing access, a zoo and nature park, hiking, biking, cross-country ski trails, and ski-jumps. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park.

Point of Interest: The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park features hand painted scenes of the park an 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing. Dockage, Fishing, Food at the Bear Mountain Inn, Gift Shop, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Skating, Museum/Vistor Center, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool

 cyclists path pathway trails trailsite trailway beginner intermediate advanced Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Ice Fishing Picnic Picnicking Tables Scout Camping Showers Lake Tiorati Beach

845-351-2568 

Lake Tiorati was formed by clearing swampland in Harriman State Park and constructing a concrete dam to make two ponds into one large lake. Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills, the park offers excellent swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking. In winter, if conditions allow, the lake is used for ice fishing. The pioneer campsites near the lake may be used by bonafide groups.

Parks attractions include: Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Food, Group Camping, Hiking / Walking, Ice Fishing, Picnic Tables, Scout Camping, Showers

 Beach Boat Launch Sites rentals Fishing Food Hiking Trails Walking Ice Fishing Picnic Tables Snowmobiling Lake Welch Beach

845-947-2444 

Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. Originally a small body of water with farmland around the edges, Lake Welch became the large lake that it is today when a dam was completed in 1942. The park offers cool breezes, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping in adjacent Beaver Pond Campground. Winter activities include ice fishing and snowmobiling.

 Hook Mountain Hudson River Olympic-sized swimming pools kiddie car-top boat launch rentals views golf courses Anglers Joggers Hiking Fitness Nature Trail Biking Food Ice Fishing Nature Picnic Tables Playground Pool Sledding Tennis Cross-Country Skiing Rockland Lake State Park

845-268-3020 

Rockland Lake State Park's lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. The park offers two Olympic-sized swimming pools and two kiddie pools, picnic tables and grills, a car-top boat launch and boat rentals, hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Hudson Valley, six tennis courts and two golf courses. Anglers can fish Rockland Lake for bass, perch and norlunge; walkers and joggers can use the fitness trail around the lake. Winter visitors can enjoy designated cross-country ski trails and sledding slopes.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Food, Golf, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Fishing, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Playground, Pool, Sledding, Tennis

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 Metro New York family amusement park entertainment center rides children adults beach pool boardwalk pier Long Island Sound lake boating picnic area mini golf indoor ice-skating America America's Americas first planned theme National Historic Landmark Rye Playland

914-813-7010 

Rye Playland is Metro New York's great family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than 50 rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini golf and indoor ice-skating.

Point of Interest: Rye Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.

 Tarrytownsouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 Hudson River Boat Ramps Fishermen Fish Boats Boating Hudson River Launch Ramps

914-332-0517 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

 Yonkerssouth southern southwest southwestern hudson river valley

 Hudson River Launch Ramps Fishermen Kennedy Marina Park

914-377-6450 

Hudson River Launch Ramps by The Hudson River Fishermen’s Association.

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 Mohansic Lake bass perch sun fish Freshwater Fishing row pedal boats softball field basketball soccer Disc golf 9 18 holes Frisbees trails winter sports Biking Boat Launch Food Hiking Ice Skating Picnic playground Pool Snowmobiling Cross-Country Skiing Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

845-245-4434 

The Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers a scenic haven. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate individual families as well as large groups, may be reserved in advance. The park's mammoth pool can hold 4,000 bathers at one time.

The park's oasis of blue water, Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, provide excellent freshwater fishing and boating. Popular catches include bass, perch, and sun fish. A New York State Freshwater Fishing License is required. Licenses can be purchased at town halls or a variety of sporting good stores. Both rowboats and pedal boats are available for rental; however, a regional boating permit allows visitors to launch their own rowboats, canoes or kayaks. For an additional fee, rowboat owners may also store their boats. In wintertime, the water's tree lined border provides a winter wonderland backdrop for ice skaters and ice fisherman.

The park's picnic areas have volleyball nets and many have softball fields or basketball courts. There is also a soccer field. Sports enthusiasts may wish to try their hand at Disc golf, a short distance from the picnic areas. You can play either 9 or 18 holes. The rules and scorecards are located at the course and loaner Frisbees are available from the park office. The park’s hills and trails are perfect for winter sports.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Cross-Country Skiing, Disk Golf Course, Fishing, Food, Hiking Trails / Walking, Ice Skating, Picnic Tables, Playground, Playing Fields, Pool, Recreation Programs, Snowmobiling


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