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Serving northern Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley, Putnam and Dutchess Counties since 1981. Please press blue button for more information.
The Blue Mountain Bike Trail is located at the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Cyclists can enjoy a day of fresh air and exercise in a safe and controlled environment. The trails total seven miles in distance and are geared toward three levels of skill. You can choose the level that best suits you. The trails wind through many diverse habitats of this beautiful 1538-acre park. Along the route you can view rock outcroppings, or rest and enjoy a picnic lunch near a secluded freshwater pond.
"Blue Mountain Reservation named Best in North America for Mountain Biking"
April 27, 2009 The readers of Bike, a national magazine for cyclists, voted Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, NY as one of the 11 best places in North America to experience mountain biking. The magazine also designated Blue Mountain as having the best mountain biking trails close to a major metropolitan area, calling it "The best hometown trail" in North American."
Blue Mountain features more than 30 miles of trails . . . Experts enjoy the trails for their challenging topography and novices like the pure natural beauty of the park.
Things To Do Biking Trails Hiking Trails Nature Path
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill is a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational theater organization and publisher of over 15 original musicals designed to complement an ethical and social studies curriculum for young audiences. “Building Character Onstage”, the Company fosters the belief that, through the arts, young people can be agents of healing in the world. Committed to character and ethical development, CTC is rooted in the belief that through the incomparable magic of theater combined with a robust ethical education curriculum, children and youth can indeed become the voices of positive change.
CTC promotes theater as a tool for active and analytical learning (rather than prescribed and passive), and is centered on a pedagogical and community development approach which emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and service through arts.
Press blue button for more about The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill and its latest production.
Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.
The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.
The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill is a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational theater organization and publisher of over 15 original musicals designed to complement an ethical and social studies curriculum for young audiences. “Building Character Onstage”, the Company fosters the belief that, through the arts, young people can be agents of healing in the world. Committed to character and ethical development, CTC is rooted in the belief that through the incomparable magic of theater combined with a robust ethical education curriculum, children and youth can indeed become the voices of positive change.
CTC promotes theater as a tool for active and analytical learning (rather than prescribed and passive), and is centered on a pedagogical and community development approach which emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and service through arts.
Press blue button for more about The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill and its latest production.
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Franklin Park is located on Franklin Street between Smith Street and Simpson Place. Enjoy a game of basketball ball on the basketball court, throw a ball around on the ballfield, or just relax on a park bench while the children play in the playground.
Things To Do Ball Fields Basketball Court Benches Playground
Lepore Park is located at the western end of Main Street in Peekskill. Enjoy playing basketball during the day or in the evening, or bring the kids to the spray pool on a hot summer day.
Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.
The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.
The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.
The Peekskill Dog Park is located at 1795 Main Street and is open from dawn to dusk. For information on the Park please visit peekskilldogpark.com for more about The Peekskill Dog Park.
Dog Park Rules as listed on Peekskilldogpark.com
Peekskill Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Open and close one safety gate at a time when entering and exiting the Dog Park.
Unleash your dog inside the safety gate area before releasing your dog into the Park.
Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners at all times.
Dog owners must carry a leash for each of their dogs using the Dog Park.
Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from the Park immediately.
Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly.
Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
Puppies using the Park must be older than 4 months.
Intact males must be closely supervised by their owner while in the Park.
No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Park.
No food (human or dog) allowed in the Park.
Limit of three (3) dogs per owner per visit (including dog walkers).
No children under 12 years of age are allowed in the Park without a parent or guardian.
Dogs with communicable diseases are not allowed in the Park.
Keep gates closed at all times to prevent dogs from escaping the Park.
If a fight breaks out, all involved owners must immediately respond to break it up and share contact information for follow-up, if necessary.
No rawhides or dog toys (other than tennis balls) in the Park.
All other City of Peekskill park rules apply.
Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to Dog Park use.
The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The purpose of the Peekskill Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area.
The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.
The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
Tompkins Park is accessible from Main Street (Route 6) in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. Tompkins Park is home to the Lapolla Little League. Games are played throughout the spring and summer; and a playground and basketball courts are accessible from the Park Street entrance.
Things To Do Basketball Courts Little League Games Playground
St. Peter's Church is located at 137 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. Our Mission at St. Peter's Church is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and being, to love ourselves as Christ loves us, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Through the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit we will work to equip, support, and affirm all people for this ministry of Christ's love. Press blue button to explore our website.
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
DMV Address Peekskill Office - NYSDMV 1045 Park Street Peekskill, NY 10566 Westchester County Phone number for the Peekskill DMV office: 1-718-477-4820
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Carjen Fence Company specializes in the design and production of fine quality custom fencing of cedar, steel, wrought iron, aluminum and vinyl, offering unlimited styles of decorative picket, custom lattice, post & rail, privacy and boundary fencing, as well as elegant manual and motorized gates. In addition to ornamental styles of trellises, arbors, pergolas, lightposts and mailboxes, Carjen also offers custom outdoor furniture. Press blue button for more information.
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
A&P Supermarket is located at 20 Welcher Ave, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. A&P stores offer a wide range of products, including fruits, vegetables, deli, and other fresh foods; and in many A&P stores, you can find banking, a pharmacy, and a florist. Banking, pharmacies, and florists, are all available under one roof in the newer A & P stores that pride themselves on "redefining the neighborhood supermarket".
Features Coinstar® consists of self-service coin counting machines DVD rental Liquor (beer in store)
ShopRite of Peekskill is located at 2094 East Main Street, Cortlandt Manor NY 10567, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. Shoprite stores have implemented policies, procedures and initiatives to reduce our environmental impact . . . learn more about ShopRite online.
Shoprite Fresh Bake Shop offers a wide variety of freshly baked goods.
ShopRite Pharmacy offers an easy and fast access to your prescription records with ePharmacy. Save even more on our new lower prices on hundreds of generic drugs.
ShopRite Wines & Sprits are available in many ShopRite stores. Check the ShopRite locator for a store by location.
Stop & Shop - Peekskill, is located at 1831 East Main Street, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. Press blue button to learn if your Stop & Shop has a pharmacy, floral department, and more about your local Stop & Shop.
Many of your favorite foods are Healthy Ideas - just look for the Healthy Ideas symbol on over 5000+ items throughout the store to know you're making truly healthy choices when you shop.
Food allergy or food intolerance? Allergen statements on our Stop & Shop brand products. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), requires food labels to indicate if the product contains any of the "Big 8" allergens (wheat, soy, milk, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs). In addition, Stop & Shop brand products list gluten if it is present in the food or could be present due to cross-contamination.
Birdsall House, an American tavern serving Farm-To-Table cuisine and a 20-tap draft system specializing in local brews, is located at 970 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County.
History The 21st Century Birdsall House is housed in a circa 1940s tavern that was owned and operated by John Connolly for more than 50 years . . .
Press blue button for menus and to learn more about this historic tavern.
The word is The "food is creative, delicious and locally sourced" (some organic options). "Going to the Birdsall House was an incredible eating experience" and the mostly local 20-tap beer selections are sure to satisfy serious beer enthusiasts.
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The purpose of the Peekskill Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area.
The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.
The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.
Peekskill is located in the northwestern part of Westchester County, NY along the Hudson River. The riverfront of the City of Peekskill was historically one of intense commercial and industrial activity for most of the last century. The City's Waterfront served as a port for the shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished goods. The City's river port thrived and provided an economic engine for the City and a region as a whole.
Peekskill was established as a distinct locale by travelers from the Hudson River in the 1600s. Henry Hudson, the English sea captain and explorer, sailed the river in the autumn of 1609 onboard the Dutch ship Half Moon. This voyage of exploration began the land claims made by the countries of Holland and England to the river valley.
The first European person recorded to set foot on this territory was Jan Peeck. The Peekskill region, and specifically what is now Annsville, was first identified by European immigrants as "Peeck's Kill". On various sloop journeys to this region at about 1650, Peeck exchanged various manufactured items with native tribal people located along Peekskill Bay, or what is now Annsville Creek, and possibly some distance up Peekskill Hollow Brook. The resident people identified themselves as "Sackhoes," according to the phonetic transcription from their language.
While once unofficially known as Jan Peeck's Creek, it was the formal transfer of itemized useful products by the Europeans to the Sachoes and their tribal representatives in 1685 that created Peek's Kill as a distinct geographic location, recognized as a land deed. Among the items given to the Sachoes were: eight brass kettles, one thousand fish hooks, fifty-two knives, two swords, eight muskets, 40 bars of lead and five bullet molds, 15 pounds of gun powder, three pistols, two hundred needles, 15 axes, 15 hoes, 100 tobacco pipes, rum, beer and tobacco.
The written deed transfer of land for these items was the Ryck's Patent. The document was signed with appropriate marks by four members of the Sachoes tribe, and the English governor at that time. In return, six New Amsterdam residents representing three families were given title to 1,800 acres. Peekskill then became a territory distinct from the surrounding Van Cortlandt lands.
African-Americans are an important part of Peekskill's early history. There is evidence indicating the use of Black slavery from about 1750 through 1825. By the time of the Revolution in 1776, Blacks could serve in the Continental Army as a condition of their freedom. Peekskill saw several free Blacks well established before the end of the Civil War.
Peekskill was a significant Revolutionary War military base, and at times used as a headquarters for American army officers in the Hudson Valley from 1776 through 1782. The area was important for its hilly defensive location, its views of the bay, and its industries applied to military purposes. The overlook locale, now identified as "Fort Hill" in Peekskill, was the site of five large barracks buildings and two redoubts. An average of 1,000 Continental soldiers were stationed at Camp Peekskill on and off through the eight years of war.
Washington established Peekskill as the regional command center for the Hudson Valley following a personal inspection tour here in November 1776, immediately aftter the battle at White Plains. Officers used the former Birdsall house on Main Street as their headquarters. Among the Continental Army generals based at Peekskill were William Heath, Alexander McDougall and Israel Putnam. The locally raised 2nd New York Regiment of Continental soldiers was commanded by Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. This unit saw action in battles at Saratoga, New York in 1777 and Yorktown, Virginia in 1781.
Beginning with Peekskill's first legal incorporation as a Village in 1816, industrial, commercial and civic activities continued to grow. This New York State legislative act established Peekskill's working government as a Village within the Town of Cortlandt. The 1816 law allowed Peekskill to elect five Trustees, have elections and to raise taxes. Also authorized was the appointment of four fire wardens with a company of 18 firemen.
The Hudson River Railroad appeared at Peekskill in 1849 and by 1850 was connected between New York City and Albany. Some of the steamboat passenger and freight services continued into the 1900s. Peekskill was developing in an industrial style similar to other Hudson River communities such as Yonkers, Nyack, Haverstraw. Ossining, Cold Spring and Newburgh.
President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a stop at the old Peekskill train station on Water Street, and delivered a short speech on February 19, 1861. A memorial marker on South Street, named the Lincoln Exedra, overlooks the site of that original railroad depot. The stop at Peekskill was Lincoln's only living appearance in Westchester County. That event is still commemorated by the Lincoln Society of Peekskill.
Peekskill also served as an "Underground Railroad" station in the system that helped refugees from slavery. Spearheaded by Harriet Tubman, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church on Park Street was established in 1852. Prominent African-American property owners before the time of the Civil War, Hawley and Harriet Green were active residents active in the Abolitionist cause, and allowed their house at 1112 Main Street to be used as an Underground Railroad safehouse.
Point of Interest: The prominent abolitionist preacher, Henry Ward Beecher, lived at his East Main Street mansion. His sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe, wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a powerful anti-slavery work.
Peekskill Village in the era after the Civil War saw an economic and population expansion. The primary industry was the fashioning of cast iron cooking and heating stoves. Peekskill in 1895 had seven foundries and manufactured 200,000 stoves in the one year. There were also lumber yards, nickel plating works, boat builders, a hat factory, a shirt and underwear factory.
By 1900 the large Fleischmann Company yeast and yeast by-products industrial complex was established at Charles Point. This factory innovated several yeast and yeast by-products, and became the largest maker of such products in the world, helping to improve the quality of American breads.
Peekskill officially became an incorporated City on July 29, 1940. Two years of difficult legal wrangling had finally settled the issue, and a legal separation from the Town of Cortlandt. The local government would consist of a two-year term elected Mayor, six Councilmen each elected to four-year terms. The City Charter was revised in 1967 to allow for a City Manager form of government.
The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The purpose of the Peekskill Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area.
The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.
The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Modern life blends with tradition at First Hebrew, with more than 100 years experience addressing our community’s changing needs. We are a family-friendly, egalitarian, Conservative shul where everyone can feel comfortable, regardless of the degree of their religious observance. We welcome community participation at our services, which our Hebrew School students help lead. There are classes, services and programs for all ages, including a Junior Congregation and Tot Shabbat.
The shul, which borders Peekskill and Cortlandt, has close to 200 families, many of whom come from Yorktown, Croton and Putnam Valley. We are proud of the recent renovations completed without having a building fee. We are proudest of our Hebrew School’s excellent reputation and the ability of our bar/bat mitzvah students to lead a Conservative service (with no outside tutoring). At First Hebrew, pride in our Jewish heritage is what we seek to pass on to future generations. Press blue button for more about the First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill.
The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The purpose of the Peekskill Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area.
The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.
The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.
The Field Library, located several blocks from the Hudson River at 4 Nelson Avenue, is Peekskill's major information resource. As a full scale public library serving a population of approximately 22,000 Peekskill residents and 35,000 Town of Cortlandt residents, The Field Library boasts a collection of 80,000 books, over 300 different magazine and newspaper titles, and a wide variety of audiocassettes, compact discs and videocassettes.
Children's Activities The Children's Department, for babies through sixth graders, is a library room stocked with books, puzzles, learning games, audio and video cassettes, records, and a multi-media center. There are also state-of-the-art computers providing free Internet access to children's databases and other homework and research sites over high-speed, fiber-optic lines. Weekly events include story hours and storytelling, arts and crafts, music and programs for the whole family to enjoy. You may reach the Children's Library by calling (914) 737-0847.
Press blue button for information about Hours, Materials & Services, Kid's Corner, Bookstore, Events, Gifts, Local History, Obituary Index and more.
China Pier at Charles Point Park, in the City of Peekskill, New York, Westchester County, provides an expansive view of Peekskill Bay on up to Bear Mountain, and the Bear Mountain Bridge. It was used by the Fleischmann Company to import the raw materials at its vast yeast and gin factory. Now, it hosts the tall ships during Peekskill Celebration and provides a great spot for a picnic and river watching.
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Franklin Park is located on Franklin Street between Smith Street and Simpson Place. Enjoy a game of basketball ball on the basketball court, throw a ball around on the ballfield, or just relax on a park bench while the children play in the playground.
Things To Do Ball Fields Basketball Court Benches Playground
Lepore Park is located at the western end of Main Street in Peekskill. Enjoy playing basketball during the day or in the evening, or bring the kids to the spray pool on a hot summer day.
The Peekskill Dog Park is located at 1795 Main Street and is open from dawn to dusk. For information on the Park please visit peekskilldogpark.com for more about The Peekskill Dog Park.
Dog Park Rules as listed on Peekskilldogpark.com
Peekskill Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Open and close one safety gate at a time when entering and exiting the Dog Park.
Unleash your dog inside the safety gate area before releasing your dog into the Park.
Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners at all times.
Dog owners must carry a leash for each of their dogs using the Dog Park.
Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from the Park immediately.
Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly.
Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
Puppies using the Park must be older than 4 months.
Intact males must be closely supervised by their owner while in the Park.
No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Park.
No food (human or dog) allowed in the Park.
Limit of three (3) dogs per owner per visit (including dog walkers).
No children under 12 years of age are allowed in the Park without a parent or guardian.
Dogs with communicable diseases are not allowed in the Park.
Keep gates closed at all times to prevent dogs from escaping the Park.
If a fight breaks out, all involved owners must immediately respond to break it up and share contact information for follow-up, if necessary.
No rawhides or dog toys (other than tennis balls) in the Park.
All other City of Peekskill park rules apply.
Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to Dog Park use.
Peekskill Stadium on Louisa Street is a state of the art baseball field complex overlooking the Hudson River. Games are played most evenings and weekends. Come down to enjoy the cool breeze off the River and watch a ball game. Food is available at the concession stand.
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
Tompkins Park is accessible from Main Street (Route 6) in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. Tompkins Park is home to the Lapolla Little League. Games are played throughout the spring and summer; and a playground and basketball courts are accessible from the Park Street entrance.
Things To Do Basketball Courts Little League Games Playground
Peekskill is located in the northwestern part of Westchester County, NY along the Hudson River. The riverfront of the City of Peekskill was historically one of intense commercial and industrial activity for most of the last century. The City's Waterfront served as a port for the shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished goods. The City's river port thrived and provided an economic engine for the City and a region as a whole.
Peekskill was established as a distinct locale by travelers from the Hudson River in the 1600s. Henry Hudson, the English sea captain and explorer, sailed the river in the autumn of 1609 onboard the Dutch ship Half Moon. This voyage of exploration began the land claims made by the countries of Holland and England to the river valley.
The first European person recorded to set foot on this territory was Jan Peeck. The Peekskill region, and specifically what is now Annsville, was first identified by European immigrants as "Peeck's Kill". On various sloop journeys to this region at about 1650, Peeck exchanged various manufactured items with native tribal people located along Peekskill Bay, or what is now Annsville Creek, and possibly some distance up Peekskill Hollow Brook. The resident people identified themselves as "Sackhoes," according to the phonetic transcription from their language.
While once unofficially known as Jan Peeck's Creek, it was the formal transfer of itemized useful products by the Europeans to the Sachoes and their tribal representatives in 1685 that created Peek's Kill as a distinct geographic location, recognized as a land deed. Among the items given to the Sachoes were: eight brass kettles, one thousand fish hooks, fifty-two knives, two swords, eight muskets, 40 bars of lead and five bullet molds, 15 pounds of gun powder, three pistols, two hundred needles, 15 axes, 15 hoes, 100 tobacco pipes, rum, beer and tobacco.
The written deed transfer of land for these items was the Ryck's Patent. The document was signed with appropriate marks by four members of the Sachoes tribe, and the English governor at that time. In return, six New Amsterdam residents representing three families were given title to 1,800 acres. Peekskill then became a territory distinct from the surrounding Van Cortlandt lands.
African-Americans are an important part of Peekskill's early history. There is evidence indicating the use of Black slavery from about 1750 through 1825. By the time of the Revolution in 1776, Blacks could serve in the Continental Army as a condition of their freedom. Peekskill saw several free Blacks well established before the end of the Civil War.
Peekskill was a significant Revolutionary War military base, and at times used as a headquarters for American army officers in the Hudson Valley from 1776 through 1782. The area was important for its hilly defensive location, its views of the bay, and its industries applied to military purposes. The overlook locale, now identified as "Fort Hill" in Peekskill, was the site of five large barracks buildings and two redoubts. An average of 1,000 Continental soldiers were stationed at Camp Peekskill on and off through the eight years of war.
Washington established Peekskill as the regional command center for the Hudson Valley following a personal inspection tour here in November 1776, immediately aftter the battle at White Plains. Officers used the former Birdsall house on Main Street as their headquarters. Among the Continental Army generals based at Peekskill were William Heath, Alexander McDougall and Israel Putnam. The locally raised 2nd New York Regiment of Continental soldiers was commanded by Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. This unit saw action in battles at Saratoga, New York in 1777 and Yorktown, Virginia in 1781.
Beginning with Peekskill's first legal incorporation as a Village in 1816, industrial, commercial and civic activities continued to grow. This New York State legislative act established Peekskill's working government as a Village within the Town of Cortlandt. The 1816 law allowed Peekskill to elect five Trustees, have elections and to raise taxes. Also authorized was the appointment of four fire wardens with a company of 18 firemen.
The Hudson River Railroad appeared at Peekskill in 1849 and by 1850 was connected between New York City and Albany. Some of the steamboat passenger and freight services continued into the 1900s. Peekskill was developing in an industrial style similar to other Hudson River communities such as Yonkers, Nyack, Haverstraw. Ossining, Cold Spring and Newburgh.
President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a stop at the old Peekskill train station on Water Street, and delivered a short speech on February 19, 1861. A memorial marker on South Street, named the Lincoln Exedra, overlooks the site of that original railroad depot. The stop at Peekskill was Lincoln's only living appearance in Westchester County. That event is still commemorated by the Lincoln Society of Peekskill.
Peekskill also served as an "Underground Railroad" station in the system that helped refugees from slavery. Spearheaded by Harriet Tubman, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church on Park Street was established in 1852. Prominent African-American property owners before the time of the Civil War, Hawley and Harriet Green were active residents active in the Abolitionist cause, and allowed their house at 1112 Main Street to be used as an Underground Railroad safehouse.
Point of Interest: The prominent abolitionist preacher, Henry Ward Beecher, lived at his East Main Street mansion. His sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe, wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a powerful anti-slavery work.
Peekskill Village in the era after the Civil War saw an economic and population expansion. The primary industry was the fashioning of cast iron cooking and heating stoves. Peekskill in 1895 had seven foundries and manufactured 200,000 stoves in the one year. There were also lumber yards, nickel plating works, boat builders, a hat factory, a shirt and underwear factory.
By 1900 the large Fleischmann Company yeast and yeast by-products industrial complex was established at Charles Point. This factory innovated several yeast and yeast by-products, and became the largest maker of such products in the world, helping to improve the quality of American breads.
Peekskill officially became an incorporated City on July 29, 1940. Two years of difficult legal wrangling had finally settled the issue, and a legal separation from the Town of Cortlandt. The local government would consist of a two-year term elected Mayor, six Councilmen each elected to four-year terms. The City Charter was revised in 1967 to allow for a City Manager form of government.
The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The purpose of the Peekskill Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area.
The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.
The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.
Click to read review Zephs', serving New American cuisine, is located at 638 Central Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. From the owner: "Housed in a 19th century mill building, Zephs' has expanded this sense of history to bring traditional world foods to Peekskill. Over our 18 years here, we've developed classic dishes that you can expect to see each year . . . Sour cherry pie in July, heirloom tomato soup in August, cassoulet in December, and duck confit all year long."
The word is This comfortable and cozy restaurant offering "creative dishes" and "homemade pastas" is "always a treat". The "in-season menu that never disappoints" is created from "local ingredients".
Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.
The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.
The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.
The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art is located at 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The Center is dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues. HVCCA is also committed to the enrichment of Peekskill, a multicultural community that has recreated itself as a major arts destination. HVCCA operates a 12,000 square foot exhibition space and is the primary sponsor of the Peekskill Project, an annual, city-wide exhibition of site-specific artwork.
Press blue button for more about Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence, Education and Public Outreach, and Special Projects programs at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art website.
The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The purpose of the Peekskill Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area.
The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.
The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.
Click to read review 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, serving New American cuisine, is located at 12 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. 12 Grapes Restaurant is just one block from The Paramount Center for the Arts.
Bean Runner Cafe, serving Panini sandwiches, wraps, soup, desserts and real fruit smoothies, is located at 201 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Northern Westchester County.
Features Art gallery Children's play room Live Jazz every weekend
Press blue button for detailed listing of upcoming performances.
The word is Checkout the Jazz schedule at Bean Runner, where you'll hear live Jazz, Blues, and Reggae.
Click to read review Division Street Grill is located at 26 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Peekskill's Artist District, The Division Street Grill restaurant offers Contemporary American and International Cuisine in a New York Style Setting.
Press blue button for menus, live Jazz and events schedule.
Features Live Jazz on Friday and Sat.
The word is Attractive décor and great atmosphere at this stylish Peekskill restaurant.
The Peekskill Coffee House is located at 101 South Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. Peekskill Coffee House offers live music, art, and a place to meet. Press blue button for music schedule, art exhibitions, and more.
The word is Great coffee, the best music, and a wonderful addition to Peekskill.
The Cove, serving Traditional American, is located at 5 John Walsh Boulevard, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. Features Boat Parking Live music on weekends
China Pier at Charles Point Park, in the City of Peekskill, New York, Westchester County, provides an expansive view of Peekskill Bay on up to Bear Mountain, and the Bear Mountain Bridge. It was used by the Fleischmann Company to import the raw materials at its vast yeast and gin factory. Now, it hosts the tall ships during Peekskill Celebration and provides a great spot for a picnic and river watching.
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Franklin Park is located on Franklin Street between Smith Street and Simpson Place. Enjoy a game of basketball ball on the basketball court, throw a ball around on the ballfield, or just relax on a park bench while the children play in the playground.
Things To Do Ball Fields Basketball Court Benches Playground
Lepore Park is located at the western end of Main Street in Peekskill. Enjoy playing basketball during the day or in the evening, or bring the kids to the spray pool on a hot summer day.
The Peekskill Dog Park is located at 1795 Main Street and is open from dawn to dusk. For information on the Park please visit peekskilldogpark.com for more about The Peekskill Dog Park.
Dog Park Rules as listed on Peekskilldogpark.com
Peekskill Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Open and close one safety gate at a time when entering and exiting the Dog Park.
Unleash your dog inside the safety gate area before releasing your dog into the Park.
Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners at all times.
Dog owners must carry a leash for each of their dogs using the Dog Park.
Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from the Park immediately.
Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly.
Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
Puppies using the Park must be older than 4 months.
Intact males must be closely supervised by their owner while in the Park.
No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Park.
No food (human or dog) allowed in the Park.
Limit of three (3) dogs per owner per visit (including dog walkers).
No children under 12 years of age are allowed in the Park without a parent or guardian.
Dogs with communicable diseases are not allowed in the Park.
Keep gates closed at all times to prevent dogs from escaping the Park.
If a fight breaks out, all involved owners must immediately respond to break it up and share contact information for follow-up, if necessary.
No rawhides or dog toys (other than tennis balls) in the Park.
All other City of Peekskill park rules apply.
Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to Dog Park use.
Peekskill Stadium on Louisa Street is a state of the art baseball field complex overlooking the Hudson River. Games are played most evenings and weekends. Come down to enjoy the cool breeze off the River and watch a ball game. Food is available at the concession stand.
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
Tompkins Park is accessible from Main Street (Route 6) in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. Tompkins Park is home to the Lapolla Little League. Games are played throughout the spring and summer; and a playground and basketball courts are accessible from the Park Street entrance.
Things To Do Basketball Courts Little League Games Playground
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill is a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational theater organization and publisher of over 15 original musicals designed to complement an ethical and social studies curriculum for young audiences. “Building Character Onstage”, the Company fosters the belief that, through the arts, young people can be agents of healing in the world. Committed to character and ethical development, CTC is rooted in the belief that through the incomparable magic of theater combined with a robust ethical education curriculum, children and youth can indeed become the voices of positive change.
CTC promotes theater as a tool for active and analytical learning (rather than prescribed and passive), and is centered on a pedagogical and community development approach which emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and service through arts.
Press blue button for more about The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill and its latest production.
Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.
The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.
The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.
The Blue Mountain Bike Trail is located at the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Cyclists can enjoy a day of fresh air and exercise in a safe and controlled environment. The trails total seven miles in distance and are geared toward three levels of skill. You can choose the level that best suits you. The trails wind through many diverse habitats of this beautiful 1538-acre park. Along the route you can view rock outcroppings, or rest and enjoy a picnic lunch near a secluded freshwater pond.
"Blue Mountain Reservation named Best in North America for Mountain Biking"
April 27, 2009 The readers of Bike, a national magazine for cyclists, voted Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, NY as one of the 11 best places in North America to experience mountain biking. The magazine also designated Blue Mountain as having the best mountain biking trails close to a major metropolitan area, calling it "The best hometown trail" in North American."
Blue Mountain features more than 30 miles of trails . . . Experts enjoy the trails for their challenging topography and novices like the pure natural beauty of the park.
Things To Do Biking Trails Hiking Trails Nature Path
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
China Pier at Charles Point Park, in the City of Peekskill, New York, Westchester County, provides an expansive view of Peekskill Bay on up to Bear Mountain, and the Bear Mountain Bridge. It was used by the Fleischmann Company to import the raw materials at its vast yeast and gin factory. Now, it hosts the tall ships during Peekskill Celebration and provides a great spot for a picnic and river watching.
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Franklin Park is located on Franklin Street between Smith Street and Simpson Place. Enjoy a game of basketball ball on the basketball court, throw a ball around on the ballfield, or just relax on a park bench while the children play in the playground.
Things To Do Ball Fields Basketball Court Benches Playground
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
Tompkins Park is accessible from Main Street (Route 6) in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. Tompkins Park is home to the Lapolla Little League. Games are played throughout the spring and summer; and a playground and basketball courts are accessible from the Park Street entrance.
Things To Do Basketball Courts Little League Games Playground
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Franklin Park is located on Franklin Street between Smith Street and Simpson Place. Enjoy a game of basketball ball on the basketball court, throw a ball around on the ballfield, or just relax on a park bench while the children play in the playground.
Things To Do Ball Fields Basketball Court Benches Playground
Lepore Park is located at the western end of Main Street in Peekskill. Enjoy playing basketball during the day or in the evening, or bring the kids to the spray pool on a hot summer day.
Peekskill Stadium on Louisa Street is a state of the art baseball field complex overlooking the Hudson River. Games are played most evenings and weekends. Come down to enjoy the cool breeze off the River and watch a ball game. Food is available at the concession stand.
Tompkins Park is accessible from Main Street (Route 6) in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. Tompkins Park is home to the Lapolla Little League. Games are played throughout the spring and summer; and a playground and basketball courts are accessible from the Park Street entrance.
Things To Do Basketball Courts Little League Games Playground
Police Station Address City of Peekskill Police Department 2 Nelson Ave Peekskill NY, 10566
Contact Police Chief: Eugene S. Tumolo
About The mission of the City of Peekskill Police Department is to provide a community atmosphere conducive to a citizenry that is secure in its safety of self and property and able to pursue productive Aves of positive growth within their own community.
To create a Police Department in which the focus and energy of every officer is oriented to the principles of providing service and assistance, without prejudice, competently and sensitively, to everyone throughout the community regardless of ethnicity, gender, religious or social beliefs.
To establish communication lines fostering cooperation with all community agencies and groups, namely schools, students, parents, local government, senior citizens, merchants, youth, residents, etc., and forming a partnership whereby the entire community works together to solve problems and improve the quality of life.
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Click to read review 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, serving New American cuisine, is located at 12 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. 12 Grapes Restaurant is just one block from The Paramount Center for the Arts.
Click to read review Division Street Grill is located at 26 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Peekskill's Artist District, The Division Street Grill restaurant offers Contemporary American and International Cuisine in a New York Style Setting.
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Features Live Jazz on Friday and Sat.
The word is Attractive décor and great atmosphere at this stylish Peekskill restaurant.
Click to read review N Y Firehouse Grille, serving Traditional American food, is located at 50 Welcher Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566, in a River Town of Westchester County.
The word is "We love going to this friendly restaurant" with a pub atmosphere serving good comfort food including "outstanding wings" and a fabulous selection of beer. Great for families by day with an active bar at night. If you try the too hot "haz-mat" sauce, have it on the side.
The Cove, serving Traditional American, is located at 5 John Walsh Boulevard, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. Features Boat Parking Live music on weekends
Click to read review Zephs', serving New American cuisine, is located at 638 Central Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. From the owner: "Housed in a 19th century mill building, Zephs' has expanded this sense of history to bring traditional world foods to Peekskill. Over our 18 years here, we've developed classic dishes that you can expect to see each year . . . Sour cherry pie in July, heirloom tomato soup in August, cassoulet in December, and duck confit all year long."
The word is This comfortable and cozy restaurant offering "creative dishes" and "homemade pastas" is "always a treat". The "in-season menu that never disappoints" is created from "local ingredients".
Nellie's Cafe, serving Gelato, Sorbetto and Karaoke, is located at 1008 Main Street in Peekskill, NY 10566 a Hudson River Town in Westchester County. Nellie's also offers sandwiches, wraps, salads, beer and wine.
Features Karaoke
The word is "I had a great time at Nellie's" where "the sorbet was fantastic" and if you love karaoke Nellie's is a "Great place to hang out for a few drinks and some karaoke."
The Peekskill Coffee House is located at 101 South Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. Peekskill Coffee House offers live music, art, and a place to meet. Press blue button for music schedule, art exhibitions, and more.
The word is Great coffee, the best music, and a wonderful addition to Peekskill.
Birdsall House, an American tavern serving Farm-To-Table cuisine and a 20-tap draft system specializing in local brews, is located at 970 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County.
History The 21st Century Birdsall House is housed in a circa 1940s tavern that was owned and operated by John Connolly for more than 50 years . . .
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The word is The "food is creative, delicious and locally sourced" (some organic options). "Going to the Birdsall House was an incredible eating experience" and the mostly local 20-tap beer selections are sure to satisfy serious beer enthusiasts.
Click to read review Zephs', serving New American cuisine, is located at 638 Central Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. From the owner: "Housed in a 19th century mill building, Zephs' has expanded this sense of history to bring traditional world foods to Peekskill. Over our 18 years here, we've developed classic dishes that you can expect to see each year . . . Sour cherry pie in July, heirloom tomato soup in August, cassoulet in December, and duck confit all year long."
The word is This comfortable and cozy restaurant offering "creative dishes" and "homemade pastas" is "always a treat". The "in-season menu that never disappoints" is created from "local ingredients".
Birdsall House, an American tavern serving Farm-To-Table cuisine and a 20-tap draft system specializing in local brews, is located at 970 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County.
History The 21st Century Birdsall House is housed in a circa 1940s tavern that was owned and operated by John Connolly for more than 50 years . . .
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The word is The "food is creative, delicious and locally sourced" (some organic options). "Going to the Birdsall House was an incredible eating experience" and the mostly local 20-tap beer selections are sure to satisfy serious beer enthusiasts.
Ruchi of India, serving Indian food and buffet, is located at 1853 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County.
The word is We enjoyed the "clean, new interior and courteous staff" at this Indian in Peekskill offering "one of the better Indian buffets" and a "great selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items".
Click to read review Taormina Restaurant, serving traditional Italian standards, is located at 59 Hudson Ave (near the train station), Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County.
The word is Locals rave about this neighborhood Italian with affordable prices.
Bean Runner Cafe, serving Panini sandwiches, wraps, soup, desserts and real fruit smoothies, is located at 201 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Northern Westchester County.
Features Art gallery Children's play room Live Jazz every weekend
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The word is Checkout the Jazz schedule at Bean Runner, where you'll hear live Jazz, Blues, and Reggae.
Birdsall House, an American tavern serving Farm-To-Table cuisine and a 20-tap draft system specializing in local brews, is located at 970 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County.
History The 21st Century Birdsall House is housed in a circa 1940s tavern that was owned and operated by John Connolly for more than 50 years . . .
Press blue button for menus and to learn more about this historic tavern.
The word is The "food is creative, delicious and locally sourced" (some organic options). "Going to the Birdsall House was an incredible eating experience" and the mostly local 20-tap beer selections are sure to satisfy serious beer enthusiasts.
Click to read review The Peekskill Brewery is a restaurant and brewpub located on 55 Hudson Ave and Railroad Ave in Peekskill, NY 10566. "The Brewery Bar, located on Railroad Ave, is a lively environment where you can find a mix of people enjoying conversation, upbeat music and sports TV. The Brewery offers an extensive selection of craft beers combined with their own house beers. The two storefronts are connected by a hallway, which houses the Brewery."
The word is "Good pub food" "great atmosphere" and "fabulous beer selection".
China Pier at Charles Point Park, in the City of Peekskill, New York, Westchester County, provides an expansive view of Peekskill Bay on up to Bear Mountain, and the Bear Mountain Bridge. It was used by the Fleischmann Company to import the raw materials at its vast yeast and gin factory. Now, it hosts the tall ships during Peekskill Celebration and provides a great spot for a picnic and river watching.
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
The Hendrick Hudson School District is located at 61 Trolley Road, Montrose, NY 10548 in the Town of Cortlandt. The Hendrick Hudson School District is located in a scenic area along the Hudson River about 45 miles north of Manhattan. The District includes Buchanan, Crugers, Montrose, Verplanck, and parts of Cortlandt Manor, Croton, and the City of Peekskill. The Hendrick Hudson School District is comprised of the following schools:
The Hendrick Hudson School District is committed to providing an excellent education for all of our students. Its many outstanding features include: a comprehensive technology plan integrated into the K-12 instructional program; a full day kindergarten program; and a balanced assessment program. An enrichment program and full special education services are available. Modern library media centers are at each school.
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The Peekskill City School District is located at 1031 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. The Peekskill City School District is comprised of the following schools:
Beach Shopping Center is located at Route 6 and Dayton Lane, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. This shopping center offers a Super Stop & Shop, CVS, fitness center, restaurants, fast food, clothing stores and more. Press blue button for an up-to-date list of stores.
Click to read review 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, serving New American cuisine, is located at 12 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. 12 Grapes Restaurant is just one block from The Paramount Center for the Arts.
Birdsall House, an American tavern serving Farm-To-Table cuisine and a 20-tap draft system specializing in local brews, is located at 970 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County.
History The 21st Century Birdsall House is housed in a circa 1940s tavern that was owned and operated by John Connolly for more than 50 years . . .
Press blue button for menus and to learn more about this historic tavern.
The word is The "food is creative, delicious and locally sourced" (some organic options). "Going to the Birdsall House was an incredible eating experience" and the mostly local 20-tap beer selections are sure to satisfy serious beer enthusiasts.
Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures
Things To Do Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Mountain Biking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportman Center Target Shooting Range
The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill is a non-profit 501(C)(3) educational theater organization and publisher of over 15 original musicals designed to complement an ethical and social studies curriculum for young audiences. “Building Character Onstage”, the Company fosters the belief that, through the arts, young people can be agents of healing in the world. Committed to character and ethical development, CTC is rooted in the belief that through the incomparable magic of theater combined with a robust ethical education curriculum, children and youth can indeed become the voices of positive change.
CTC promotes theater as a tool for active and analytical learning (rather than prescribed and passive), and is centered on a pedagogical and community development approach which emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and service through arts.
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Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.
The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.
The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.
Peekskill Business Improvement District is located at 16 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County.
If you are considering Peekskill as a place for your business then your first stop should be the city's Office of Economic Development(OED). OED can provide you with guidance and technical assistance to help determine what city permits or licenses you may need to open your business . . .
OED's database of choice real estate locations - an objective, confidential free resource - make site selection more efficient and tailored to the requirements of specific businesses. We can provide you with sales data on office, industrial, and commercial real estate market, tax information, updates on infrastructure and transportation projects . . .
OED can also bring resources to the table such as business startup assistance in the form of SCORE or NYS Small Business Development Center counseling or financing . . .
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The Cove, serving Traditional American, is located at 5 John Walsh Boulevard, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. Features Boat Parking Live music on weekends
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History of the City of Peekskill
"New Amsterdam resident Jan Peeck made the first recorded contact with the native tribal people of this area, identified at that time as the "Sachoes". The date is not certain (possibly early 1640s), but agreements and merchant transactions took place, which were formalized into the Ryck's Patent Deed of 1684. Peeck's Kil (meaning "stream" in Dutch) thus became the recognized name for this locale.
"European-style settlement took place slowly in the early 1700s. By the time of the American Revolution, the tiny community was an important manufacturing center from its various mills along the several creeks and streams. These industrial activities were attractive to the Continental Army in establishing its headquarters here in 1776.
"Though Peekskill's terrain and mills were beneficial to the Patriot cause, they also made tempting targets for British raids. The most damaging attack took place in early spring of 1777, when an invasion force of a dozen vessels led by a warship and supported by infantry overwhelmed the American defenders. Another British operation in October 1777 led to further destruction of industrial apparatus. As a result, the Hudson Valley command for the Continental Army moved from Peekskill to West Point, where it stayed for remainder of that war.
"Hawley Green, a resident of Peekskill during the Civil War era, was an African American citizen who voted, ran a downtown barber business, and owned several properties with his wife Harriet. Mr. Green was credited before and during the war with "helping many a slave brother on his way to Canada." Active assistance given by AME Zion Church members, Reverend Beecher, local Quakers and the Greens was part of the famous "underground railroad" of freedom in Peekskill during the 1800s.
"Peekskill's first legal incorporation of 1816 was reactivated in 1826 when Village elections took place. The Village was further incorporated within the Town of Cortlandt in 1849 and remained so until separating as a city in 1940."
History of the City of Peekskill is sourced from
City of Peekskill, New York.
Art District in the City of Peekskill
"Peekskill is about 50 miles north of New York City. In the early 90s, the population was dwindling and the downtown area was becoming more vacant. The Common Council decided to make artist studios and galleries an important part of the City’s revitalization strategy.
"The city wanted to turn its unused downtown spaces into something useful. Similar to Lowell, MA’s strategy, in order to have a vibrant downtown area one must have a population living there, so that the activity does not only happen from nine to five. In creating spaces where artists both live and work, the city created a situation in which there would always be people downtown, 24 hours a day.
". . . Peekskill took an active role in pursuing displaced artists by taking out advertisements in So Ho art magazines and offering them low interest rates. This helped artists buy buildings and convert them into useful spaces. Once a few artists had moved to Peekskill, a buzz was created and more artists made the move north.
Today, the City of Peekskill has 80 artist/live work lofts. This includes the Peekskill Art Lofts opened in 2002. The Peekskill Art Lofts are an affordable 28-unit limited equity cooperative apartment complex built for qualified artists."
Art District in the City of Peekskill is sourced from
City of Peekskill, New York.
History And Antiquities, Compiled 1841
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, keep in mind that this information was compiled from papers written about two hundred years ago and compiled in 1841. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style.
Peeksville Village
"Peeksville Village was incorporated in 1826. It is situated 12 miles north of Sing Sing, and immediately south of the southern termination of the highlands. An old engraving of Peekskill shows: The old Dutch Reformed and the Episcopal church are visible on the right; the Methodist and the Presbyterian church, having a small tower, are on the left. The elevated spire of the new Dutch Reformed church is in the central part of the view. Hudson River, with the towering highlands, is seen in the distance. The village represented is situated on an elevation 200 feet above the level of the river, half a mile from the landing, on both sides of a deep ravine. There are in the village a bank, 2 printing offices, 2 large iron foundries, etc. There is an academy, a large edifice, situated on a commanding eminence at the south. The village contains upwards of 200 dwellings and 2 churches for Friends, besides those mention above. There is a steamboat ferry at this place to Caldwell's landing, on the opposite side of the Hudson, two miles distant. Verplank's point an Continental village, places distinguished in the revolutionary ware, are within the limits of this town. This latter place, which had barracks for 2,000 men, was burnt by the British in October, 1777."
Source "Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841
History of Pelham, Published 1900
When reading the following, keep in mind that this information was written many years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on "history" and written in an "old world" writing style.
Peekskill
"Thus Stophanus Van Cortlandt became the proprietor of nearly the whole of Westchester County along the Hudson from Crotoii Bay to the Highlands. In the interior his bounds, both at the north and the south, ran due east twenty miles to the Connecticut border (which border was, by the interprovincial agreement between Connecticut and New York, considered to be at a distance of twenty miles from the Hudson). But there were two strips of land above Verplauck's Point of which neither Van Cortlandt nor his heirs ever obtained the ownership. One was the so-called Ryke's patent, a tract called by the Indians Sachus or Sackhoes, embracing about eighteen hundred acres between Verplanck's and Peekskill Creek, whereon a large portion of the village of Peekskill has been built. This tract was bought from the Indians, April 21, 1685, by Richard Abramseu, Jacob Abramsen, Tennis Dekey (or DeKay), Seba, Jacob, and John Harxse, and soon afterward was patented to them for a quit-rent of " ten bushels of good winter merchantable wheat yearly." The name of Ryke's patent is Dutch for Richard's patent, so called after Richard Abramsen, the principal patentee, who later assumed the English name of Lent. Substantially the whole tract passed to Hercules Lent, Richard's son, about 1730. The second of the two strips on the liudson which always remained independent of the Van Cortlandt estate was a three-hundred-acre parcel fronting on the inner and upper part of Peekskill Bay, which was deeded, on April 25, 1685, to Jacobus DeKay " for the value of four hundred guilders, seawant," and which ultimately became the property of John Krankhyte (ancestor of the Cronkhites). Upon this strip is the Peekskill State Camp of Military Instruction."
Source: History of Westchester County, New York: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Year 1900, Authors Frederic Shonnard, Walter Whipple Spooner,
Publisher New York History Company, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, 1900
History of Peekskill, Compiled 1940
"Peekskill, 26.7 m. (120 alt., 17,289 pop.), on hills that slope abruptly down to the Hudson, remains surprisingly rural in spite of the constant streams of tourist and commercial traffic. It is still the trade town for farmers it has been for nearly two centuries.
"The city takes its name from Peek's Kill, the creek along its northern boundary named for Jan Peek, a Dutch trader who settled on its bank in 1665. During the early years of the Revolution,"
American Revolution in Peekskill", staff officers and troops moved back and forth through the settlement on their way between the river landing and their points of duty. Thee was little industrial development until the latte part of the nineteenth centruy. The Standard Brands plant, manufacturing yeast and alcohol, among other products, provides employment for about 2,500 people.
Chauncey M. Depew Park, in the center of the village, contains a statue of Depew, who was born in Peekskill in 1834 and was a lifelong resident. When Depew was 32 years old he was the attorney for Cornelius Vanderbilt's Hudson River & Harlem Railroad; . . . Unlike most men occupying his position as counsel and confidential adviser, he was fond of appearing in public and gained a wide reputation or oratory. His bon mots are still quoted, though he died in 1928.
The Peekskill Military Academy, on Oak Hill, a broad plateau overlooking the Hudson, was founded in 1833 and now has an enrollment of 400. The Gallows Oak Tree, from which the Revolutionary spy, Daniel Strange, was hanged, still stands on the campus.
The First Presbyterian Church, South St. east of Washington St., erected in 1846, is a handsome Greek Revival building. The front has flush boarding and the sides are clapboarded; heavy Doric pilasters frame the lower portion of the facade and tower.
Right from Peekskill on Oregon Road, concrete-paved, to Van Cortlandtville, 1.9 m., which grew up around the Upper Van Cortlandt Manor Huse, still standing on a hill above Peek's Kill through much changed since it was built. This house, is now St. peter's School for boys, often sheltered Washington and other Revolutionary officers during the early years of the war when this area was a center of operations.
In the hamlet is St. Peter's Church, an exceedingly simple structure built by the Van Cortlandts for the use of their tenants and opened in 1767. The straight-backed pew set aside for the family of the lord of the manor is unchanged; everyone else sat on rough-hewn benches.
Left from the hamlet 0.5 m. and across the creek to Gallow Hill, where Edward Palmer, a Tory spy, was hanged in 1777 by order of General Israel Putnam. Beyond Gallows Hill, at 1.5 m. is the Site of Continental Village, a supply base that had barracks for 1,500 men. The barracks were burned by the British in 1777 and the site was not reoccupied until 1781.
Peekskill to Eastern Junction with State 17; 20.7 m. US 6
This section of US 6 crosses the Hudson, offering magnificent views of the river valley, and cuts across the northern area of Bear Mountain Section.
West of Peekskill, 0 m., the road swings R. and L. on the Bear Mountain Bridge approach, a three-mile stretch carved through the rock directly above the Hudson River and affording splendid views of the Highlands; there are several parking spaces.
At 1.7 m. is the junction with Camp Smith Road.
Right on this road to Camp Smith, 0.3 m. (visitors' day, Sat. during July and Aug.) named for Alfred E. Smith, former governor of New York. Here the State National Guard holds its summer encampment. Troops were prepared here for the Spanish-American and the World Wars. Many Peekskill residents remember the arrival of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, 'the aristocracy of the wild men of the West, and the wild men of the aristocracy of the East'."
Source: Excerpts from "New York, A Guide to the Empire State", Compiled by workers of the Writer's Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of New York, 1940 Albany
About Peekskill Today
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antiques in Peekskill. If you enjoy the theater, be sure to visit Paramount Center in Peekskill. The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Paramount Center is now a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.
Children love going to the park and to the delight of kids and parents, the City of Peekskill offers several local parks for the kids and family. Select one of several terrific
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