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 wooded trails picnicking lean-to camping fishing cross-country skiing Trailside Nature Museum nature interpretive programs Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Gardens & Park

914-864-7317 

The 4,700-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Westchester County’s largest park. With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails the park provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing. The park is home to the Trailside Nature Museum, which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.

Parks attractions include: Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking Trails / Walking, Fishing, Picnicking, Nature Museum

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 Baseball Softball Basketball Paddle Tennis Playground Picnicking Shelter Soccer Summer Day Camp Swimming Pool Sledding Tennis Walking Trails Katonah Memorial Park

914-666-7004 

Katonah Memorial Park located in Katonah is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford offering walking trails and natural areas and many other activities.

Parks attractions include: Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Paddle Tennis, Playground, Picnicking, Shelter, Soccer, Summer Day Camp, Swimming Pool, Sledding, Tennis, Walking Trails

 Orange Countygarrison counties tourist tourism tour touring guide visit visiting travel traveler vacation holiday attractions sights sightsee places interest day tripper explore exploring nearby locations southern connecticut fairfield county greenwich stamford ridgefield new canaan

 pristine natural refuge woodland watershed outdoor recreation deep-forest habitat survival resident migratory species black bear hawks songbirds rare invertebrates plants Biking Boat Launch Sites Ice Fishing Hiking Hunting Museum Snowshoeing Sterling Forest State Park

845-351-5907 

Sterling Forest® State Park comprises 17,953 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants.

Parks attractions include: Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Museum / Visitor Center, Recreation Programs, Snowshoeing

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

845-225-7207 

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

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

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

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

 Memorial State 1100 foot elevation northwest trail system good snow base sledding tubes snowshoes skis boots poles Acorn Cafe Nature Trail Recreation Programs Sledding Snowshoeing snowshoe Cross-Country Ski Skiing Fahnestock Winter Park

845-225-3998 

Fahnestock Winter Park is nestled in the 16,000 acre Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park. Its 1,100 foot elevation allows the Park to capture additional snow during storms, and a northwest trail system helps it to retain a good snow base, providing visitors with a perfect location to cross country ski and snowshoe. There are 15 kilometers of groomed, tracked, and mapped trails for beginning as well as experienced skiers. Quality sledding tubes, snowshoes, skis (both classic and skate), boots, and poles are available for rental. Lessons for beginners to review equipment, basic motions and skills are available by reservation. The Acorn Cafe provides a warm and welcoming retreat for all outdoor enthusiasts. Light lunches, beverages, and snacks are available for purchase. The cozy lodge also houses restrooms and changing rooms.

Parks attractions include: The Acorn Cafe, Cross-Country Skiing, Nature Trail, Recreation Programs, Sledding, Snowshoeing

 Rockland Countyhudson river counties tourist tourism tour touring guide visit visiting travel traveler vacation holiday attractions sights sightsee places interest day tripper explore exploring nearby locations southern connecticut fairfield county greenwich stamford ridgefield new canaan

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

845-947-2444 

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

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

845-268-3020 

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

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

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

845-245-4434 

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

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

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

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


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