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Bronx County

Abigail Playground Basketball Courts, History, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pads

Agnes Haywood Playground Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pads

Aqueduct Walk Basketball Courts, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Bailey Playground Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Playground, Restroom, Splash Pad

Barretto Point Park Basketball Court, Boat Launch, Canoeing, Fishing, Floating Pool, Kayaking, Passive Recreation, Playground, Riverside, Volleyball Net, Waterfront

Bartow-Pell Mansion Gardens & Grounds Architecture, Carriage House, Gardens, History, Mansion, Museum

Beanstalk Playground Playground, Splash Pad

Behagen Playground Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Belmont Playground Basketball Courts, Fitness Equipment, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Bronx Park Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Biking, Bocce Courts, Bronx Zoo, Canoeing, Dogs, Fitness Equipment, Football Field, Handball Courts, Hiking Trails, Kayaking, New York Botanical Garden, Picturesque, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Riverside, Skate Park, Soccer Field, Splash Pad, Streamside, Trees

Bronx River Parkway Baseball Fields, Biking, Bronx River, Canoeing, History, Kayaking, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Bufano Park Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Roller Hockey, Splash Pad

Burns Playground Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Captain William Harry Thompson Park & Pool Basketball Court, Fitness Equipment, Handball Court, Mini-Pool, Restrooms

Castle Hill Playground Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Parker Playground, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Roller Skating, Shuffleboard, Softball, Splash Pad

Cedar Playground Basketball Courts, Birthplace of Hip Hop, Fitness Equipment, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Ciccarone Park Bocce Courts, Fitness Equipment, Game Tables, Green Landscaped Plaza, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Claremont Park & Pool Ballfield, Gazebo, Grilling, Picnicking, Playground, Pool, Restrooms, Swimming

Clark Playground Basketball Courts, Benches, Handball Courts, Playground, Restroom, Splash Pad

Cleopatra Playground Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Colgate Close Baseball Field, Benches, Chess Tables, Playground, Splash Pad

Colucci Playground Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Bocce Courts, Fitness Equipment, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pads

Concrete Plant Park Biking, Boat Launch, Canoeing, Dogs, Fishing, Kayaking, Nature Center, Passive Recreation, Paved Pathway, Picturesque, Playgrounds, Walking/Jogging, Waterfront Promenade

Crotona Park Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Lake, Fishing, Fitness Equipment, Fountain, Grilling, Handball Courts, NYS Birding Trail, Passive Recreation, Playgrounds, Pool, Soccer Field, Tennis

Daniel Boone Playground Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Dawson Playground Benches, Basketball Courts, Playground, Splash Pad

Devoe Park Basketball Courts, Dog Runs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Eastchester Playground 2 Basketball Courts, Benches, 4 Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Edenwald Playground Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Outdoor Pool, Playground, Restroom, Splash Pad

Evelina Antonetty Playground Fitness Equipment, Performance Spaces, Playgrounds, Splash Pad, Table Tennis

Ferry Point Park Basketball Courts, Cricket Fields, Dogs, Football Field, Grilling, Handball Courts, Pedestrian Trail, Playgrounds, Scenic Views, Waterfront, Soccer Field

Flynn Brothers Playground Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Fort Independence Playground Basketball Courts, Dogs, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Fountain of Youth Playground Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Splash Pad

Franz Sigel Park Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, History, Dogs, Playgrounds, Restrooms

Galileo Park Playground, Solar-themed Education Area, Splash Pad

Givan Square Basketball Courts, Benches, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restroom, Soccer Field, Splash Pad

Goble Playground Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Splash Pad

Gouverneur Playground Basketball Courts, Handball courts, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Grove Hill Playground Basketball Courts, Fitness Equipment, Handball Courts, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Gun Hill Playground Basketball Court, Handball Court, Playground, Restrooms, Spray Pad

Haffen Park & Pool Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Dogs, Handball Courts, History, Playgrounds, Pools, Recreation Center, Tennis Court

Harding Park Basketball Courts, Benches, Fitness Equipment, Historical Signs, Pergola, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Splash Pad

Havemeyer Playground Basketball Court, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Hawkins Park Benches, History, Playground

Henry Hudson Park Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Dogs, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms

Hilton White Playground Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Horseshoe Playground Benches, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Hunts Point Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Fitness Equipment, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Jennie Jerome Playground Flagpole, Playground, Splash Pad, Yardarm

Jerome Playground South 2 Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Splash Pad

Joyce Kilmer Park ADA-Accessible Play Equipment, Fountain, History, Playgrounds

Loreto Playground Basketball Court, Bocce Court, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Multi-Use Field, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Lozadoa Playground Basketball Court, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Lyons Square Playground Basketball Court, Fitness Equipment, Picnic Area, Ping Pong Tables, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

MacLaughlin Playground Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Macombs Dam Park Baseball Field, 4 Basketball Courts, Benches, Fitness Equipment, Football Field, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Running Tracks, Soccer Fields

Magenta Playground Basketball Court, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Mapes Park Ball Fields, Pool

Marble Hill Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Handball Court, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Matthews Muliner Playground Basketball, Handball Courts, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Mazzei Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Handball Courts, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Melrose Playground Handball Courts, Playground, Splash Pad

Merriam Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Handball Court, Harlem River Views, Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad, Water Fountain

Mill Pond Park Grilling, Tennis Courts

Millbrook Playground Basketball Court, Fitness Equipment, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Morgan Playground Basketball Court, Handball Courts, Historic Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Mosholu Parkway Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Benches, Biking, Bronx Victory Memorial, Golf Course, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Splash Pad

Mott Playground Basketball Court, Handball Court, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Mount Hope Playground 2 Basketball Courts, Benches, Game Tables, Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Mullaly Park Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Benches, Dogs, Handball Courts, Outdoor Pool, Playground, Recreation Center, Restrooms, Skate Park, Soccer Field, Splash Pad

Nelson Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Flagpole, Handball Court, Historic Signs, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

New York Botanical Garden Birding, NO Dogs, Edible Academy, Gardening, Mertz Library, Public Events, Walking

Noble Playground Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Fitness Equipment, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Orchard Beach & Promenade in Pelham Bay Park Basketball Courts, Beach, Biking, Bocce Courts, Canoeing, Concession Stand, Dogs, Fishing, Grilling, Kayaking, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad, Swimming, Trees, Volleyball

P.O. Serrano Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Softball Field, Splash Pad, Trees

Pelham Bay Park Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Beach, Biking, Birding, Boat Launch, Bocce Courts, Canoeing, Dogs, Fishing, Football Field, Golf, Handball Courts, Hiking Trails, Historical Mansion, History, Horseback Riding Trails, Kayaking, Native American History, Nature Center, NYS Birding Trail, Passive Recreation, Playgrounds, Roller Hockey, Running Track, Saltwater Shoreline, Tennis Courts, Trees

People’s Park Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Playground 52 LII Amphitheater, 2 Full Basketball Courts, Game Tables, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Skate Park, Splash Pad

Poe Park & Historic House Historic House, History, Playgrounds

The Pearly Gates Park .66 Acres, Basketball Courts, Benches, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad, Sustainable Design Elements

Raoul Wallenberg Forest Preserve in Riverdale Park Birding, Geological Study, Hiking Trails, History, Nature, Riverfront, Wetland, Wooded

Reverend J. Polite Playground Benches, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad, Trees, Turf Athletic Field

Reverend T. Wendell Foster Park formerly known as Mullaly Park Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Benches, Black History, Dogs, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Pool, Recreation Center, Skate Park, Soccer Field

Richman (Echo) Park Basketball Court, Game Tables, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Rienzi Playgrounds Basketball Court, Benches, Handball Courts, Playground, Restrooms, Softball Field, Splash Pad

Riverdale Park Birding, Raoul Wallenberg Forest Preserve

Roberto Clemente State Park Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, NYS Birding Trail, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Pool, Waterfront Promenade

Rock Garden Park Basketball, Historic Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Sedgwick Playground 3 Basketball Hoops, Fitness Equipment, 2 Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Seton Falls Park 30+ Acres, Bird Sanctuary, Birding, Dogs, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds, Splash Pad, Trees, Wetland, Woodland

Seton Park Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Benches, Dogs, Football Field, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Field, Softball Fields, Splash Pad, Tennis Courts

Shoelace Park Boat Launch, Canoeing, Dogs, Kayaking

Slattery Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Fitness Equipment, Handball Courts, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Soundview Park 6 Baseball Fields, 6 Basketball Courts, Benches, Cricket Pitch, Biking, Dog Run, Dogs, Fishing, Fitness Equipment, Football Field, Grilling, 6 Handball Courts, Kayaking, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Riverside, Running Track, Soccer Field, Walking/ Biking Paths

Space Time Playground Basketball Court, Game Tables, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad

Spuyten Duyvil Playground Basketball Court, Benches, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

St. James Park Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Media Labs, Playgrounds, Recreation Center, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts

St. Mary’s Park Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Dogs, Fitness Equipment, Football Field, Grassy Area, Handball Courts, Indoor Pools, Media Lab, Picnicking, Playgrounds, Recreation Center, Running Tracks, Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts

Stars & Stripes Playground Basketball Court, Handball Courts, Historic Signs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Stop & Go Playground 1/3 Acre, Game Tables, Historical Signs, Playground, Splash Pad, Vegetable Garden

Tiffany Playground Basketball Courts, Benches, Game Tables, Greenery, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad

Van Cortlandt Park Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Biking, Birding, Black History, Bocce Courts, Brook, Cricket Fields, Dogs, Fishing, Fitness Equipment, Football Field, Fountain, Geological Study, Golf Course, Grilling, Handball Courts, Hiking Trails, Historic House, History, Horseback Riding Trails, Lake, Memorial Grove, Museum, Native American History, Nature Center, NYS Birding Trail, Passive Recreation, Pickleball Courts, Picturesque, Playgrounds, Pool, Running Track, Skate Park, Soccer Field, Tennis Court, Trees, Wetlands, Wildlife, Wooded

Van Nest Park Historical Sign, Playground, Splash Pad, Train-shaped Play Gym

Vidalia Park 2+ Acres, 2 Basketball Courts, Benches, Birding, Community Garden, Game Tables, Grassy Area/ Large Lawn, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restroom, Splash Pad, Trees, Walking/Jogging Loop Path

Vinmont Veteran Park Baseball Field, Historical Signs, Potsy and Nations Games Painted on Ground, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Sand Play Area, Splash Pad, Trees

Walter Gladwin Park (formerly Tremont Park) Baseball Field, Benches, Black History, Dogs, Handball Courts, Grassy Areas, Historical Signs, Passive Recreation, Picnicking, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad, Trees, Lighted Walking Paths

Wave Hill

Washington’s Walk 4 Acres, Basketball Courts, Benches, Community Garden, Fitness Equipment, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Splash Pad, Trees, Walking Path

Watson Gleason Playground 3.3 Acres, Basketball, Benches, Courts, Historical Signs, Playgrounds, Restrooms, Splash Pad, Sustainable Features, Synthetic Turf Field for Soccer/Cricket/Field Hockey+, Trees, Water Fountains

Williamsbridge Oval Park 19+ Acres, 2 Full-Size Basketball Courts, Benches, Bocce Courts, Dogs, Football Field, Media Lab, Playgrounds, Recreation Center, Running Track, Skate Park, Soccer Field, Splash Pad, Synthetic Turf Field, Tennis Courts, Trees, Walkways

Willis Playground 1.8+ Acres, Basketball Courts, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Sitting Areas, Splash Pad

Zimmerman Playground Basketball Courts, Benches, Drinking Fountain, Handball Courts, Historical Signs, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad, Trees

Columbia County

Albany-Hudson Electric Trail Leg of Hudson Valley Greenway Trail on The Empire State Trail from Hudson to Kinderhook

Art OMI in Ghent, 60-acres, Bike Rental, Biking, Golf Cart Rental, Outdoor Sculpture Park, Sledding, Trails, Visitor’s Center, Wetland, Woods, XX Skiing

Beebe Hill State Forest in Austerlitz Accessible Motorized Access Trails, Birding, Camping, Dogs, Ecology, Fire Tower, Fishing, Forest, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Pond, Scenic, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife, XX Skiing

Borden’s Pond Conservation Area in Chatham Birding, Dogs, Ecology, Forest, Hiking, History, Mountain Views, Preserve, Stream, Audio Walking Tour, Wetlands, Wildlife, Wooded Trails

Charles Williams Park in Hudson Pavilion/ Picnic Area, Playground

Cheviot Park in Germantown Boat Launch, Fishing Access, Grilling, Floating Docks, Hudson River Valley Greenway Water Trail Site, Picnic Tables

Claverack Town Park in Mellenville Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Dusk to Dawn (except summer camp hours), Pavilion with Kitchen, Playgrounds, Soccer Fields, Softball Fields, Tennis Courts, Walking Path

Clermont State Historic Site in Germantown Gardens & Grounds, Historic, Mansion Tours (not available at this time as of August 2022), Nature Trails, NYS Birding Trail

Crellin Park in Chatham Basketball Court, Beach, Community Garden, Fishing, Fitness/Hiking Trail, Grassy Area, 2 Pavilions, Playgrounds, Pond, Restrooms, Snack Bar, Softball Field, Swimming, 2 Tennis Courts, Trout Stream

Dutch Farming Heritage Trail in Kinderhook 1.7 Walking Trail that Connects the Luykas Van Alen House to Martin Van Buren’s Lindenwald, NO Dogs, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Ernest R. Lasher Jr. Memorial Park in Germantown Boat Launch, Canoeing, Fishing Access, Grilling, Hudson River Valley Greenway Water Trail Site, Kayaking, Memorial, Picnic Tables

Hamlet Park in Hillsdale Ball Field, Veterans Memorial

Hand Hollow Trails & TravelStorysGPS’ Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in East Chatham Birding, Dogs, Forest, Hiking Trails, Kayak Launch, Kayaking, Lake, Meadow, Nature Quest Trails (coming Fall 2022), No Restrooms, Wildlife

Harrier Hill Park in Stockport Accessible Trail, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dogs, Forest, 2 Gazebos, Grassland, Hudson River Views, Nature Quest Trail (Coming Fall 2022), Nature Study, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Pond, Ravine, No Restrooms, Scenic Overlooks, Sunrise to Sunset, Trails, Wetlands, Wildlife

Harris Conservation Area in Austerlitz Dogs, Forest, Nature Quest Trail, Pond, Scenic Views with Benches, Stone Wall Ruins, Trails, Wetlands

Henry Hudson Waterfront Park in Hudson Boat Launch, Canoeing, Kayaking, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Restrooms

High Falls Conservation Area in Philmont Dog-Friendly, Forest, Nature Quest Trail, Ravines, Scenic Overlook with Bench, Trails, Trees, Waterfall

Lake Taghkanic State Park in Ancram Accessible Beach, Accessible Boat Launches, Accessible Boat Rentals, Accessible Camper Assistance Program, Accessible Fly Fishing, Biking, Cabins, Camping, Fishing, Grilling, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Lodging, NYS Birding Trail, Pavilions, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Playing Fields, Sledding, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Swimming, XX Skiing

Lewis A. Swyer Preserve in Stuyvesant 95 Acres, Birding, 1/2- Mile Boardwalk, Educational Interpretive Signs, Freshwater Intertidal Mudflats, Freshwater Tidal Marsh, Freshwater Tidal Swamp, Hudson River Views, Map, Nature Study, Tower Overlook

Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center in Ghent Dusk to Dawn, Hiking, Indoor Classroom, Nature Trails, Wildlife

Oakdale Park in Hudson Basketball, Pavilion/ Picnic Area, Skate Park, Swimming, Trails

Olana State Historic Site in Hudson Architecture, Carriage Roads, Catskill Mountain Views, Dogs, Geocaching, History, Hudson River Views, Museum, NYS Birding Trail, Picnic Area, Quarry, Restrooms, Scenic Overlooks, Gardens, Tours, Trailhead for The Hudson River Skywalk Pedestrian Walkway

Ooms Conservation Area in Chatham (Boardwalk is closed for repair as of August 2022), Canoeing, Dogs, Fishing, Gazebo, Grasslands, Hiking, Kayaking, Meadows, Nature Study, Picnic Area, Pond, Scenic Views with Benches, Trails, Wetlands, Wildlife, XX Skiing

Overmountain Conservation Area & TravelStorysGPS Audio Tour in Ancram Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dogs, Gazebo, Nature Quest Trail, Nature Study, Scenic Overlooks, Taconic Mountain Ranges, Trails, Wetlands

Palatine Park in Germantown Baseball Fields, 3 Basketball Courts, Concession Stand, Dog Park, Grills, Lake, Picnic Tables, Playground, Softball Fields, Soccer Fields, Veterans Memorial, Walking Trail

Patchaquack Preserve in Valatie 43-acres, Forest, Meadow, 1-Mile Loop Trail, Creekside

Philmont Playground Benches, Basketball Court, Dawn to Dusk, Gazebo, Grilling, Picnic Table, Playground

Promenade Hill Park in Hudson Historic, Hudson River Views, Playground

Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Center in Hillsdale Birding, Forest, Hiking, Nature Walks, Picturesque, Wildlife, Sunrise to Sunset

River Street Park in Valatie 10-acres, Creek-side, Accessible Trail, Fishing, 4 Miles of Hiking Trails, XX Skiing

Roe-Jan Kill Park in Germantown Camping, Canoeing, Dawn to Dusk, Fishing, Grilling, Home to Germantown Sportsmen’s Association, Kayaking, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Stream

Roeliff Jansen Park in Hillsdale 300-acre, Fields, Picturesque, Scenic Views, Stream, Trails

Rothermel Park in Kinderhook Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Grilling, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Tennis Courts

Schor Conservation Area in Canaan 233-acres, 2 miles of Trails, Fishing by Permit, Hunting by Permit, Pond, Forest, Scenic Overlook of Catskill Mountains and Capital Region

Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area in Ghent 54.6-acre, 1 Mile of Hiking Trails, Forest, Meadows, Sledding, XX Skiing

Stockport Flats in Stockport & Stuyvesant 1600-acres, Boating, Camping, Fishing by Permit, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling, Picnicking, Restrooms, Trapping

Stockport Wildlife Management Area in Greenport & Stockport Fishing, Forest, Hiking, Hunting, Meadows, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Trapping

Summit Lake in Philmont Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking

Taconic State Park – Copake Falls Area Beach, Biking, Camper Assistance Program, Camping, Dogs, Fishing, Grilling, Harlem Valley Rail Trail, Hiking, Hunting by Permit, Copake Iron Works Museum, Lodging, NYS Birding Trail, Pavilions, Picnic Pavilion, Playgrounds, Pond, Scenic Views, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Visitor Center, Waterfalls, XX Skiing

Thurston Park in Hudson Playground

Wilson M. Powell Wildlife Sanctuary in Old Chatham145-acres, Birding, Hawk-Watching, Marshes, Glades, Hiking, No Dogs, Pond, Scenic Overlook, Stream, 4 Miles of Trails

Dutchess County

Airport Park in Wappingers Falls Field House, Pavilion, Soccer Fields

Alamar Unit in Stormville Fishing & Hiking

Bard Rock Trail & Vanderbilt Loop in Hyde Park 2.5 Miles Round Trip, Hudson River Views, Parking is at Vanderbilt Mansion State Historic Site

Bartlett Park in Poughkeepsie Benches, Open Green Space, Playground, Trees

Baxtertown Woods Wildlife Management Area in Fishkill 250 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Wildlife, Trapping

Beck Park in Hyde Park Basketball Court, Hiking, Multi-Purpose Field, Playground

Beekman Golf in Hopewell Junction Mountain Views, 3 Signature Courses, Open to the Public

Beekman Park in Amenia Baseball Field, Playground, Soccer Field, Softball Field

Beekman Waterfront Beach & “Plake”= Pool + Lake in Hopewell Junction Seasonal

Bellefield Walled Garden/ Beatrix Farrand Garden at FDR National Historic Site in Hyde Park Architecture, Historical, Garden Audio Tour, Landscape Architecture, National Historic Site

Blithewood Garden Arboretum at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson Nearly 1,000 Acres, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Estuary, Fields, Forests, Guided & Self-Guided Tours, Historic, Hudson River Tributary, No Dogs, Open Daily, Trails, Wetlands

Borden Park in Wassaic

Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls 300+ Acres, Cross-Country Running Course, Gaga Ball Pit, Hiking Trails, Hudson River Views, Ice Skating, Lodge, Passive Recreation, 5 Pavilions, Picnicking, Playground, Scenic Overlook, Sand Play Area, Sledding, 2 Softball Fields, Splash Pad, Sand Volleyball Court, Wetlands

Bower Park in Pleasant Valley Accessible Playground, Benches, Biking, Picnic Area, 2 Soccer Fields, Trail Access, XX Skiing

Brettview Recreation Area in Wappingers Falls 13.85 Acres, 4 Baseball/ Softball Fields, Basketball Court, Dawn to Dusk, Playground

Buttercup Farm Audubon Sanctuary in Pine Plains 640+ Acres, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Nature Study, 6 Miles of Trail

Cady Field & Recreation Park in Pleasant Valley Ball Fields, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle Boat Launch, Pavilion

Camp Foster in Fishkill Grills, Lake, Lookout Tower, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Scenic, Small Pond

Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park in Wappingers Falls 99+ acres, Architecture, Community Garden, Hudson River Views, Open Grassy Areas, Picnic Areas, Picturesque Countryside, Reese Cultural Center, Sports Museum of Dutchess County, Tea Room Pavilion, 3-Mile Trail Network

Carriage Hill Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Court, Green Space, Play Equipment

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Trails in Millbrook Seasonal, Biking, Birding, Creek, Forest, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Phenology/ Nature Trail, No Pets, Pond, Wetlands, Wildlife

Castle Point in Wappingers Falls 40 Acres, 2 Baseball Fields, Hudson River Views, Pavilion, Playground, Veteran Memorial

Christ Episcopal Church Urban Park in Poughkeepsie Benches, Dawn to Dusk, Open Spaces, Passive Recreation, Playground

Clinton Nature Trail in Rhinebeck Birding, Creek, <1 mile Trail, Nature Study, Wetland, Wildlife, Wooded

Creekside Park in Poughkeepsie Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Restrooms (Seasonal)

Crestwood Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball Field, Batting Cages, Playground, Tennis Court, Veteran’s Memorial

Crown Heights Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Playground

Country Club Estates Park in Poughkeepsie Green Space, Play Equipment, Tennis Court

David C. Cardinal Memorial Field in Hyde Park Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Playground

Dennings Point and Klara Sauer Trail in Beacon 4.8+ Mile Out & Back Trail, Dogs, Hudson Highlands Mountain Views, Hudson River Views, Riverside

Dinsmore Park in Staatsburg Basketball Court, Gazebo, Grill, 2 Multi-Purpose Fields, 2 Playgrounds, War Memorial

Doherty Park in Hopewell Junction Dawn to Dusk, Dog Park, Forest, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Wooded Nature Trail, Ponds, Streams

Dominican Overlook Trail at Mills Norrie State Park (Margaret Lewis Norrie) in Staatsburg Esopus Island Views, Hudson River Views, Wooded Walking Path

Doty Park in Hyde Park Playground, Adjacent to Vanderbilt Historic Site

Doug Phillips Memorial Park in Fishkill Basketball Court, Nature Trail, Picnicking, Playground, Restrooms, 2 Softball Fields, 3 Tennis Courts

Dover Stone Church Preserve in Dover Plains 174 Acres, Geological Study, 4 Miles of Hiking Trails, Stream, Waterfalls

Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill in Rhinebeck 76 Acres, Berkshire Mountain Views, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Grasslands, Hiking, Nature Study, Panoramic Vistas, Picnicking, Shawangunk Mountain Views, Sledding, Taconic Mountain Views, Views of Stissing Mountain, Wildlife

Dutchess Lake Park in Fishkill Fishing, Passive Recreation, Picturesque, Pond, Tot-Lot with Swings

East Fishkill Unit in Stormville 800+ Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Wildlife Watching

Eddie Collins Memorial Park in Millerton

Edward R. Murrow Memorial Park in Pawling Ball Fields, Boat Rentals, Canoeing, Dogs, Kayaking, Paddle Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Playground, Pond, Sledding, Snowshoeing, Trails, Pavilion, XX Skiing

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site’s Grounds & Trails in Hyde Park

Eleanor’s Walk and Top Cottage Trail History, Val Kill Loop Trail is 1-mile, Top Cottage Trail is 2 miles Round Trip, Wooded Paths

Emmadine Pond in Hopewell Junction 13-Acre Lake, Dawn to Dusk, Fishing by Permit, Ice Skating, Paddle Boating

Fairview Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball Field, Playground, Veteran’s Memorial

FDR Home National Historic Site Grounds & Gardens in Hyde Park 1000+ Acres, Benches, Birding, Carriage Trails for Walking/ Hiking, Gardens, Henry A Wallace Visitor Center, Hudson River Views, Part of Hyde Park Trails (HPT), Memorial, National Historic Site, Open Daily except 3 Holidays, Open Grassy Area, Passive Recreation, President’s Library, Restrooms, Riverfront, Tours

Ferncliff Forest & Fire Tower in Rhinebeck Camping, Dawn to Dusk, Fire Tower, Fishing, Forest Preserve, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Picturesque, Trails, Walking, XX Skiing, Year-Round

Fisherman’s Park in Wappingers Falls Boat Launch, Fishing

Fishkill Ridge 600 Acres, Birding, Dogs, Geology, Mountain Biking, Mountain Views, 6 Miles of Rugged Trails, Sunrise to Sunset, Vistas, Waterfall, Wildlife, XX Skiing

Flannery Field in Beacon Green Space, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Playground, Swings, Sidewalk Games

Fleetwood Park in Wappingers Falls 2 Acres, Basketball Court, Playground

Frederick E. Godfrey Park in Verbank Baseball/ Softball Diamond, Basketball Court, Little League Field, Pavilion, Sand Volleyball

Freedom Park & Freedom Lake in Pleasant Valley Basketball Court, Birding, Grills, Concession Stand, Hiking, Lake, Multi-Use Sports Field, Passive Recreation, Pavilions, Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Sand Volleyball, Stream Fishing, Swimming, Walking Trails, Wooded Nature Interpretive Trail

The Gardens Trail in Rhinebeck Temporarily Closed as of August 2022

Green Street Park in Beacon Athletic Field, Basketball Court, Green Areas, Pavilions, Picnic Areas, Playground, Restrooms

Greenfields Park in Hyde Park Fishing, Grill, Multi-Purpose Ball Field with Backstop, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Playground Areas, Walking Trail, Wheelchair Accessible Swing

Greentree Park in Hyde Park Backstop, Birding, Multi-Purpose Field, Nature Study, Passive Recreation, Pocket Park

Greenvale Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Fishing, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Fields, Tennis Court

The Gardens Trail in Rhinebeck .6-mile Trail

Green Street Park in Beacon Athletic Field, Basketball Court, Green Areas, Pavilions, Picnic Areas, Playground, Restrooms

Greenfields Park in Hyde Park Fishing, Grill, Multi-Purpose Ball Field with Backstop, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Playground Areas, Walking Trail, Wheelchair Accessible Swing

Greentree Park in Hyde Park Backstop, Birding, Multi-Purpose Field, Nature Study, Passive Recreation, Pocket Park

Greenvale Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Fishing, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Fields, Tennis Court

Hackett Hill Park in Hyde Park 45 Acres, Creekside, Disc Golf Course, Forest, Geology, 1.1 Mile Loop Hiking Trails, Historic Rock Walls, Horseshoe Pit, Multi-Purpose Field, Pavilion, Swimming Pool, Scenic

Hagantown Park A.K.A. Millbank Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Court, Green Space, Playground, Tennis Court

Hillis Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Green Space

Hopeland Area Trail at Mills Norrie State Park 1.6 Mile Trail on Wooded Paths with Some Hills

Hopewell Recreation Park in Hopewell Junction

Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve 8,000+ Acres, Bird Conservation Areas, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Dogs, Eagle-Viewing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, 70+ Miles of Trails, Hudson River Views, Kayaking, Mountain Views, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Portable Toilets at Parking Lot, Scenic, Sunrise to Sunset, Wildlife

Hulme Park in Poughkeepsie Lighted Basketball Court, Playground, Seating Areas

Hyde Park Trails (HPT) Benches, Birding, Eagles, Grassy Areas, Hiking, History, Hudson River Shoreline & Views, Mansions, National Historic Sites, Nature Preserve, Nature Study, Picturesque, Scenic Overlooks, 34+ Miles of Trails, National Parks, State Park, Sunrise to Sunset, Trees, Wooded

Innisfree Garden in Millbrook 185 Acres, Benches, Chinese Culture, Gardens, Lake, Passive Recreation, Picnic Area, Picturesque, Reservations Required, Seasonal, Sitting Areas, Tours, Walking Trails

Iron Mine Pond in Millerton 5 Acre Pond, Birding, Fishing, Nature Study, Located in Taconic State Park south of Rudd Pond Area, 4.7 Mile Loop Trail

James Baird State Park in Pleasant Valley 590 Acres, Basketball, Biking, Dogs, Driving Range, Golf Course, Hiking, NYS Birding Trail, Picnic Areas, 2 Picnic Pavilions, Playgrounds, Playing Fields, Softball, Snowshoeing, Sunrise to Sunset, Tennis, 7 Miles of Wooded Trails, XX Skiing

James J. Temple Memorial Park in Wappingers Falls Basketball Court, Birding, Boating, Fishing, Multi-Sport Field, Next to the Wappinger Creek Greenway Water Trail boat launch, Playgrounds, Soccer Field

Jean Van Pelt Park in Fishkill Creek, Volleyball, Fishing, Passive Recreation, Picnicking, Streamside Nature Trail

Julie’s Jungle in Hopewell Junction 16,000 sq. ft. Accessible Playground, 5,500 sq. ft. Accessible Serenity Garden, Dawn to Dusk

Kaal Rock Park in Poughkeepsie Benches, Bridge Views (Mid-Hudson Bridge & Walkway Over the Hudson), Hudson Rive Views, Passive Recreation, Picnic Tables, Picturesque, Riverfront Promenade, Scenic, Shoreline

Lafayetteville Multiple Use Area in Milan Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling, Primitive Camping, Trapping

Lagrange Park in LaGrangeville Baseball & Softball Fields

Lakeside Park in Pawling Baseball, Basketball, Biking, Canoeing, Grills, Community House, Lake, Lake House, Pavilion, Playground, Skate Park, Soccer Fields, Swimming, 4 Tennis Courts, Volleyball, Walking Trails, XX Skiing

Leetown Recreation Area in Stormville 5 Acres, Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Playground, Soccer Fields

Legacy Park in Millbrook Lighted Football Field, Pavilion with Picnic Tables 1/2 Mile Walking Trail

Legion Memorial Park in Rhinebeck Fishing, Grills, Ice Skating, Lake Access, Open Green Space, Paddle Boating, Pavilion, Trees, Veterans Memorial

Lime Kiln Recreation Park in Wappingers Falls 22 Acres, Athletic Fields, Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Handball/ Paddleboard Court, Picnic Area, Julie’s Jungle Accessible Playground & Sensory Garden, Tennis Courts 1/2 Mile Walking Trail

Long Dock Park in Beacon Picnic Tables, Paddling, River Views, Walking Paths

MacGhee Park in Lagrangeville 6.7 Acres, Ball Field, Basketball Court, Benches, Picnic Tables, Playground

Madam Brett Park in Beacon 12 Acres, Benches, Birding, Creekside, Nature Study, Open Year-round, Passive Recreation, Walking/ Hiking Path, Picturesque, Sunrise to Sunset, Waterfall, Wooded

Malcolm X Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Court & Tennis Court

Martz Field in Wappingers Falls 11 Acres, Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Beach Volleyball Courts, Pavilion, Pickleball Courts, 2 Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts

Maurer Geering Park in Fishkill 2 Lit Basketball Courts, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, 3 Tennis Courts

Maybrook Trailway Leg of Hudson Valley Greenway Trail on The Empire State Trail from Pawling to Hopewell Junction

McGrath Field in Hopewell Junction Premier All-Purpose, Lighted Field

Memorial Center Park in Millbrook Community Center, Creek, Kid’s Kingdom Playground, 4 Lighted Softball Fields, Pavilion with Picnic Tables

Memorial Park in Beacon Accessible Playground, 8 Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Batting Cage, Benches, Concession Stand, Dog Park, Passive Recreation, Restrooms, Soccer/ Active Sports, 2 Tennis Courts

Mesier Park in Wappingers Falls Benches, Passive Recreation, Birding, Historic Homestead, Pavilion, Walking Paths, Landscaping, Memorial & Flag

Mill Creek Sports Complex in Millbrook 30 Acres, Batting Cages, Creek, Grills, Multi-Purpose Baseball/ Softball Facility with 6 Lighted Fields, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, 1/2 Mile Walking Trail

Millbrook Tennis Court Facility 2 Lighted Tennis Courts

Millerton Memorial Park & Skate Park Baseball, Playground, Skate Park

Mills Norrie State Park (Margaret Lewis Norrie) in Staatsburg Biking, Birding, Boat Launches, Cabins, Camping, Docking, Dogs, Fishing, Grills, Hiking, Historic, Hudson River Views, Lodging, Marina, NYS Birding Trail, Pavilions, Restrooms, Snowshoeing, Walking/Hiking Trails, Wooded, XX Skiing

Minnie Massey Park in Millbrook 4 Acres, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Grills & Fireplace, 1/4 Mile Walking Path

Montgomery Place at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson Architecture, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dawn to Dusk, Farm Stand, Gardens, Hudson River Views, Mansion, Nature Study, Open Daily, Orchards, No Pets, Pond, Restrooms, Tours (suspended as of August 2022), Trails, Visitor’s Center, 235 Acres of Woodlands

Morgan Lake in Poughkeepsie 19 Acres, Shore Fishing

Mount Gulian Historic Site in Beacon Architecture, Dutch Barn, Heritage Garden, Historic Home, Picturesque, Scenic, Tours – Reservations Required, Seasonal, Virtual Tours, wakllinW

Nellie Hill Preserve in Dover Plains Birding, Meadows, Nature Study, No Pets, Picturesque, Walking Trails, Wildlife, Woods

New Hamburg Park in New Hamburg Adjoins Reese Audubon Sanctuary, Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Playground, Tennis Courts, Wappinger Greenway Trail

Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park Adjoins Mills Norrie State Park, Biking, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dogs, Fishing, Food, Hiking, Home of Dinsmore Golf Course & Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Hudson River Views, Mansion, Open Grassy Areas, Picnic Area, Picturesque, Sledding, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Overlook Park in Poughkeepsie Fishing, Football, Paddle Sports

Overocker Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Court, Baseball Field, Playground, Tennis Court

Pawling Nature Reserve 1000+ Acres, Appalachian Trail Segment, Birding, Brook, Hiking, Hunting, Map, Nature Study, Scenic Overlooks, Wildlife Watching

Pawling Recreation Town Park in Pawling 3 Baseball/ Softball Fields, Batting Cages, Concession Stand, Walking Trails, XX Skiing

Peach Hill Park in Poughkeepsie 159-Acre Park Preserve, Benches, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dogs, Mountain Views (Berkshires, Catskill, Hudson Highlands & Taconics), Nature Study, Panoramic Views, Passive Recreation, Picturesque, Scenic Overlooks, Wetland Area, 4+ Miles of Walking Trails, Wildlife

Pershing Avenue Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Courts, Benches, Covered Picnic Tables, Grassy Play Area, Playground

Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park in Beacon Basketball, Biking, Birding, Grills, Hudson River-Front, Mountain Views, Passive Recreation, Picnicking, Playground, Walking Trails, Volleyball, XX Skiing

Pine Echo Park in Poughkeepsie 1/2 Basketball Court, Green Space, Playfield, Swing Set

Pinewoods Park in Hyde Park Baseball Field/ Softball Diamond, 2 Basketball Courts, Creekside, Near Hyde Park Trails System, .7-Mile Loop Nature Trail, Skate Park, Picnic Shelter, Playground, Port-o-John, 2 Tennis Courts, Woods

Poet’s Walk Park in Red Hook 120 Acres, Benches, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dogs, Historic, Hudson River Views, Picnicking, Snowshoeing, Walking Paths, Year-Round, XX Skiing

The Preserve at Vassar 525 Acres, Community Gardens, Fields, Forests, Hiking, Mountain Biking, NYS Birding Trail, Ponds, Poughkeepsie Farm Project, Streams, Wetlands

Pulaski Park & Pool in Poughkeepsie Benches, Birding, Flag Pole, Free Little Library, Grassy Hill, Grills, Picnic Tables, Small Playground, Soccer Practice Turf, Swimming Pool, Walking Path

Quiet Acres in Wappingers Falls 6 Acres, Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Creekside, Pavilion, Playground

Quiet Cove Riverfront Park in Poughkeepsie Accessible Kayak Launch, Flush Toilets, Hudson River Views, Kayak Slip Storage, 2 Observation Decks, Scenic Boathouse Porch, Seasonal, Spacious Picnic Areas, Waterfront

Recreation Park in Hopewell Junction Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Beach, Community Center, Concession Stand, Accessible Creekside Cove Mini Golf, Gazebo, Handball Courts, Lake, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms, Tennis/ Pickle Ball Court, Sand Volleyball Court, Loop Walking Trail with Fitness Equipment Stations

Red Oak Mills Park in Poughkeepsie 2 Baseball Fields, 2 Basketball Courts, Playground, Tennis Courts

Red Wing Park in Hopewell Junction 19 Acres, 8-Acre Lake, Beach, Concession Stand, Basketball Court, Fishing, 2 Pavilions, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming, Volleyball Court

Reese Audubon Sanctuary in New Hamburg 98 Acres, Birding, Hudson River Views, Nature Study, Picnic Areas, Picturesque, 1-Mile Preserve, Trails, Wildlife

Reese Park Town Nature Preserve in Wappinger 40 Acres, Birding, Pond with Bench, Hiking, Pavilion with 2 Picnic Tables, Streamside, Waterfalls, Wooded Trails

Rhinebeck Lions Mini Park in Rhinebeck Benches, Birding, Creek, Fishing, Gazebo, Grills, Passive Recreation, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Picturesque, Playgrounds

Rhinecliff Landing in Rhinebeck Benches, Canoeing, Grills, Historic, Hudson River Views, Kayaking, Paddle Boat Launch, Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Picturesque

Riverfront Park in Hyde Park Near Historic Hyde Park Train Station, Hyde Park Greenway Trail Segment, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Playground, Port-O-John in Summer

Riverfront Park in New Hamburg Birding, Hudson River Views, Passive Recreation, Playground with a Train Play Set

Riverview Park in New Hamburg Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Hudson River Views, Passive Recreation, Playground with Train Play Set

Robert G. Shepheard Memorial Park in Fishkill 4 Baseball Fields, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restroom

Robinson Lane Park in Wappingers Falls Adaptive Ball Field, 10 Baseball Fields, Basketball, Batting Cages, Paddle Boat Launch, Pavilion, Playground

Robinson Springs Park in Millbrook 3 Acres, Gazebo, Passive Recreation, Picnic Tables, Sitting Areas, Water Fountain

Rochdale Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Court, Canoeing, Kayaking, Creekside, Play Field, Playground, Sunrise to Sunset, Tennis Court

Rockingham Park in Wappingers Falls Pond, Portable Toilet, Small Playground for younger children, Soccer Fields

Roger Perry Memorial Preserve in Dover Plains 120 Acres, Birding, Geology, Nature Study, Scenic Views, Short Loop Trail, Wetlands

Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail in Hyde Park Biking, Birding, Dogs, Parking on Rts 9 & 9D, Rolling Hills, 3.6 Miles Round Trip Trail, Stream, Sunrise to Sunset, Walking, XX Skiing

Route 52 Complex in Hopewell Junction 35 Acres, Multi-Purpose Athletic Fields, Pavilion, Playground

Sarah Taylor Park in Fishkill Canoeing, Creekside, Fishing, Gazebo, Kayaking, Large Open Field, Picnic Areas, Playground, Soccer Field, Walking Paths

Schlathaus Park in Myer’s Corners in Wappinger Bandstand, Town of Wappinger War Memorial

Sheafe Road Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Court, Playground, Softball Field

Shepheard Memorial Park in Fishkill Baseball Field, 2 Little League Fields, Concession Stand, Pavilion, Restrooms, Softball Field

South Avenue Park in Beacon Basketball Courts, Open Green Areas, Playground, Sledding, Tennis Courts

Springside National Historic Landmark in Poughkeepsie 20 Acres, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Landscape Architecture, National Historic Landmark, Trees, Year-Round, Walking Trails

Spook Hill Park in Wappingers Falls Carriage Trails for Walking, Field House, Handball Court, Pavilion, Playground

Staatsburgh State Historic Site Biking, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Hiking, Hudson River Music, Mansion, Part of Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park, Picnic Area, Riverfront Pavilion, Snowshoeing, Tours, Seasonal, Tours, XX Skiing

Stanley Still Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball Fields, Basketball Court, Fishing in Wappingers Creek, Paddle-Boating, Softball Fields, 1/3-Mile Walking Track

Stissing Lake Park/ Pine Plains Beach Baseball, Basketball, Batting Cages, Beach, Beach House, Birding, Canoeing, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, Grills, 70-Acre Lake, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Multi-Purpose Green Space, Picnicking Areas, Snowshoeing, Soccer, Volleyball, XX Skiing

Stissing Mountain Multiple Use Area in Milan, Pine Plains & Stanford 590 Acres, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife, XX Skiing

Stony Kill Farm in Wappingers Falls 1,000 Acres, Birding, Fields, Garden, Greenhouse, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Open Barn (Seasonal, Weekends), Organic Community Garden, Pond, Restrooms, Scavenger Hunts, 8.5 Miles+ of Trails open Sunrise to Sunset, Wetland, Wildlife, Woodland, Working Farm with Chickens/ Cows/ Pigs/ Sheep/ Turkey

Stringham Park in LaGrangeville 9/11 Memorial, Basketball Court, Lacrosse, Keith’s Pond, No Pets, Soccer, Walking Tails

Sunnyside Park in Poughkeepsie Basketball Court & Playground

Sylvan Lake Beach Park in Hopewell Junction 65 Acres, Campground, Fishing, Lake, RV & Tent Campsites, Swimming

Thompson Pond Preserve in Pine Plains 530 Acres, Located at foot of Stissing Mountain, Accessible Trail, Birding, Cross-country Skiing, 4 Miles of Hiking Trails, Map, A National Natural Landmark, =Nature Study, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Snowshoeing, Wetlands, Woods

Thompson-Mazzarella Park Rhinebeck 72 Acres, Birding, Nature Observatory, Nature Study, Nature Trails, Pool, Rhinebeck Community Garden, Starr Library, Walking

Town Center Park in Hopewell Junction Birding, Green Open Space, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, 2 Playground, Soccer Fields, Walking Trail

Townsend Park in Poughkeepsie Baseball, Basketball, Playground

Tymor Park & Forest in Lagrangeville Baseball, Basketball, Camping, Equestrian Center, Pavilion, Pool,

University Settlement Camp in Beacon Baseball, Creekside, Gym, Meadows, Swimming Pool, Theater, Woods

Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie Dog-Friendly, On the Hudson River

Van Wyck Homestead Museum Grounds in Fishkill Historic, Museum Tours on Weekends, Self-Guided Tours of the Grounds Daily

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in Hyde Park Architecture, Art, Birding, Gardens, Hiking Trails, Museum Tours, Nature Study, Open Daily (except for 3 holidays), Open Grassy Areas, Passive Recreation, Pavilion Visitor Center

Vassar Farm & Ecological Preserve in Poughkeepsie 415 Acres, Biking, Forest, Hiking, Home to Poughkeepsie Farm Project, Community Gardens & More, Nature Study, Open Green Spaces, Picturesque, Ponds, Running, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife

Veterans Memorial Park in Beacon Athletic Field, Birding, Large Pavilion, Picnic Area

Veteran’s Park in Wappingers FallsVillage Green Park in Millbrook Birding, Creekside, Memorial Gazebo, Passive Recreation, Playground, Tree-Lined 1/4 Mile Lighted Walking Path with Benches Vlei Marsh in Rhinebeck 165 Acres, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Dogs, Forest, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Picturesque, 1.4 Miles of Looped Walking Trails, Wetlands, XX Skiing

Walkway Over the Hudson nd World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, Open Sunrise to Sunset, May Close for Lightning and/or high winds, Bike Rentals, Elevator 10 am – 6 pm, Flag, History, Hudson River Views, Mountain Views, Mobile Audio Tour, Restrooms, 1.28 miles long

Wappinger Lake in Wappingers Falls 87-Acre Lake, Small Boat Launch, Fishing

Wappinger Recreation Park in Wappingers Falls Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Concession Stand, Pavilion, Sand Volleyball Court, Tennis Courts

Wappingers Falls Town Hall Bocce, Horseshoes, Senior Center, Shuffleboard

Wassaic Park Ball Field, Basketball Court, Creek, Paddle Boat Launch, Playground

West Mountain State Forest in Beekman & Dover 830 Acres, Biking, Camping, Fishing, Unmarked Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife, XX Skiing

Wethersfield Estate & Garden in Amenia Conservation, Gardens, Hiking & Equestrian Trails, Horticulture, Picturesque, Seasonal, Stewardship, Reservations Recommended

Whitlock Preserve in Clinton Corners Birding, Forest, Nature Study, Pond, 2 Short Walking/ Hiking Trails, Wildlife Watching

Wiccopee Recreation Area in Hopewell Junction 4 Acres, All-Purpose Athletic Field, Playground

Wilcox Memorial Park in Stanfordville 614 Acres, Basketball Court, Ball Fields, Birdwatching, Camping, 27-Hole Disc Golf Course, Dogs, Fishing, 11 Miles of Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Open Pasture Landscapes, Pavilion, Paddle & Rowboat Rentals, Rolling Hills, Snowshoeing, Woodlands, XX Skiing

Wilderstein Historic Site in Rhinebeck 40 Acres, Benches, Birding, Gardens, Gazebo, Hudson River Views, Mountain Views, Museum, Open Daily, Passive Recreation, Petroglyph, Shoreline, Tours, Walking/ Hiking Trails, Wildlife

Winnakee Nature Preserve in Hyde Park 104 Acres, Building, A Few Benches, Historic, 1.1 Miles in 4 Walking/ Hiking Trails, Wildlife, Woodland

Wonder Lake State Park in Holmes Birding, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Lake, Nature Study, Picturesque, Pond, Scenic Overlooks, Streams, Wildlife Watching

WRS Dutchess Rail Trail Leg of The Hudson Valley Greenway Trail on The Empire State Trail from Hopewell Junction to Poughkeepsie

Greene County

Airport Road Unit in Lexington 23 Acres, Hiking, Bow Hunting, Stream, Trapping

Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo Ball Fields, Dog Park, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playground, Stream, Walking Path

Ashland Pinnacle State Forest 948 Acres, Birding, Primitive Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Ashland Town Park Basketball Court, Benches, Grills, Ice Skating, Sand-Based Playground, Multi-Purpose Playing Field, Trees 1/2 Mile Walking Path

The Athens Pool Diving Board, Membership Required, 2 Large Pool + 1 “Kiddie Pool”, Residents Only, Seasonal

Athens Riverfront Park Bandstand, Canoeing, H in udson River Views, Kayaking, Paddle-Boat Launch, Picnicking, Walking

Barnum Road Unit in Maplecrest 53 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Batavia Kill Unit in Windham 2 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Stream, Trout, Wildlife Watching

Batavia Unit in Windham 500 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams/ Tributaries, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Beaches Corner in Hunter 180 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Bearpen Mountain State Forest in Prattsville, Lexington & Halcott 2,848 Acres, Primitive Camping, Forest, Hunting, Snowmobiling, Trapping, Wildlife (Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing & XX Skiing are allowed but there are no designated trails)

Beech Ridge in West Kill 733 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Black Dome Valley Unit in Windham 442 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching,

Blodgett Road Unit in Windham 5 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Stream, Wildlife

Brandow Memorial Park in East Durham Ball Fields, Flagpole, Public Events

Brooksburg Unit in Windham 77 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Brownell Creek Unit in Halcott Center 95 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Bump Mountain Unit in Windham 220 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

The Cairo Nature Center

Camp Meadowbrook in Hunter 30 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Wildlife Watching

Campbell Road Unit in Ashland 245 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Case Road Unit in Ashland 314 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Stream, Trapping

Catskill Park in Greene County 700,000 Acres across 4 Counties, Camping, Fishing (Brown Trout, White Sucker, Pumpkinseed), Forest, 5 Fire Towers, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Lakes, Meadows, 120+ Miles of Mountain Biking Trails, Mountain Views (Overlook, Hunter, Red Hill, Balsam Lake, and Tremper), Nature Study, Nordic/ XX Skiing, Paddle Sports, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife

Cave Mountain Unit in Jewett 370 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Center Jewett Unit in Jewett 226 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

The Colonial Trail System 7 Miles of Mountain-Biking

Colgate Lake Wild Forest in Jewett Located in Catskill Forest Preserve, 1500 Acres, Birding, Camping, Accessible Fishing Platform, Fishing (Brown Trout), Ice Fishing, Hiking Trails, Kayaking, Mountain Biking (allowed but no designated trails), Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

The Colonial Trail System in Tannersville Mountain-Biking

Coxsackie Riverside Park Basketball Court, Boat Launch, Boat-Washing Station, Docks, Gazebo, Kayak Launch/ Kayaking, Pavilion, Playground

Cozy Hollow Unit in Prattsville 448 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Deer Run Unit in Ashville 120 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Devasego Unit in Prattsville 188 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Schoharie Reservoir, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Diamond Notch Unit in Hunter 89 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Dog Hill Unit in Prattsville 664 Acres, Across from Schoharie Reservoir, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Dutchman’s Landing Park in Catskill Birding, Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Playground, Hudson River Views, Waterfront

East Windham Unit in Windham 104 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Elm Ridge Wild Forest in Windham 1,355 Acres, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife, XX Skiing

Escarpment Trail Loop Hike in Haines Falls Hiking, Lakes, Located in Catskill Park, Nature Study, Scenic Views

Four Corners Unit in Prattsville 673 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Four-Mile Point Preserve in Coxsackie 7 Acres, Birding, Dogs, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Observation Platform, Picnicking, Sunrise to Sunset, Wetlands, Wildlife, Open Year-long

Garfield Avenue Unit in Hunter 25 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Glen Road Unit in Hunter 24 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife

Green Lake in Athens Fishing & Ice Fishing: Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, White Sucker, Brown Bullhead, White Perch, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Crappie, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch

Halcott Center North Unit 31 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Halcott Mountain Wild Forest in Lexington & Halcott 4,760 Acres, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Snowshoeing, Trapping, XX Skiing

Halcott Unit in Halcott Center 31 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Hannacroix Creek Preserve in New Baltimore 133 Acres, 4 Major Trails, Birding, Creek with Falls, Hudson River Views & Waterfront

High Peak Unit in Windham 105 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Historic Catskill Point and Freightmasters Building Floating Docks, Hudson River & Catskill Creek Views

Huckleberry Point Trail in Elka Park 4.5 Mile Out & Back Trail, Wildlife

The Huckleberry Trail in Tannersville 2.3 Mile Trail, Biking, Hiking, Lakeside (partially), Snowshoeing, XX Skiing, Walking

Hudson River Interpretive Trail in New Baltimore Birding, Eagle-Viewing, Hudson River Views & Waterfront, Marshland, Observation Deck, The First Recycled Plastic-Milk Carton Bridge in the Country

Hudson River Islands State Park in Coxsackie No Docks, Picnicking, Seasonal, Accessible Only by Boat

The Hudson River School Art Trail Nature Study, Picturesque

Hudson River Skywalk in Catskill & Hudson 6-Mile Out & Back Pedestrian Walkway, Catskill Mountain Views, Connects 2 National Historic Landmarks, Hudson River Views, Restrooms

Hunter Mountain Hiking Trails 600-4200 Elevation, Fire Tower, High Peaks, Hiking, Nature Study, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Rugged Trails, Scenic Views & Overlooks, Wildlife

Hunter-West Kill Wilderness 19,250 Acres in the Catskill Park Forest Preserve, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Forest, Hiking Trails (Becker Hollow, Devil’s Path, Diamond Notch, Hunter Mtn.), Hunting, 5 Mountain Peaks (West Kill at 3,880′, North Dome at 3,610′, Sherrill at 3,540′, Balsam at 3,340′ & Sheridan 2,220′), Nature Study, 6 Parking Areas, Scenic Vistas, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trapping, Waterfalls, XX Skiing

Huntersfield Creek Unit in Prattsville 422 Acres, Birding, Creek, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Huntersfield Headwaters Unit in Prattsville 49 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife

Indian Head Wilderness in Hunter & Ulster Counties 11,500 Acres, 5 Major Peaks: (Plattekill, Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf & Plateau), Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Located in Catskill Forest Preserve, Mountain Vistas, Nature Study, Rugged, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Jennie Notch Unit in Windham 389 Acres, Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Pond, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

John Burroughs Woodchuck Lodge in Roxbury Free Guided Tours on 1st Weekends from May to October, Hiking, National Historic Landmark, Picturesque, Rustic Farmhouse, Scenic

John Chase Brook Unit in Prattsville 95 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

The Kaaterskill Clove Experience, from Palenville to Haines Falls Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Dutchman’s Landing Park, Escarpment Trail Loop Hike in Haines Falls, Fishing, Historic Catskill Point and Freightmasters Building, Inspired the Hudson River School of Art, Hudson River Views & Waterfront, Huckleberry Trail, Hudson River Skywalk, Hunter Mountain Resort, Kaaterskill Falls & Viewing Platform, John Burroughs Woodchuck Lodge, Kaaterskill Clove Lookout, Kaaterskill Rail Trail for Biking & Walking/Jogging, Lakes, Mountain Top Arboretum, Mountain Top Historical Society & Art Trail Center, Nature Study, North-South Lake Campground & Day Use Area, Olana State Historic Site (Columbia County), Picnicking, Picturesque, Pratt Rock & Pratt Rock Park in Prattsville, Scenic Vistas, Shops, Restaurants, Snowshoeing, Thomas Cole National Historic Site , Waterfalls, Wildlife, XX Skiing, Zadock Pratt Museum

Kaaterskill Clove Lookout in Palenville 1.8-Mile, Roundtrip Hike with Dramatic Views of Lower Kaaterskill Clove & the Hudson Valley

Kaaterskill Falls Birding, Hiking, Waterfall

Kaaterskill Rail Trail in Haines Falls 3-Mile, Out & Back Trail, Biking, Birding, Nature Study, Scenic Views of Kaaterskill Falls, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Kaaterskill Wild Forest in Haines Falls 7,620 Acres, Birding, Camping, Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kaaterskill Falls & Waterfall Overlook Platform, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Trapping, XX Skiing

Katydid Creek Unit in Jewett 143 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, shares a Border with Blackhead Range Wild Forest, Wildlife Watching

Lake Heloise Unit in Windham 321 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ponds, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife

Lanes Brook Unit in Hunter 134 Acres, Abuts West Kill Mountain Wilderness, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Trapping, Near Phoenicia Wild Forest, Wildlife Watching

Lanesville Unit in Hunter 1 Acre, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Walking, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Lewis Creek Unit in Ashland 47 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Little Westkill Unit in Lexington 320 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Streams, Trapping

Long View Park in New Baltimore 76 Acres, Birding, Fields, Geology, Grasslands Birds Habitat, Hiking Trails, Historic 19th Century Homestead, Hudson River Views & Shoreline, Nature Study, Picnicking, Scenic Overlooks, Snowshoeing, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife, XX Skiing

Maben Hill Unit in Prattsville 347 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Macumber Road Unit in Prattsville 145 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Maplecrest Unit in Windham 625 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ponds, Near Windham High Peak Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping

Maplecrest Road Unit in Windham 50 Acres, Hiking, Streams

Mawignack Preserve in Catskill 144 Acres, Birding, Catskill Creek, Dogs, Fishing, Free, Hiking, Nature Study, Open Year-Round from Dawn to Dusk, XX Skiing

Mill Hollow Unit in Jewett 5 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, River, Trapping, Wildlife

Mill Street Unit in Windham 2 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Stream, wildlife Watching

Mitchell Hollow Unit in Windham 39 Acres, Hiking, Bow-Hunting, Streams, Trapping

Mitchell Hollow Brook in Windham 3 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Stream, Trapping, Wetlands

Mosquito Point Unit in Prattsville 9 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, River, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Mountain Top Historical Society in Haines Falls 40-Acre Campus, Access to Kaaterskill Rail Trail, Forest, Visitors’ Center (hours fluctuate based on the availability of volunteers), Hudson River School Art Trail Interpretive Panels

Mountain Top Arboretum Education Center & Trails in Tannersville 178 Acres, Birding, Boardwalks, Boulder Amphitheater, Education Center, Fairy Garden, Forest, Gardens & Trails Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Geology, Labyrinth, Open Meadows, Pond, Public Garden, Hiking Trails, Rain Gardens, Self-Guided Tour, Snowshoeing, Wetlands ☂

Neal Road Unit in Hunter 22 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Near Hunter-West Kill Wilderness, Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, Trapping, Wetlands

North Ashland Unit in Ashland 360 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

North Lexington Unit in Lexington 202 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

North-South Lake Camping & Day Use Area in Haines Falls ADA Fishing Platform, 2 Beaches, Birding, Camping, Located in Catskill Forest Preserve, Fishing (chain pickerel, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, black crappie, and largemouth bass), Forest, Grills, Hiking Trails with Scenic Vistas, 2 Lakes, Mountain Views, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Paddleboat Rentals, 2 Picnic Areas, Picnic Pavilion, Picturesque, Playground, Playing Field, Restrooms, Showers, Stand-Up Paddle-Boarding & Rentals, Swimming, Wildlife Watching

Old Road Unit in Windham 63 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Bow Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Wildlife

Park Road Unit in Lexington 10 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Partridge Road Unit in Ashland 62 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife

Patterson Ridge Unit in Ashland 688 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Pecoy Notch Unit in Hunter 28 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Phoenicia – Mt. Tobias Wild Forest 7,300 Acres, in Hunter/ Green County & Ulster County, Bridges 3 Wilderness Areas (Slide Mountain, Hunter-West Kill and Indian Head Mountain), Birding, Camping, Hiking, Scenic Vistas, Tremper Mountain Fire Tower

Pine Island Mountain Unit in Lexington 593 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Pinekill Meadows in Windham 200 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Platte Clove Road Unit in Hunter 108 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Schoharie Creek, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Pratt Rock & Pratt Rock Park in Prattsville Stone Carvings Depicting the Life of Zadock Pratt, 1st Civil War Memorial, Hiking, Historic, Open Daily, Stone Benches & Chairs

Railroad Bend Unit in Hunter 52 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary in Catskill 612 Acres, Birding, Canoeing, Dogs, Eagle-Viewing, Forest, Free, Hiking, Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Site, Kayaking, Picnicking, Snowshoeing, Tidal Swamp, Open Year-Round from Dawn to Dusk, Walking, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Red Falls Unit in Prattsville 337 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Red Kill Headwaters Unit in Halcott 228 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Rice Street Unit in Jewett 21 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Richmond Unit in Windham 297 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Riverside Park in Coxsackie Basketball Court, Boat-Washing Station, Docks, EV Charging Station, Gazebo, Hudson River Views & Shoreline, Kayak Launch, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms

Roarback Brook Unit in Lexington 48 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Vinegar Hill Wildlife Management Area, Streams/ Brook, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Roaring Kill Unit in Hunter 177 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Indian Head Wilderness, Trapping, Stream, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Round Top Trail Network/ Roundtopia in Round Top 20 Miles of Mountain-Biking Trails, 5 Access Points, Covered Bridge, Mountain Views, Pond, Stream, 3 Waterfalls, 60′ Wooden Bridge

Roundtop Mountain Unit in Hunter 330 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Kaaterskill Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Rusk Mountain Unit in Jewett 146 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Rutgers Creek Wildlife Conservancy/ Paul F. Brandwein Institute in Greenville 72 Acres, Birding, Forest, Interpretive Hiking Trails, Meadow, Nature Study, Stream, Swamp, Wildlife Watching

Schohaire Creek & East Kill Runs through Prattsville, Windham & Hunter; Fishing: Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye, Yearling

Schohaire Creek Unit in Prattsville 57 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Schohaire Headwaters Unit in Hunter 67 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Near Indian Head Wilderness, Nature Study, Trapping, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Schoharie Reservoir Fishing

Scribner Hollow Unit in Jewett 283 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Silas Lake Road Unit in Halcott 48 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Ski Run Road Unit in Prattsville 270 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

South Jewett Unit in Jewett 270 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Kaaterskill Wild Forest, Ponds, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

South Mountain Extension Unit in Windham 86 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Ashland Pinnacle State Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

South Roundtop Unit in Hunter 300 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Ponds, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

South Scribner Hollow Unit in Hunter 233 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature study, Pond, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Spruceton Unit in Lexington 8 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Watching, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Stony Clove Notch Unit in Hunter 195 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Stony Clove Unit in Hunter 96 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Next to Hunter Mountain Wild Forest, Trapping

Tannersville-Hathaway Trail System 4-Mile Trail, Birding, Hiking, Mountain-Biking, Walking, XX Skiing

Tap Jam Unit in Windham 182 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill Historic Buildings, The Hudson River School Art Trail, Mountain Views, Private Tours

Tumbleweed Unit in Lexington 29 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, River, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Twilight Park Unit in Hunter 84 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Kaaterskill Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Vinegar Hill Wildlife Management Area in Lexington 394 Acres, Birding, Fields, Fishing, Forest, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Pond, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Vosburgh Swamp Wildlife Management Area in Coxsackie & Athens 290 Acres, FishingForest, Hunting, NYS Birding Trail, Tidal Marsh, Wetlands

Warner Creek North Unit in Hunter 58 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping

West Ashland Unit in Ashland 222 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Pond, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

West Halcott Unit in Halcott 108 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

The Windham Path in Windham Biking, Hiking, Meadows, Mountain Views, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness in Cairo, Durham, Hunter, Jewett & Windham 18,000 Acres, 13 peaks over 3,000 feet in elevation, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Trapping

Orange County

6 1/2 Station Sanctuary in Goshen, Birding, Loop Trail, Benches

9/11 Memorial Park in Fort Montgomery

Algonquin Park in Newburgh 41 Acres, Benches, Civil War-Era Buildings & Ruins, Fishing, Grills, History, National Register of Historic Places, Nature Trails, 2 Picnic Pavilions, Playground, Ponds, Stream, Walking

Askoti Lake in Tuxedo 43 Acres, 1.2-Mile Shoreline, Fishing (Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass and Panfish; No Gas Motors), Located in Harriman State Park,

Audrey Carey Park in Newburgh Playground

Bear Mountain Trailside Museums & Zoo Open Open 7 days a week, with occasional closures for active construction (as of September 2022), Ecology, Gardens, History, Nature Study, Nature Trail, Ponds, Wildlife, Woodlands, Year-round

Beaver Dam Park in New Windsor Basketball Hoops, Playground, Swings

Bellvale Farms Creamery in Warwick Seasonal, Tours by Appointment

Belmont Avenue Park in Middletown 182 Belmont Ave., Picnic Table, Playground, Softball Field

Benedict Farm Park in Montgomery 102 Acres, Birding, Community Garden, Open Grassy Areas, Playground, Playing Fields, Nature/Walking Trail, Paddle Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Stream

Blackburne Park in Hamptonburgh (next to Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery )

Bradley Park in Walden 34+ Acres, Ball Fields, Concession Stand (Seasonal), Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playground, Skate Park, Tennis Courts

Brickley Field in Highland Mills Basketball Court, Ball Field, Park Pass Required, Residents Only, Small Play Area

Brooks Lake Park in Fort Montgomery Basketball Court, Birding, Dog Park, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Pavilion, Playground, Sports Fields

Bull Road Park in New Windsor Basketball Court, Picnic Table

Bullville Park Open 8 am to Dusk, BBQ Grill, Football Field, 2 Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms

Butterhill Park in New Windsor Benches, Open Grass Field, Playground, Swings

“Carpenter” Community Park in Chester Baseball, Basketball, Bocce Court, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Softball, Swings, Tennis

Cascade Park in Warwick Biking, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Near Appalachian Trail, Pavilion, Playground, Practice Field, Soccer/ Football Field with Bleachers, Swings

Center Street Park in Highland Falls Playground

Chadwick Lake Park in The Town of Newburgh Amphitheater, Birding, Lighted Basketball Court, Boat Docks, Boat House Pavilion, Boat Rentals, Bocci Courts, Dogs, Exercise Equipment, Fishing (Bass, Pan Fish, Trout), Gazebo, Ice Skating, Lake, Multi-Purpose Field, Nature Study, Open Year-Round (Closed 3 Holidays), Pavilion, Permit Required, Playground, Recreation Center, Restrooms, Roller/ Hockey Rink, 4-Mile Walking Trail, Wildflower Garden

Chester Commons Pavilion, Playground, Practice Field, Restrooms, Soccer/ Football Field, Swings

Chris Marion Park in Port Jervis Small Creekside Park on the Clove Brook with Benches

Church Street Park in Port Jervis Basketball Courts, Handball, Playground, Tennis Courts

Circle Drive Park in Town of Wallkill Birding, Open Grassy Area, Picnic Tables, Playground

Circleville Park | C. Hudson Thompson Memorial Park in Circleville 2284-2290 Rt. 302, 7-Acre Lake, Basketball, Beach, Birding, Community Events, Fishing, Green Open Space, Grills, Horseshoe Pits, Pavilions, Pedal Boats, Picnic Areas & Tables, Playgrounds, Pond, Restrooms, Soccer Fields, Swimming, Tennis Courts, Walking Path

Crawford Pickleball Courts at Town of Crawford Justice Court in Pine Bush Seasonal, Reservations Required

Crawford Town Park | Tessi Chessari Memorial Park | Castle Park in Pine Bush 6 Baseball Diamonds, BBQ Grills, Open 8 am to Dusk, Pavilions, Seasonal,

Crawford Walking Trail in Pine Bush BBQ Grills, Benches, Birding, Gazebos, Dogs, Paved Walking/Jogging, Biking Trails, Seasonal, 2 Basketball Courts, 4 Pavilions, Pickleball Courts, Playground, Relay for Life’s Garden of Hope, Restrooms, Soccer Fields, Stream, Sunrise to Sunset, Veteran’s Memorial, Walking Path

Cronomer Hill Park in Newburgh 3 Multi-Purpose Ball Fields, Benches, Birding, Comfort Stations, Diverse Flora, Dog Park, Flag Pole, Observation Tower, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Playground, Scenic Views, Soccer Field, Sports Fields, Lighted Tennis Courts, Wildlife Watching

D & H Canal Park in Cuddebackville 249 Acres, Benches, Biking, Birding, Open Dawn to Dusk, Fishing (Trout), Historic Canal Sites, National Historic Landmark, Home to The Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation, Picnic Shelter with BBQ Grills & Picnic Tables, New Playground Coming Spring 2023, Trails, Visitors Center, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands, XX Skiing

Delano-Hitch Recreation Park in Newburgh 26 Acres, Aquatic Center (25m Pool, Fountain Sprays, 25′ Tall Water Slide, Restroom with Lockers & Showers/ Changing Facility), Baseball Stadium, 3 Baseball Diamonds, 4 Basketball Courts, Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame, Horseshoe Pitches, Men’s Softball Soccer Field, Diamond, 2 Playgrounds, Soccer/ Football Field, 4 Tennis Courts

Downing Park in Newburgh 35 Acres, Architecture, Benches, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Dogs, Fountain, Gardens, Historic District, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Nature Study, Open Green Spaces, Picnicking, Picturesque, Scenic Overlook/Vista, Streams, Trees, Walking Paths, Open Daily Year-Long

Dundee Circle Park in Middletown Dundee Circle & Stoneridge Rd., Picnic Tables, Playground, Softball Field

Earl Reservoir in Highland Mills Baseball, Basketball, Beach, Diving Platform, Fishing, Lake, Paddle Boats, Pavilion, Soccer Fields, Swimming, Tennis Courts

Erie Street Park in Goshen Playground, Soccer Field

Elks-Brox Memorial Park in Port Jervis Biking, Birding, Camping, Flagpole, Hiking Trails, Mountain Views, Nature Study, Scenic Overlook, Wildlife Watching

Farnum Park in Port Jervis Bandstand, Basketball Courts, Playground

Fort Montgomery State Historic Site in Fort Montgomery 14 Acres, 18th Century, Hiking, Hudson River Views, Scenic Overlook, Tours, Visitor Center

Fortune Road Park in Middletown Birding, Open Grassy Area, Picnic Tables, Playground

Fuller Mountain in Warwick 255 Acres, Birding, 3 Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Revolutionary War Fort & Battle Site, Scenic Overlook & Vista, Stream, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Wooded Ravine

Ganley Park in Goshen Ball Field, Gene Ganley Memorial Pavilion

Glenmere Park in Chester Benches, Dog-Friendly, Fishing Dock, For Residents with Permits, Lake, Pavilion, Picnic Tables

Gobbler’s Knob State Forest in Otisville 303 Acres, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking Trail that is both part of the Shawangunk Ridge Trail & The Long Path, Hunting, Nature Study, State Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Gonzaga Park in Blooming Grove, Monroe & Woodbury 216 Acres, Athletic Field, Access to Long Path Hiking Trail, Seasonal

Goosepond Mountain State Park in Chester 1,558 Acres, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Dogs, Equestrian Trails, Hiking (Lazy Hill Road/ Highlands Trail 2.6 mi & Wetland Trail .4 mi), Woodlands, Nature Study, Open Year-Round, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Hamptonburgh Preserve 200+ Acres, Birding, Farm Fields, Forest, Nature Study, Nesting Habitat, Picturesque, Walking Paths, Wildlife Watching

Harriman State Park Biking, Birding, Boat Launches, Camping, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Grills, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Metal Detecting, Nature Study, Playing Fields, Snowshoeing, Swimming Beach, Visitor Center

Heritage Trail in Orange County 18-Mile Linear Trail from Middletown to Harriman, Benches, Biking, Birding, Nature Study, Rollerblading, Scenic Vistas, Streams, Walking

Highland Lakes State Park in Middletown 3,000+ Acres, Birding, Dogs, Fishing, Highland Lakes, Hiking, Horseback Riding (by Permit), Meadow, Model Airplane Flying, Nature Study, Quarry, Spano Pond, Streams, Tamm’s Pond, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

Howard Drive Park in Middletown 13 Little League Way, 5 Baseball Fields, Birding, 2 Pavilions, Picnic Tables, 2 Playgrounds

Huckleberry Ridge State Forest in Port Jervis 1,450 Acres, Birding, Camping, 5 Hiking Trails, Hunting, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Animals, Birding, Grasshopper Grove, Nature Museum, Nature Study, No Dogs, NYS Birding Trail, Walking/Nature/Hiking  Trails Open Dawn to Dusk, Wildlife Education Center, Wildlife Watching ☂

Hunter Farm in Slate Hill 60 Acres, Birding, Children’s Nature Trail, Fishing, Nature Study, Picturesque, 2 Ponds, Rolling Fields, Watching, Wildlife Woodlands

Jack & Louise Birnberg Preserve in Chester 187 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Fields, 2 Nature Trails, Views of Goosepond Mountain, Wildflower Meadows, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

James Olley Park in Walden 98.9 Acres, Beach, Birding, Diverse Flora, Dogs, 2 Gazebos, Paddle Boating, 3 Pavilions, 20 Picnic Tables, 3 Grills, Lake, Nature Study, Nature Trail, Playground, Sledding Hill, Beach, Play Field, 9-Hole Disc Frisbee Course, Wildlife Watching

Jarocki Park in Florida Dawn to Dusk

John Glenn Park in Port Jervis Small Neighborhood Park with Playground Equipment

John P. Burke Memorial Pool in Central Valley Baseball, Basketball, 2 Diving Boards, Pavilion with Game Room & Picnic Tables, Seasonal, Soccer, Swimming Pool, Tennis

Knox’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh Costumed Interpreters, Demonstrations, Hiking, House Tours (Seasonal)Picnic Area, Re-enactments, Revolutionary War, Seasonal, Tours

Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point in New Windsor 102-Acre Park, Beach, Benches, Boating, Fishing, Gazebo, Grills, History, Hudson River Views & Waterfront, Picnic Tables, Scenic Vistas, Walking/ Hiking Trails

Kristi Babcock Memorial Park in New Windsor 4 Ball Fields, Benches, Flagpole, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Vending Machines, Walking Path

Ladycliff Park in Highland Falls Benches, Gazebo, Passive Recreation

Laurel Hill Preserve in Westtown 89 Acres, Birding, Fields, Nature Study, Tunkamoes Creek, Vernal Pools, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Lewis Woodlands Cultural Landscape & Trails in Warwick 14 Acres, Hiking/ Walking Trails

Liberty Loop Trail in Pine Island 2.5 Miles, Birding, Nature Study

Lions Park in Goshen

Little Falls Park in New Windsor Benches, Open Grass Field, Picnic Tables, Playground

Long Pond in West Point Beach, Fishing, Horseshoes, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Playground, Seasonal, Swimming, Volleyball

Long Swamp Sanctuary in Warwick, Birding, Short Trail, Wetlands

Lower Bashakill in Cuddebackville 138 Acres, Hiking (No Designated Trails), A Hunting Club is Granted Access to the Preserve, Nature Study, Working Farmland, Floodplain Habitat, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

Marcus “Mickey” Millspaugh Riverfront Park & Boat Launch in Walden Birding, Paddle Boat Launch, Canoeing, Diverse Flora, Kayaking, Riverfront, Wallkill River

Marlboro Commons Park in Middletown 1-99 Middletown Village Apartment, Basketball Court, Open Grass Area, Playground

Memorial Park in Highland Falls Community Events, Flagpole, Gazebo, Open Grassy Areas, Trees, Veterans Memorial

Mine Dock Park in Fort Montgomery Hudson River Views, Kayak Launch, Picnic Tables

Moonbeams Preserve in Middletown 150 Acres, Birding, Fauna, Fields, Flora, Forest, Ground Nesting Habitat, Hiking, Nature Study, No Dogs, Stream, 2 Trail Systems, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Mothers Park in Port Jervis Benches, Passive Recreation, Small Neighborhood Park

Mount Hope Town Park in Otisville Football, Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Soccer

Mount Peter Hawk Watch Trailway in Warwick 5 Acres, Birding, Hawk-Watching, NYS Birding Trail, 2 Short Hiking Trails, Observation Deck, Scenic Overlook

Myron Urbanski Memorial Park in Goshen Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball Field, Ball Fields, Pavilion, Playground, 2 Soccer Fields, Softball Field

New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site in New Windsor 18th Century, Birding, Costumed Interpreters, Demonstration, Hiking, Home to The National Purple Heart Hall of Fame, Picnic Area, Re-enactments, Revolutionary War Encampment, Tours, Trees, Visitor Center, Walking Path

Norman Brook Sanctuary in Warwick Birding, Pond, Short Path

Oak Park in Monroe Basketball Court, Playground

Orange County Arboretum in Montgomery 35 Acres, 9/11 Remembrance Walkway and Garden, Benches, Gardens, Fountain, Horticulture, Nature Study, Open Dawn to Dusk, Picturesque, Pond, Ruth & Jim Ottaway Education Center, Tractor-Pull Events, Walking Paths

Orange Square in Port Jervis Benches, Central Square, Checkers Tables, Fountain, Memorials

Patio Road Park in Middletown Birding, Open Grassy Area, Playground

Pine Island Town Park 4.8 Acres, Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Fitness Stations, Pirate Ship, Playgrounds, 2 Tennis Courts, Beach Volleyball Court

Plum Point Park in New Windsor Benches, Grills, Scenic Hudson River Views, Pavilion, Playground, Closes at Dusk, No Pets

Point Peter in Port Jervis Panoramic Mountain Views, Accessible via Skyline Dr. in Elks-Brox Memorial Park or by Hiking up Lyrics Lullaby Trail

Pulvirent Park in Chester Baseball/ Softball Field

Riverfront Park in Montgomery Benches, Birding, Dogs, Fishing, Fishing Platform, 2 Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Portable Toilet, River, Riverside, Seasonal, Shoreline, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

Riverside Park in Port Jervis On the Delaware River, Baseball Fields, Basketball Courts, Mountain Views, Riverside Walking Trails, Skate Park

Roe Park in Highland Falls Basketball Courts, Fishing, Picnic Area, Playground, Open Year-Round, Sports Fields

Round Lake in Monroe 97 Acres, Shoreline Length 1.8 Miles, Fishing (Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish)

Ruscitti Park in New Windsor Lit Baseball/ Softball Field, Basketball Courts, Hiking Access to Snake Hill, Little Free Library, No Dogs, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms

Salesian Park in Goshen Dog Park, Walking

San Giacomo Park in New Windsor Basketball Courts, Dog Park, Little Free Library, Hiking Trails/ Trailhead, Playground, Restrooms, Tennis Courts

Sarah Lane Park in Middletown Basketball Court, Open Grassy Area, Picnic Tables

Shannen Park in Slate Hill 52 Acres, 2 Ball Fields, Basketball Hoops, Benches, Flagpole, Ice Skating, Memorial, No Dogs/Pets, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Senior Center, Soccer Field, Walking/ Jogging Paved Paths, Wildlife Watching

Schunnemunk State Park in Orange County 3,300+ Acres, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Dogs, Fields, Forests, Geocaching by Permit, 8 Marked Hiking Trails Spanning 20 Miles, Hunting, Mountainous, Nature Study, Panoramic Views, Picturesque, Rolling Hills, Wildlife Watching, Open Year-Round

Silver Mine Lake In Woodbury in Harriman State Park 84 Acres, Shoreline Length 1.9 Miles, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Sunfish)

Skinners Park in Port Jervis Benches, Cherry Blossom Trees, Veterans Memorial

Sleepy Hills Orchard & Greenhouses Farm Store, PYO Apples, Seasonal

Stanley Deming Park in Warwick 9/11 Memorial Sculpture Garden, Ball Field, Basketball, Benches, Bike Rack, Creek, Flagpole, Gardens, Gazebo, Open Grassy Areas, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms

Stephens Avenue Park in Middletown Open Grassy Area, Picnic Tables

Sterling Forest State Park & Visitor Center in Tuxedo Park 21,935+ Acres, Biking, Bird Conservation Areas, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Fishing, Forest, Gift Shop, Hiking, Horseback Riding By Permit, Ice Fishing, Lake, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Picturesque, Snowshoeing, US Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Visitor Center, Watershed, Woodland, XX Skiing

Stewart State Forest 6,700 Acres, Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Dog-friendly, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

Stony Creek Sanctuary in Warwick 40 Acres, Birding, Creek, Meadow, Walking Path

Storm King State Park in Cornwall-on-Hudson 1,972 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Forest, Hiking Trails, Hudson River Views, Hunting, Nature Study, Vistas, Views of Catskill Mountains

Thomas Bull Memorial Park in Montgomery Ball Fields, Banquet Facility, Benches, Birding, Boat House, Exercise Area, 18-Hole Golf Course, Horse Riding Area/ Stables, Horseshoe Pits, Orange County Arboretum, Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, 5-Acre Pond, Pro Shop, Restrooms, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts

Tri-State Park in Port Jervis Small Neighborhood Park with Playground Equipment

Twin Island Fishing Park in Montgomery Benches, Birding, Dogs, Fishing, Nature Study, River, Riverfront, Wildlife Watching

Verkeerderkill Park in Pine Bush Basketball, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Ice-Skating, Nature Trails, Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Fields

Veterans Memorial Park in Warwick Ball Fields, Batting Cages, Community Events, Pavilion, Skate Park, Walking/ Jogging Path

Veterans Park in Walden .3 Acres, Benches, Flag, Gardens, Veterans’ Memorial, Wallkill River Views

Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail 3.2 Miles, Benches, Biking, Birding, Dog-Friendly, In-Line Skating, Nature Study, Picturesque, Scenic, Streams, Walking/ Jogging, XX Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Woods

Walter R. Sturr Memorial Park in Florida Ball Fields, Concession Stand, Dawn to Dusk, Flagpole, Grandstand, Open Grassy Areas, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Scenic, Soccer Field, Veterans Memorials (including an airplane & helicopter)

Walton Lake in Monroe 117 Acres, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch), Shoreline Length 2.4 Miles

Warwick County Park in Warwick Hickory Hill Golf Course, Banquet Facility, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Mountain Views, Trails, Ball field, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Tables, Benches, Playground, Comfort Stations and Parking

Warwick Town Park 47.9 Acres, 2 Baseball Diamonds, 18-Hole Disc Golf Course, Dog-Friendly, 2 Pavilions, Playground Equipment, Soccer Fields, Walking Trail

Washington Heights Park in Middletown 8 Keystone Park, Basketball Court, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restroom, Soccer Field, Softball Field

Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh Costumed Interpreters, Historic, Museum, Open Grassy Areas, Picnic Area, Tours, Tower of Victory, Visit

West End Beach in Port Jervis On the Delaware River, Basketball, Bathing Beach, Boat Launch, Sledding Hill, Volleyball

West End Memorial Park in Port Jervis Small Neighborhood Park with Benches, Walking Paths & a Gazebo

Wickham Woodlands in Warwick Biking, Birding, Fishing, 40-Acre Diamond Lake, Nature Study, Passive Recreation, Picnic, Picturesque, 4-Acre Pond, Portable Toilet

Winding Hills Park in Montgomery Benches, Birding, Boating (electric-motor, solid bottom and car-top only), Camping, Fishing, Flagpole, Hiking Trails, Horseshoe Pits, Nature Study, Picnic Pavilion/ Shelter, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms, Snowmobile Trails, Snowshoeing, Volleyball Court, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Wooster Grove in Walden Bandstand, 2 Basketball Courts, Community Events & Programs, Ice Skating, Little Free Library, Picnic Tables, Playground, Recreation Center, Woods

Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail Parking & Welcoming Center, Youth Center Gymnasium

Putnam County

Adams Unit in Kent 175 Acres, Birding, Brook, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Reservoir, Wildlife Watching

Airport Park in Mahopac 161-165 Hill Street, Multi-Purpose Sports Fields, Walking Trails

Baldwin Meadows Park in Mahopac 24 Grand Meadow Drive, 2 Basketball Courts, Concession Stand, 2 Soccer Fields, Walking Trail, Playground, Restrooms

Big Buck Mountain State Multiple Use Area in Kent 146 Acres, Primitive Camping, Hunting, Trapping

Bog Brook Unique Area in Brewster & Putnam Lake 131 Acres, Fishing (Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch), Hunting, Nature Study, Observation Tower, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Woods

Boscobel Gardens & Grounds in Garrison Advanced Reservations Encouraged, Architecture, Benches, Design Shop (Gift Shop), Gardens, Gazebos, Guided Grounds Tours, Guided House Tours, History, Hudson River Views, Mansion, Museum, Nature Study, Public Events, Scenic Vistas, Self-Guided Audio Tour, 1.25-Mile Woodland Trail of Discovery

Boyd Corners North Unit in Carmel 642 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Lake, Nature Study, Pond, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Boyd Corners Outlet Unit in Carmel 30 Acres, Fishing, River

Boyd Corners Reservoir in Kent 378 Acres, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Walleye, Sunfish), Shoreline Length 5.2 Miles

Boyd Corners South Unit in Carmel 327 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Boyd Corners Reservoir, Streams, West Branch Croton River

California Hill State Forest in Carmel 982 Acres, Boating (Electric Motors & Non-Motorized Boats), Canoeing, Camping, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead), Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, 94-Acre Waywayanda Lake, Mountain Biking (Permitted Upon Completion of Trail Rehab in November 2022), Nature Study, Primitive Camping, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife Watching , XX Skiing

Canopus Lake in Carmel 100 Acres, Birding, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill, Black Crappie and Yellow Perch), Hand Boat Launch, Shoreline Length 3.7 Miles, Trails (around perimeter), Wildlife Watching

Carver Hill Unit in Carmel 20 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Stream, West Branch Reservoir

Castle Park in Brewster Ball Fields, Benches, Flagpole, Open 9 am to Dusk, Playground, Sledding, Tennis Courts, Trees

Castle Rock Unique Area in Garrison 129 Acres, Birding, Gazebo, .7-Mile “Gazebo” Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Mountain Views (Hudson Highlands), Nature Study, Primitive Camping, Sloping Fields, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Steep Woodlands, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Chamber Park in Mahopac Routes 6 & 6N, Benches, Birding, Fountain, Gazebo, Open Daily from Dawn til Dusk, Playground, Walking Paths, Waterfront Park on Lake Mahopac

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary in Garrison Benches, Birding, Boardwalk, Hudson River Views, Mountain Views of Hudson Highlands, Open Daily, Nature Center, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, NO Dogs, Park at Boscobel, Picturesque, Pond, Sunrise to Sunset, Visitor Center, Walking Trail, Wildlife Preserve, Wildlife Watching, Woods

Cornerstone Park in Carmel 9/11 Memorial, Benches, Grassy Area

Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Patterson 1085 Acres, Birding, Fishing (largemouth bass, sunfish, bullheads, and chain pickerel), Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Nest Boxes, Wildlife Watching

Croton Falls Reservoir in Brewster 1,062 Acres, Shoreline Length 18 Miles, Fishing (Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, NYC Watershed, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill)

Dean Pond Unit in Lake Carmel 198 Acres, Birding, Brooks, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Pond, West Branch Reservoir, Wildlife Watching

Diverting Outlet Unit in Southeast 97 Acres, Birding, East Branch Croton River, Fishing & Ice Fishing (No Gas Engine Boats), Snowshoeing, Wetlands

Dixon Lake Conservation Area in Mahopac Fishing, Canoe/Kayak

Donald B. Smith Conservation in Brewster 1.2 Acres, Canoeing, Fishing, Picnic Table, Riverside

Douglas J. Scolpino Park in Brewster Ball Fields, Seasonal

East Branch Reservoir in Southeast 525 Acres, Fishing (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Common Carp), Shoreline Length 8.5 Miles

Edward Ryan Memorial Park in Kent Lakes Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Bicycle Pump Track, Birding, Fitness Walking Trail with Exercise Equipment, Nature Study, Playground (ADA Compliant), Restrooms (Seasonal), Soccer Fields, Tennis Court, Ultimate Frisbee Field

Electrazone Park / Southeast Veterans Park in Brewster Ball Fields, Gazebo, Soccer Fields, Veteran’s Memorial

Fahnestock State Park | Clarence Fahnestock State Park in Carmel 14,086 Acres, Section of Appalachian Trail, Biking, Boat Launches, Boat Rentals, Boating, 80 Campsites (Picnic Table, Charcoal Grill & Fire Ring), Cabins & Lodging, Equestrian Trail, Fishing (Bass, Pickerel, Perch or Brook & Rainbow Trout), Food (Accessible), Hiking Trails, Hudson River Birding Trail, Hunting, Ice Fishing, 2 Lakes, Nature Center at Pavilion, NYS Birding Trail, 4 Ponds, Picturesque, RV Camping Area, Scenic, Showers (Accessible), Sledding, 20 km of Groomed Trails for Snowshoeing & X-Country Skiing

Farmers Mills Unit in Carmel 164 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Foundry Dock Park in Carmel .7 Acres, Benches, Birding, Canoes & Kayak Rentals through Hudson River Expeditions, Free, Hudson River Views, Observation Platform, Riverfront, Views of Hudson Highlands Mountains, National Register of Historic Places, Open Year-Round, Walking Path

Fred Dill Wildlife Sanctuary in Carmel Birding, Nature Study, Walking Trails, Wildlife Watching

The H. Ted Baumann Park (Club Court Park) in Patterson Playground, Patterson Residents Only

Hickory Nut Hill Unit in Carmel 94 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Horse Pound Brook Unit in Carmel 1,024 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Near Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area, Streams, Wetlands

Huestis Park in Kent Lakes Basketball Court, Hiking Trails, Playground (ADA Compliant), Portable Toilets, 2 Softball Fields, Volleyball Court

Jimmy McDonough Memorial Park and Skate Park in Brewster Baseball Diamonds, Concession Stand, 3 Football/ Soccer Fields, Restrooms, Skate Park

John E Markel Memorial Park in Brewster Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Playground, Pool, Open Year-Round, 9 am to Sunset

Kent Cliffs Unit in Carmel 381 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Pond, Streams, Wetland, Wildlife Watching

Kent Hills Unit in Carmel 118 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Streams, Wildlife Watching

Knapp Road Unit in Carmel 187 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Lake Gilead in Carmel 118 Acres, Fishing (Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Yellow Perch), Shoreline Length 2.2 Miles

Lake Gleneida Trail in Carmel Canoeing, Fishing, Short Lakeside Hiking Trail

Little Stony Point in Cold Spring Beach, Birding, Hudson River Views, Mining History, Nature Study, Picturesque, Riverfront, Scenic, Trees, Walking Trails

Lockwood Unit in Mahopac 492 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Long Pond Unit in Mahopac 32 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Ponds, Wetlands, streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Ludingtonville Unit in Carmel 169 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Mahopac Lake 583 Acres, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead), Shoreline Length 3.8 Miles

Manitoga / The Russel Wright Design Center Public Tours in Garrison 75 Acres, Architecture, Free, Gardens, Guided Tours of House & Studio By Reservation Only, Hiking Trails (Open Daily, Dawn to Dusk, No Pets), National Historic Landmark, Picturesque, Public Programs & Events, Quarry Pool, Russel & Mary Wright Design Gallery, Seasonal, Waterfall, Woodlands

Manitoga’s Woodland Garden & Trails / The Russel Wright Design Center in Garrison

Manitou Point Preserve in Garrison 126 Acres, Birding, Brook, Dog-Friendly, Hiking, Hudson River Shoreline & Views, Marsh, Nature Study, Picnicking, Snowshoeing, Waterfall, Open Year-Round, Sunrise to Sunset, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Markel Memorial Park in Brewster

Michael Ciaiola Conservation Area in Patterson 800+ Acres, 3 Trailheads, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching

Michael Michael Geary Memorial Roller Hockey Rink in Mahopac 740 Route 6, Concession Stand, Inline Roller Hockey Rink with Bleachers, Picnic Area, Restrooms

Middle Branch Reservoir in Brewster 395 Acres, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Muskellunge, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, White Perch, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Panfish, Bullhead & Common Carp), Shoreline Length 6.3 Miles

Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area in Carmel 1,054 Acres, 2 Accessible Routes, Biking, Birding, Boating (Non-Motorized), Canoeing, Fire Tower, Fishing, Kayaking, 4 Parking Areas, Primitive Camping, ≈ 10 Miles of Hiking Trails, .76-Mile Horseback Riding Trai Canoeing, l, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

North Putnam Unit in Kent 32 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Near Big Buck Mountain State Multiple Use Area

Patterson Environmental Park 23 Acres, Nature Preserve, Quarry Remains, Hiking Trails, Wetlands

Patterson Veterans Memorial Town Park & Beach Ball Field, Basketball, Flagpole, Lake, Open Grassy Area, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Small Beach, Residents Only, XX Skiing

Paul A. Camarda Park in Carmel 226 Seminary Hill Rd., Lacrosse/ Soccer Field, 2 Ball Fields, 2 Basketball Courts, Birding, Concession Stand, Flag Pole, Nature/ Walking Trails, Nature Study, Picnic Area/ Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Woods

Pelton Pond in Putnam Valley 9.1 Acres, Fishing (Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Panfish and Bullheads), Shoreline Length .81 Miles

Pudding Street Pond in Carmel 105 Acres, Fishing (Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead & Yellow Perch), Shoreline Length 2.8 Miles

Putnam County Trailway/ Bikeway in Brewster, Carmel, Mahopac & Westchester County 11.85 Miles, Biking, Walking

Putnam Trailway Leg of The Hudson Valley Greenway on The Empire State Trail from Mahopac to Brewster

Red Mills Park in Mahopac ≈7 Acres, 9/11 Memorial Footbridge, Benches, Birding, Flagpole, Gazebo, Green Open Area, Historic, Old Mill Site, Open Meadow, Passive Recreation, Picnic Table, Picturesque, Stone Waterways, Streams, Trees, Walking Paths & Bridges

Richardsville Unit in Kent 193 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Near Boyd Corners Reservoir, River, Streams

Scudiere Preserve in Pawling Dutcher Ave. & South St., Opposite of Pawling Firehouse, Park off Dutcher Avenue on shoulder near South Street, Birding, Part of The Great Swamp, Marsh, Nature Study, Wetlands

Slocum Mostachetti Preserve in Wingdale 134 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Birding, Nature Study

Southeast Town Park at Tonetta Lake in Brewster Beach, Benches, Community Events, 73-Acre Lake, Picnic Tables, Residents Only, Swimming

Stillwater Pond in Putnam Valley located in Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park 55 Acres, Fishing (Brown & Rainbow Trout), Shoreline Length 1.7 Miles

Summit Unit in Kent 57 Acres, Hiking, Hunting

Sycamore Park in Mahopac 32 Acres, Baseball/ Football Field, Beach, Concession Stand, Dog Park, Grills, Picnic Area, Paddleball/ Handball Court, Pavilion, Playground, 4 Tennis Courts

Taconic Unit in Kent 117 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Ponds, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster Birding, Dog-Friendly Hiking/ Nature Trails, Farm Animals (Array of Chicken Breeds: including Frizzle Cochin Bantams, Silkies, Polish, Red Stars, Barred Rock, Austrolorps, Brahmas and Ameraucanas, which lay blue eggs; Huacaya Alpacas, Kunekune Pigs, Miniature Horses, Brahmas and Ameraucanas), Farm-to-Table Restaurant, Fishing, History, Nature Study, Pavilions, Picnicking, Picturesque, Organic Community Garden, Scenic, Self-Guided Farm Tour, Wildlife Watching

Town Hall Park in Kent Lakes All-Abilities Playground, Hiking Trails, Open Grassy Area

Veteran’s Memorial Park in Carmel $8 for Day Pass, Angel of Hope Memorial, Beach, Blue Star Memorial By-Way, Boy Scout Memorial, Cobra AH-IG/S/F Helicopter, Community Events, Fishing, Flagpoles, Gold Star Mother’s Monument, Hiking Trails, Ice Skating, M60A3 Series Tank (Patton Series), No Pets/ Dogs, Parking Permit Required, Pavilions, Playground, Public Events, Putnam County Veteran’s Memorial, Swimming, US Navy Anchors, Veteran’s Museum, Victory Gardens, Volleyball, Whipple-Feeley Putnam County Veterans Memorial Chapel, XX Skiing

Volunteer Park in Brewster Ball Field, Playground, Seasonal, Walking Path

Volz Park in Mahopac 81 Crest Dr., 15 Acres, Benches, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Lake Views, Passive Recreation, Walking/ Hiking Trails

West Branch Headquarters Unit in Putnam Valley 562 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

West Branch Outlet Unit in Carmel 171 Acres, Fishing, River, Streams

West Branch Reservoir in Carmel 1,061 Acres, Fishing (Brown Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Common Carp & Bullhead), Shoreline Length 14.8 Miles

West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring 90 Acres, Audio-Visual Tour Available, Civil War History, Free, Hiking/ Walking Trails, Hudson River Views, Ironworks & Industrial Revolution History, National Historic Landmark, Native American History, Overlook Platform, Dawn to Dusk

White Pond in Kent 140 Acres, Electric Motors Only, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead & Sunfish), Gravel launch with parking for 10 cars and trailers, Pier, Shoreline Length 2.2 Miles

White Pond Unit in Kent 197 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Pond, Stream, Wildlife Watching

The William Clough Preserve in Patterson Forest, Hiking, Picturesque, Pond, Residents Only

Rockland County

Adar Court Park in Monsey Playground

African American & The Rose Nelson Memorial Park Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Play Area, Playgrounds, Riverside

AMC Harriman Outdoor Center in Haverstraw in Harriman State Park Camping, Hiking, Kayak Launch, Paddling, Pond

Anthony Wayne Recreation Area in Bear Mountain in Harriman State Park Biking, Dogs, Grilling, Hiking, Playing Fields, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Bear Mountain State Park Ice Rink Outdoors, Seasonal

Bear Mountain State Park Biking, Bird Conservation, Boat Rentals, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Skating, Lodging, Merry-go-Round, Nature Center, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Picnic Groves, Picturesque, Playgrounds, Playing Fields, Pool, Scenic Overlooks, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Visitor Center, XXS Skiing, Zoo

Beaver Pond Campground in Stony Point in Harriman State Park Beach, Boat Launches, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, No Pets, Swimming

Besen Park in Monsey Ball Field, Basketball Court, Playground

Blauvelt State Park Dog-Friendly, Hiking, No Restrooms, Scenic Views

Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River 27 Holes, Lake Views, Restaurant

Bon-Aire Park in Suffern Basketball Courts, Bocce Courts, Playground, Tennis Courts

Bowline Point Park in Haverstraw Accessible Playground, Diving, Entrance of Greenway Trail, Fishing Pier, Fitness Station, Gazebo, Obstacle Course, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Pool, Pickleball, Riverside, Tennis Courts, Swimming, Volleyball Court, Walking Paths, Water Slides

Braunsdorf Memorial Park in Orangetown Fountain, Passive Recreation, Memorials, Walking, WWI Cannon

Broadacres Golf Course in Orangeburg Public, 9-Hole Course on 65 Acres

Brook Street Park in Sloatsburg Basketball Court, Next to the Municipal Pool, Playgrounds

Burgess Meredith Park in Pomona Ballfield, Basketball Court, Fitness Trail, Meditation Paths, Playground

Buttermilk Falls Park in West Nyack Geological Study, Hiking, Historical, Nature Study, No Restrooms, Picnicking, Picturesque, Scenic Overlooks, Waterfall

Capitol Park in Spring Valley Open, Undeveloped Nature Area

Central Avenue Field in Pearl River Ball Field, Gazebo

Cheescote Park in Haverstraw Camping, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Lake

Cherry Brook Park in Pearl River Handball Courts, Multi-Purpose Asphalt Court, Play Area, Tennis Courts, Walking Path

Children’s Park in Spring Valley Ball Fields, Handball Courts, Playground, Pond, Walking/ Jogging/ Biking Paths

Clark Center in Suffern Basketball Court, Dog Park, Pickleball Courts, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms

Clark Recreation Center in Airmont Basketball Court, Playground, Restrooms, Tennis Courts

Clausland Mountain Park in Upper Grandview Forest, Geological Study, Hiking, Nature Study, No Restrooms, Scenic Overlooks, Trails, Wildlife

Community Field in Sloatsburg Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Fitness Walk, Multi-Purpose Fields, Pavilion, Restrooms, Tennis/ Pickleball Courts

Congers Lake Memorial Park Ballfields, Basketball Courts, Bocci Court, Community Center, Fishing, Handball Court, Ice Skating, Lake, Picnic Areas & Shelters, Playground, Pool, Refreshment Stand, Swimming, Tennis Courts, Wheel House

Dater Mountain Park in Sloatsburg 350 Acres, Forest, Geologic Study, Hiking, Nature Study, No Restrooms, Streams, Scenic Views, Wetlands, Wildlife

Davenport Preserve in New City 91 Acres, Nature Preserve

Dawn Lane Neighborhood Park in Airmont Playground, Nature Area, Walking Path

Dr. Davies Farm in Congers Seasonal, PYO Apples, PYO Peaches

Dutch Garden in New City Garden, Gazebo, Picnicking, Restroom in nearby Court House, Sitting Areas, Teahouse, Walking Paths

Dutchtown Park in Haverstraw Play Areas, Trees, Walking Paths

Eleanor Burlingham Memorial Park in Sloatsburg Birding, Canoeing, Fishing, Forest, Hiking, Passive Recreation, Picturesque, Riverside

Eleanor Stroud Park in Piermont Creekside, Ice-Skating, Picnicking

Emeline Park in Haverstraw Gazebo, Playgrounds, Riverside, Walking Trails, Sunrise, Sunset

Erie Path in Piermont Biking, Jogging, Walking, Rail Trail, Scenic

Eugene Levy Memorial Park in Pomona Exercise Trail, Handball Courts, Playground, Walking/ Jogging Paths, Restrooms

Frank Parelli Park in Piermont Benches, Boardwalk, Passive Recreation, Riverside

Fredrick J. Rella Little League Fields in Tallman Ball Fields, Restrooms

George’s Island Park in Montrose Benches, Birding, Canoeing, Boat Launch, Dogs, Eagle Watching, Fishing, Kayaking, Motorboats, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Picnicking, Pond, Restrooms & Portable Toilets, River Views, Sailing, Trees, Waterfront, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Windsurfing, Wooded Hiking Trails

Germonds Park in West Nyack Ballfields, Basketball Courts, Diving, Miniature Golf, Nature Study, Picnic Areas & Shelters, Playground, Pools, Trails, Waterslide

Goosepond Mountain State Park NYS Birding Trail

Goswick Pavilion located at Piermont Pier, Adjacent to the Art Wittenberg Baseball Field

Greenway Trail in Haverstraw Biking, Jogging, Running, Walking

Gurnee Park & Amphitheater in Mount Ivy Geological Study, Hiking, Old Quarry Area, Scenic Vistas

H. Pearson Mapes Flat Rock Park in Hillburn Canoeing, Fishing, Geological Study, Nature Observation, Picturesque, Riverside

Half Moon Park in Piermont Benches, Picnic Tables, Stepped Walkway leading to the Community Center & Park

Harriman State Park in Ramapo 9/11 Memorial, Biking, Boat Launches, Camping, Fishing, Frilling, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Lodging, NYS Birding Trail,, Picnicking, Playing Fields, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Visitor Center, XX Skiing

Harry Reiss Park in Monsey Nature Play Trail, Walking Path

Haverstraw Bay Park in West Haverstraw Boat Launches, Fishing Piers, Freshwater Pond, Nature & Walking Trails, Pavilion, Playgrounds, Riverside

Haverstraw – Nyack Path Dogs, Hiking, Picturesque, Riverside, Walking

Hemlock Park in Congers Ballfields

Henry V. Borst Memorial Gardens in Pearl River Arboretum, Summer Picnic Pagoda

Herb Reisman Sports Complex in Pomona Lighted Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Multi-Purpose Fields, Paved Walking Paths, Picnicking Pavilion, Restrooms, Volleyball Courts

Hessian Lake located in Bear Mountain State Park Boat Rentals, Fishing

High Tor State Park & Pool in New City Seasonal, Hiking Trails, No Pets, Picnicking, River Views, Swimming

Hook Mountain State Park in Clarkstown Birding, Hawk-Watching, Hiking, NYS Birding Trail, River Views, Scenic Views, Waterfront

Kakiat Park in Montebello Dogs, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Off-Leash Dog Area, Pavilion, Picnicking, Restrooms, Scenic Overlooks, Wildlife

Kane Park in Piermont Playground

Kennedy Dells Park in New City Canon, GI Joe Statue, Veteran’s Memorial Wall

Kennedy Park in Piermont

Kings Park in Congers Ballfields, Basketball Courts, Fishing, Ice Skating, Playground, Ponds

Lake Nanuet Park Lighted Ballfields, Playground, Refreshment Stand, Seasonal, Lake, Swimming, Water Slide

Lake Sebago located in Harriman State Park Fishing

Lake Welch located in Harriman State Park Fishing

Lorna Lane Park in Airmont Basketball Court, Playground

Manny Lopez Municipal Ball Field in Haverstraw

Manny Welder Park in Monsey Ball Fields, Handball Courts, Pickleball Courts, Playground, Walking/ Jogging Paths

Mary H. Harriman Memorial Park & Grover Cornelius Jr. Pavilion in The Village of Harriman

Monsey Glen Park Nature Study, Walking Trails, Wildlife, Wooded

Mountainview Nature Park in Nyack Hiking, Nature Study, Nature Trails, Scenic Views, Wooded

National Outdoor Fitness Court by The Haverstraw Center

Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack Beach, Biking, Boat Launches, Dogs, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Riverfront, Snowshoeing, Windsurfing, XX Skiing

Orchard Hills Park in Monsey Ball Field, Handball Courts, Playground, Tennis Courts

Pascack North Park in Sloatsburg Fishing, Hiking, Open Space, Passive Recreation

Peck’s Pond in West Haverstraw ADA Accessible Fishing Pier, ADA Accessible Swing, Basketball Court, Birding, Gazebos, Illuminated Walking Path, Roller Hockey Rink, Multi-Generational Fitness Station, Pavilion, Playground, Pond, Solar-Powered Comfort Station, Water Displays

Philip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course & Driving Range in Pomona Seasonal, Driving Range, Golf Course, Public Restaurant

Piermont Dog Park Membership Required

Piermont Marsh 1,017 Acres, Biking, Birding, Crabbing, Fishing, Free, Hiking, 2 Miles of Hudson River Shoreline, NYS Birding Trail, Nature Study, Near Tallman Mountain State Park, Picnicking, Piermont Pier, Scenic Overlooks, Sparkill Creek, Wildlife Watching

Piermont Pier Park Birding, Dogs, Fishing, History, Pier, Riverside

Pilgrim Court Park in Pearl River Grassy Open Space, Playground

Ramapo Tennis at Rustic Brook in Airmont

Rockland Lake located in Rockland Lake State Park Fishing

Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage Biking, Bird Conservation Areas, Boat Launches (Accessible, Car-top boats only), Fishing (Bass Perch & Carp), Food, Golf Course & Driving Range, Grills, Hiking, Hudson River Views, Ice Fishing, 3.2 Mile Paved Trail around the Lake (Biking, Jogging, Roller Blading, Walking; No Pets/ Dogs), NYS Birding Trail, Pickleball, Picnic Tables, Playground, Rockland Lake (No Swimming), Scenic Views of The Hudson Valley, Snowshoeing, Swimming Pool (25,000 sq. ft., Accessible, Diving Boards, Spray Ground, 2 Large Waterslides), 6 Tennis Courts, XX Skiing

Rosman Park in Thiells Multi-Purpose Sports Field

Samsondale Park in West Haverstraw Basketball Courts, Playground, T-Ball Field

Samuel G. Fisher Mt. Ivy Environmental Park in Pomona 272 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Wetlands/ Swampy Marshland, Wildlife Watching

Sandy Brook Neighborhood Park in New Hempstead Nature Area

Sean Hunter Ryan Memorial Park in West Nyack 12+ Acres, Hiking on The Long Path

Silver Mine at Harriman State Park in Sloatsburg Biking, Boat Launches, Dog-Friendly (must display rabies tag), Fishing, Grills, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Open Year-round from Dawn to Dusk, Picnic Grounds, Vehicle Entrance Fee ($6, Seasonally on Weekends & Holidays)

Sloatsburg Elementary School Tennis Courts

Sloatsburg Municipal Pool Diving Board, Picnic Tables, Residents Only, Seasonal, Swimming Lessons Available, Trees

South Mountain Park in Garnerville 239 Acres, Birding, Forest, Geology, Hiking on The Long Path Trail, Mountainous, Nature Study, Near High Tor State Park, Scenic Views, Wildlife Watching

Spook Rock Golf Course Driving Range in Suffern Weather-permitting

Tallman Mountain State Park in Sparkill Birding, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Marsh, Picnicking, Playfield, Pool, River Views, Running Track, Swimming, Tennis Courts, Walking Trail, XX Skiing

Tappan/ Kittle Covered Bridge in Hardenburgh

Tennyson Park in Nanuet Ballfield, Basketball Courts

Thiells Mt. Ivy Ballfields Ball Fields, Creekside, Fishing, Walking/ Jogging Path

Twin Ponds Park in Valley Cottage Fishing, Ponds

Veteran’s Memorial Park in Pearl River Athletic Fields, Batting Cages, Playgrounds, 2 Ponds, Tennis Courts, Walking/ Jogging Paths

Willow Tree Park in Wesley Hills Fishing, No Restrooms, Pond, Walking/ Jogging Path

Zebrowski-Morahan Demarest Kill Park in New City 30 Acres, 2.5 Acre Pond, Benches, Birding, Demarest Kill Stream & Tributaries, Fishing Station, Hiking Trail, Picnic Area, Wooded

Zukor Park in New City Lighted Basketball Courts, Community Center, Playground

Sullivan County

Bashakill Marsh in Mamakating located in Bashakill Wildlife Management Area 2,409 Acres, 15 Access Sites, Birding, Canoeing, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Panfish, Bowfin), Freshwater Wetlands, Kayaking

Bashakill Wildlife Management Area in Mamakating 3,107 Acres, Bird Conservation Area, Birding, 5 Boat Launches, Boating, Eagles, Fields, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Panfish, Bowfin, [Possibly] Trout), Forest, Hunting, Marshlands, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Observation Towers, Ponds, Streams, Swampland, Trapping, 15 Miles of Walking Trails, Wildlife Watching

Beaverkill Covered Bridge Sullivan County in Livingston Manor N41° 58.890′ W074° 50.126′, State and National Registers of Historic Places

Bendo Covered Bridge in Livingston Manor 68 Conklin Hill Rd., Campsite at Base of Bridge

Town of Bethel Pool & Park in Swan Lake Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, ‘Seasonal

Big Hollow Unit in Neversink : 74°32’28.897″W | 41°50’0.361″N, 70 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, A Free NYCDEC is Permit Required, Streams

Blue Hill Unit in Claryville : 74°36’8.206″W Lat: 41°54’10.655″N, 311 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, A Free NYCDEC is Permit Required, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Bungalow Brook Unit in Claryville 74°34’13.605″W | 41°54’38.089″N, 42 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, A Free NYCDEC is Permit Required, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Trapping

The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor 1031 Old Rt., 17, 53 Acres, 2 Bunkhouses, Birding, Casting Field, Wulff Gallery & Heritage Craft Center, Gift Shop, Hiking, Museum, Nature Study, Pavilion, Picturesque, Pond, River Access, Trail System Open Daily from Sunrise to Sunset

Chandler Cove Unit in Parksville 74°40’17.749″W |41°50’37.77″N, 285 Acres, Fishing, A Free NYCDEC is Permit Required, Streams, Hunting

Chestnut Creek Unit in Grahamsville 74°34’20.195″W | 41°51’32.063″N, 130 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, A Free NYCDEC is Permit Required, Trapping

Circle Park in Glen Spey Proctor Rd., Community Events, Nature Trails, Picnic Area, Playground

Cliff Lake in Lumberland 41.585296°N, 74.795450°W, 58 Acres, Carry to lake, Electric motors only, Open May 1-November 30, Fishing (No Gas Motors; Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Rock Bass, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass), Located in Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area, Shoreline Length 5.3 Miles

Crystal Lake in Fremont located in Crystal Lake Wild Forest 41.869903°N | 75.023455°W, 38 Acres, Contour Map, Electric Motors Only, Fishing (Brook Trout), Shoreline Length 1.4 Miles

Crystal Lake Wild Forest in Roscoe 41.869924°N | 75.019553°W, 497 Acres, Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Dog-Friendly, Fishing (Trout, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner), Hand Boat Launch (for paddle boats & non-gasoline motor boats), 1.3 Mile Hiking Trail Around the Lake, Hunting, Kayaking, Lake (man-made), Map, Nature Study, Old Beaver Pond, Paddle-boating, Picturesque, Rolling Hills, Scenic, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Woodland, XX Skiing

D & H Canal Linear Park and Interpretive Center in Summitville 16 Bova Road, ≈ 45 Acres, Biking, Birding, Diverse Flora & Fauna, Dog-Friendly, Grills, Hiking, Interpretive Center (Seasonal), ≈ 3.5 Miles of Trails, History, Interpretive Signs, Nature Study, Portable Toilets, Public Events, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing, Open Year-Round from 8 am to Dusk

DeHoyos Park & Pond in Monticello 99 Hay St., 8 am to Dusk, BBQ Pit, Benches, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Ice Skating, Nature Walking, Pavilion, Picturesque. Playground, 2-Acre Pond, Scenic Overlook, 6 Tennis Courts (Permit required for use), Trees, Walking Trail Around the Pond

Delaware River Regional Trail in Narrowsburg N41.611904 | W75.058248, 2.5 Mile Loop Trail through Downtown, History, Walking

Delaware Youth Center in Callicoon 8 Creamery Rd., Ball Field, Basketball Court, Creek, Fishing, Membership Required, Pavilion, Playground, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts

Dillon Park Pool in Monticello 121 Dillon Rd., 13.6 Acres, Community Park, 5-Acre Pond, Basketball Court, Fishing Dock, Free Admission, Gazebo, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playground, Scenic, Skate Park, Swimming Pool, Seasonal, Trees, Walking

East Mongaup River Park in Monticello 181 Town Park Road, 150 Acres, Athletic Field, Community Building, Community Events, Hiking, 2 Pavilions, Playground, Outdoor Swimming Pool (For Use with Summer Camp Only), Open Space, Restrooms, Camp

Fallsburg O & W Rails to Trails Sam Griff Rd., 3 Miles, Biking, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Forestburg Town Pool Free for Residents, Seasonal, Thursday – Sunday, Outdoor Pool, Playground

Francis A. Hanofee Park & Shirley Diamond Pool in Liberty Sunset Lake Rd., Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Fishing on 24-Acre Dixie Lake, Hiking Trails Around Lake, Kite-Flying, Olympic-Size Swimming Pool, Open Grassy Areas, Pavilions, Seasonal (Park & Pool), Tennis Courts, Sand Volleyball Courts

Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville 5,500 Acres, Birding, Disc Golf, Fields, Fly Fishing, Forest, Hiking, Hunting, Lake, Lodging, Nature Study, Rivers, Snowshoeing, Stream, Trails, *Paid Enrollment Required*, White Pond, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Halls Mills Covered Bridge in Neversink Hunter Rd., N41° 53.42′ W074° 35.40′

Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area in Eldred Barker Rd., 41.503398°N | 74.863805°W, 1,035 Acres, Birding, Brook, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Map, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Pond, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Lake Huntington in Cochecton 41.683123°N | 74.992991°W, 100 Acres, Fishing (Walleye, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Panfish), Contour Map, Shoreline Length 1.6 miles

Lake Ida Park in Rock Hill 53 Adams Road, 12-Acre Lake, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Hiking Around the Lake, Nature Study, Walking Trails, Wildlife Watching

Lake Superior State Park in Bethel 342 Dr Duggan Rd., Beach, Boat Launches (No Gas Motors), Boat Rentals, Canoeing, Open from Dawn to Dusk, Dog-Friendly, Food, Hunting, Kayaking, Pavilions and Shelter Rentals, Picnic Areas, Showers, Swimming Beach, Seasonal

Liberty O & W Rail Trail 287 Chestnut Street, >2.7 Miles, Biking, Birding, Dawn to Dusk, Dog-Friendly, Hiking, Nature Study, Unpaved, XX Skiing

Livingston Manor Covered Bridge Park 130 Covered Bridge Road, Birding, Covered Bridge, Creek, Fishing, Green Open Space, Open Daily May – October from 8 am to Dusk, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Portable Toilets

Loch Sheldrake in Fallsburg 41.769942°N | 74.656527°W, 64 Acres, Birding, Fishing (Brown Trout, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass), Hand Boat Launch, Small Fishing Pier, Picnic Tables, Shoreline Length 1.3 Miles

Long Pond in Neversink located within Willowemoc Wild State Forest Flugertown Road, 41.938183°N | 74.647883°W, 26 Acres, Contour Map, Fishing (Bullhead, Chain Pickerel and Brown Trout), Shoreline Length 1.3 Miles, Access via Scenic Hiking Trail along North, West Shore in the Willowemoc Wild Forest

Mamakating O&W Rail Trail 1 Sullivan St., 2.6-Mile Trail, Part of the 27-Mile-Long O&W Rail Trail, Biking/Hiking/Walking, Birding, Nature Study, Picturesque, Runs Along the Historic O&W Railroad Bed, Scenic, Links Downtown Wurtsboro with Roosa Gap State Forest, Shawangunk Ridge State Forest & Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest, Protected by The Open Space Institute

Minisink Battleground Park in Barryville 58 County Road 168, 57 Acres, Birding, Historic, Narrated History Hikes, National Register of Historic Places, Open Daily May – October from 8 am to Dusk, Picnic Areas, Restrooms, Revolutionary War Memorial, Public Events, Seasonal, Walking Paths

Mongaup Falls Reservoir in Forestburgh 41.553588°N | 74.779348°W, 103 Acres, Contour Map, Eagle Habitat, Fishing (Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead, Bluegill, Yellow Perch & Black Crappie; No Ice Fishing; No Gas Motors), Electric Motors Only, Open April 1-November 30, Parking for 5 cars & Trailers, Seasonal, Shoreline Length 3/5 Miles

Mongaup Pond Campground & Day Use Area in Livingston Manor 231 Mongaup Pond Road, 120-Acre Lake, 163 Tent & Trailer Sites, 8 Accessible Campsites, Accessible Showers, Accessible Trail onto the Beach, Accessible Observation Deck on the Water with Picnic Tables, Birding, Boat Launch (Hand-Launch Only, No Trailer Launch Available), Boat Rentals (Canoes & Row Boats), Camping, Dense Forest, Eagle Habitat, Fishing (Brook trout, chain pickerel, creek chub, golden shiner, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead & yellow perch; No Trailered Boats, No Bait Fish, GET FISHING LICENSE), Flush Toilets, Grills, Hiking Trails Connect with the 45+ Miles of Trail Systems in Big Indian Wilderness and Willowemoc Wild Forest, Located in Catskill Park, NYS Birding Trail, Picnic Area, Picnic Pavilion Rental, Sand Beach, Swimming, Areas Undergoing Restoration as of Fall 2022

Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area in Orange & Sullivan Counties 6,313 Acres, Bird Conservation Area, 2 Accessible Birding Blinds, Birding, Boat Launches (Ramp & Hand), Cliff Lake, Eagle Habitat, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, NO Gas Motors (except on Swinging Bridge Reservoir), North Map, NYS Birding Trail, Reservoirs, South Map

Village of Monticello Skate Park Jefferson St., Located Behind the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center

Moore Hill Unit in Grahamsville 74°32’26.39″W | 41°51’32.58″N, 154 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Western Brook Unit, Denman Mountain (3,035′ Elevation; 2nd Highest Peak in Sullivan County) & Roundout Reservoir, Ponds, Streams, Surrounded by Sundown Wild Forest, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Morningside Lake in Fallsburg Rt. 52, 130 Acres, Birding, Contour Map, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Black Crappie & Pumpkin Seed), NYS Fishing Regulations, Ice Fishing, Picturesque, Shoreline Length 2.3 Miles

Myers Road Unit in Neversink 74°32’26.39″W | 41°51’32.58″N, 246 Acres, Fishing, Hunting, Located Near/On Neversink Reservoir, A Free NYCDEC is Permit Required, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Narrowsburg Walking Trails 3 Trails totaling 2.5 Miles: 1/2-Mile De Mauro Trail, 1-Mile Main St. Historic District Trail & 1-Mile River Flats Trail, Trail Map, Along Delaware River, Benches, Biking, Birding, Boat Launch, Dog-Friendly, Nature Study, Observation Decks, Passive Recreation, Restroom, Passes by: Tusten Veterans Memorial Park, Fireman’s Field, The Flats/ Tusten Multigenerational Park, Campgrounds & Narrowsburg Business District

Neversink Reservoir Birding, Formed by Damming of the Neversink River, Fishing, Drains into the Lower Delaware River, Map, One of Four Reservoirs in the Delaware Water Supply System

Neversink River Access Park in Bridgeville 397 Bridgeville Road, Birding, Exit-Access for Removing Boats from River, Fishing, Nature Study, Scenic Views

Neversink Unique Area in Forestburgh & Thompson 6,580 Acres, ATV use, Birding, Canoeing, Fishing (Brown Trout, Brook Trout & Smallmouth Bass; Trout Fishing Catch & Release Only & only April 1st – October 15th; Considered the Birthplace of American Dry Fly Fishing), Free, Gorge with White Water Paddling (2 Major Drops), Includes Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area, 3 Marked Hiking Trails Totaling 11 Miles, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Open Daily from 1/2 hour before Sunrise, 6 Parking Spots, *Poor Cell Phone Reception*, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, Accessibility: 1.5 mile trail open for ATV use by permit only for people with disabilities, XX Skiing

Parksville Rail Trail 8 Pearl St., >3 Miles, Birding, Rustic, Unpaved Trail, River Views, Runs Along O&W Rail Trail

Peekamoose Blue Hole 41.915043°N, 74.428761°W, A depression in the streambed rock of the Roundout Creek formed by sand and swirling gravel in an ancient whirlpool, Part of the NYC Drinking Water Watershed, Open 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset, Birding, Fishing (Brown & Brook Trout), Forested, Hiking Trails, Located in Sundown Wild Forest, 2 Portable Toilets, Very Limited Parking

Pine Patch Unit in Grahamsville : 74°29’48.972″W | 41°51’13.373″N, 140 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Roundout Reservoir, Streams, Trapping

Pond Eddy Park Hollow Road, Playground

Red Brook Headwaters Unit in Fallsburg 74°34’7.731″W | 41°48’16.089″N, 365 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Pond, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Rio Reservoir in Forestburg 41.477933°N, 74.757250°W, 422 Acres, (Hand) Boat Launch, Contour Map, Eagle Habitat, Electric Motors Only, Fishing (No Gas Motors; No Ice Fishing, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bullhead, Chain Pickerel, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch & Walleye), Located in Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area, Parking for 15 Cars & Trailers, Shoreline Length 9.3 Miles

Roosa Gap State Forest in Mamakating 680 Acres, Birding, Camping, Eagle Habitat, Fire Tower, Hiking Trails with Parts of the Shawangunk Ridge Trail & The Long Path, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Near D&H Canal, Part of Shawangunk Ridge State Forest & Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Roundout Creek Unit in Grahamsville : 74°29’37.82″W | 41°51’55.6″N, 7 Acres, Fishing, Hunting, A Free NYCDEC is Permit Required, Streams

Roundout Fishing Access Area in Neversink Fishing (Bass, Walleye & Panfish), Gravel Ramp Boat Launch, Small Boats Only, Hudson River Tributary, Parking for 5 Cars & Trailers, Scenic

Skatepark at Ted Stroebele Recreation Center in Monticello 10 Jefferson St.

Slater Road Unit in Grahamsville 74°35’7.58″W | 41°51’15.411″N, 17 Acres, Birding, Creek, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Near Chestnut Creek Unit, Wildlife Watching

Smith Road Unit in Parksville 74°41’54.245″W | 41°51’58.249″N, 91 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Trapping

South Hill Unit in Wawarsing 74°29’13.611″W | 41°49’43.166″N, 590 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, On Roundout Reservoir, Streams, Trapping

Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park in Jeffersonville Routes 52 & 52A, 20 Acres, Birding, on Callicoon Creek, Fishing, Interpretive/ Educational Signs, National Register of Historic Places, Open daily May – October from 8 am to Dusk, Picnic Areas, Playground, Restrooms, Walking

Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail 50 Dove Sculptures to Commemorate The 50th Anniversary of the Original 1969 Woodstock Festival, Each Dove is Hand-Painted by a Professional Local Artist

Sundown Wild Forest in Grahamsville 30,100 Acres, Birding, Red Hill Fire Tower, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountainous, 35 Designated Primitive Camping Sites (Permits Required), Accessible Camping at Peekamoose Valley Camping Area, Accessible Trail Leading to Streamside Picnic Area & Accessible Fishing Pier, Peekamoose Blue Hole, Rivers, 18.2 Miles of Snowmobile/ Equestrian Trails, Seasonal Port-a-John, Trout Streams, Valleys, Waterfalls, Wildlife Watching

Swan Lake Park 1658 Briscoe Rd., Birding, Gazebo, Picnic Areas, Basketball Courts, Scenic Lake Views, Seasonal (May – September), Sitting Areas, Solar-Powered Lights, Located Next to/Behind The Swan Lake Historical Pavilion & Information Center which has a Dove Sculpture as part of the Sullivan Catskills Dove Trail, Trees

Swinging Bridge Reservoir in Monticello 41.608997°N | 74.782408°W, 889 Acres, Boat Ramp, Contour Map, Fishing (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Brown Trout, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Brown Bullhead and White Perch), Shoreline Length 17.6 Miles

Toronto Reservoir in Bethel 41.639357°N | 74.850119°W, 883 Acres, Concrete Boat Ramp, Contour Map, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Panfish, Walleye & Brown Bullhead), Parking for 10 cars and trailers, Shoreline Length 11 Miles

Tusten Mountain Trail in Narrowsburg N41.55444 W75.01919, Moderate 3-Mile Hike, Beautiful Delaware River Views, TrailKeeper Link

Tusten Multigenerational Park in Narrowsburg 75 Third St., The Flats Basketball Court, Baseball Field, Playground, Fitness Trail and a Children’s Community Garden

Tusten Veterans Memorial Park in Narrowsburg Bridge St., Gazebo, Picturesque

Walnut Mountain Park in Liberty 73 Walnut Mountain Rd., 265 Acres, 2nd Highest Mountain in Sullivan County, Baseball Field, 13 Miles of Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails, Birding, Hotel Ruins, Open Daily from 8 am to Dusk, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Playground, Scenic Vistas, Soccer Field, Restrooms (Seasonal)

Waneta Lake located in Willowemoc Wild State Forest Contour Map, 41.967037°N, 74.827595°W, Electric Motors Only, Fishing, Parking for 5 cars

West Neversink Unit in Parksville 74°40’21.741″W | 41°51’50.221″N, 1,208 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hunting, A Free NYCDEP Access Permit is Required, Located on Neversink Reservoir, Streams, Wildlife Watching

Western Brook Unit in Grahamsville 74°32’38.632″W | 41°51’52.323″N, 33 Acres, A Free NYCDEP Access Permit is Required, Hiking, Abuts Moore Hill Unit, Stream

White Lake in Bethel 41.684158°N, 74.830957°W, 280 Acres, Contour Map, Fishing (Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel & Panfish), Parking for 24 cars and trailers, Shoreline Length 4.3 Miles

Willowemoc Wild State Forest in Sullivan & Ulster Counties 14,800 Acres, Accessible Fishing Pier on Waneta Lake & Picnic Table, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, 40-Mile Hiking Trail Network, Hunting, Map, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Picnic Area, 6 Ponds, Snowmobiling, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area in Thompson 585 Acres, Biking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, 2 Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Map, Adjacent to Neversink Unique Area, Expansive Snowmobile System, Snowshoeing, Wildlife Watching

Wurtsboro Canal Trail TravelStorysGPS Self-Guided Audio Tour

Wurtsboro Ridge State Forest in Bloomingburg 1,139 Acres, Birding, Primitive, Camping, Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Map, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Streams, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing, Year-Round, both part of the Shawangunk Ridge Trail & The Long Path pass through

Ulster County

5 Lock Walk in High Falls

Acorn Hill Unit in Olive 74°13’42.393″W 41°56’8.706″N, 220 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Ashokan Reservoir, Ponds, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Allaben Unit in Shandaken 74°20’55.953″W 42°6’14.749″N, 15 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Shandaken Wild Forest & Hunter-West Kill Wilderness, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Alder Lake in Hardenburgh located within Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest 42.049673°N, 74.681377°W, 45 Acres, Camping, Canoeing, Contour Map, Electric Motors Only, Fishing (Brook Trout), Kayaking, Parking for 10 Cars, Shoreline Length 1.3 Miles

Andy Lee Field in Woodstock 56 Rock City Rd., Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Community Events, 2 Pavilions, Playground, Tennis Courts, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Ashokan Brook in Shokan 74°11’33.766″W 41°58’37.766″N, 32 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Ashokan North Unit in Shokan 74°13’19.802″W 41°56’1.463″N, 55 Acres, Fishing, Hunting

Ashokan Promenade in Olivebridge  27 B W S Rd., 2.8 Miles, Biking, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dog-Friendly, Eagle-Viewing, Flat, In-Line Skating, NYS Birding Trail, On The Ashokan Reservoir, Paved, Scenic, Walking/ Jogging

Ashokan Rail Trail 11.5 Miles, 3 Trailheads, Biking/ Hiking/ Walking/ Running, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Nature Observation, NYS Birding Trail, Picturesque, Portable toilets, Runs along Ashokan Reservoir between West Hurley & Boiceville, Scenic, Snowshoeing, Trees, XX Skiing

Ashokan Reservoir in Olive & Hurley 8,315 Acres, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Contour Map, Fishing (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Redbreast Sunfish, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Common Carp, White Sucker, Alewife; No Gas Motors; No Ice Fishing), Free Permit Required, Scenic, Shoreline Length 44.3 Miles

Ashokan/ Turnwood Covered Bridge in Olive N41° 55.673′ W074° 11.755′, Appointment Required to Visit: Call 845-657-8333 x 10

Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest in Hardenburgh 13,500 Miles, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fire Tower, Fishing, Fly Fishing, 22+ Miles of Hiking Trails, Hunting, Kayaking, 45-Acre Alder Lake, Mountain Biking, Mountainous, Nature Study, 5 Parking Areas/ Trailheads, Picnicking, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Barry Knight Interpretive Walk in West Hurley 1451 Rt. 28A, 5-Minute Hike to a Campsite & Observation Tower with Catskill Mountain Views, Ashokan Reservoir Views, Open Daily Year-Round *By Appointment*

Beaverkill Unit in Woodstock 74°14’6.248″W 42°3’57.084″N, 430 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Phoenicia – Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, Streams, Wildlife Watching

Beech Ridge Unit in Lexington 74°24’56.641″W 42°13’29.953″N, 733 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, In & Near Halcott Mountain Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Beetree Hill Unit in Woodstock 74°11’16.352″W 42°2’13.3″N, 624 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Near Phoenicia – Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, Streams, Wildlife Watching

Belleayre Beach in Pine Hill 33 Friendship Manor Road, Beach, Boating, Fishing, Horseshoe Pits, Kayaking, Picnicking, Seasonal, Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Swimming, Volleyball

Belleayre Mountain Scenic Gondola Ride in Highmount 181 Galli Curci Road, Seasonal

Berean Park in Highland Reservoir Rd., Sandy Beach, Concession Stand, Grills, Access to Hiking Trails, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Restrooms , Summer Rec Program

Big Indian Park in Big Indian 8280 Rt. 28, Baseball Field, Community Events, Grills, Merry-Go-Round, Portable Toilet, 2 Pavilions, Playground, Stream

Big Indian Wilderness in Denning, Hardenburgh & Shandaken 33,500 Acres, 30 Miles of Trails, Birding, Boat Launches, Camping Fishing, Fire Tower, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Map, Nature Study, 7 Parking Areas, Picnicking, Scenic, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Birch Creek Unit in Shandaken 74°28’22.098″W 42°9’4.507″N, 309 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Black Creek Preserve in Esopus Winding Brook Rd., 130 Acres, Bald Eagles, Birding, Free, 3 Hiking Trails, Hudson River Shoreline, Nature Study, Surrounds John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary, Suspension Bridge, Wildlife Watching, Open Year-Round from Sunrise to Sunset

Black Creek State Forest in Esopus 41.790552°N, 73.972407°W, 595 Acres, Birding, Primitive Camping, Fishing, Hiking*, Horseback Riding*, Hunting, Mountain Biking*, Surrounds John Burrough’s Nature Sanctuary, Map, Snowmobiling*, Snowshoeing*, Trapping, XX Skiing*

*Permitted, though no designated trails

Black Road Unit in Olive 74°13’26.001″W 41°58’55.288″N, 86 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Block Park in Kingston Abeel St., Basketball, Dawn to Dusk, Handball Court, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Near Roundout Creek Waterfront Walkway & Downtown Restaurants, Softball Field

Bluestone Wild Forest in Kingston 3,000 Acres, Accessible Trail & Fishing Platform , Birding, Hand Boat Launch (Non-motorized boats and cartop boats with electric motors), Primitive Camping, Canoeing, Fishing (White and Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Golden Shiner, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Alewife), Forest, A Gateway to Catskill Forest Preserve, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, Onteora Lake, Map, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Parking: Onteora Lake Parking Area and Hand Boat Launch (41.984094°N, 74.082791°W) & Jockey Hill-Wintergreen Ridge Trail Parking Area (41.977744°N, 74.05011°W), Picnicking, Ponds, Old Quarries, ≈ 29 Miles of Trails, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park 52-78 River Rd., 1.7 Acres, Benches, Birding, Boating, Connects to The Walkway’s Loop Trail, Fishing, Free, Grills, A Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Site, Hudson River Waterfront, Kayaking, Open Daily to the Public Daily from Sunrise to Sundown, Pavilion, Picnicking, Scenic

Borden Library Park in Wallkill Open Grassy Area, Picnic Tables, Trees, Little Free Library

Boulevard Road Unit in Hurley 76 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Ashokan Reservoir, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Braden Brook Stables in Greenfield Park 19 Mountain Dale Rd., Catskill Mountain Views, Fall Foliage Rides, Horseback Riding, Miles of Scenic Trails, Mountainous, Winter Trail Rides

Broadstreet Hollow Unit in Shandaken 58 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Stream, Trapping

Brodhead Unit in West Shokan 111 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Bushkill Unit in Boiceville 448 Acres, Fishing, Hunting (Bow Only), On Ashokan Reservoir, Streams

Bushkill Fishing Unit in West Shokan 19 Acres, Fishing, Near Ashokan Reservoir, Streams, Wetlands, 74°16’45.6″W L41°58’8.424″N

Block Park in Kingston Abeel St., Basketball, Dawn to Dusk, Handball Court, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Near Roundout Creek Waterfront Walkway & Downtown Restaurants, Softball Field

Bluestone Wild Forest in Kingston 3,000 Acres, Accessible Trail & Fishing Platform , Birding, Hand Boat Launch (Non-motorized boats and cartop boats with electric motors), Primitive Camping, Canoeing, Fishing (White and Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Golden Shiner, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Alewife), Forest, A Gateway to Catskill Forest Preserve, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, Onteora Lake, Map, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Parking: Onteora Lake Parking Area and Hand Boat Launch (41.984094°N, 74.082791°W) & Jockey Hill-Wintergreen Ridge Trail Parking Area (41.977744°N, 74.05011°W), Picnicking, Ponds, Old Quarries, ≈ 29 Miles of Trails, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park 52-78 River Rd., 1.7 Acres, Benches, Birding, Boating, Connects to The Walkway’s Loop Trail, Fishing, Free, Grills, A Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Site, Hudson River Waterfront, Kayaking, Open Daily to the Public Daily from Sunrise to Sundown, Pavilion, Picnicking, Scenic

Borden Library Park in Wallkill Open Grassy Area, Picnic Tables, Trees, Little Free Library

Boulevard Road Unit in Hurley 76 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Ashokan Reservoir, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Braden Brook Stables in Greenfield Park 19 Mountain Dale Rd., Catskill Mountain Views, Fall Foliage Rides, Horseback Riding, Miles of Scenic Trails, Mountainous, Winter Trail Rides

Broadstreet Hollow Unit in Shandaken 58 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Stream, Trapping

Brodhead Unit in West Shokan 111 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Bushkill Unit in Boiceville 448 Acres, Fishing, Hunting (Bow Only), On Ashokan Reservoir, Streams

Bushkill Fishing Unit in West Shokan 19 Acres, Fishing, Near Ashokan Reservoir, Streams, Wetlands, 74°16’45.6″W L41°58’8.424″N

Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex / Cantine Field in Saugerties 9/11 Memorial, 11 Ball Fields, Bandstand, Baseball, 3 Basketball Courts, Flagpole, Frank D. Greco Memorial Senior Center Multi-Purpose Center, 2 Grandstands, Grills, Hiking Trails, Kiwanis Ice Arena, No Dogs, Open Daily Year-Round (except Christmas & Thanksgiving), Open Space, 4 Pavilions, Picnic Areas, 3 Playgrounds, Shuffleboard Courts (Indoor & Outdoor), Public Events, 4 Soccer Fields, Softball, 4 Lighted Tennis

Cas Landi Park in Esopus Ball Field, Ice Rink, Pavilion, Playground

Catskill Center’s Thorn Preserve in Woodstock 60 Acres, Apiary, Birding, Grasslands, Nature Study, Ponds, Seasonal, Scenic Views of Overlook Mountain, Walking Paths, Wetlands

Catskills Visitor Center 60-Acres, Birding, Esopus Fire Tower, Forest, Hiking, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail, Pavilion, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing

Charles Rider Park in Kingston Birding, Boat Launch (Permit Required; Concrete Ramp; Parking for 50 Cars & Trailers), Grills, Kayak Launch, Scenic Hudson River Views & Shoreline, Nature Study, Picnic Tables, Picturesque, Trees, View of Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, Wildlife Watching

Chichester Unit in Shandaken 104 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping

Chodikee Lake in Lloyd 63 Acres, Contour Map, Electric Motors Only, Fishing (Largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, yellow perch, brown bullheads), Hand Boat Launch, Shoreline Length 1.3 Miles, Wetlands/ Small Boat Fishing Only

Comeau Property in Woodstock 76 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Streamside Hiking Trails, Picturesque

Cornell Park in Kingston Birding, Open Dawn to Dusk, Passive Recreation, Sitting Area, Scenic Views, Veterans Monument

Dancing Rock Unit in Shokan 156 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Deer Kill Creek Unit in Napanoch 368 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, On Roundout Reservoir, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Diamond Road Unit in Ellenville 146 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Dillon Park & Pool in Monticello 13.6 Acre Community Park, Basketball Courts, Birding, Community Events, Playground, Gazebo, Picnic Tables, Picturesque, 30 x 60′ Pool, 5-Acre Pond with Fishing Dock, Scenic, Skate Park, Trees, Wildlife Watching

Dinch Road Unit in Denning 81 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Dubois Farms in Highland Café & Bakery, Cider Donuts, Farm Animals, Farm Market, No Pets/ Dogs, Public Events, PYO (Apples/ Collards/ Eggplants/ Gourds/ Grapes/ Kale/ Nectarines/ Peaches/ Pumpkins/ Strawberries/ Summer Squash/ Swiss Chard/ Tomatoes, Play Village “Tiny Town”; Open Daily, Seasonal, Wagon Rides, The Winery & Tavern

East Mountain Unit in Wawarsing 209 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Echo Lake located within Indian Head Wilderness in Ulster & Green Counties 13 Acres, Contour Map, Fishing (Brook Trout; Artificial Lures Only), Shoreline Length .43 Miles, Access by ≈ 4-5 Mile Hiking Trail

Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz

Esopus Bend Nature Preserve | Schroeder Farm in Saugerties 161 Acres, Birding, Creekside, Forest, Hiking Trails, Meadows, Nature Study, Open Dusk to Dawn, Public Hikes & Paddles, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Esopus Meadows Preserve in Esopus 96 Acres, Bike Rack, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Eagle Viewing, Fishing, Free, Hiking, A Hudson River Greenway Water Trail site, Hudson River Shoreline, Old Quarries, Open Year-Round from Sunrise to Sunset, Paddling, Path to Lighthouse Park, Pavilion, Phenology Trail, Picnicking, Rolling Forest, Snowshoeing, Trail Map, Views of Hudson River/ Esopus Meadows/ Staatsburgh Mansion & Esopus Lighthouse, 2 Miles of Woodland Trails, Woods, XX Skiing

Falling Waters Preserve in Glasco 149 Acres, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, Dog-Friendly, Eagle Viewing, Fishing, Free, Grasslands, 2 Hiking Trails, Hudson Benches, River Views & Shoreline, Ice House Ruins, Nature Study, Open Year-Round from Sunrise to Sunset, Picturesque, Protected by Scenic Hudson, Scenic Overlooks, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trail Map, Trees for Tribs Program, 2 Waterfalls, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

Field of Dreams Park in New Paltz Pavilion

Flat Brook Unit in Denning 231 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near/In Willowemoc Wild State Forest & Sundown Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Forge Covered Bridge in Hardenburgh

Forsyth Nature Center in Kingston 18.5 Acres, Accessible Outdoor Learning Center, Animal Exhibits (Alpacas/ Llama, Birds of Prey, Budgerigars, Canaries, Ducks, Goats, Guinea Hen, Love Birds, Parakeets, Bunnies, Peacocks, Pheasants, Pig, Reptiles, Turtles, Zebra Finches), Butterfly Garden, Free, Gardens, Gazebos, Green House, John Burroughs Reading Nook, Open Year-Round, Picnic Areas, Pond, Public Events, Restrooms, Rose Garden, Sensory Garden, Tree Nursery

Fox Hollow Unit in Shandaken : 74°22’52.202″W 42°7’3.425″N, 3 Acres, Fishing, Hiking

Franny Reese State Park in Highland 251 Acres, Birding, Bluff-Top Forest, Free, Created/ Conserved/ Managed by Scenic Hudson, Dog-Friendly, Hiking, Links to the Walkway Loop Trail, Mountain Biking, Limited Parking (≈ 4-5 cars), Ruins, Scenic Overlook with Rustic Seating (Views of Mid-Hudson Bridge, Hudson River & Walkway Over the Hudson), Snowshoeing, Trails, Wildlife Watching, Wooded, XX Skiing

Galeville Park in Shawangunk Sports Fields, Near Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge

Gardiner Library

Garrison Park in Wallkill 1-Acre Neighborhood Park, Basketball Court, Playground

George J. Terpening Sr. Memorial Park in Malden Benches, Boat Launch (Concrete Ramp, Dock, Permit Required), Grills, Hudson River Views & Shoreline/ Riverfront, Passive Recreation, Picnic Tables, Scenic Views

Glasco Mini Park in Saugerties Benches, Boat Launch (Concrete Ramp, Dock, Permit Required), Fishing Pier, Grills, Hudson River Views & Shoreline/ Riverfront, Kayak Launch, Riverside Trail, Scenic, Small Pavilion with Picnic Tables

Glenbrook Park in Shandaken Lighted Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Shandaken Dog Park, Grills, Open Sunrise to Sunset, Pavilion, Playground, Accessible Restrooms

Glenford Unit in Hurley 540 Acres, Fishing, Hunting, On The Ashokan Reservoir, Streams, Wetlands

Grant Avery Park in Shokan Ball Field, Basketball Court, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Softball Field, Tennis Court

Great Vly Wildlife Management Area in Catskill (Greene County) & Saugerties (Ulster County) 184 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Forest, Freshwater Wetland, Hunting, NYS Birding Trail, Scenic View

Green Eyes Unit in Hurley 172 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Greg and Dot Greer Memorial Park in Walker Valley 2-Acre Neighborhood Park, Civic Building

Hasbrouck Park in Kingston Ball Field, Basketball Court, Birding, Handball Court, Hiking Trails with Nature ID Plaques, Historic Stone Building, Hudson River Views, Open Dawn to Dusk, Picnic Area, Playground, Scenic, Softball Field

Hasbrouck Park in New Paltz Basketball, Birding, Gazebo with Picnic Table, Green Open Space, Picnic Tables, Playground, Scenic Mountain Views, Tennis Courts, Water Fountain

Herdman Road Exit in Shandaken 74°20’50.291″W 42°5’50.282″N, 18 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

High Banks Preserve in Ulster Park 287 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Forest, Free, Hiking, Hudson River Views, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Open Sunrise to Sunset, Picnicking, Scenic, Snowshoeing, Wetlands (with Boardwalk), Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz 10 Acres, National Historic Landmark District, Visitor Center, Shop & Tours are Seasonal, Walking

Hudson River Brickyard Trail in Kingston 1.9 Mile, Biking, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Eagle-Viewing, Part of both Kingston Greenline & Empire State Trail, Hudson River Views, Parking at Kingston Point Park, Passes through Sojourner Truth State Park, Scenic, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Leg of The Hudson Valley Greenway Trail on The Empire State Trail from Lloyd to New Paltz

Hutton Park in Kingston Baseball Diamond, Basketball Court, Handball Court, Open Dawn to Dusk, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms (Seasonal), Tennis Courts

Illinois Mountain in Highland Reservoir Rd., 280 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Forest, Free, Hiking, Picnicking, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Open Year-Round from Sunrise to Sunset, Rock Wall Ruins, Scenic, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Indian Grove Unit in Shandaken 3 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Near Shandaken Wild Forest & Slide Mountain Wilderness

Israel Wittman Sanctuary in Woodstock 123 Acres, Birding, (2) 1-Mile-Long Walking/ Hiking/ Biking Trails, Bluestone Quarry, No Dogs, Forest, Glacial Erratics, Gorge, Nature Study, Rock Wall Ruins, Stream, Trail Map, Vernal Pools, Limited Parking, Wildlife Watching

James Rieker Park in Connelly Spring & Second St., Playground

Joe Clark Park in West Park Floyd Ackert Rd., Playground

John Burrough’s Nature Sanctuary in West Park 200 Acres, Birding, Creek, Free, Geology, Marsh, Nature Study, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Picnicking, 2-Acre Pond, Rustic Forest, 4.5-Mile Trail Network, Trail Map, Waterfalls

Kenneth L. Wilson Campground & Day Use Area in Mount Tremper Ball Field, Beaches, Boat Launch* (Row Boats & Canoes Only; No Motorized Boats), Boat Rentals (Canoes, Kayaks & Stand-up Paddleboards [SUP’s]), Catskill Mountain Views, Dog Park, Camping, Located in Catskill Park, Fishing (largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, bullheads, white sucker, shiners, and sunfish), Fishing Pier*, Floating Dock*, Grills, Hiking, Horseshoe Pits, Map, Nature Trails*, NYS Birding Trail, Picnic Area*, Picturesque, Playground, Ponds, Restrooms, Scenic, Access to Slide Mountain Wilderness Hiking Trails, Swimming, 76 Tent & Trailer Sites, Wildlife Observation Platform*, Wooded

*Accessible/ Partially Accessible

Kingston Lanes (Bowling) Reservations Required ☂

Kingston Leg of The Hudson Valley Greenway Trail on The Empire State Trail

Kingston Point Beach & Rotary Park in Kingston 87 Acres, Beach*, Birding, BMX Track, Boat Launch (Kayak, Car Top & Small Motorized Boats), Concession Stand*, 9-Hole Disc Golf, Dog Golf, Fishing, Hudson River Views, Open Dawn to Dusk, Passive Recreation, Picnic Area, Picturesque, Playground, Restrooms*, Scenic, Softball Fields, Trolley Landing, Volleyball Courts

* Seasonal

Kiwanis Ice Arena in Saugerties Birthday Parties, Drop-in Hockey, Figure Skating Club, Freestyle Figure Skating Sessions, Hockey Leagues, Pro Shop, Public Ice Skating Sessions, Seasonal, Skate Repairs, Skate Sharpening, Sticks & Pucks Hockey Sessions, Unique Boutique ☂

Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum in Ulster Park Free (Donations appreciated), National Historic Landmark, Open Weekends in Season, Scheduled Tours ☂

Ladleton Unit in Denning 754 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Nature Study, Neversink River, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Lester S. Davis Park in West Shokan Baseball Field, Basketball, Horseshoe Pits, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Summer Camp, Swimming Pool

Lighthouse Park in Esopus 155 River Road, .7 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, 2 Miles of Hiking Trails, Hudson River Views, Nature Study, Picnicking, Picturesque, Scenic, TreesLions Club Playground in Saugerties Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Swings, Slides, Monkey Bars, Merry-go-Round, Open Year-Round from Dawn to Dusk, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Trees, Swimming Pool (Seasonal)

Lost Clove Unit in Shandaken 425 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Big Indian Wilderness, Nature Study, Near Esopus Creek, Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Loughran Park in Kingston Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Open Dawn to Dusk, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Playground, Restrooms (Seasonal), Tennis Courts

Louisa Pond in Esopus 10 Acres, Birding, Canoeing, Fishing (Yellow Perch; Non-Motorized/ Car Top Boats Only), Kayaking, Shoreline Length .37 Miles, Wildlife Watching

Lower Esopus Creek in Saugerties Boat Launch from Saugerties Village Beach, Fishing (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Carp, Panfish), Accessible Fishing Platform, Parking for 8 Cars & Trailers, Permit Required from Village of Saugerties with Non-Resident Fee

Marbletown Town Park (GPS address in Kingston) Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Community Events, Grills, Horseshoe Pits, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Picturesque, Playground, Trees, Volleyball

Marlboro Nature Trail Architecture, Birding, DuBois/ Riverside Cemetery, Hiking, History, Mill Creek Vista, Nature Study, Vernal Pond, Wildlife Watching

McKinley Hollow Unit in Shandaken 2 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Mile Shore Unit in Hurley 460 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hunting, Nature Watching, On The Ashokan Reservoir, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Mill Brook Preserve in New Paltz 134 Acres, Beaver Pond, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Forest, 6 Hiking Trails, Log Bridge, Meadows, Nature Study, Open Dawn to Dusk, Picturesque, Streams, Trail Map, Wildlife Watching

Mink Hollow Unit in Woodstock 639 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest & Indian Head Wilderness, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Kerhonkson Beaches for Swimming (Minnewaska Beach & Awosting Beach), Bird Conservation Area, Birding, Boating (Non-Motorized Boats Only), Bouldering, Dog-Friendly, Equestrian Trails, Gift Shop, Forest, Geology, Hiking, Hunting, 3 Sky Lakes, Mountain Biking, Mountain Views, Nature Study, NYS Birding Trail,, Picnicking, Picturesque, Public Events, Ice Caves, Rock Climbing, Scenic Overlooks, Scuba Diving, Shawangunk Ridge, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trail Map, Visitor Center, Waterfalls, Wildlife Watching, Wooded, XX Skiing

Mohonk Mountain House Day Trip in New Paltz Day Spa, Day Dining Package (Access to Mountain House, Grounds & Evening Entertainment), Gift Shop, Hiking Trails Pass, Summer Sports Pass (Access to Mountain House, Afternoon Tea & Cookies, 30-min Boating [First-Come, First-Served Basis], Golfing, Greenhouse, Hiking, Sky Top Tower, Tennis, Victorian Gardens), Winter Sports Day Pass (Equipment Rental [Ice Skates, MICROspikes®, Snowshoes, XX Skis], Hiking, Ice Skating, Seasonal, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing)

Mohonk Preserve in Gardiner Accessibility; Birding; Camping; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Open Daily Year-Round from Sunrise to Sunset; Nature Study; NYS Birding Trail, Public Events; Streams; Snowshoeing & XX Skiing; Trail Maps & Guides; Trailheads: Coxing Trailhead (Hiking, Rock Climbing, Wading), Spring Farm Trailhead Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Rock Scrambling), Visitor Center Trailhead (Hiking, Access to Bouldering & Rock Climbing via East Trapps Connector Trailhead), West Trapps Trailhead (Bouldering, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing); Visitor Center (Free, Open Daily, Year-Round, 9 am – 5 pm, Closed 3.5 Holidays, Children’s Forest, J & S Sensory Trail, LaVerne Thompson Nature Trail, Kids Corner, Weinstein Butterfly Garden, Wildlife Exhibits); Volunteer; Wildlife Watching

Mount Pleasant in Shandaken 5 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Near Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, River, Stream, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Mount Tremper Unit in Shandaken 6 Acres, Birding Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, River, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Multi-Generational Park/ The “Flats” Playground in Narrowsburg Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Children’s Community Garden, Fitness Trail, Playground, Trees

Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary in New Paltz 56 Acres, Birding, Flood Plain Forest, Gardens, Nature Trails, Open Daily, Oxbow, Year-Round from Dawn to Dusk, Wallkill Riverfront

Oak Ridge Unit in West Shokan 25 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, In & Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Olderbark Unit in Woodstock (Town) 186 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Streams, Wildlife Watching

Olivebridge Park | Tongore Park in Olivebridge Pavilion, Soccer Field

Oliverea Unit in Shandaken 78 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Onteora Lake in Kingston 16.5 Acres, Birding, Contour Map, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Bluegills, Panfish), Fishing Platform, Shoreline Length 1.4 Miles, Trees

Overlook Mountain Wild Forest in Woodstock Birding, Primitive Camping, Catskill Mountain Views, 2 Family-Friendly Trails, Hiking, Historic Fire Tower, Hunting, Map, Mountain Biking, Mountain House Ruins, Nature Study, Near Indian Head Wilderness & Echo Lake, Scenic Views, Snowshoeing, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Peck Hollow Unit in Shandaken 72 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Shandaken Wild Forest, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Peck Road Unit in Shokan 84 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Perrine’s Covered Bridge in Esopus

Phoenicia Park | Parish Field Basketball Court, Playground, Public Events, Trailhead for The Tanbark Hiking Trail

Popp Memorial Park in Wallkill Benches, Birding, Ice Skating (Seasonal & ?Weather-dependent), Large Pavilion, Nature Study, Riverfront (Wallkill River)

Red Hill Knolls Unit in Denning 157 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Nature Study, Pond, Stream, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Red Hill Unit in Denning 114 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Nature Study, Stream, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Robert Post Park in Kingston Basketball Court, Birding, Bocce Courts, No Dogs, Fishing, Hudson River Views & Shoreline, Grills, Picnic Tables, Playground, Soccer Field, Volleyball Court

Rochester Unit in Napanoch 17 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Romer Mountain Unit in Shandaken 15 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Nature Study, Near Belleayre Mountain, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Rose Mountain Unit in Shandaken 211 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Rosendale Community Center & Pool Ball field, Basketball Court, Birding, Catherine O’Leary Pavilion with Picnic Tables & Grills, Community Center, Open Grassy Area, *NEW 9/2022 ~ Outdoor Fitness Gym*, Little Free Library, Large Rhinoceros Sculpture, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Playground, Portable Toilet, Restrooms (Seasonal), Seasonal, Walking Track, Youth Center

Ross Park in Port Ewen Ball Field, Bench, Basketball Court, Community Events, Open Grassy Area, Large Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Playground, Trees

Roundout Creek Boat Launch, Fishing, Hudson River Tributary

Rutsen Park in Rosendale Grills, Overlooks Roundout Creek, Picturesque, Short Walk Up a Hill to Rosendale Community Center Complex

Sand Hill Unit in Boiceville 403 Acres, Fishing, Hunting, On The Ashokan Reservoir, Near Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, Streams

Saugerties Lighthouse 40′ Floating Boat Dock (Seasonal), Bed & Breakfast, Dog-Friendly, Gift Shop, Picnicking, Portable Toilet, Riverside Deck Open to the Public on Weekday Mornings & Afternoons, Scheduled Tours (Seasonal), 1/2 Mile Nature Trail is Open Dawn to Dusk, Walking *Tidal Flooding of Trail 2x’s / Day*

Saugerties Village Beach 43 Partition St., No Dogs, Playground, Sand Beach, Seasonal, Swimming Dock, Fishing, Kayak Boat Launch/ Kayaking, Picturesque, Restrooms, Trees

Seamon Park in Saugerties 5 Malden Avenue, Open 9 am to Dusk, Birding, Catskill Mountain Views, “Children’s Statue”, Christmas Lights in December, Fountains, Gardens, Hilly, History, Old Mill Site, Passive Recreation, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Picturesque, Public Events, Scenic, Trees

Shandaken Unit 43 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Shandaken Wild Forest, Near Peck Hollow Unit, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Shandaken Wild Forest in Shandaken Accessible Features (Picnic Site, Fishing Platform), Birding, Camping (Campsites, Lean-tos, Primitive Camping), Fishing (Brook Trout), Forest, Free, Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Map, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Open Year-Round from Dawn to Dusk, Picnic Area, Pond, Picturesque, Ruins, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Shaupeneak Ridge in Esopus Birding,

Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge in Wallkill 566 Acres, A Biodiversity Focus Area, Birding, Grassland for Migratory Birds, Hiking/ Walking Trails, An Important Bird Area (An Audubon NY Designation), NYS Birding Trail, No Pets/Dogs, Observation Gazebo, Platform & Hut, Open Daily Year-Round from 1/2 Before Sunrise to 1/2 After Sunset, Snowshoeing, XX Skiing, Views of Shawangunk Ridge, Wildlife to Watch: Bobolinks, Grasshopper Sparrow, Henslow’s Sparrow, Horned Lark, Northern Harrier, Red-Tailed Hawks, Savannah Sparrows, Short-Eared Owls, Spotted Turtles, Turkey Vultures, Upland Sandpiper, Vesper Sparrow, White-Tailed Deer

Shawangunk Ridge State Forest in Wawarsing/Ellenville (& Mamakating in Sullivan County) 1,411 Acres, Fishing (brook trout, brown trout, blacknose dace, common shiner, and slimy sculpin), Hiking, Horseback Riding*, Hunting, Mountain Biking*, Mountainous, Primitive Camping, Includes Part of The Shawangunk Ridge Trail & The Long Path, No Restrooms, Scenic Views, Snowmobiling*, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trapping, Unmarked Multiple-Use Trails for Non-Motorized Recreation, XX Skiing

*Permitted though no designated trails

Sheridan Mountain Unit in Shandaken 108 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Located in/near Hunter-West Kill Wilderness, Nature Study, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Sholam Unit in Napanoch 272 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Vernooy Kill State Forest, On & Near Roundout Reservoir, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Simpson Mini-Park in Phoenicia Gazebo, Picnicking, Streamside, Trees

Sleightsburgh Park in Esopus 808 First Avenue, 79 Acres, Birding, Boat Launch, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Hiking Trails along Roundout Creek, A Hudson River Greenway Water Trail Site, Nature Study, Parking for 19 Cars & Trailers, Picturesque, Scenic Views, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Wooded Peninsula, Woodland Valley Campground

Slide Mountain Wilderness in Shandaken, Denning & Olive 47,500 Acres, Birding, Camping, Fire Tower, Fishing, Forest, Free, 35 Miles of Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Located in Catskill Forest Preserve, Map, Mountain Biking, Mountain Views, Mountainous (Balsam Cap, Cornell Mountain, Hanover Mountain, Mount Pleasant, Panther Mountain, Peekamoose Mountain, Rocky Mountain, Romer Mountain, Samuels Point, Slide Mountain, South Mountain, Table Mountain, Tremper Mountain, Van Wyck Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, Wittenberg Mountain), Nature Study, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Panoramic Views, Scenic, Snowshoeing, Streams, Trapping, Waterfalls, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Sloan Gorge Preserve in Saugerties 487 Stoll Rd., Birding, Dog-Friendly, Forest, Geology, Gorges, Hiking, Historic Bridge Trusses, Nature Study, Old Quarries, Limited Parking, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Scenic, Stream, Vernal Pool, Wildlife Watching

Smith Park in Pine Hill Access to Birch Creek, Basketball Court, Flower Garden, Hudson Valley Greenway Trail Access, Picnic Benches, Playground, Tennis Court

Snake Rocks Preserve in Woodstock Located at the top of Nordic Dr., 36 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Forest, 1-Mile Hiking Loop Trail, Limited Parking, Mountain Views (During Winter), Nature Study, Old Quarry, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Quarry Pond, Scenic Views, Wildlife Viewing

Sojourner Truth Park / Ulster Landing County Park in Saugerties 916 Ulster Landing Rd., Abuts Turkey Point State Forest, Basketball Hoops, Beach, Beach Volleyball, Birding, Boat Launch, Grills, Hiking Trails, Horseshoe Pits, Hudson River Shoreline & Views, Large Pavilion, No Dogs, Playground, Restrooms, Sunrise to Sunset, Swimming, Trees

South Hollow Unit in West Shokan 74°19’22.189″W 41°56’41.924″N, 99 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

South Mountain Unit in West Shokan 74°16’43.318″W 41°57’31.424″N, 357 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

South Roundout Unit in Napanoch 913 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Pond, On Roundout Reservoir, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

South Yankeetown Pond Unit in Bearsville : 74°10’33.226″W 42°1’3.569″N, 13 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Nature Study, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Stone Road Unit in West Hurley 391 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hunting, Nature Study, On The Ashokan Reservoir, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Stony Clove Creek Unit in Shandaken 1 Acre, Fishing & Hunting, Near Hunter-West Kill Wilderness & Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest

Sturgeon Pool in Rifton 194 Acres, Contour Map, Fishing (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Carp, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, White Perch), Shoreline Length 4.4 Miles

Sundown Unit in Denning 141 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Sundown Wild Forest, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Tappan/ Kittle Covered Bridge in Hardenbergh N42° 04.126′ W074° 32.876′

Tebelt Lane Unit in West Hurley 74°9’22.408″W 41°57’52.645″N, 22 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Near The Ashokan Reservoir, Pond, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Thomas Felten Park in Modena Bocce Ball, Community Events, Flag Pole, Horseshoes, Pavilion, Picnic Areas, Playground, Scenic, Soccer Fields, Softball Fields, Trees, Veterans Memorial

Thorn Preserve at Catskill Center in Woodstock 55 John Joy Rd., 60 Acres, Apiary, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Grassland Habitat, Ponds, Public Events, Views of Overlook Mountain, Walking Paths

Ticetonyk Mountain Unit in Boiceville : 74°15’5.766″W 42°0’58.677″N, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, In & Near Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, Nature Study, Streams, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park in Saugerties Benches, Birding, Community Events, Dog-Friendly, Located on Esopus Creek, Fishing, Passive Recreation, Picturesque, Trees, Walking

Tony Williams Field in Highland South Riverside Rd., Baseball Fields, Concession Stand, Grills, Parking for Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Picnic Pavilions, Playground, Softball Fields, Tennis

Traver Hollow Unit in Boiceville 145 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near The Ashokan Reservoir, Near Slide Mountain Wilderness, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Trout Creek Unit in Napanoch 1,506 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Ponds, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Turkey Point State Forest in Saugerties 42.016095°N,73.94566°W, 139 Acres, Abuts Sojourner Truth Park / Ulster Landing County Park, Accessible Fishing Pier & Hand Launch, Birding, Fields, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hudson River Views & Waterfront, Hunting, Ice House Ruins, Map, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Snowshoeing, Swamp, Trapping, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Ulster County Pool Complex in New Paltz 241 Libertyville Rd., Outdoor Olympic-Size Swimming Pool, 2 Large Kiddie Pools, Large Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Locker Rooms, No Dogs, Open Grassy Area, Playground (Ages 8 & Under), Showers, Snack Bar, Seasonal

Verkeerderkill Park in Walker Valley 83 Acres, Bat Boxes, Birding, Basketball, Fishing, Ice Skating, Nature Study, Nature Trail for Hiking/ Walking, Pavilions, Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Field, Wildlife Watching

Vernooy Kill State Forest in Kerhonkson 3,686 Acres, Abuts Sundown Wild Forest, Birding, Hiking*, Map, Nature Study, Primitive Camping, Snowshoeing*, Streams, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing*

*Permitted but no designated or maintained trails

Veteran’s Park in Accord

Veteran’s Park in Rosendale Birding, Gazebo with Views of Roundout Creek, Passive Recreation

Village Field in Highland Main St. & Vineyard Ave., Community Events, Open Field, Picnicking, Soccer Fields, Softball field

Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail 3.2 Miles, Benches, Biking, Birding, Dog-Friendly, In-Line Skating, Nature Study, Parking on Central & Park Ave’s (Wallkill), Picturesque, Scenic, Streams, Walking/ Jogging, XX Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Woods

Wallkill Valley Rail of The Hudson Valley Greenway Trail on The Empire State Trail from New Paltz to S. Kingston

Warner Creek South Unit in Willow : 74°13’30.782″W 42°6’22.721″N, 156 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, In Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, Nature Study, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Watson Hollow Unit in West Shokan 74°18’40.411″W 41°57’19.491″N, 23 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

West Shokan Unit 74°15’32.139″W 41°57’3.104″N, 120 Acres, Hiking, Nature Study, Near The Ashokan Reservoir, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Pond, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Willow Kiln Park in Rosendale Main St., Located behind the Municipal Building Parking Lot, Small Bridge, Picnic Tables

Willow Unit 74°13’11.703″W 42°4’37.761″N, 15 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Wilson Lake located within Kenneth L. Wilson Campground & Day Use Area in Mount Tremper 859 Wittenberg Road, 14 Acres, Catskill Mountain Views, Fishing (Largemouth Bass, Bluegills, Chain Pickerel), Access Provided by Kenneth L. Wilson DEC Campground

Witch’s Hole Multiple Use Area / Berme Park Trailhead for Minnewaska State Park’s Old Smiley Carriage Road in Ellenville

Wittenberg Unit in Woodstock 74°12’11.018″W 42°1’17.732″N, 286 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Woodland Valley Unit in Woodstock : 74°19’49.978″W 42°3’20.634″N, 19 Acres, Abuts Slide Mountain Wilderness, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, River, Trapping, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Yagerville Road Unit in Denning 74°24’56.135″W 41°52’12.122″N, 581 Acres, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Sundown Wild Forest, Streams, Trapping, Wildlife Watching

Yankeetown Pond Unit in Woodstock 74°10’10.925″W 42°0’46.109″N, 821 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Pond, Streams, Wildlife Watching

Zena Cornfield in Woodstock Zena Rd. & Rt. 212, 22 Acres, Bench, Birding, Overlook Mountain Views, Mowed Hayfield, Nature Study, Picnic Table, Preserve, Scenic, Stream, Trees for Tribs Program, Loop Walking Path

Westchester County

Abendroth Park in Port Chester 139 Touraine Ave., Dog Park, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Restrooms

Amawalk Reservoir in Granite Springs Rt. 202 & Rt. 35, 564 Acres, Contour Map, Fishing (Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Black Crappie and Chain Pickerel), Shoreline Length 8 Miles

Amsterdam Park in Ossining 25 Hoags Cross Rd., Playground, Restrooms, Soccer

Angle Fly Unit in Somers 73°43’51.363″W 41°16’55.535″N, 269 Acres, Hiking, Hunting, Nature Study, Near Amawalk Reservoir & Angle Fly Preserve, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Angle Fly Preserve in Somers N 41.29481, W 73.71677, Primrose St., Birding, Fishing*, Hiking & Nature Trails, Hunting (Bow only)*, Native Wildflower Garden, Nature Study, Near No Dogs, Open Daily to the Public from 7 am to dusk, Ponds, Rock Wall Ruins

*By permit required

Anthony F. Veteran Park Pool in Hartsdale 11 Olympic Lane, Basketball Court, Benches, Community Room, Multi-Purpose Center, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Playground, Snack Bar, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Seasonal

Armstrong Preserve in Pound Ridge 1361 Old Post Rd., 43 Acres, Armstrong House & Backyard (By Appointment & Scheduled Events Only), Benches, Forest, Forest Regeneration Site, Meadow, 3 Nature/ Hiking Trails Spanning 1.5 Miles, Nature Study, Near Cross River Reservoir, Scenic Views, Self-Guided Interpretive Trail with a connection to Richards Preserve, Trail Map, Vernal Pool

Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary in Mount Kisco 363 Acres, Deciduous Forests, Educational/ Interpretive Signs, Hiking, Near Westmoreland Sanctuary, Open Daily from Sawn to Dusk, Streams, Swamps, Trail Map, Wetlands

Aspen Park in Scarsdale 7 Aspen Rd., 1.6 Acres, Open Field, Playground, Residents Only

Battle Hill Park in White Plains Battle Ave. & McKinley Ave., Accessible Playground, Ball Field, Basketball, Benches, Dog Park (Membership Required), Picnic Table, Playground, Recreation Room, Soccer, Trees

Battle of White Plains Park in White Plains Battle & Whitney Aves, 1.31 Acres, History, Interpretive Historical Signage, Open Dawn to Dusk, Accessible Playgrounds, Playground, Picnic Tables, No Restrooms

Bear Ridge Lake in Pleasantville Lake Shore Dr., 2 Acres, Fishing, Ice Skating, Picnicking

Beechmont Lake in New Rochelle Beechmont Dr. & Pinebrook Blvd., 7.5-Acre Lake, Benches, Fishing, Ice Skating

Betsy Sluder Nature Preserve in Armonk Rt. 22, 70 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study

Beverly E. Smith Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden in Yonkers 19 Dudley St., Benches, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Garden, Located within Lenoir Preserve, Maintained by the Hudson River Audubon Society, Nature Study, Passive Recreation, Walking Paths, Wildflower Meadow

Big Peninsula Unit in Armonk 73°44’2.421″W Lat: 41°6’50.766″N, 299 Acres, Birding, Fishing Access, Bow Hunting, Inlet on The Kensico Reservoir, Nature Study, Streams

Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill 435 Welcher Avenue, 1,538 Acres, Ball Fields, Birding, Blue Mountain Sportsman Center, Blue Mountain Trail Lodge, 12-Mile Briarcliff Peekskill Trailway, 2 Comfort Stations of Historical Significance, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Nominal Parking Fee, Picnicking, Playground, Ponds, Trail Map, XX Skiing

Blue Mountain Sportsman Center in Peekskill 183 Watch Hill Rd., 14-Station 3D Archery Course, Archery Range, Free Instruction, Large Bore High-Power Rifle Range, Located in Blue Mountain Reservation, Multi-Range Pistol Facility, Restrooms, New Trap & Skeet Area with 4 Combination Fields, Small Bore Rifle Range

Boniface Circle in Scarsdale Benches, Scarsdale Farmers Market (Thursdays), Holiday Tree, Memorial Garden & Monuments

Boulder Brook Field in Scarsdale 293 Mamaroneck Rd., 6.1 Acres, One Large Multi-Use Athletic Field (Lacrosse, Soccer)

Bradhurst Park & Community Center in Hawthorne 63 Bradhurst Ave., 7 Acres, Ball Field, Community Center, Picnicking, Playground

Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway (Ossining – New Castle – Yorktown – Cortlandt), Colabaugh Pond, Passes Through and/or Near Charles Cook Park in Cortlandt Manor, Croton Gorge County Park, Dickerson Pond in Cortlandt Manor, John E. Hand Park in Yorktown, New Croton Reservoir, Teatown Reservation in Ossining & Veteran’s Memorial Park in Ossining

Brinton Brook Sanctuary in Croton-on-Hudson 1339 Albany Post Rd., 156 Acres, Dog-Friendly, Free, 4+ Miles of Hiking Trails, Hudson River Views, Managed by Saw Mill River Audubon, Limited Parking, Near: Graff Audubon Sanctuary, Hudson National Golf Club, Jane E. Lytle Memorial Croton Arboretum & Sanctuary, Oscawana Island Nature Preserve, No Restrooms, Open Daily from Sunrise to Sunset

Brite Avenue Park & Tennis Courts in Scarsdale 73 Brite Ave., 2.6 Acres, Near: Greenburgh Nature Center, Hart’s Brook Park & Preserve in Hartsdale Residents Only, Restrooms, 4 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, 3 Platform Tennis Courts

Broadway Field in Hawthorne Broadway, 6 Acres, Ball Field, 3 Basketball Courts, Ice Skating, Nature Study, Open Daily 8 am to Dusk, Pavilion/ Shelter, Playground, Volleyball Court

Bronx River Parkway Reservation 807 Acres, 13.2-Mile Linear Park, Ball Field, Biking, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Skating, Map, Nature Study, Open Daily from 8 am to Dusk, Picturesque, Ponds, Runs from Bronxville to Valhalla, Walking Running/ Jogging, XX Skiing

The Bronxville-Eastchester-Tuckahoe Nature Preserve Archer Place & Crawford St., Bird Sanctuary, Birding, Garden, Gardens, Meadow, Nature Study & Observation, Olivia’s Butterfly Garden, Picnic Tables, Trees, Walking Path

Bryant-Mamaroneck Park in White Plains Bryant & Mamaroneck Aves, 8.93 Acres, Circular Trailway Park, 1/2 Mile Rugged Loop Trail, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study/ Observation, Open from Dawn to Dusk, Wildlife Watching, Wooded

Burden Preserve in Mt. Kisco 140 Sheather Rd., Birding, No Dogs, 3.3 Mile Loop Trail, Walking

Bye Preserve in Pound Ridge 19 High Ridge Rd., 26 Acres, Birding, Forest, Geology, 1 Mile of Hiking Trails, Managed by Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, Map, Nature Study, Rock Wall Ruins, Rocky Gorge, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Cameron-Murtfeldt Sanctuary in Chappaqua Kipp St. & Douglas Rd., 7+ Acres, Birding, Nature Study, Protected by Saw Mill River Audubon, Short Walking Loop, 2 Wetland Parcels, Wildlife Watching

Carolin’s Grove in Pound Ridge Stone Hill Rd./ Rt. 137, 5 Acres, Abuts Pound Ridge Elementary School, Benches, Open-Air Classroom, Soccer Field, Trail Map, 1.1 Miles of Trails

Carroll Park in Thornwood Rolling Hills Rd., 5 Acres, Ball Field, Fishing, Ice Skating, Picnicking, Playground

Charles Cook Park in Cortlandt Manor 293 Furnace Dock Rd., Ball Field, Basketball Courts, Bicentennial Garden, Birding, 20 Pieces of Fitness Equipment, Free Mini Golf Course, Nature Study, Nature & Fitness Trails, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Playground, Sensory Garden, Town’s Summer Camp Program, Water Spray Park

Chase Park in Scarsdale 32 Chase Rd., 1.8 Acres, Benches, Birding, Open Field, Park Terrace, Passive Recreation, Picnic Tables, Residents Only, Trees

Chatterton Playground in White Plains Chatterton Ave, & Harmon St., .4 Acres, Accessible Playground, 1/2 Court Basketball, Benches, Playground, No Restrooms, Trees

Chernick Sanctuary in Mount Pleasant Beech Hill Rd., 6 Acres, Birding, Free, Nature Study, No Maintained Trails, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Protected by Saw Mill River Audubon, Wildlife Watching,

Chester Heights Park in Eastchester Oregon Ave., 5 Acres, Basketball Court, Benches, Playgrounds, Softball Field

Chilmark Park in Briarcliff Manor Macy Rd., 8.3 Acres, Ball Field, 1/2 Court Basketball, 6 Pickleball Courts, Playground, Soccer Field, 4 Tennis Courts

Choate Sanctuary in Mount Kisco Crow Hill Rd., 32 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Free, 1+ Mile Walking Trail, Map, Nature Study, Open from Sunrise to Sunset, Parking is Limited, Protected by Saw Mill River Audubon, No Restrooms, Rolling Hills, 19th Century Stone Wall Ruins, Wildlife Watching

Circle Park in Glen Spey Proctor Road, Birding, Community Events, Nature Trails, Picnic Area, Playground

Clark Preserve in Pound Ridge 64-86 Autumn Ridge Road, 76 Acres, Bench, Birding, Blueberry Swamp, Forest, Hiking Trails, Managed by Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, Map, Meadow, Nature Study, Old Root Cellar, Riparian Corridor, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

Colonial Acres Park in Scarsdale Residents only

Colonial Greenway in New Rochelle 15-Mile Trail System, Birding, History, Wetlands, Woods, Wildlife Watching

Columbus Park in Mamaroneck Van Ranst Place, Fully Lighted Basketball Court & Half Court, Benches, Playground

Columbus Park & Water Spray Playground in Port Chester Ryan Ave., Basketball Court, No Dogs, 2 Grills, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Restrooms, Artificial Turf Soccer Facility, Volleyball, Water Spray Playground

Constitution Park in Larchmont 120 Larchmont Ave., Benches, Children’s Grove with Natural-Looking Playground, Commons Area, Community Events, Passive Recreation, Pavilion, Sculpture Garden, Terraced Gazebo

Cooper Field in Eastchester Locust Ave., 5 Acres, Baseball & Softball Field, Small Playground

Corell Park in Scarsdale 90 Corell Rd., 3.8 Acres, Basketball Court, Open Grassy Field, Playground, Residents Only, Trees

Cortlandt Waterfront Park on Verplanck 77 Riverview Ave., Aviation-themed Playground, Benches, Birding, Boat Launch, Crabbing, Dance Floor, Fishing, Fishing Pier, Flagpole, Great Lawn, Horseshoe Pits, Hudson Riverfront & Views, Open 7 am to Dusk, Overlook, Riverfront Walking Path, Rowing/ Crews, Seasonal, Trees, Veterans Memorial

Cranberry Lake Preserve in North White Plains 1609 Old Orchard St., 190 Acres, Bird Observation Tower, Bird Sanctuary, Birding, No Dogs, Forest, Geology, History Trail Map, 4-Acre Lake, Nature Lodge, Nature Programs, Nature Study, Near Kensico Reservoir, Ponds, Portable Toilets, Quarry, Quarry Ponds, Rock Wall Ruins, Streams, Trail Map, Trails Open Daily from 8 am to Dusk, Trestle Remains, Vernal Pools, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching, XX Skiing

Crawford Park in Rye Brook 35+ Acres, Birding, Gardens, Historic Mansion, Playing Fields, Walking/ Jogging Path

Crossway Field in Scarsdale 312 Mamaroneck Rd., 18.2 Acres, 3 Ball Fields, Football Field, Open Grassy Field, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, 2 Har-Tru Tennis Court Residents only

Croton Gorge County Park in Cortlandt 97 Acres, Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Dog-Friendly, Croton Dam Views, Fishing, Green Open Space, Hiking, Picnicking, Playground, Sledding

Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson 500+ Acres, Baseball Fields, Beach, Birding, Boat Launch, Camping, Cricket Pitch, Cross-country Skiing, Dog-Friendly, Eagle-Viewing, Fishing, Hudson Riverfront, Nature Center, Nature Study, Pavilions, Picnicking, Playgrounds, Soccer, Swimming

D’Orofrio Park in New Rochelle 22 Acres, Ball Fields, Pavilion with Picnic Tables, Playground, Restroom

Davenport Neck Bird Sanctuary in New Rochelle Birding, Walking Track

Davenport Park in New Rochelle 20 Acres, Long Island Sound Views, Passive Recreation, Shakespeare Garden, Walking

Davis Park in Scarsdale 198 Lyons Rd., 1.4 Acres, Open Field, Playground, Residents Only, Trees

de Lima Park in Scarsdale Residents only, Green Open Space

Delfino Park in White Plains110 Lake St., Accessible/ Adaptable Playground, 2 Ball Fields, Basketball, Ebersole Ice Skating Rink, Locker Room, Picnic Area with Grill, Playground, Restrooms

Downing Park in Yorktown Heights Birding, Bocce Ball, Connects to FDR State Park Hiking Trails, Dog-Friendly, Little Free Library, Open Grassy Area, Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Playground, Restrooms, Walking/ Nature Trails

Drake Road Park in Scarsdale 34 Drake Rd., 4 Acres, Small Soccer Field, Open Grass Field

Draper Park in Hastings-on-Hudson 9+ Acres, Birding, Picnic Areas

Dunwoodie Park in Eastchester Dunwoodie St., 7 Acres, Ball Field, Basketball Court, Multi-Purpose Field for Soccer/ Softball/ Football

East Irvington Nature Preserve in Elmsford Taxter Road, 31+ Acres, Benches, Birding, Nature Study, Nature Trails, Pond with Viewing Platform

East Rumbrook Park in White Plains 850 Dobbs Ferry Rd., Lighted Ball Field, Basketball Court & Half-courts, Birding, Dog Park, Restrooms, Lighted Tennis Courts, Nature Trail, Trees

Eastwoods Preserve in Pound Ridge 134 Eastwoods Rd., 49 Acres, Birding, 1.1 Mile, Loop Hiking Trail, Map, Managed by Pound Ridge Land Conservancy

Eddie Foy Park in New Rochelle Benches, Playground, Sandbox

Edgewood Park in Port Chester Baseball/ Softball Diamond, NO Dogs, Playground, Soccer

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary & Nature Center in Rye Nature Center closed Wed & Sun

The Eugene and Agnes Meyer Nature Preserve in Armonk 180 Byram Lake Rd., 247 Acres, Birding, Deciduous Forest, Geology, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Map, Meadows, Nature Study, Vernal Pools

Faraway Farm Alpacas in Yorktown Heights By appointment only, Train-friendly

Feeney Park in New Rochelle Benches, Garden, Playground, Walking Path

Five Islands Park in New Rochelle 15 Acres, Beach (Sunbathing), Birding, Fishing Dock, Horseshoe Pits, Outdoor Amphitheater, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Shuffleboard

Flint Park in Larchmont Locust Ave., Community Events, Nature Trails, NO Dogs, Sports Fields, Tennis

Florence Park in Mamaroneck Florence St., 2 Lighted Full Basketball Courts, Benches, Checker Tables, Playground, 1/3 Mile Walking/ Jogging Path Around Park, 2 Tennis Courts

Flowers “City” Park in New Rochelle 5th & Potter Avenues, 20 Acres, 2 Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Fosina Stadium Nat(natural turf field), Picnic Area, Playground, Sidney E. Frank Skate Park, Skidelsky Field Complex (artificial turf)

Francis Bacon Park & Trails in Bronxville Sagamore Road, Birding, Open Green Space, Picnicking, Trails, Wooded Area

Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights 2957 Crompond Road, Basketball Courts, Birding, Boat Launces, Boat Rentals (Rowboats), Boating (Paddle Boats), Concession Stands, Crom Pond, Cross-Country Skiing, Disc Golf, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Green Open Areas, Hiking Trails, Ice Fishing, Mohansic Lake, Mountain Biking, NYS Birding Trail, Sledding, 3 Pavilions, Picnic Areas, Playing Fields, Snowshoeing, Softball Fields, Olympic-size Swimming Pool, Volleyball Nets

The Garden of Remembrance in White Plains 14 Martine Avenue, Holocaust Tribute

Garth Road Park in Eastchester Garth Rd., Ball Field, 2 Basketball Courts, Benches, Checker Tables, Climbing Apparatus, Picnic Tables, Playground, Slides, Swings

Gedney Park in Millwood Baseball/ Softball, Grill, Ice Skating, Picnic Areas, Playground, Pond, Restrooms, Sledding, Soccer Field, Trails

George Field Park in Scarsdale 1218 Post Rd., 10 Acres, Large Open Field, Residents Only, Walking Path, Trees

George’s Island Park in Montrose 208 Acres, Birding, Boat Launches, Boating, Dog-Friendly, Eagle-Viewing, Fishing, Fresh Water Pond, Hudson River Views, Nature Study, Open Daily from 8 am til Dusk, Park Map, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restroom (Seasonal), Tidal Wetlands, Wooded Trails

Glen Island Park in New Rochelle 105 Acres, Birding, Boat Launches, Boat Ramp (Residents Only), Boating, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Pavilions, Picnic Areas, Restrooms (Seasonal), Sand Beach

Glenville Woods Park Preserve in Tarrytown 629 Old White Plains Rd., Rt. 119, 40 Acres, Birding, Nature Study, Nature Trails, Stream, Wildlife Watching

Glenwood Lake in New Rochelle Lakeside Dr. & Glenwood Dr., 6-Acre Lake, Benches, Fishing

d2 8 acre park located on Ashford Avenue. It contains a basketball court, playground, pool facility, softball/baseball field, football/soccer field, volleyball net and bathroom facilities.

Graff Audubon Sanctuary in Croton-on-Hudson Furnace Dock Road entrance, N 41.2274 W 73.9163, Briggs Lane entrance N 41.2257 W 73.9124, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Free, Geology, Glacial Erratics, Hudson River Views, Managed by Saw Mill River Audubon, Map, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, No Restrooms, Parking, Wildlife Watching

Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant 431 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, 5 Miles of Trails, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Granite Knolls Park East in Yorktown Heights Stony St., Hiking Trails, Large Glacier Erratic Area, Quarry Remnants *NO PARKING – See link for access instructions *

Granite Knolls Sports & Recreation Complex in Mohegan Lake 15 Acres, Baseball Field with Press Box & Bleachers, Concession Stand, Connects to Sylvan Glen Park Preserve Trails, Inclusive Playground, Multi-Purpose Fields, Pavilion, Pickleball Courts, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Sensory Garden

Greenacres Playground in Scarsdale 51 Huntington Ave., Ball Field, Basketball Courts, Open Field, Playground, Residents Only, Soccer Fields , Trees

Greenburgh Nature Center Grounds in Scarsdale 99 Dromore Rd., Animals, Beehives, Birding, Butterfly Arbor (seasonal), Great Lawn, Manor House (fees apply), Meadow with Native Plants, Native American Village, Nature Center with Birds of Prey, Nature Discovery’s Playground, Nature Study, NO Dogs, NYS Birding Trail, Organic Garden, Picnic Tables, Public Events, Grounds & Trails are Free and Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Guion Creek Nature Trail in Mamaroneck Nature Trails through a Natural Salt-Water Marsh

Haas Sanctuary in Mount Kisco Tripp St. & Sheather Rd., 14 Acres, Benches, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Free, Hiking Trails, Interpretive Trail Signs, Map, Nature Study, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Protected by Saw Mill River Audubon, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

Haindl Recreation Park in Eastchester Farella Way/ Burnham Rd. & Rescigno Dr., 4.5 Acres, “Field Turf” Field with Lights & Bleachers for Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball & Softball, Field House with Large Recreation Room, Restrooms & Snack Bar

Halle Ravine in Pound Ridge 234-244 Trinity Pass (across from Donbrook Lane) 38+ Acres, Audio Tour Available, Eastern Hemlock Forest, Gorge, 1.2 Miles of Hiking/ Nature Trails, 2 Man-made Ponds, Managed by Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, Map, Picturesque, Scenic Vistas with Benches, 17th & 18th Century Stone Wall Ruins, Stream, Waterfalls, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck Mamaroneck Ave. & Boston Post Rd., 44 Acres, Ball Fields, 700′ Salt Water Beach, Boat Launch, Community Events, Docks, Fishing Floats, Flagpole, Marina, Marine Education Center, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Picturesque, Play Fields, Restrooms, Showers, Spray Pad, Swing Benches, Tennis Club, Trees

Hardscrabble Wilderness Area in Briarcliff Manor Dogwood Ave., 235 Acres, Birding, Camping, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Wildlife Watching

Hardwood Park & Library Pond in Scarsdale 56 Olmstead Rd., 10.9 Acres, Benches, Gazebo, Passive Recreation, Pond, Residents Only, Trees, Walking Paths

Hart’s Brook Park & Preserve in Hartsdale 156 Ridge Rd., 122+ Acres, Birding, Geology, 2.5 Miles of Hiking/ Nature Trails, Meadows, Nature Study, Ponds, Streams, Wildlife Watching, Woodlands

Henry Gourdine Park in Ossining 1-3 Secor Rd., 130 Acres, Benches, Birding, Fishing (License Required), Hudson River Shoreline & Views, Little Free Library, Area, North of Louis Engel Waterfront Park in Ossining, Playground

Hillside Park in Hastings-on-Hudson 1271 Hanover St., 52 Acres, Hiking Trails, Ice-Skating Pond, Open Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, Swimming Pool, 4 Tennis Courts

Hillside Woods in Hastings-on-Hudson 48 Acres, Hiking Trails, Woodlands

Hilltop Hanover Hiking Trails 1271 Hanover St., 125 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, 3.5 Miles of Unpaved Hiking Trails, Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center, Map, Nature Study, Open Daily from 8 am to dusk, Pond, Rock Outcrops, Rock Wall Ruins, Scenic Views, Vernal Ponds, Wooded Parkland, XX Skiing

Historic Purdy Farm & Hill in White Plains 18th Century, The Carpenter House, The Jacob Purdy House, Cuba Free Monument

Hudson Highlands Gateway Park in Cortlandt 200-234 Sprout Brook Rd., 352 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Forest, Free, 5 Miles of Hiking Trails, History (2 Revolutionary War Lookouts), Meadows, Nature Study, Open Daily from Sunrise to Sunset, Picturesque, Protected by Scenic Hudson, Rock Ridges, Scenic Views, Snowshoeing, Streams, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching , XX Skiing

Hudson Park in New Rochelle Band Shell, Beach, Playground, Sitting Areas

Huguenot Park in New Rochelle North Ave. & Eastchester Rd., 20 Acres, Fishing, Ice Skating, Jack’s Friendship Garden/ Special Needs Children’s Playground, Next to Huguenot Children’s Library, Walking/ Jogging Trail

Hyatt Park in Scarsdale 143 – 167 Grand Blvd., 5.1 Acres, Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Benches, Exercise Equipment, Playgrounds, Residents Only, Restrooms, Walking Track

Irvington Woods & The O’Hara Nature Center 170 Mountain Rd., 400 Acres, Biking, Birding, Forested Trails, Community Events, Dog-Friendly, Estate Ruins, Gardens, Geology, Glacial Erratics, Hiking, History, Hudson River Views, The Irvington Reservoir, Nature Study, O’Hara Nature Center, Open Dawn to Dusk, The Peter K. Oley Trail Network, Picturesque, Ponds, Public Programs, Sunset-Viewing, Volunteer, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Jack Harrington Greenway in White Plains 19 Acres, Birding, .5-Mile Walking Trail

Jackson Road Park in Briarcliff Manor 4.76 Acres, Half Basketball Courts, Playground

James Ramsey Hunt & Mary Welsh Parker Sanctuary in Bedford & Lewisboro 338 Acres, Birding, 5 Miles of Trails, Nature Study, NO Dogs, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Jane E. Lytle Memorial Croton Arboretum & Sanctuary 10 Fox Rd., 20+ Acres, Accessible Boardwalk, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Gazebo, Nature Immersion\ Observation\ Study, Nature Therapy Area, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Limited Parking, Public Programs, Wetlands, Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife Watching, Woods

Jay Heritage Center in Rye Archaeology, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Gardens, Mansion, National Historic District, Nature Study, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Plein-Air Painting, Public Event

Jefferson Avenue Park in Mamaroneck Jefferson Ave. & North Barry Ave., 1/2 Basketball Court, Playground

John E. Hand Park in Yorktown 41.220629, -73.835854, 112 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Hiking, 1.6 Miles of Mountain Biking Trails

John Jay Homestead State Historic Site Birding, Carriage Barn Education & Visitors Center, Cross-Country Skiing, Farmers Market, Gardens, NYS Birding Trail, Picnicking, Public Events, Red Barn Discovery Center, Snowshoeing

Joseph Curtis Recreation Park in Port Chester Basketball, Baseball/ Softball Diamond, Batting Cages, Bocce Courts, NO Dogs, Restrooms, Roller Skating Rink

Joyce Road Park in Eastchester Joyce Rd., 2/3 Acre, Benches, Climbing Apparatus, Playfield

Juhring Nature Preserve in Dobbs Ferry 76 Acres, Biking, Birding, Hiking, Nature Study, Passive Recreation

Kate Kennard Trail in Briarcliff Manor Long Hill West, Birding, 1-Mile Walking Trail

Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla 9/11 Memorial, Biking, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fitness Course, Inline Skating, National Register of Historic Places, Nature Study, Open Daily / Hours Change Seasonally, Picnicking, Public Events, Walking

Kensico Reservoir in Valhalla Fishing, A free NYC DEP watershed access permit is required. Rowboats must be approved and registered by the NYC DEP

Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow 18 Acres, Ball Fields, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Hiking, Open Daily from 8 am til Dusk, Parking Fees, Picnicking, Picturesque, Playgrounds

Kinnaly Cove in Hastings-on-Hudson Benches, Birding, Kayak Launch, Picnic Tables

Kitchawan Preserve in Ossining 712 Kitchawan Rd., 200+ Acres, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Dog-Friendly, Famous & Historic Tree Trail, 6+ Miles of Hiking Trails, Merchant Marine Memorial, Monarch Meadow, Nature Study & Immersion, Open Daily from 8 am til Dusk, Reservoir, Scenic Views of Reservoir, Snowshoeing, Trails link to: Jon E. Hand Park at Bald Mountain, Croton Gorge and Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway, North County Trailway and Teatown

Labriola Park in Eastchester Burnham Rd., Ball Fields, Benches, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms

Lasdon Park & Arboretum in Katonah Bird & Nature Sanctuary Trail, Birding, Chinese Friendship Garden, Conservatory, Gardens, Gold Star Mothers Memorial, Green Open Areas, Korean Veterans Memorial, Public Events, Trail of Honor, Veterans Museum, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Walking

Law Memorial Park & Pool in Briarcliff Manor Pleasantville Rd., 7 Acres, Residents only, 120 x 75′ Outdoor Swimming Pool, 30′ Diameter Wading Pool, Playground, Pool Permit Required, 4 Tennis Courts, Walking Path

Leatherstocking Trail in New Rochelle Pinebrook Blvd., Walking Trail

Leewood Park in Eastchester Leewood Dr., Ball Field, Basketball Court, Playground, 6 All-Weather Tennis Courts

Lemke Park in New Rochelle Lemke Place & Rockland Ave., Benches, Playground

Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers 40 Acres, Bird Sanctuary, Birding, Butterfly Garden, Cross-Country Skiing, Dog-Friendly, Educational Signs, Hiking Trails (Open Daily from Dawn til Dusk), Nature Center, Nature Study, Public Events & Programs, Snowshoeing, Paved Walking Paths

Leonard Park in Mount Kisco Playground (New Playground equipment to be installed Spring 2023), Residents Only, Teahouse, Tennis/ Pickleball Courts, Volleyball Courts

Lincoln Park & Pool in New Rochelle Lincoln Ave., 4 Acres, Ball Field, Lighted Basketball Courts, Play Area, Splash Pad, Small Outdoor Swimming Pool, Wading Pool, Water Slide

Louis Engel Waterfront Park in Ossining Westerly Rd., 1 Acre Linear Park, Birding, Beach (No Swimming), 2 Fishing Piers (Fishing License Required), Hudson River Shoreline & Views, Kayak Launch, Playground, Walking Paths

Louden Point Unit in Harrison 73°43’13.126″W 41°5’23.802″N, 162 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Bow Hunting, On Kensico Reservoir, A Free NYC DEP Access Permit is Required for All Recreation

Lyndhurst Mansion Grounds in Tarrytown 635 South Broadway, Backstairs Tour, Classic Mansion Tours, Events, Fall Classic Mansion Tour, History in the Landscape Tour, Holiday Classic Mansion Tour, Hudson River Views, Seasonal, Tours, Daily Grounds Pass is Required, Dog-Friendly, Upstairs-Downstairs Tour, Winter Grounds Pass

Lynn McCrum Field in Briarcliff Manor Chappaqua Rd. & 9A, Multi-Purpose Youth Sports Playing Field, Restroom

Lyon Park in Port Chester 9/11 Memorial, Birding, Baseball/ Softball Diamond, Firefighters Memorial, Green Open Space, Grill, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Restrooms, Veteran’s Memorial Walk, Vietnam War Memorial

MacEachron Waterfront Park in Hastings-on-Hudson 1.3 Acres, Mountain Views, Picnic Areas, Playground

Main Street Playground in Tuckahoe Main St. & Marbledale Rd., 3 Acres, 2 Full-Size Basketball Courts with Lights, Benches, Climbing Apparatus, Swings

Maltby Park in Bronxville Paxton Avenue, 2.6 Acres of Grass, Benches, Birding, Paddle-tennis Courts

Maplewood Park in New Rochelle Stratton Rd. & Gaby Lane, Basketball Court, Benches, Playground

Marshlands Conservancy & Nature Center in Rye Rt. 1, 147 Acres, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Forest, Meadow, Nature Study, Nature Trails are Open Daily from Dawn til Dusk, NO Dogs, Public Events, Salt Marsh, 1/2 Mile Shoreline, 3 Miles of Trails, Wildlife Sanctuary

Massaro Park in Elmsford Benches, Birding, Ball Fields, Grills, Handball/ Paddleball Court, Outdoor Concert Area, Restrooms, Swimming Pool & Kiddie Pool, Tennis Court, Turf Playing Field, Walking Trail

Memorial Park in Dobbs Ferry 105 Palisade Street, 3.5 Acres, Basketball Court, Bocce Ball Court, Playground, Restrooms, Wading Pool

Memorial Park in Eastchester White Plains Rd. & California Rd., 1-Acre, Benches, Congressional Medal of Honor Garden & Memorial, Gardens, Gold Star Mother’s Monument, Veteran’s Memorial, Walking Paths

Memorial Pool in Mount Kisco Seasonal

Merestead Mansion Grounds & Trails in Mount Kisco 130 Acres, Bird Sanctuary, Gardens, Grounds & Hiking Trails Trails are Open Daily from Dawn til Dusk, Mansion, Mountain Views of The Hudson Highlands, NO Restrooms, Old Farm Remnants, Old Pet Cemetery, Woodlands

Mianus River Gorge Preserve in Bedford 960 Acres, Birding, 6 Miles of Hiking Trails, Outdoor Exhibits, Includes 41 acres in the Twin Lakes Preserve and Taylor Preserve, Nature Study

Mildred E. Grierson Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in Lewisboro 5 Acres, Birding, Hardwood Forest, Map, Nature Study, Near Mount Holly Sanctuary & Mount Holly Preserve, Spring-fed Marsh Pond, Connects to The Marian Yarrow Preserve

Millwood Park in Millwood 245 Saw Mill River Road Baseball/ Softball Diamond, Playground, Restrooms, Shelters, Tennis

Mohansic Lake located within Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights Fishing

Mohansic Trailway in Yorktown Heights Baldwin Road, Birding, Biking & Walking Trail, FDR Trail Map

Montrose Point State Forest in Cortlandt Manor 51 Acres, Birding, Brick Factory Remnants, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, 1.25 Miles of Hiking Trails, Horseback Riding, Hudson River Views, Map, Biking, Nature Study, Snowshoeing

Mount Pleasant Town Pool & Community Center 125 Lozza Dr., 12 Acres, Basketball, Bocce, Community Center, Picnicking, Playground, Swimming Pool, Volleyball

Mountain Trail Park in Pleasantville Lake Shore Dr., 5 Acres, Birding, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Wildlife Watching

Muscoot East Unit in Goldens Bridge Birding, Hiking, Hunting, A Free NYCDEP Access Permit Required for All Recreation

Muscoot Farm in Katonah 777 Acres, Animals, Birding, Concession Stand (Seasonal), Farm Museum, Historic Buildings, Public Events, 6+ Miles of Hiking Trails, NO Dogs, Nature Study, Picnicking, Trail Map

Nannahagan Park in Pleasantville 232 Lake Street, Basketball Courts, Playground, Pleasantville Swimming Pool (Membership Required), Pond for Fishing, Walking Trail

Nature Study Woods & Twin Lakes County Park in Eastchester 960 California Road 220 Acres, Birding, Lakes, Nature Study, Nature Trail, Marsh, Wetlands, Woods

Neighborhood Park in Briarcliff Manor Whitson & Fuller Rds., 5 Acres, Ball Field, Basketball Court, Playground

Neptune Park in New Rochelle Fort Slocum & Pelham Rd., Fishing Pier, Horseshoe Pitching Facility, Scenic View of Glen Island Park

New Croton Fishing Access Area in Yorktown Fishing by Permit

New Croton Reservoir 2,182 Acre Reservoir, 35.8 Mile Shoreline, A Free NYC DEP Watershed Access Permit Required, Rowboats must be approved and registered by the NYC DEP. Contact the DEP at: recreation@dep.nyc.gov or call 1-800-575- LAND (5263).

New Croton Unit in Croton-on-Hudson Birding, Hiking, Hunting, A Free NYCDEP Access Permit Required for Recreational Activities, Pond, Stream

North Castle Community Park in Armonk 205 Business Park Drive, 23 Acres, Baseball Fields, Playground, Residents Only, Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts, Track for Walking & Running

North County Trailway in Yorktown Heights Commerce St., 22+ Miles, Paved Pedestrian and Biking Path, Picnic Pavilion, Playground, Runs from Mount Pleasant to Somers, Trail Map

O’Connell Park in Mamaroneck Phillips Park Rd., Checkers Tables, Sitting Area, Streamside

Oakridge Park in Eastchester Mill Rd., 1/4 Acre, Benches, Victorian Gazebo, Small Grassy Play Area, Walking Paths with Lighting

Old Croton Aqueduct A Linear Park which runs from Van Cortlandt Park at the Bronx County/City of Yonkers border to the Croton Dam in Cortlandt, Architecture, Attractions on the Trail, Biking, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Dirt Biking, Equestrian Trails, Hiking, National Historic Landmark, Public Events, Snowshoeing, Scenic Path that passes through Historic Sites, a Museum & Nature Preserves, Tours

Old Tarrytown Road Parklet in White Plains Basketball Courts, Benches, Grills, Play Equipment

Opperman’s Pond in Pleasantville Lake Dr., 6 Acres, Fishing, Ice Skating, Picnicking

Oscawana Island Nature Preserve in Croton-on-Hudson Bald-Eagle Viewing (Winter), Birding, Hiking Trails, Hudson River Shoreline & Views, Nature Study, River, Tidal Marshlands

Paine Lake in New Rochelle Paine Ave. & Valley Rd., 2.7-Acre Lake, Birding, Fish, Ice Skating

Parkway Field/ Farrow’s Field in Pleasantville Marble Ave., Baseball/ Softball Fields, Football Field Lacrosse Field, Soccer Fields

Parkway Oval Park in Tuckahoe Consulate Dr., 14 Acres, All-Purpose Playing Field, Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Playground, Soccer Fields, Adjacent to Biking/ Jogging Path along the Scenic Bronx River

Patriot Garden in Yorktown Heights 363 Underhill Avenue

Patriot Skate Park in Yorktown Heights 363 Underhill Ave., Biking, Inline Skating, Open Daily from Dawn til Dusk for Skaters (except during bike-only hours), Skating

Pine Brook Park in Larchmont Beach, Permit Required

Pinebrook Park in New Rochelle Ball Field, Basketball Court, Benches, Playground

Pinecliff Audubon Sanctuary in Chappaqua Pinecliff Rd., 7 Acres, Birding, 1/4 Mile Accessible Boardwalk Over & Around a Red Maple Swamp, Protected by Saw Mill River Audubon

Pleasantville Pool at Nannahagan Park 232 Lake Street, Membership Required, Seasonal, Swimming Pool

Pocantico Park in Briarcliff Manor Cedar Dr. East, 70+ Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, 2 Hiking Loop Trails, Nature Study, Pond, Wildlife Watching

Presser Park/ Webb Field in Hartsdale Central Park Avenue, Ball Field, Benches, Open Turf Area, Outdoor Concert Area, Picnic Area, Play Equipment

Pruyn Sanctuary in between Millwood and Mount Kisco 92 Acres, Boardwalks through Gedney Swamp, Butterfly & Hummingbird Garden, Dog-Friendly, 2 Miles of Hiking Trails, Map, Meadow Garden, Protected by Saw Mill River Audubon, Wetlands, Wildlife Watching

Railroad Park in Yorktown Heights 1826 Commerce St., Basketball Court, Benches, Birding, National Register of Historic Places, Passive Recreation, Picnic Tables, Pines Bridge Monument, Playground

Red Maple Swamp in Scarsdale 17 Valley Road, 5+ Acres, Nature Trail, Residents only

Reis Park in Somers Primrose St., Athletic Fields, Basketball Courts, Comfort Stations, Concession Stand, Fitness & Nature Trails, Picnic Pavilions, Performance Stage, Playgrounds, Somers Library, Somers Recreation Admin Building, Tennis Courts

Reynold’s Field in Hastings-on-Hudson Basketball, Owned by School District, Playground, Playing Field

Richard’s Preserve in Pound Ridge 116 Honey Hollow Road (near Spring House Road), 15 Acres, 1/2 Mile Loop Hiking Trail that Connects to Armstrong Preserve & Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, Managed by Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, Map, Stream

Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale 236 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, 3 Pavilions, Open Daily from 8 am til Dusk, Parking Fees May Apply, Picnic Areas, Playground, Portable Toilets for Off-Season, Restrooms (Seasonal) Sports Fields including Miracle Field for people with disabilities, Wooded Trails

Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Pleasantville 125 Phelps Way, Birding, Dog-Friendly in Permitted Areas, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, Gardens, Grassy Fields, Hiking, Hudson River Views, Hunting, National Register of Historic Places, Open Daily from Sunrise til Sunset, Rockwood Hall, Sledding, Snowshoeing, 22-Acre Swan Lake, Center & Gallery

Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage 299 Rockland Lake Road, Biking, Birding, Boat Launches, Dogs Permitted from October to April but not on the paved path, Fishing, Food, 2 18-Hole Golf Courses, Grills, Hiking Trails with Scenic Views, Ice Fishing, Inline Skating, 3.2-Mile Paved trail around the lake for non-motorized use, Picnic Area, Snowshoeing, 6 Tennis/ Pickleball Courts, Water Complex: Swimming Pool with Water Slides and Diving Boards, Spray Ground

Roosevelt Park in New Rochelle Fitness Court, Basketball Court, Benches, Fitness Court, Playground

Roselle Park in Pleasantville Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Playground, Soccer Field

Russell Preserve in Pound Ridge 63 High Ridge Rd., 9 Acres, Birding, Managed by Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, .3-Mile Hiking Trail, 1.5 Acre Man-Made Pond, Map, Nature Study, Wildlife Watching with a Bird Blind

Ruth Walgreen Franklin & Winifred Fels Sanctuary in North Salem 34 Lakeview Road, 204 Acres, 3 Miles of Hiking Trails, Birding, Nature Observation, NO Dogs, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Rye Nature Center in Rye 873 Boston Post Road, Bird Houses, Birding, Estate Ruins, Free, Grounds, Hiking Trails & Playground are Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, NO Dogs, Public Programs, Quarry, STEM Obstacle Course, Sugar Shed

Rye Town Park & Beach in Rye Oakland Beach, Boardwalk, Located on the Long Island Sound, Small Lake, Terrace Overlook

Sagamore Park in Bronxville 66 Sagamore Road, 3 Playgrounds, NO Dogs

Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes in North Salem 201 Hawley Road, 1,082 Acres, Birding, Camping, Cross-country Skiing, Dog-friendly, Fishing, Forest, Hiking, Ice Skating, 5 Lakes, Lodge, Canoe Rentals, Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Picnicking, Restrooms (Seasonal)High/ Low Ropes Challenge Course, Scenic Overlook, Snowshoeing, Trails

Saxon Woods Park in White Plains 700 Acres, Archaeology, Children’s Aquatic Playground, Cross-country Skiing, Dog-friendly, 18-Hole Golf Course, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Miniature Golf, Open Daily from 8 am to Dusk, Picnic Areas, Parking Fees, Playground (Accessible), Streams, Swimming Pool, Trail Map, Wetlands

Scarborough Park in Briarcliff Manor 156 Scarborough Station Rd., 6 Acres, Fishing, Hudson River Views, Passive Recreation, Picnicking, Picturesque, Riverside, Sunset Viewing, Trees

Scarsdale High School 1057 Post Rd., Tennis Courts, Track

Scarsdale Pool Complex 311 Mamaroneck Rd., 7.6 Acres, ADA Accessible, Basketball Court, Concession Stand, Diving Boards, Gaga Pit, Locker Room, Playground, 4 Outdoor Swimming Pools (Diving Pool, Intermediate Pool, Main Pool, Wading/ Baby Pool), Permit Required, Restrooms, Seasonal, Sand Volleyball Court, Wi-Fi

Scout Field – Bronx River Reservation in Bronxville 1820 Midland Avenue, Open Green Space, Trees, Walking Path

Scout Field in Scarsdale 37 Wayside Lane, Open Field, Playground, Residents Only, Soccer Field, Trees

Secor Woods Park in Ardsley 11 Olympic Lane, 2 Ball Fields, Grills, 4 Groves, Near: Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, Hart’s Brook Park & Preserve in Hartsdale & Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale, 2 Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Playground, Restrooms

Sidney E. Frank Skate Park in New Rochelle 436 Fifth Ave., Inline Skating, Skate Park

Silver Lake Preserve in White Plains Old Lake Street, 236 Acres, NO Dogs, Fields, Open Daily from 8 am to Dus, Streams, Stone Ruins, Woodlands

Soldiers & Sailors Park in Pleasantville Manville Road & Clark Street, Baseball/ Softball Felds, Football Field, Lacrosse Field, Soccer Field

South Country Trailway 5.6 Mile Trail, 10′ Paved Path, 7 Bridges, Historic Deck Truss Bridge at Woodlands Lake, Historical Interpretive Signs to Mark Old Railroad Stations, Trail Map

Sprain Ridge Park in Yonkers 149 Jackson Avenue, 278 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Restrooms (Seasonal), Swimming Pool, Trail Map, Woodland

Stanley Avenue Park in Mamaroneck Stanley Ave. & Fenimore Rd., 3/4 Basketball Court, Playground

Stayback Hill Unit in Yorktown : 73°47’56.021″W Lat: 41°13’50.182″N Hiking & Hunting

Stephenson Park in New Rochelle Stephenson Blvd. & Lyons Place, Basketball Court, Benches, Flower Garden, Playground, Walking Path

Stonegate Park in Valhalla Basketball, Baseball, Birding, Hiking Trails, Nature Study, Pavilion, Picnicking

Sunny Ridge Preserve in Ossining 231 Croton Dam Road, Birding, Hiking Trails, Pond

Supply Field in Scarsdale 244 Heathcote Rd., 3.4 Acres, 2 Ball Fields, Batting Cages, Football Field/ 1 Large Multi-Use Field, Residents Only, Restrooms

Swan Lake located in Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Pleasantville Fishing

Sycamore Park in New Rochelle Kings Highway, Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Playground

Sylvan Glen Park Preserve & Mohegan Quarry in Mohegan Lake Morris Lane, 342+ Acres, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Dog-Friendly, Dog Park, Educational Signage, Hiking & Nature Trails, Nature Immersion, Quarry Remnants, Snowshoeing, Wetlands

Tarrytown Lakes Park Neperan Road, Birding, Nature Study, Paved Path through Woods

Taxter Ridge Park Preserve in Irvington 94 Mt. Pleasant Road, 200 Acres, Birding, Nature Trails, streams, Wetlands, Woodlands

Teatown Nature Center & Trails in Ossining 1600 Spring Valley Rd., 730 Acres, Birding, Dog-Friendly, 14 miles of Hiking Trails that are Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, Teatown-Kitchawan Trail Map, Lakes, Nature Center with Animals, Nature Preserve, Nature Study & Immersion, Parking Fee, Ponds, Public Programs, Sensory Garden, Wildflower Island Sanctuary

Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers Ball Fields, Basketball, Benches, Grills, Handball/ Paddleball Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Nature Trails, Open Turf Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Tennis Courts

Titicus Outlet Unit in Purdys 73°39’23.182″W Lat: 41°19’39.747″N, Fishing, Permit required

Titicus Reservoir in North Salem Fishing, NYCDEC Permit Required

Town Hall Park in Eastchester Mill Rd., Benches, Award-Winning Plantings, Michael Frey Memorial Walk, Landscaped Rock Gardens, Michael Frey Memorial Walk, Walking Paths

Travis Hill Park in White Plains Lincoln Place, Ball Fields, Basketball, Benches, Birding, Grills, Handball/ Paddleball Court, Horseshoe Pits, Open Turf Area, Playground, Restroom, Tennis Courts

Turkey Mountain East Unit in Yorktown Heights 73°47’4.536″W Lat: 41°15’37.331″N, 96 Acres, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, NYCDEC Permit Required, Stream

Turkey Mountain West Unit in Yorktown Heights : 73°48’1.2″W Lat: 41°15’26.415″N, 298 Acres, Birding, Hiking, Hunting, NYCDEC Permit Required, Streams

Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve in Yorktown Heights Locke Lane, 125-Acre, Bird Blind, Birding, Hiking, Nature Preserve, Scenic Views of: Croton Reservoir & Dam, Hudson River, NO Dogs, NYC Skyline, Bear Mountain, Hudson Highlands, Shawangunks, Trail Map

Turtle (Vanderburgh) Park in Larchmont 31 Hall Avenue, Picnic Tables, Playground (ADA Accessible), Sandbox

Twin Lakes Park in Eastchester and Nature Study in New Rochelle 960B California Road, Birding, Cross-country Skiing, Dog-Friendly, Equestrian Center, Fishing, Ice Skating, Lakes, Nature Study, NO Dogs, Open Daily from 8 am to Dusk, Snowshoeing, Summer Camp, Trails, Woodlands

Uniontown Field in Hastings-on-Hudson Baseball, Basketball, Picnic Area, Playground

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy in Yonkers 945 North Broadway, 43 Acres, Architecture, Birding, Free, Gardens, Horticulture, Hudson River Views, Picnic Area, Public Events, Scenic Vistas, Water Features

Vanderburgh (Turtle) Park in Larchmont Palmer Ave., Playground, Sandbox

VE Macy Park in Irvington 172 Acres, Ball Fields, Birding, Dog-friendly, Fishing, Great Hunger Memorial Park, Access to South County Trailway‘s Hiking & Biking Trails, Ice Skating, Open Daily from 9 am to Dusk, Picnicking, Portable Toilets, Restrooms (Seasonal), woodlands Lake

Veteran’s Memorial Park in Ossining Narragansett Ave., Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Bocce Courts, Fishing (License Required), Football, Open Fields, Picnic Area, Picturesque, Playground, Restrooms, Roller Hockey Rink, Soccer, Trees

Wampus Pond in Armonk Route 128, Birding, Dog-friendly, Fishing, Ice Skating, Nature Study, Open Daily from 8 am to Dusk, Picnicking, Rowboat Rentals (Seasonal; Weekends & Holidays)

Warburg Park in Ossining 206 Pinesbridge Road, Birding, Pond, Trails

Ward Acres in New Rochelle 62 Acres, Community Garden, Walking Track

Ward Avenue Park in Mamaroneck Ward Ave. & Spencer Place, Paws Place Dog Park, Playground, Streamside Walking Path

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River 4,315 Acres, Birding, Camping (Lean-to & Tent Sites), Cross-country Skiing, Dog-friendly, Fishing, Forest, Gallery, Horseback Riding, Nature Study, Open Daily from 8 am to Dusk, Parking Fees Apply, Picnicking, Playground, Restrooms, Summer Camp, Trail Map, Trailside Nature Museum, Wetlands

Warren Avenue Park in Mamaroneck Warren Ave. & Mamaroneck Ave., Ball Field, 3/4 Basketball Court, Nature Trail, Playground, Tennis Court, Walking Track

Water District Field in Thornwood Garrigan Ave., 6 Acres, Ball Field, Soccer Field

Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry 10 Acres, Boat Dock, Covered Stage, Fishing Pier, Fitness Equipment, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms

Weinberg Nature Center Trails in Scarsdale 455 Mamaroneck Road, Animals, Birding, Public Events, Nature Trail Maps, Trails (Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk)

Westchester North County Leg of The Hudson Greenway Trail on The Empire State Trail from Elmsford to New Castle

Westmoreland Sanctuary in Mount Kisco 670 Acres, Birding, Environmental Education Center (Coming Fall 2023), Free, 8.5 Miles of Hiking Trails (Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk), Natural Science Museum, Nature Study, Public Programs, Summer Camps, Terrace Garden, Trail Map

Whippoorwill Park in Chappaqua 386 Whippoorwill Road, Birding, Pond, Trails

Willow Park in Larchmont 102 Willow Avenue, Open Space, Playground, Tidal Marsh Views

Willson’s Wood Park in Mount Vernon 8 Bradford Road, Birding, Dog-Friendly, Fishing, Ice Skating, Nature Study, Open 8 am to Dusk, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming Pool, Waterpark with Wave Pool

Winston Field in Scarsdale 289 Mamaroneck Rd., 3.1 Acres, 2 Ball Fields, 1 Large Multi-Purpose Field (Lacrosse, Soccer)

Woodlands Legacy Fields Park in Yorktown Heights Strang Boulevard, Connects to Granite Knolls Park, Cross-Country Skiing, Dog-Friendly, Hunter Brook Stream, Hiking Trails, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Trail Map

Wynmor Park & Tennis Court in Scarsdale 24 Secor Rd., .89 Acres, Small Open Field, Har-Tru Tennis Court Residents only

Yosemite Park in White Plains 40 Yosemite Avenue, Ball Fields, Basketball Courts, Benches, Grills, Handball/ Paddleball Court, Horseshoe Pit, Outdoor Concert Area, Pavilion, Playground, Restrooms, Splash Pad, Tennis Courts, Turf Play Field

Zissner Park in Hastings-on-Hudson Community Garden, Large Playing Field, Picnic Area, Playground

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