It's a beautiful park. But you need a parking permit which I understand is 20$ per day. If you…read moreonly want to go for an hour or two there doesn't seem to be an option other than just watching out for police!! Who wants to pay 20 bucks for an hour?

Although I use this park for flying my drone and scenic photography, this park has it all. It's a…read morequiet park on the shore of the Hudson River overlooking Bannerman's Island, Breakneck Ridge, and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. This is a very safe park which is frequently patrolled by the village police. As far as droning, this is one of the best spots I've ever flown out of. It's legal per the village codes, so long as you're not flying in a manner that would alarm other park-goers. Fly respectfully. With high-end drones, you can fly over Bannerman's and Breakneck to achieve great pictures. Dogs often bring their owners here for a walk or run in the large, open field bordering the river. Some dogs even bring their owners in for a swim in the shallow water. I believe there is a leash law, but not really enforced if you're playing a harmless game of fetch together. The park features a large, white gazebo, which lights up at nighttime and is frequently used for weddings. There are plenty of charcoal grills and picnic tables. All summer long, couples or families can be seen here picnicking or BBQing. Many people tend to lay out in the sun and sunbathe, while others relax in the shade under the large trees. The people who use this park are very friendly. People will almost definitely approach you and strike up a conversation (as with any park, some of the people are lonely and they can try keeping you talking for hours), but they're often respectful of your space and you can sit quietly by yourself. There is also a boat dock, which requires a permit from Village Hall. The boat ramp is a cement slab with a small dock (staging area only). There is no room to dock here to enjoy the park or to stay overnight. This is only for use with the ramp. The ramp isn't in the greatest of conditions - oddly, poverty-stricken Newburgh's ramp is much better than Donahue Park's. There are only a few parking spots in the back end of the park for vehicles with boat trailers. Vehicle parking is aplenty, but beware -- this is paid parking. Either you must have a parking permit (from Village Hall), or you can use a cell phone app called ParkMobile to pay $5.45 for the day. This is all electronic - once you pay, your vehicle info shows on the police car computers and they know not to write you a parking ticket. There is also a porta-potty located at the far end of the park, which is removed during the winter months. Beware of the Cornwall Yacht Club located behind the village porta-potty. The snooty members drive like maniacs through the park, tending to blow their horns at people who are walking or moving too slow within the park. Unfortunately, the park is their only access to their little clubhouse. Their rowdy behavior sometimes takes away from the peacefulness of the park, but fortunately, it's only for 4 or 5 months out of the year.

Came here to watch the sunset on the river and it was amazing. The park is clean and spacious…read more Great place to relax and listen to the waves, occasionally you'll get sounds from the train as it's near the station, but it's not egregious.

Great little park with large covered picnic tables. Beautiful clean area to eat your lunch or just…read morehang out with a large group.

I joined the dog park in May as we had just moved to Beacon. I was really happy that they screen…read morethe dogs ahead of time by having them register their dog with the city and submit their vaccination records. No aggressive dogs are allowed. I really appreciate this as my dog is an anxiety prone rescue. While we lived in NYC we couldn't go into any of the dog parks as you never know anything about the dogs. Also, the park is very big so the dogs have space to stay to themselves unlike the small parks in NYC. Everyone I have met is very kind and helpful. I have found out about such great restaurants, contractors, other dog friendly places, vet clinics and a wonderful doggy daycare place.

Not sure what these negative reviews are about…read more...... There is and always has been a separate entrance for small dogs; there is no reason for a small dog not to come here. Secondly thankfully this is a private dog park that anyone can join for an annual fee. Makes me feel safe that only neutered/spayed dogs with all appropriate vaccinations come here. I'm happy to pay $55 a year knowing that all the dogs that come here are fully vaccinated and fixed. Well worth it. I go almost daily, I've yet to see a fight.

Great views and accessibility…read more Picked a relatively easy walk around the Hessiman Lake trail. Beautiful views and many spots for picnic / grilling

I really love this state park. Parking is $10. There is an area to bbq, an area to rent pedal…read moreboats, a hotel, a pool, area to purchase food and hiking trails. I usually go just to hike and enjoy the views. What I like is that the trail is always clean with clear signs on where to walk up which creates a safe hike. There are different levels of difficulty of trails so you can either select a moderate trail or challenging one. There is a large grass area where you can sit and enjoy a picnic or take a walk around the lake.

I used to come here with my dog so she could run free off leash. I was surprised that a year or 2…read moreago they started charging a membership fee and u can't get in without a key fob. Seems pretty discriminatory. You don't make the humans pay to use the playground. Shameful

Decent dog run that is a pretty good size to run your dog…read more Things it has going for it: - Big, about one acre - Dedicated parking - Plastic bags available to pick ip poop and poop bag dispensers but no poop bags in them - Adequate fencing in most parts of run - Plenty of shade - Has a water source Things it has going against it: - No separate large and small dog runs - Water source that is available is only a hose and a couple of bowls - Limited seating - Dirt and grass ground cover - No bathrooms near run This dog run has the size but it needs a few upgrade and some TLC to make a great dog run. Add a better water source, more seating, have poop bags and this is a 3 star dog run. Upgrade ground cover and upgrade or fix some of the fencing and it is probably a 4 star dog run. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-5

An organization that I worked for rented out the group camping area in the state park. We have done…read morethis a few times before, and each time has been great! There are four different sections to set up tents, plenty of parking and dumpsters on site. There is a drop toilet and full sink. This is truly a lakeside campground with water access. Fun to fish, swim, or float! There is a short drive to the beach with lifeguards and concessions stand!

PROS: This site park is a very nice hiking area. I parked at the lot by the lake and there was…read moreloads of parking. The lake is good to swim in (despite signs telling you not to go in), and the trails are endless. CONS: No trash bins, some of the trails have overgrown plants near the trails OVERALL: As long as you wear brush pants you should be good. The views are amazing as well! Just watch out for ticks, snakes, and bears and they are all common in the area

Vibrant dog park : Golden retriever frolicking with a frisbee, beagle puppy playfully chasing,…read moremixed breed dog splashing in a communal water bucket, owners chatting at a safe distance.

I hope my dog enjoyed the visit. He really didn't run around too much and all I did was sit there…read moreand provide food for the mosquitos. All in all, the place is clean although the plastic bag dispensers for dog waste were empty and I had no choice but to leave it where HE left it. Sorry to all those who came later. I'll stock up on OFF and come back again, with plastic bags.

Clean and neat with parking for several cars. Not very crowded on this beautiful afternoon. Maybe…read morebecause it's hidden from view from Route 6, maybe I just got lucky!

Very good hidden dog park. Very spacious. It has water, toys, and doggy bags. There's a small park…read moreand a big park. Both of which are very spacious.

Returned just to enjoy this amazing, local, park. Seems used by mostly dog walkers, or individuals…read moreexercising in some manner. The board walk is wonderful, as makes it wheel chair accessible, if you like to view the huge marches. We enjoy hiking. The trail, and any challenge that follow the creeks.

Cute little park to visit. Very small, not much walking. the views are beautiful. Great to read a…read morebook if you want or just look at the views.

We have been here many time to hike with our dogs over the last few years. Great views of the…read moreHudson River and surrounding area from the North Point/ Pitching Point Loop Trail. We always get there early (7 AM) because the lot for North Point/ Pitching Point Loop is super small. Great hike with great views !

Are these views to die for? Highly debatable. We came after a day where it rained the night before…read morein the late fall. There's some really cool views of what appears to be a lake, but it could also be the Hudson River. I am not sure because I had no signal at this park. When I said are the views to die for, I mean some of our hiking crew probably would have died if we weren't paying attention. There's a lot of trails that are especially narrow, on a cliff's edge, and the leaves are super slippery. Should be warning signs like die at your own risk or something. There are certain paths with wooden bridges and guard rails, but they are not frequent. If you are planning to have a picnic here, I'd suggest going to a local park instead. The only benches are at the parking lot, and there are no bathrooms... Unless you count mother nature as a bathroom.