FDR park is a spacious 960 acre park. This open park has nice trails for long walks, jogging, and…read morebicycling. There are basketball courts, fields for playing soccer or softball, and a children's playground. I could not believe the many areas for barbecuing with plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, and some areas even had volleyball nets,. Perfect for cookouts, and nice pavilions for events. There is also a beautiful scenic lake where you can rent row boats, and fish. It is also home to the largest pool of all New York State parks that can accommodate 3,500 people.

Came here for the pool, really nice when it's not crowded. Clean and friendly staff! Entrance fee…read moreis $3 per person and you can spend a whole day here!

I like the Y and am glad to have found such a nice, local pool to swim in. I do wish the lifeguards…read morewould watch and see how the lanes are shared when it gets crowded. I was also disgusted when a man put his hands down his swim shorts in front of me! I cursed at him but I think staff have to watch for this kind of thing, especially around keeping children safe. Other than that, the pool is clean and the sauna is a very cool feature. The staff and even most of the people are genuinely nice, which can really make your day.

Love it plenty of new equipment and even child care they even have a bulletin of local events and…read moreopportunities

Great, spacious, local grove. Plenty parking. Clean digs. A youth sports venue, b-ball and theater…read more Rebel review: 5

About time I write about Crane Park in Monroe NY! Crane Park is a park located in Monroe, NY, it…read morehas walking, shops on both sides, a park called Airplane park for the kids to play on, Plus scattered benches all over the park. On one side is local businesses such as The Hair Bar, Metro PCs (cell phone company), Planet Pizza, Bourbon Street, the library, Flagship cienmas, plus others shops like The Cottage Thrift Shop, and a coffee place. On another side, there is a liquor store, cleaners, PC repair shop called The PC Med Center, Dominos and more. There are lots of local events at Crane Park- such as the annual fireworks, where the streets are closed- summer concerts, their 9/11 memorial, and carnival. Highly recommend walking around town and exploring!

We hosted our son's 6th birthday party at Billy Beez. We had such a great time and experience that…read moreI had to leave a review. This was the most affordable place from all the other indoor playground. The staff was very communicative, friendly, detail oriented and helpful. This was a stress-free birthday party for me and the kids all had a blast. P.s. highly recommend 11am to 1pm for birthday parties as it is not as crowded.

this place is an absolute joke. they expect a parent to pay full price to be able to go inside…read moreand monitor your child while they are playing. this is unacceptable being that you can not see your children in all areas of the play area if you are not inside. someone could easily grab your kid and make an exit with them while out of your sight. then they also want a waiver signed exhonorating them of all liabilities. well let me explain, that if I can not be inside watching my children, how am I supposed to be responsible for them playing safely in the play area. I think these policies need to be thought about and corrected. looks like it's a fun place, but managed very wrong. Highly disappointed. Kid friendly place that is not parent friendly. Can someone explain to me how this makes any sense.

This review is for the awesome splash pad that is located in Wheeler Park. Every time we go we…read morehave a blast! I am also so happy that Wheeler park welcomes everyone from all over NJ (and elsewhere). Coming from out of the county will cost you a bit more, but not much. If you live outside of Union County it is $4.00 for kids ($2.00 in county) and $6.00 for adults ($3.00 in county). This splash pad has every water feature a kid could ever need - from bigger twisty water slides, to a small dragon water slide. Also, water guns that you can shoot each other with, a pirate boat, water shooting up from the ground, and much more. My kids spent a little over 2 hours here and had an absolute blast. We've been here about 3 times and it never disappoints. Just be sure to bring some sort of shade covering. There isn't much cover at the splash pad so we usually bring our small beach tent with us. There is also a dry playground in the splash pad gated area where kids can play too. They have staff who help keep the kids safe and to make sure everyone goes down the water slides safe and sound. I highly recommend Wheeler Spray Park on a hot summer day.

Came to the waterpark for my niece bday. The park is clean and gets plenty of sun. Cute small…read morewaterslides and water sprays everywhere!!! They allow you to bring food and lay blankets of the grass! Great day to bring the kids for a fun in the sun day and to wear them out lol! Its a county park so u have to pay a small fee at the gate. Under $10

Avoid at all costs while they are doing construction. It's impossible to actually get to a trail…read morehead. And there is no one in any of the offices to actually offer help. They should have warned us many trails closed or detours when we paid the parking fee. While not much I would have skipped the $10 feet since we actually didn't do anything during our trip as all the trail heads were too far

I've known about Bear Mountain State Park, not too far north of New York City as the crow flies,…read morefor a while. On a temperate holiday weekend, I drove up here with a friend who had been here many years ago, but didn't remember much about it. It's really not that far. With the exception of Long Island stretching over 100 miles, everything in the Tri-state New York area seems more compact than out West ... when traffic is flowing well. The state park is on the west side of the Hudson River and we reached it by continuing up the Palisades Parkway from New Jersey. I recommend going midweek if it's summertime. During other times of the year, every day should be okay if it's not a holiday. We were driving along on this landscaped highway, complete with stone arch bridges as if the Merritt Parkway, and it was going fairly smoothly until we got to the base of the mountain. On this holiday weekend, state park employees were preventing or metering how many vehicles could continue on the access road upward. We drove along aimlessly on nearby roads for a short while and then tried again. Luck prevailed in that the roadblocks had just been removed and we were able to drive up Bear Mountain. Other reviewers mention the pool, the lodge, and other recreational facilities in addition to lakes and trails, but we came here for the summit and its view. The road up is a windy one, so proceed cautiously. If anything, the natural environment here reminds you that there's a very different world outside of and not very far from New York City. There will different types of of vegetation and wildlife here and, with its name Bear Mountain, there will indeed be bears, but not of the type that are likely to "meet and greet." Up at the top of Bear Mountain is a rusticated stone tower - the Perkins Memorial Tower - as well as limited parking, trails, and benches. On this holiday weekend, the tower was closed to the public. The views available from the trails were still captivating and made it worth the trip. But I'm sure going up to the top of the tower would just give you a better view over the surrounding vegetation. In addition to the views, the topography, and the natural environment, the diversity of the people here is amazing, and I mean that in a good way. It went without saying that, in addition to people visiting from outside the area, many of those present who do reside in the Tri-state New York City area may not be native to the U.S. Thus, it's always interesting to try to figure out where they're from ... at least it is for me. I'm saving the best for last. After parking the car near the tower, descending on the trails on the slope of Bear Mountain gave a faint view of Manhattan's skyline over the hills and valleys in front of us. I was mesmerized by this. Autumn is most likely my favorite season and this state park could be a fine place to take in autumnal color midweek when there's "coffee weather" - cooler, comfortably overcast, and with fewer people. Picking up the car, having lunch, and driving up here chewed up the lion's share of the day. As such, we later crossed the Hudson on the Bear Mountain Bridge and ended up in Westchester County, thus shortchanging the time dedicated to seeing some of its highlights. I've been to Westchester County before, but for more "official" purposes, and realize more and more that it's worth going back to ... and exploring it slowly as well. Crossing the Hudson River into Westchester County and driving through it heading south made for an interesting way to reenter New York City. You can see that you're presented with what is an interesting loop trip: crossing the Hudson and up through New Jersey toward the state park and back down south, remaining in New York State ... or up through New York State, crossing the Hudson toward the state park, and then back down south through New Jersey. Either way, you can't go wrong with a well planned trip to scenic and verdant Bear Mountain State Park.

Nice little place and very secluded . I love the fact that even tho you're basically in the middle…read moreof nowhere , they have WiFi , nice bathrooms with air conditioner , large tables with umbrellas and everything is very organized . Good vibes . The only downside for me is the amount of bugs ..arghhh , I understand we're outdoors but Jesus you better have tons of bug spray . I was bit and stung by every single bug on earth for the rest of my life hahaha and there are creatures in the water , needless to say I didn't even go in .

Highlands Natural Pool has definitely blown up on social media lately, which is what put it on my…read moreradar. While it's a nice enough spot and the setting is scenic, the pictures floating around don't quite tell the full story. Yes, it's spring-fed and chemical-free, which gives it more of a forest pond feel than a traditional pool. That might be a plus for some people, but there are downsides. The water feels heavier than a normal pool, and there's no true shallow end--so treading water for long stretches can get tiring. If you go, I'd honestly recommend bringing a float to hang out more comfortably in the water. The facilities are basic. There are very few pool chairs--mostly just park benches scattered around a small paved deck. Seating is limited, and it was hard to find a place to set up. I'd recommend bringing your own beach chair if you have one. There are plenty of picnic tables farther back from the pool, which I assume is their way of keeping food out of the swim area. We arrived around 3 PM and that timing was probably my biggest gripe. The parking lot was full, so we had to find a random lot down the road and then walk back and hunt for the entrance. Not the easiest arrival. The $20 day pass would be fine if the setup matched the price, but for what it is, it felt a little steep. Also worth noting--cell service is spotty, and while they say there's Wi-Fi, it didn't work well for us. Overall, it's not a bad experience, but it didn't quite live up to the online buzz. If you go in with the right expectations (and a float, a chair, and some patience), you'll probably enjoy it more than we did.

East Coast Athletics is a special place that offers so much to its patrons. Jason and Erin have put…read moretheir heart and soul into making this gym an all encompassing facility that fosters athleticism and positive growth. It's a judgment free zone that builds the patrons up to be their very best. The facility is massive and has a great gym, aerobic equipment, and an enormous sports complex. Kids can play baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, dance and much more. The East Coast athletic's coaches are knowledgeable and pillars of support for their athletes. They foster growth through positive reinforcement and lots of clinics!! Our family is truly happy to have discovered such an awesome sports and fitness center!!

From the owner: Westchester County’s Premier indoor sports & fitness facility located in Yorktown Heights, NY and…read morehome of East Coast Elite Baseball. Our climate controlled and newly renovated facility totals over 40,000 sq ft featuring 2 regulation sized basketball courts, 2 indoor turf fields,16 batting cages, 6 pickleball courts, and state of the art fitness equipment. Our mission is for everyone in your family to be able to be active all under one roof. Our space allows our coaches and instructors to teach sports the way they are intended to be played as well as provide a variety of sports, strength and fitness classes. Whether you are a Division One athlete, new to a sport, a kid who wants to play, or just want to get a workout you have a home here.

I couldn't speak highly enough of Trish Straub. Having belonged to numerous gyms in the past and…read morehaving had many personal trainers I have yet to come across someone that cares as genuinely and works as hard as this woman. Because of my schedule many a times I am late or have had to cancel last minute and never once has Trish been less than accommodating, rather when I'm late she gives me the same amount of time. I honestly am writing this review because I am humbled and floored that there are still decent people in the world like this. I still have a membership at lifetime fitness (google it- one of the most expensive gyms) in chappequa, Montvale, and west Harrison and prefer Straub's all day ANY day! It's small, local, less crowded and has the same life cardio machines... with amazing personal trainers that CARE about you and your fitness goals! From someone who has been getting personal training almost EVERY SINGLE DAY I'm really not sure what the two reviews below are talking about. Thank you Trish and Joe Straub for making my experience as pleasant as it's been! Also I'm really not sure how the prices are "too high." Being a business owner myself, if you expect people to be in business you have to pay the price. The location alone is worth the affordable price to me. It's unrealistic to expect to pay any less.

Because of my original comment (below), Straubs employee/owner Trish went out of her way to tell me…read morehow she felt about my comment. In the first message she told me to get a life with a subject title "Asshole". Since I didn't see and respond to that one, she sent me a second message simply reminding me that I am an asshole. Yelp gives individuals the opportunity to voice their opinions and review places based on how they honestly feel about the specific establishment. That is what I did for Straubs. Except now I am getting high school hate messages from a grown woman. Completely unprofessional. Original message I wish I didn't have to give them any stars, but unfortunately yelp won't let me. They kept charging my card after my year membership was over and gave me no notification. They have tricky rules on how to get out of a membership, and the owners are very rude. I have talked to numerous people, and everyone of them have had this problem. It is not worth it. Find a gym with better service, nicer equipment, and less financial burden.