This place is great for bird watching. It's also great for a walk on a nice cool weather. Great…read moreview! Very quiet and peaceful. The staff were friendly and polite. The only reason why we gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because there is no parking lot or space. You can't park anywhere near there. You have to find a parking elsewhere not anywhere near there or have someone drop you off and pick you up later.

Loved this place! I'm so glad that I was finally able to come here. This hike has been on my list…read morefor some time now. The parking lot can only fit 8 cars. So if you get here and the lot is full, you can't stay. There is no parking on the half mile road to get here, so you'd have to park in another area if you wanted to hike here. The trails are clearly marked. The walkways on the water are well built and cleared. I loved it here. I would definitely come back here again!

10/10/25 Visit. Riverfront Green Park has a little something for all ages!…read more It's right by the Peekskill train station *Kids- A wonderful and colorful playground area with swings and slides. Decent restroom facilities are nearby. *Adults- Seating areas to view the beautiful waterfront and stunning sculptures. Please see attached sculpture photos. Saw several men out fishing the day we visited. Across from the park, there's several places to eat. Unfortunately, cleanup needs to be done due to the Canadian geese droppings in the children's section.

Peekskill has some great perks, especially Riverfront Green Park, with much to take in. A…read moreplayground is just a short distance from the train tracks, which I've seen numerous times when riding the train. For anyone who's into art sculptures, etc., they have a number of them throughout the park, which seems fairly recent and an additional upgrade I'm assuming. The boardwalk near the Hudson River is beautiful, with plenty of room to fit people. Decent views from that area. Some areas are a bit messy, which could be improved upon. This is a great stop in the Hudson Valley.

What a stunning beautiful park , so clean with plenty of parking , picnic table and a beautiful…read morewaterfall-river . It's an amazing place to spend the day on a romantic date or with the family .

I definitely recommend going early and having your own transportation to get there because signal…read morecan be spotty. The croton gorge and its bridge was beautiful. Beautiful views , the sound of the water and trees all around. I saw a deer and many people picnicking in the grass. A lot of lantern flies unfortunately. I wish there was a way to get rid of them in a eco friendly manner because the trees don't deserve this haha! They had portopotties , a playground, and some food trucks. On a beautiful day this is a hidden gem not too far from the city.

Garrison, NY - this is a trail especially popular with beginners and leisure hikers. A 3.9-mile…read moreloop on flat and gently sloped paths with minimal elevation gain (295 ft.) and many scenic viewpoints of the Hudson along these wooded trails, one can understand the wide appeal - it's an easy, relaxing, and pleasurable hike, even with little ones. Its accessibility from NYC by train (Metro-North) is another good reason. Park at or take the train to Garrison station - the trailhead is on the opposite side of the station/tracks, across the parking lot, between a couple of parking spots. Not super obvious (I try to show it in my photos below), but just look for it along the roadside. Afterwards, we hit up the town of Cold Spring for lunch, and then visited Boscobel House & Gardens nearby - amazing to catch the sunset there! It's a nice & quick day trip activity as there is lots to do and many great restaurants in the area.

I may have misspoke on the How To Write Yelp Reviews virtual class when I proclaimed, "all hiking…read moretrail reviews must be either 1 star or 5, depending on whether or not there are ticks." Arden Point occupied a niche for times when I woke up too late for Cold Spring but wanted something more rustic than Inwood Hill Park. I knew about the trees and the occasional views but not much more. On the last I got more of the full experience by seeing Glencliffe and heading across 9D toward the Castle Rock area. This isn't a hardcore adventure experience but it offers plenty of trees, occasional rocks and grass, close-up views for railfans and a couple of streams and swampy areas. Unlike some of the "transit-friendly" nature areas that require cab rides, this is a brief walk from the Garrison station. (Practical matters: no bathrooms, and if you're arriving by train there's no real town nearby for supplies - the one restaurant, Dolly's, has groceries for curbside pickup but I don't know what's there).

I found this spot to be pretty cool, right in the Cold Spring Train Station parking lot with a…read morelittle pull-off. There are only two parking spots in the area, one for handicapped and also general. The view is very decent, observing the Hudson River in the west and south, being the only highlight. Benches are also provided in the park, to rest and take in the wonderful creation all around. Even though the park is small, Foundry Dock Park is the place to en[joy]!

Not too much detail to give besides it's a cool spot by the Hudson (always a plus) with some local…read moreflair, not too much traffic, and overall a basic and easy stroll. Some older historic buildings in the area and parking is fairly ample all around.

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

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ LOTS of trails of all levels if you're into hiking. + The Hessian Lake Loop is a super easy walking path for those with families, has a great view of the lake and mountain and has many picnic tables surrounding it. + The Trailside Museums & Zoo is located not too far from the Hessian Lake Loop and is totally, 100% free! And you WILL actually see animals, including a black bear, porcupine and bobcat! + There are vending machines randomly located throughout the park. Yes, they are pricey, but, if you're desperate you'll fork up the $$$ for a beverage or snack. + There are public restrooms every once in awhile by Hessian Lake. + There are multiple parking lots at the park that charge $10. + There is a massive field, perfect for a game of frisbee or any sport requiring a lot of space, between the Carousel and the Bear Mountain Inn. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nothing! This park has a little bit of everything for everyone.

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!

Depew park is bigger than you might think and it abuts against Blue Mountain reservation making it…read moreeven more enormous (for suburb standards.) Great spot for walks, nature hikes, picnicking, playgrounds and they also have a pool in the summer but I hear some of the local kiddies get a bit rowdy in there. I'll stick to my own backyard oasis thanks

Great park right in the middle of Peekskill. Basketball courts, pool, hiking trails, picnic tables.read more

Shaded area for kids to play Large enough for them to run…read morearound Open field with a little soccer goal available Playground itself isn't huge and can be a little boring And I don't like the wood chips on the ground mixed with sand but it's in a nice quiet neighborhood surrounded by trees

Great for little kids! Shaded and doesn't feel chaotic. Loved the "flintstone" cars (sorry can't…read moreremember what they are called)

What a lovely lake generally not open to the public for a private community that was hosting a…read morelovely event the Abele park jam and it was honoring a member that died from cancer. We went today to celebrate one of our girlfriend's birthday. There was a community potluck or you can bring your own and cheer them out yourselves. Everything was allowed great place to swim some parking that was adequate. It was a perfect day to sit out by the water and enjoy jam in a wonderful community of people. The lake is beautiful to own a place here must be a dream because it is just a lovely lovely place to have a boat go for a swim and it's very quiet and reserve for just the community members my day of Sun fun music will be remembered fondly. What a beautiful piece of earth to enjoy it in.

How are you going to name a town after a lake that is private and seemingly inaccessible to the…read moreresidents of the town for a simple stroll. Correct me if I'm wrong please. I'm not a brain surgeon, but I drove around for a half hour and couldn't find any public access entrance.