Love walking through the campgrounds of this park with the falling leaves "snowing" around us…read more Walking the isthmus surrounded by trees and the Hudson on both sides. Sandy, private beaches and a public walk by the water. Dogs allowed! I still like Teatown Lake Reservation more but this is still a great, unique walk with a stunning view of the mountains. 5 stars!!!

What a wonderful place to spend a day. Living in NY city for the last 24 years & never been to a…read morepicnic ! I am so glad I have traveled to queens just to join this fun filled experience. It was hosted by a Bangladeshi group who actually come every year for their annual picnic. And they keep coming back to the same place years after years . Which gives you all an idea how pretty, peaceful this place is. And I might add that it is very highly maintained, I appreciate all the hard work by the employees! I did got mad with people for being messy in the restrooms ! And also wish there are multiple restrooms around the area. Because I have seen people stand in line just to use it. There is enough space for it. I have also seen people were jet skewing & looked so much fun. Some of the ladies were saying there is an area where you can actually go to the water , I am looking forward to that next year ! If you live in queens , it's a place you definitely gotta visit . It took us only an hour by bus, so for a family gathering it's perfect. Kids were having so much fun.

Rockefeller State Park has some nice walking trails. They are pretty low impact which is nice if…read moreyou're not looking for something too intense. There are also beautiful views of the Hudson River. There is a small parking lot, but not too many spaces so try to come early to find a spot.

Gorgeous mostly paved/cleared trails through the woods, where you pass cows, horses, ponds…read more Dog-friendly. Such a good spot to come after a day of rain since most hiking trails are rained out/muddy, but not here! Totally coming back. 5 stars!!!!

Wonderful evening concert, glorious view, great band - British Rock. Brought a picnic and sang my…read moreheart out

Good place, beautiful but very wet when it's raining. After rain there is a water all aroundread more

Such a great five-mile trail along the Hudson that stretches all the way to Haverstraw. Loved by…read moredogs and humans alike. Gorgeous views all the while, lots of shade. A great way to cap a day spent in Nyack. 5 stars!!!

Very nice state park right on the Hudson River. Stunning views of the cliffs and the Mario Cuomo…read moreBridge. Would be a great spot to ride a bike as the path is very well kept.

I seriously adore this island…read more Small parking area off the main road and its legit in such a random spot that it gets very little traffic which i really appreciate. You walk along the inlet and up a hill, eventually you will on top of the 'mountain' that is also the metro north train tunnel. You can go around one of the fences and sit directly above the tunnel but we aware-- there is no additional fence before the drop. And if you drop..well, um. You dead. But otherwise its super cool to watch the train approach and feel it rumble underneath you. Going along a little further up the trail you will come to an outcropping of an old foundation and what is left of a fireplace and chimney. I believe this was one of the guest houses or the daughter homes belonging to the McAndrew's estate that is directly opposite the island. (That is another great hike with lots of ruins including an old race track, ice house and some old foundations.) Eventually you will start downhill and get to the waterfront which is gorgeous and has a great view of Haverstraw. It's a rocky area but can be traversed with slight caution, in order to skip rocks or fish or even hang out in the water. There's a beat up picnic table or two and some benches around in case you feel like packing a picnic. Please be sure to pick up after yourself though and keep the preserve clean for all! Cans are usually by the exit. No bathrooms either so be one with the call of nature.

What a great park!! It has it all. The playground is amazing...There's grass to play on... The ice…read morecream truck is always there... There's a lake with a doc with plenty of fish, geese and ducks to feed... Picknic tables... And probably my favorite, lots of shade as well!!!

Very beautiful and lots to do. The pond is pretty to walk around and there are big fields for the…read morekids to play. I love this park and my kids do too!!

Stunning! Such a special walk around in the woods the lake with bridges and falling leaves and…read moreislands. Peaceful and the perfect length and arduous enough for a weekend walk. Recommend to everyone. 5 stars!!!!

What a great stroll around the lake watching a blue heron sit, fly, glide upon it. My pups enjoyed…read morethe walk during the midday sun under mostly shaded paths (blue trail) around the water.