This park is decent. I see there is a summer camp here which…read moreis lovely, however one problem is the disgusting lake!! I will go ahead and say the lake is still 100% safe because it had chlorine in it, however because of that, you can find dead fish and dead creatures in the water, and the sand is very, very mushy under water, if you dig your feet it you can feel more dead fish... Other than the lake, the park is decent, there's a baseball field, mini-gulf, a pavilion, and I think a tennis court!

The Beekman Recreation Center and the Park have it all, covering events, sports, swimming,…read moreplayground, mini golf, and a trail. As this park is open to the public, there's a lot involved when it comes to the town of Beekman, as they put events and even programs and memberships that bring the community together. The website has a lot more info on it. The property is fairly big with plenty of walking to explore and to take in the wonderful nature. It does a loop starting in the parking lot and going around the baseball field, lake, the mini golf course, and then leading back to the beginning. There is also a trail, which isn't marked at all. It starts at the northern end of the park running parallel to Recreation Road, ending at Beekman-Poughquag Road. Another path turns running parallel with the driveway, going into the main lot, following all the way to the dirt trail meeting up with the main trail once again. The trail does a complete loop. Definitely a great discovery in the Beekman area.

Beautiful landscape, beautiful flowers, beautiful vibe. The arboretum is such a glorious place to…read morevisit.

It's still a little early in the season to see an abundance of flowers and nature. This place once…read moreeverything is in full bloom is amazing. Nice place to come and be with nature. Not a lot of crowds, plenty of places to have a picnic if that's your thing. The flowering trees are already dropping their leaves and turning green. Tulips are starting to sprout up everywhere. I like coming here to take take photos and hang out. I'm teaching my kids how to photograph and working on their posing skills.

Such a great local gem! Beautiful grounds, beautiful playground, love that they have a children's…read morenature trail with interactive stations throughout! It's so adorable! The lake is also fantastic, maintained, clean, staffed with multiple lifeguards. Even though it's located in pleasant valley, but town of Lagrange, pleasant valley don't get resident rate, we have to pay non resident, and those passes sell out so fast. Would love the option for a daily pass for non -residents.

It's been many years since coming again to Freedom Park, but the number of things to offer here is…read moreendless. The pond is the main go-to, with a big surrounding of water to swim in, and also plenty of room to move around in the sand. There are boundaries in the water that shows where and not to swim. Lifeguards are on duty to help out with it. Coming here has never been an issue. There are also trails to explore, pavilions (and a very large one), a concert hall (YES!), picnic tables, grills, a playground, and a basketball court to name a few. A lot of these names mentioned are why is such a great place to stop at. The website provides more details on what goes on, events, and even swim lessons, lifeguard training, and passes. Freedom is the name indeed! http://www.lagrangeny.gov/Government/Freedom-Park-Lake.htm

For big fields and property, consider this stop for a large get-together. Plenty of parking, making…read moreit convenient for anyone to fit as many vehicles as necessary. The main attraction that can't be missed is the big pavilion, with two picnic tables located right at the perimeter. There is also a smaller pavilion located a little east of the big one, holding a couple of seats as well. A playground for the kitties is provided, with swings, slides, and also a flying fox (hanging on to a handle that connects a bar). Way out to the west, there is a baseball field and a soccer field a bit closer. Just to note, this park is open to the public, but with parties going on, expect this place to be crowded. I truly enjoy this park.

Great day to be at the Thom Felton park, festival. Plenty of FREE parking no entrance fee…read more Dozens of food trucks, live music, children's activities, souped up muscle cars, & antique cars to check out.

This park is a wonderful choice in Pawling, considering there's quite a bit to do here. There is a…read moreroad/pathway that's called Holiday Hills Ln, only accessed by authorized vehicles, which follows alongside Green Mountain Lake, and additional trails along it. There are even abandoned barns and buildings along the way, highlighting that. Towards the main parking lot, there is a bathroom house, a mini beach, a tennis court, and even a playground as an alternative. Definitely a must-stop while in Pawling.

Even in the middle of a pandemic and extremely brisk temperatures in Nov, this was the perfect spot…read morefor me to elope! I got married by the sand overlooking the water on a Sunday afternoon, with 5 of our closest friends, and its was spectacular!! This park is beautiful, great place to just go for a walk, or have a wedding

I've known about Stringham Park back in the days since middle school. Honestly, sometimes I regret…read morethat I didn't come back soon enough, but since time allowed, it happened. It's not a park where someone will find only one to choose from, but there is multiple things that are offered. First off, there is a playground for the kids to use with a reasonable size featuring swings and also a recently updated section of little rides. They also provide a soccer and a baseball field mainly used for school teams, but it's still open to anyone. Last but not least, there is a path that does a loop around a lake which isn't long. Doing three laps would make it a mile. The only reason I'm leaving out a star is because of the path not being maintained. I've noticed some things on the ground where it shouldn't be, and it needs to be picked up. Just be on the look out for it. Other than that, it's worth a visit.

Nice play area for young children. Huge space for soccer, basketball courts, and a pond. Lots of…read moreparking.

I like Stewart forest for both walking and GeoCaching as there are A LOT of caches in this forest…read more A word of caution I will say please be sure to check postings at parking lot if you visit during winter months because while the property is not chained/closed the forest is closed certain times of year in the winter for hunting. While you might find people still walking into the forest during hunting season they do so at their own risk. Hunters do sit out there at appropriate (legal) times of the year waiting for their prey. I warn because I didn't realize this and had a hunter warn me sternly that I was unintentionally putting myself at risk when the forest was off limits to hiking, walking & biking. The hunting warning aside the forest really is massive in size but I wouldn't call it difficult at all to walk. I could say it's a great beginner hiking spot since the elevation gain throughout the forest is well below 1K. I've hit some decent points but nothing like hiking an actual mountain. The forest I believe has something like over 20 miles of trails for foot, hiking and even horse back riding traffic. Some portions are swampy areas so be cautious where you step if you venture off the beaten path. There is no official NY/NJ trail map that I could find but NYS does provide a free map you can print out in advance. Stay safe and have fun! Info & Maps: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/50095.html

Great park with lots of trails for hiking and biking. They built a couple of boardwalks in the…read moreswamp that are very nice. Saw a pheasant and some birds and some beautiful fall foliage. 18 miles of trails!

Located in beautiful Millbrook is the Tribute Gardens. It's one of those places where anyone at the…read moreage will have a great time. Parking - The parking lot on St. Josephs Dr. on the uphill is not big at the entrance with only fitting around 6 - 7 cars. For alternatives, parking on Franklin Ave. (Main St.) which includes parallel parking and/or another lot located behind the gas station is provided with plenty of space. A little bit of walking is required leading to the other entrance which is located just before the tight turn on Franklin Ave. with a series of steps which you'll see the American Flag at the top. Park - A playground is one of the highlights of stopping here, with a lot to choose from offering slides, swings, sand diggers, a toy fire truck to climb into. I remember those days when I was younger. The best part is there is a sidewalk connecting to all of these attractions, instead of walking on the grass. There is also a veteran's memorial to view just behind the playgrounds along with a bathroom. There is a trail that loops around the park which then meets back at the bottom where the main entrance is. For any type of setting, the park provides a variety of activities to do here.