Walk the path daily for several miles and always appreciate the maintenance upkeep performed by the…read moreCounty keeping the pathway accessible.

Beautiful path running all the way from Bronxville to the Kensico Dam. Well maintained and recently…read morebuilt section in Hartsdale/Edgemont area is terrific.

Such amazing scenic views at the Hudson Riverwalk!…read more Pier near by. Saw people fishing! Benches and walkway to enjoy being near the Hudson River. It was a bit cloudy which made the sky look so dramatic!!

What a beautiful park. Not a cloud in the sky! Easy paved path along the river. Can't imagine what…read morethis looks like in the fall. I'll need to come back to see.

I've been running on the OCA most every week for the past five years, and it's one of my favorite…read moreroutes in Westchester. I'm most familiar with the segments in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, but I've also run south from Tarrytown to Hastings-on-Hudson as well as from the Croton Dam (which is the the northern endpoint). The OCA runs along the old aqueduct route that served New York City between 1842 and 1955, and is part of the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park. The trail's past life is most visible in the old weirs and ventilators, which look like medieval battlements and are located at regular intervals along the path. There also is a keeper's house along the trail in Dobbs Ferry that's open to the public. The trail is well marked, and offers runners a flat grade and dirt surface. It's wide enough for two-way traffic at social distance along much of its length, but there are points at which it narrows to a single track. There also are points where you will suddenly find yourself crossing streets, running through downtown areas, and passing through neighbors' backyards. Note that the trail is broken by I-287 in Tarrytown. You can exit the trail and run along the sidewalk to pick it up on the other side. One of my favorite parts of the OCA is that it connects to other parks and sights along the Hudson. In Sleepy Hollow, you can run directly from the trail into Rockefeller Park (including the Rockwood Hall section, which takes you to the river) and the scenic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Just south of 287, the trail takes you directly through the grounds of Lyndhurst. You can enter/exit the trail at numerous points, and for the most part you can find street parking (or pay for a spot in one of many municipal lots, if that's your thing). One especially popular free lot is Sleepy Hollow High School. The trail passes right through the campus, and there are plenty of spaces when school is not in session. Farther to the north, you can park for free along Croton Dam Rd (which takes you to the trailhead). I'm not aware of any restroom facilities besides those in Croton Gorge Park, which is located below the trailhead at the foot of the dam), and the trail is not plowed in the winter.

My mechanic operates out of Dobbs Ferry and since I'm off today, I decided to have my car looked…read moreat, oil change, etc. I knew it would be a wait. We visit Dobbs Ferry often and noticed a park off of Cedar Street, the Croton Aqueduct Park. Last night I did some recon and saw that there is a trail that resides within the park and figured I'd take advantage of the free time I'd have and do a run today. I dropped off my car and proceeded to the park. The trail continues right at the entrance. It's not paved which is great. It's starts off as loose gravel, so not too rough on your tootsies, and then it is an all-dirt path which great on the knees. Although, there are many large rocks so you should be very careful and pay attention where you step. During my run, I passed people who dotted the trail but for the most part, I was alone. I wasn't concerned at all. The trail passes homes and civilization so you don't really feel alone. It's really quite a beautiful trail with different terrain and nature surrounding. The deer and rabbits make it quite tranquil. I enjoy running in silence or listening to my Zombies Run app which is like listening to an audio book. I hate listening to music whole I run because the tempo never meshes with my stride. During this run, I took advantage of the natural sounds and ran in silence. The birds, the rustling of squirrels and the sound of my foot hitting the ground was music, enough. I sound like a hippy but this year my husband and I have discovered so many nature paths in our backyard and I just wish I had more warm months left in the year to enjoy them all.

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.

My 1st time here after a snow storm, worth the drive from eastchester, 30-36min. Free parking…read moreduring the winter seasons, there's a fee for parking during the warm weathers . I can see it's a place to be for hiking/trailing / biking/ exploring nature. I came here for tubing/sledding, a lot of snow/fresh snow. Not crowed , this place is a gem, hidden secretly. The fam had fun, good work out, alot of hills. Portable potty everything . A lot of history in this park.

This is our favorite place to do (very) early morning birdwatching. We come here in all 4 seasons.read more

Love the hiking trails here so much... it's like a little secret, neighboring the very-popular…read moreWestmoreland Sanctuary. Smaller and more intimate and manageable. Cross the bridge and follow the red trail for a gorgeous, up-hill, three-mile hike. Our dog roamed off-leash and had the best time, as did we! Walked this in 34-degrees and it was totally empty and peaceful. In the summer, it's green and stunning. 5 stars!!!!

If you love bird watching, this is a must place to visit. There is a section high up where you can…read moresit on the bench to do some bird watching. Great hiking trails too. Gorgeous view!

this is a little wierd to get to but the park is nice and has really great views of the manhattan…read moreskyline and the tappan zee.

Amazing place! Such a great park…read more I was looking for a place with water views and found the Scenic Hudson Park. It was such an incredible find! The park is large with lots of benches and space to sit or lay right on the water. There is lots of shade; there are many, many trees here. There is a new basketball court, flowers, benches, places to play and lay in the grass, etc. I love this place! It was quiet and refreshing. I would most definitely come back here!

This is a beautiful place to visit and take a nice long walk in the woods…read more You can even walk down to Long Island sound.

This sanctuary has been a peaceful and beautiful escape during these pandemic days. The area is…read moresurrounded by water on both sides and far off the other side of the odd looking park of Rye Playland which looks neglected and abandoned at this time. The sanctuary is less crowded and a more desirable destination. One can park their car in the Rye park parking lot all the way at the end ($10) during peak warm season and enjoy. *Fishing is forbidden, although we saw a few people fishing a few times.*