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!

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.

I have been swimming laps at Wings Over Water for 9 years now and I love it! The staff is wonderful…read moreand always accommodating. The pool and changing areas are clean and well maintained. It is a great place to swim!

Our daughter started in the water babies program at 6 months old and is now 8 in the Olympian…read moreclass. Watching her progress through the stages of getting comfortable being in the water to learning all the competitive strokes and swimming lengths of the pool has been nothing short of amazing. If you are looking for a swim school that is supportive, safe and provides an excellent environment for kids to learn and love swimming, wings is the place.

I come here every summer to have lunch. I like the buffalo chicken wrap that they have at this…read moreplace. I usually eat outside if it's a nice day and the ladies that are here are usually friendly. There's 2 things that I don't like here when I'm eating outside, 1. there are sometimes people smoking which is not only disgusting but also disturbing while I'm trying to enjoy my lunch, and 2. when the people come up to eat from their golfing event, they get extremely loud which is not pleasant when I'm trying to eat and talk to the person I'm with.

I've eaten there on numerous occasions with friends and thoroughly enjoyed the experience every…read moretime, the staff are friendly and make sure to be attentive, they have a great menu and good prices. We especially enjoy eating out on the patio in nice weather. I highly recommend it.