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!

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.

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.

Went here for the first time and it was gorgeous! Parking is $10 flat fee, I went on a week day so…read moreit wasn't busy at all. The hiking trail was a bit tricky to find because they don't have any signs telling you where to go, but once I figured that out then it was easy! The hiking trail itself was nice, amazing views once you're up top and waterfalls were gorgeous! Great place for a picnic or to spend time with family!

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 .

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.

Great views and accessibility…read more Picked a relatively easy walk around the Hessiman Lake trail. Beautiful views and many spots for picnic / grilling

I really love this state park. Parking is $10. There is an area to bbq, an area to rent pedal…read moreboats, a hotel, a pool, area to purchase food and hiking trails. I usually go just to hike and enjoy the views. What I like is that the trail is always clean with clear signs on where to walk up which creates a safe hike. There are different levels of difficulty of trails so you can either select a moderate trail or challenging one. There is a large grass area where you can sit and enjoy a picnic or take a walk around the lake.

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 - One of Peekskill's Hidden Gems!…read more I was here today with my grandson, and days like this remind me just how fortunate we are to have a place like Depew Park right here in Peekskill. There's so much space to enjoy, whether you're bringing the kids, exercising, playing sports, having a picnic, or simply looking for somewhere peaceful to spend some time outdoors. Depew really has a little bit of everything. There's the playground for the kids, Veterans Memorial Pool for those hot summer days, basketball and tennis courts, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, ball fields, a track, picnic areas, grills, restrooms, and a beautiful picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell. There are also wooded walking and nature trails that give you a completely different experience from the recreational side of the park. ‍ One of my favorite things about Depew is that you can go from watching kids play on the playground or people playing sports to walking into the wooded areas and feeling like you've gotten away from the city for a while. It's a great place to walk, exercise, explore, relax, or just sit and enjoy nature. The park is also home to Peekskill's Recreation Office and Mother Nature's Preschool, and the City continues to invest in improvements. The multi-sport field, track, tennis/pickleball areas and other recreational spaces make this a park that can really be enjoyed by people of all ages. But today, for me, it was simply about being here with my grandson. Making memories, enjoying the outdoors, and appreciating a beautiful local park right here in our own community. Depew Park is truly one of Peekskill's treasures. Whether you come to swim, play basketball or tennis, walk the trails, have a picnic, exercise, bring the kids to the playground, or simply enjoy a beautiful day outside, there's something here for everyone. Five stars from me -- and even better when you get to enjoy it with your grandson!

This is a great little park. It's an ideal location for us as we meet up with family members and…read moreit's central to both parties. It has restrooms, jungle gym, gazebo, pavillion with picnic tables, pool, and ball fields. No charge, free parking. We had a perfect day there. Highly recommended and thank you.

Lots of kids, all playing nicely. Park is clean and cheerful! Perfect for toddlers and…read morepreschoolers.

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

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.