Clean, obviously taken care of. Bumped into a few dog parents on my various visits with my own pup…read more Very chill and peaceful sloping park.

A park with…read morechurches Cornell Park is a small park named after Thomas Cornell, a very wealthy resident of Kingston that made much of his money running a steamboat company. He lived next to the park so I assume he donated the land. The park is situated on a small hill so it has nice views of the surrounding area. One of the impressive things about the park is all the cool, old and weird churches nearby. One part of the park is dedicated to veterans that served in various wars and the rest of the park is open spaces where kids can run up and down the hills. Unfortunately much of the park seems pretty neglected and in need of care. There are benches but they seem in pretty sorry shape and it definitely has a feel of somewhere I wouldn't want to be after dark. But it is a nice enough park in the daytime and the views from the top of the hill and of the old churches make it a nice place for a quick stop.

I discovered this park a couple of years back from one of my friends, and it's a wonderful stop…read morelocated right behind Marist College (making it hidden), which is also used by the students and staff mainly for the boating club. Coming in isn't tough, until approaching an underground bridge, which is the Amtrak line, which only provides one lane with a stoplight. There's plenty of parking with the driveway continuing down until reaching the turnaround, and beyond that is another property. There is a walkway that parallels the Hudson River close up with a little dock, with a nice view all around. A gazebo is located on the top near the parking lot, which isn't hard to miss. Most of the time, it will be breezy which doesn't come as a surprise but adds fun in some way. I can't imagine anyone enjoying this lovely park. For a new discovery in the Hudson Valley, make this your stop.

A tiny local park with great views of the Hudson River. A handful of picnic tables and limited…read moreparking but this is a cute park to stop for lunch and walk on some nearby trails. Several memorial benches are around to sit on while viewing the river and local wildlife which includes blue Herron and Loons if you're lucky.

My wife and I came here as part of a day trip we were planning. There isn't much parking (I think…read moreabout six spots total) and not many other places to park if they are full (the next door park also only has about six spots). It is a cute little place with some benches, access to the water and a tiny rock beach, and views of the lighthouse. But, there isn't much to do here. I didn't see any educational displays about the lighthouse. It is a cute place to spend a couple of minutes, but unless you want a nap next to the water you will become bored pretty quick. It is carry in, carry out.

New Paltz / Gardiner, NY - I have hiked and biked through the Mohonk Preserve many a times over the…read moreyears, in all seasons, and it is one of my favorite wild places! Some of the trails I love the most are the Bonticrou Crag & Table Rocks (breathtaking views; the rock scramble is fun and challenging but there is an easier way up via the Bonticou ascent path), Labyrinth & Lemon Squeeze, and Sky Top Trail by the Mohonk Mountain House. On weekends and in the warmer seasons/good weather especially, the parking lots fill up early (like by 8:30-9am). There are 5 main trailheads, and the day use fee is at current writing $15 for hikers or $20 for cyclists/climbers/horseback riders (children 15 & under are free). At the heart of the preserve lies the Mohonk Mountain House, which is actually a private property. The area around the mountain house is amazing but unfortunately it is rather arduous to visit for many due to the parking lot distance, as it's a bit of a hike in from the preserve's trailheads (pleasant & easy, but about 4.5 miles in so that's ~9 miles roundtrip), unless you're a paying guest at this all-inclusive resort property and are allowed to park in the on-site lot. I've done it both the hard & easy ways, so to avoid sweat if not tears, I'll let my Yelp community in on some hacks of less strenuous ways to see the mountain house and its surroundings (short of paying $1Kpp as an overnight guest)... 1. $ - You can buy a $35 hiking day pass, to park at the "closer" parking lot at the Gatehouse, which is still 2.1 miles out from the mountain house (4.2 miles roundtrip, but better than 9 miles). 2. $$$ - Be a day guest and book a dining or spa experience at the property, and you can park on site. 3. $ - Visit during their special annual events like the gingerbread house competition in December or the tulip festival in April-May, passes for which are a much more affordable $15-$35 (2025 rates). This allows you to park at the mountain house and not have to hike in. So there! Mohonk Preserve is one of the most beautiful places in the Hudson Valley, with so much incredible scenery (including fall foliage!) and things to do - hiking, biking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, row boating, and even a via ferrata though that's only for hotel guests - and is a dream for outdoor lovers!

ETA: I have since learned that the $35 is to park at the mountain house which is apparently more…read moreexpensive than parking at the preserve. :)

The view is very beautiful. I love the fresh fish smell. And is is the best place to go to during…read morethe spring or summer. It will be closer if you live in Kingston. You may also have a BBQ orOtherkinds of parties, just no loud music.

Nice beach, it actually is a tributary of the Hudson River. My son and wife love going there on…read morehot summer days. It's easy to access and a great launch point for kayaking.

Falling waters is a good, easy going trail for novices and walkers. Located off 9W, it's pretty…read moreeasy to get to. As the name would suggest, there's a few small waterfalls along both ends of the trail which are pretty and good for kids. Rainfall has been be decent for them to really be going, and even at their heaviest they're not too crazy (this is not Kaaterskill). It's also right on the Hudson River, so you get good views too. If you want just a quick walk or you have a stroller, the way down to the water is the way to go (yes, you still get the obligatory waterfall). If you take the longer path, you get the bigger waterfall, sweeping views of the Hudson, and also steep up/down hills along the water. Either way this should take terribly long and isn't far from civilization, so it's a good option for families.

Beautiful peaceful place to hike. I love the scenery, it's history. Convenient location.read more

The signature for the park on Route 209 is not that appealing at the last second, so we had to turn…read morearound to enter. It wasn't too crowded when we came, making parking an easy chore for us. A playground is spotted right at the eyes, which is a decent size for a lot of fun. Just to the south and east of it, there is a soccer field and a basketball court. A path is indicated along these areas, with one going around the soccer field and which leads to a lake doing a loop. To the side of the path, there is a trail marked green lasting 1.8 miles leading to another lake. Another trail indicated blue meets at the end of the green. I was really impressed with the signs marked along the way, as more trails I've visited need to provide them. It was worth the trip to check out, and can't wait to return again.

I found this park on a Google search and I just wanted to visit and see what it looks like…read more Stay away from this park, unless you want to have a high probability of getting shot. When we were 6 minutes away from it, we heard shots, maybe a shotgun...a few. The sounds were more loud as we got closer, so we decided to turn around and not see the park. The road was also from the main road, it becomes a small dirt road. So all in all, not safe at all...do not waste your time here. #auraiamnyc

It's been a while, but after walking the new Cookingham Trail and ending here, I decided to craft…read morean updated review. However, with this review, I'll say that now the fencing to this park has been removed and there's now an entrance that's just slabs of cement. Although it's been a little light on entertainment now, with no entertainment whatsoever, now I know why this park was created: the beauty of the flowers, park benches, and even the gazebo to hold people wanting more for the tax dollars you won't ever spend a penny for.