Beautiful short walking trail, lake and forest views. It has a playground and a tennis/pickle ball…read morecourts.

only for clarkstown locals; absolutely adore this spot. there once was a skate park; the place is…read moremeant to be quiet. this is just for -locals- and hours rather only after Memorial Day when it comes to paying for the pool and parking.

It's a great place for me to run. It's flatter than most areas around here. It's also very…read moretranquil, and beautiful to watch as you run along the path.The path around the large pond is wide, which is great for the amount of people that are coming through there and many of the areas around the paths have shade, which makes it great for running as well. There's a large parking area with lots of parking space which is a convenient. When you come into the reserve it's off of the highway. The an entrance which is one way in and then the exit on the opposite end of the lot which is one way out. The only drawback from me was that there were a number of people in the park with their dogs unleashed and the dog should be leashed . Which makes it difficult and unnerving for a runner to see a dog come out and not see the owner close by.

Nice park for the beginner or more experienced hiker or just someone who wants to have some peace…read moreand quiet outdoors for a couple of hours. The parking lot is big and there is a bathroom, which is appreciated. I took a look at the trail map before I left to find one of a decent length, so check out options, but the trails are well-marked. Once you get past the main train next to the lake, you can find yourself pretty alone except for another occasional hiker, but you can vibe with nature, see a waterfall, and just breathe in the fresh air. Some of the trails are long, but I paced one that was only a couple of miles and still got some nice scenery and a lot of steps in. It's great this park isn't too far from the urban areas of Northern NJ and there are many trail options so you can visit again and experience something new. There's also a sign for trout fishing if that's your thing. Check it out if you want to get away for the day.

Wow .. fantastic park . I was in Pomona area and was looking for a good bird watching area. Googled…read moreand found this place .. lots of parking outside also rest area, which is clean and usable.. good location . How was able to spot a lot of good birds.. right when you enter this small pond and lots of birds there. Make sure you get your tripod and zoom lens... you can also walk inside for small trail. Took some good shots . Must visit park for bird lovers...

My entire experience was wonderful. I woke up early and decided to take walk yesterday morning. I…read moredon't live far from the park. 10min walk.. it was beautiful. I will go there again. It was also my first time walking the park.. My husband had surprised me with an amazing picnic there once, I enjoyed that spot by the water. I say my walk was enjoyable. Both experiences were incredible. I'll always go to Kakiat County Park.

***2 1/2 stars***…read more This is an area I'm pretty familiar with, having previously worked within a few miles of it. It's a stone's throw from Harriman, so it's inevitably going to get compared with it, and that's not to its advantage. I popped over here yesterday morning (a Saturday) for a 6-mile hike in less than ideal weather conditions - it was a bit humid, cloudy and pretty dreary until the sun started to peek out towards the very end. Aside from a few spurs/detours, this was an out-and-back starting from the Route 90 access point near Ridge Road, going east on the Long Path (light blue blazes) past High Tor and ending/circling back from Little Tor. I'd gone on a brief walk in this park last fall from the Route 33 trailhead so it's possible I touched on a few of the same areas, but by and large this was new to me. The trailhead at Route 90 is terrible and desperately needs some upkeep. Even knowing almost exactly where it was, I had trouble locating it because it's completely overgrown and there's no signage or even a nominal rock cairn to note it - there's a few blue blazes on the telephone poles to assist, but other than that you just have to do a bit of trial and error to locate it. And the initial few hundred feet are also pretty overgrown until you start climbing into the forest a bit. Pretty easy fix and I don't know what the point of having a trailhead there is if it's virtually nonexistent. The parking situation is also less than ideal; I opted to park on Parliament Drive, about a five-minute walk to the trailhead, which was fine but I'm never 100% comfortable parking in a residential area versus an official hiking parking lot. Could have been worse though. The first few tenths of a mile are a little spooky (aided by the weather conditions for sure), and I was keeping a close eye out for bears - it just kind of gave off that vibe especially because this clearly is not a heavily used area of the park. There's some nice meadows in this section, and not the faux kind created by power line cuts. I saw a lot of deer and a box turtle (see accompanying pics), which was a pleasant wildlife sighting. The best part of this hike for me by far was stumbling onto the old ruins of the Van Orden House; very cool and unexpected. Again, the dreary weather played a factor and provided for some haunting visuals. Unfortunately, the informative kiosk placed there is also badly in need of cleanup so I couldn't even read the pertinent information about what I'd located here. Also a problem? To get here off the Long Trail via this short white-blazed Spur Trail involves some cringy overgrown meadow shizzle that's just begging for deer tick interaction - tread carefully. The journey on the Long Trail to the High Tor summit definitely has some steep climbs so if you're not in decent hiking shape that area can be a problem. On the initial journey over the summit, the view was nonexistent (giving off Taylor Swift Folklore album cover art vibes) but by the time I returned most of the clouds/fog had burned off so you DID have a nice optic of downtown Haverstraw and the Hudson River. I wasn't particularly thrilled to be reminded of the existence of the Popeyes that loves to overcharge on its sodas, but it is what it is. The journey between High Tor and Low Tur is pretty nondescript; there's not a lot in the way of optics or personality, so for me at least this 3ish-mile section was tedious and seemed to take a while though it's also very flat (it's a fire trail) so it's a nice respite from the mountain climbing. I was expecting to see an increase in foot traffic but it was pretty quiet throughout this adventure - literally I saw one group of older hikers around High Tor, and two other people. That's it. And unfortunately not a single canine chum. There are at least two viewpoints during this hike where you can see Harriman. If you have the ability, I'd just go over there for a more interesting traverse - aside from the ye olde ruins, I don't personally think a sweeping view of Haverstraw is worth the price of admission.

We live in the area and come here often to walk our dogs. Its a great wooded trail and perfect for…read morea nice quiet walk in the woods. We typically enter the trail from the S. Central Highway trailhead.

This is a true hidden treasure! Rockleigh Woods Sanctuary is one of those places that surprises you…read morein the best way. The trails are beautiful and run alongside a peaceful, flowing river, making the whole hike feel calm and scenic from start to finish. Everything is well marked, so it's easy to navigate without having to second-guess where you're going. It's also a very welcoming spot--lots of families out enjoying the trails and plenty of dogs, which adds to the friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The hike itself is easy, but still really enjoyable and refreshing. Parking is plentiful and convenient, which makes the whole experience even smoother. Definitely a spot worth coming back to again and again.

Beautiful place, but far too many off leash dogs and pack walkers . I abide to leash laws, and…read morereally do not appreciate when someone's dog approaches my dog on a trail of any sort. It is dangerous, and to say "don't worry, he's friendly" does not justify it being okay for anyone's dog to approach someone else and/or their leashed dog on a wooded trail. Folks, abide to the law and use your own backyards for unleashed exercise, not a public, densely wooded trail.

This is a great little park! There's public bathrooms, a pavilion and picnic areas if you're…read morelooking to hang out for a bit. Theres a jungle gym and swing set for the kids. There's also basketball and tennis parks. I came here on my way to check out the path across the bridge, but there is also the entrance to the Raymond Esposito trail.

This is a great little park right next to the south Nyack fire house. Almost fully gated playground…read morefor kids surrounded by a bigger fence encompassing the whole park. There's a gazebo where there is live music in the summertime. There is an enclosed tennis court, basketball court, as well as the entrance to the Esposito trail which goes all the way into piermont. We often choose this park when the others are busier Also like that there is water fountains and bathrooms right near the park.

The starting point for quite a few hikes in Harriman with bathrooms (soap if you get there at the…read moreright time!) There's also a little store and vending machines. The parking lot fills up but cars can park on the side of the road. On a nice sunny Sunday afternoon in summer, a lot of people seemed to be headed toward Pine Meadow Lake. It's nice but there was a lot of garbage near there and people swimming (even though there were signs that said no swimming and to take out any garbage you bring in). Very disappointing! If you go counterclockwise you will usually end with Pine Meadow. I prefer to go when there are less people which means cold enough that there are no people with bathing suits.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - parks get stars even when they're not up to snuff. It's…read morefreedom, it's greenery it's blue skies, singing birds, no traffic rumble - and it's all there just waiting for you to come get some. How can I whip out my thick red marker and wrist X's with wreck less disregard of what has been set aside for us, by those that came before us --all in the hopes that we don't totally F it up. I tend to believe and it's not easy to concede that we (as in They) will one day as corporate america blows the tops off mountains for a little slice of yellow cake - dirty swines. The welcome center was closed up tight, paddocks and bolts, metal shutters and such -- what a sight for me to see and to feeling that feeling as I have daily in my NYC life. Gates, electric fence, cameras, deadbolts, dogs, attack birds -- ya know, just the home security essentials -- and I live in a semi affluent area - well, that's why I've got all those terrible things - minus the dogs and birds. So around and around I went -- looking the one floor 60 foot structure up and down - imagining it without the metal, sure is a pretty structure with such stones that you'll step upon on your way up the trail. I do hope to see the visitors center open some day, talk with the parks mounties and rangers -: to ask questions, to learn more about the lay of the land and what flies, glides, walks and slithers within.

My dad took me fishing here as a kid for sunnies, and 30 years later I brought my own kids here…read more Some traditions are worth passing on. If you have young children, this is a great pond to introduce them to fishing. A simple worm on a hook is almost guaranteed to catch sunnies. If you're a little more skilled (or lucky), there are bass here too. One thing I appreciate is that there aren't nuisance snapping turtles like you'll find at some other local ponds. Pack some sandwiches, bring the family dog, and spend a few hours here. It's a peaceful park that's rarely crowded. Park in the main lot off Grotke Road. The main pond is just a short walk down the path, where you'll see a fountain spraying from the middle. There's also a small office building by the parking lot with restrooms. Beyond the pond, the park has a ball field, courts, a practice wall, hiking trails, a playground, and a large open field. A stream winds along much of the outer edge of the park and makes for a peaceful walk. Just keep an eye out for poison ivy... it's everywhere. And one last piece of advice...take lots of pictures of your little ones. One day, they might be the ones bringing their own kids back here.

I've covered all the grounds, and it's an absolutely lovely park. Starting with a bridge, it opens…read moreup to a nice size lake. For the kids, 2 full slide and monkey bars. But, in addition, there is basketball courts, 4 tennis courts, 4 handball courts, a a baseball field, and a soccer field...and a few trails...each is surrounding by the most lovely tall and skinny trees. Parking is limited on Pascack Road (~3 cars, the main road), so enter on Grotke for a larger parking lot. Word.