I purposely take the Teconic Parkway from NYC as to completely avoid going over the Mario Cuomo…read moreBridge. It's a nice, serene place to visit when passing through just to relax and gather your thoughts. Some say this park should be renamed, and I say the Tappan Zee Bridge should have never been renamed. Stop in ..... you'll feel free and rejuvenated.

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!

Pretty cool park for kids! They have a fun dinosaur trail and fairy trail, which the little ones…read morelove. The garden was being renovated and super sparse, which was a bummer, but we generally had fun.

Wonderful and so peaceful. My mother loved all the variety of flowers and plants. The dino trail is…read moreso cute and great for little kids. We had such an enjoyable time here.

Took the Metro North train towards Poughkeepsie and got off at the Garrison Landing station…read more Beautiful place to beat the heat and crowds of the cities to do a decent hike without it being too easy or too hard. We brought my daughter's dog and he enjoyed the fresh air and quietness of the forest. I'll definitely be back to do more hiking when I'm visiting New York!

Vibrant dog park : Golden retriever frolicking with a frisbee, beagle puppy playfully chasing,…read moremixed breed dog splashing in a communal water bucket, owners chatting at a safe distance.

I hope my dog enjoyed the visit. He really didn't run around too much and all I did was sit there…read moreand provide food for the mosquitos. All in all, the place is clean although the plastic bag dispensers for dog waste were empty and I had no choice but to leave it where HE left it. Sorry to all those who came later. I'll stock up on OFF and come back again, with plastic bags.

2018 BEST PUBLIC COURSE CONDITION FOR ALL LEVELS. From Tee to Green top notch Golf for a County…read morePark/ public golf course. Beer was cold, food was good. Prices were fair.

This a wonderful little Park to check out while walking on the RiverWalk Trail, with an awesome…read moreview of the Hudson River and even the Bear Mountain Bridge out in the distance. There's not too much parking in this area, which can be time-consuming too many, but if it isn't busy, there should be no problems. I did see some construction going on, which I'm assuming there expanding the park. Time will soon tell, and I hope it will turn out nice. Where I live now, I wish lived closer to check these parks out, because there are many.

Amazing scenery and beautiful area to walk. There is a walking path nearby you can explore with a…read moreview of the Hudson River. If there ever was a time for a calm peaceful place, this is the place to go.