Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

An outdoor enthusiast's delight. The park boasts hiking trails, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.

15 km of groomed, tracked and mapped trails for skiers and snowshoers are located within the State Park. The Park features a warming lodge, rentals, and food services.

A scenic haven 40 miles from New York City the park offers a day of fun and relaxation. A spacious picnic area, 3,500 person pool, and two lakes are just some of the park's amenities.

A mostly undeveloped preserve of nearly 6,000 acres, the park consists of a series of separate parcels of land offering activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding.

Situated on farmland James Baird State Park has much to offer. An 18-hole golf course compliments the spacious open and wooded, hiking trails, sports complex, and nature center.

Located next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, the park offers activities including swimming, hiking, fishing, boating and camping.

A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location. The park's marina as well as its camping sites are extremely popular, as are the numerous hiking trails.

The park offers fabulous views of the Hudson River. It also boasts the Dinsmore golf course, one of the oldest public golf courses in the country, where patrons can play 9 or 18 holes.

Visitors will delight in the outdoor activities offered at the ever growing haven of open space in Westchester County known as Rockefeller State Park Preserve.

Located in Taconic State Park, Copake Falls is known for its rustic camping experience. The oldest park in the region offers many activities for campers and day visitors to enjoy.

Located in Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond offers campers and day visitors a wide variety of activities including swimming, picnicking, hiking, boating and biking.

The park provides access to the Hudson River's breathtaking landscape. The bridge deck stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 6,678 feet (1.28 miles) long, making it the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.

Wonder Lake is a hiker's delight of 8.6 miles of marked trails. Walk on what was historically bridle trails around scenic Wonder Lake in this 1133-acre area. Get in touch with nature around the 3-acre Laurel Pond. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, birding or hunting, Wonder Lake has it all.