EXPLORE OUR PARKS & TRAILS
Rockland’s extensive county park system is designated as a Preserve America Community made up of over 3,000 acres within 30 parks. Rockland County also features 32,000 acres of untouched parkland and is home to eight New York State Parks including: Bear Mountain State Park, Harriman State Park, Blauvelt State Park, High Tor State Park, Hook Mountain State Park, Nyack Beach State Park, Rockland Lake State Park, and Tallman Mountain State Park.
Anthony Wayne Recreation Area - Harriman State Park
100 Anthony Wayne Drive | Bear Mountain, New York 10911 | 845-942-2560
Picnic and barbeque facilities, hiking paths, bike trail, play areas, cross-country ski trail. Open dawn to dusk.
Bear Mountain State Park
3006 Seven Lakes Drive | Bear Mountain, New York 10911 | 845-786-2701
Fishing, picnicking, swimming, boating, ball fields, basketball courts, hiking paths, and bike trails.
Blauvelt State Park
2 Camp Bluefields Road | Blauvelt, New York 10913 | 845-359-0544
Hiking, walking, spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, mostly undeveloped forested land.
Buttermilk Falls
199 S. Greenbush Road | West Nyack, New York 10994 | 845-364-2670
Trail leading to the falls and stream with several scenic overlooks and an attractive area at the falls for picnicking, nature observation and photography.
Coffee Ride Cafe
282 S Broadway | Nyack, NY 10960 | 845-209-2008
New coffee shop located at the end of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo bridge, with a big parking space, tons of bike racks, and spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas. The Coffee Ride Café features bakery items, fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Also offers on-site bike repairs and service. Located in the former South Nyack Village Hall, giving it a historic ambiance.
Dater Mountain Nature Park
54 Seven Lakes Drive | Sloatsburg, New York 10974 | 845-364-2670
The 350-acre park is adjacent to Harriman State Park’s southwestern border. Features a number of mountaintops and valleys, crossed by several small streams with numerous lowlands providing interesting plant and aquatic life for passive hiking, walking, and nature observation. Accessible through Kakiat Trails. Open dawn to dusk.
Eleanor Burlingham Memorial Park
25 Municipal Plaza | Sloatsburg, New York 10974 | 845-364-2670
Located in Sloatsburg, New York, the park is named in honor of the late Eleanor Burlingham an active environmentalist in Rockland County. Offers fishing, canoeing, bird watching and hiking.
H. Pierson Mapes Flat Rock Park
101 Torne Valley Road | Hillburn, New York 10931 | 845-364-2670
Popular spot for fishing, canoeing and nature observation; best public access to the Ramapo River, picturesque vistas.
Harriman State Park
Seven Lakes Drive/Bear Mountain Circle | Ramapo, NY 10974 | 845-947-2444
The second-largest park in NYS with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, beaches, camping areas and more!
Kakiat Park
Haverstraw Road | off Route | Montebello, New York | 845-364-2670
Kakiat Park features hiking trails, horseback riding, picnicking, scenic outlooks, and more.
Kennedy Dells Park
355 N. Main Street | New City, New York 10956 | 845-364-2670
Fitness trail, hiking, off-leash dog area, horse corral, nature study, picnic tables, pavilion, soccer, cross-country skiing, guided tours available.
Monsey Glen Park
140 Saddle River Road | Monsey, New York 10952 | 845-364-2670
Peaceful area of hiking trails, scenic natural beauty with sandstone overhangs, a stream, unique plant life.
Mountainview Nature Park
2 Strawberry Hill Lane | Central Nyack, New York 10994 | 845-364-2670
A mountainous tract, heavily wooded with numerous nature trails for hiking, with Bear Swamp near the top, which supports a variety of bird and animal life.
Nyack Beach State Park
698 N. Broadway | Upper Nyack, New York 10960 | 845-358-1316
61 acres of Hudson riverfront for fishing, hiking, biking, picnic facilities, cross-country ski trails.
Pascack Brook North & South
W. Washington Avenue | Pearl River, New York 10956 | 201-336-6000
Open space area along the Pascack Brook, preserved for fishing, is stocked with trout and several bait fish; it is also used for hiking and passive enjoyment
Piermont Pier and Marsh
Village of Piermont | Piermont, New York 10968 | 845-359-1258
Piermont Marsh encompasses 1,017 acres and lies at the southern edge of the village of Piermont. The Piermont Marsh is on the western shore of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The site occupies two miles of shoreline south of the mile-long Piermont Pier and includes the mouth of Sparkill Creek and extensive tidal shallows. Piermont Marsh habitats include brackish tidal marsh, shallows and intertidal flats.
Sean Hunter Ryan Memorial Park
Bradley Parkway | Rt. 38 | West Nyack, New York 10994 | 845-364-2670
15-acre trail with slight incline, nature observation, hiking through the White Trail of Buttermilk Falls, with connection to the Long Path.
South Mountain Park
164 S. Central Highway | Garnerville, New York 10923 | 845-364-2670
Mountainous land with scenic views overlooking Haverstraw and the Hudson River, hiking via the Long Path.
Tackamack Park North & South
68 Clausland Mountain Road | Blauvelt, New York 10913 | 845-359-6503
Hiking trails (the Blue Trail and the Long Path traverse both parks), picnicking.
Tallman Mountain State Park
100 Rockland Road | Sparkill, New York 10976 | 845-359-0544
Wooded country overlooking the Hudson and the Piermont Marsh, part of the Hudson River National Estuary Research Reserve.
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The Stephen & Betsy Corman Amc Harriman Outdoor Center
200 Breakneck Road | Haverstraw, NY 10927 | 603-466-2727
The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center is a highly sought-after destination for summer and fall travel. Located only 30 miles from Manhattan and accessible by public transportation, this is an ideal destination for hiking, paddling, and camping adventures in the heart of Harriman State Park. Open May through October.
Zebrowski-Morahan Demarest Kill County Park
57 New Hempstead Road | New City, New York 10956 | 845-364-2670
30 Acres - The land is heavily wooded with a mature stand of hardwood trees primarily composed of oaks, maples, ash, hickory, tulip and sycamore.