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Goosepond Mountain State Park | 845-786-2701 | |
Goosepond Mountain State Park, located at 1198 New York 17M, Chester, NY 10918 in Orange County, is managed as 1,558-acres of open space. Almost completely wooded, the park is open to hikers and horseback riders. This park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and there is limited parking.
Goosepond Mountain Park is a mixture of woods, fields, and wetlands. It is a haven for many native species, including many songbirds. The park was acquired with funds from the New York Bond Acts of 1960 and 1962, and remains true to its original purpose as recreation lands. website and more . . . |
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Black Rock Forest | ||
Black Rock Forest is a nearly 4000-acre natural living laboratory for field-based scientific research, conservation, and education. The Black Rock Forest Consortium is a unique alliance of colleges and universities, public and independent K-12 schools, and leading scientific and cultural institutions that operates the Black Rock Forest, located 50 miles north of New York City in the Hudson Highlands. website and more . . . |
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Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead Storm King "Scenic Hudson Valley" | 845-534-7900 | |
Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead
Storm King Mountain Cornwall-On-Hudson, Orange County Hudson River Valley, New York State The Esty & Hellie Stowell Trailhead provides access to Storm King Mountain, where Scenic Hudson got its start in the fight to Save the Land that Matters Most. website and more . . . | ||
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum | 845-534-5506 | |
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Cornwall, Orange County Hudson River Valley, New York State "Scenic Hudson originally protected these 178 acres, once part of historic Kenridge Farm. Today 3 miles of trails winding through or along forests, meadows and wetlands enhance activities at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center. There is a universally accessible bird-observation platform, and four interactive trail quests are available to guide wildlife exploration." website and more . . . |
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Neversink Valley Area Museum | 845-754-8870 | |
The Neversink Valley Area Museum in D & H Canal Park is located in Cuddebackville, NY 12729 in Orange County, along the banks of the Neversink River. The Neversink Valley Area Museum preserves and documents the history of the peoples and industry of the Neversink and Shawangunk valleys of New York's Catskill region.
The Neversink Valley Area Museum occupies historic canal-era buildings in the D & H Canal Park right on the Neversink River. website and more . . . |
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Popolopen Creek at Bear Mountain "Scenic Hudson Valley" | ||
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The Bear Mountain Bridge offers spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley. The bridge's roadway has eight-foot-wide shoulders for pedestrians and cyclists and incorporates the Maine-to-Georgia Appalachian Trail. Crossing the bridge on foot offers magnificent views, wonderful photo opportunities, and an invigorating walk. On the walkway facing northeast, you can see 3 bridges from the Bear Mountain Bridge: the Popolopen Suspension Bridge, the Popolopen Creek Suspension Footbridge, and the train tracks. These bridges cross Popolopen Creek. more . . . |
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Blackburne Park | 845-615-3830 | |
Blackburne Park, A 67 acre parcel featuring many structures once used when the site operated as a farm, is located at State Route 416, Hamptonburgh (next to Thomas Bull Memorial Park), NY 10916 in Orange County. Blackburne Park is planned as a future site for an “equine park” that will also offer additional facilities. website and more . . . |
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Fancher-Davidge Park "Ice Skating - Ice Hockey" | 845-346-4180 | |
Fancher-Davidge Park is located at 130 Lake Avenue, the end of Lake Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940 in Orange County. Enjoy picnicking, outdoor grills, ice skating, swimming, playing fields and fishing. Fancher-Davidge Park is 112-acres and offers a large lake with enough room for hockey and family skating. Lights are on for night skating. Open to the public, weather-permitting and admission is free . more . . . |
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Storm King Art Center | 845-534-3115 | |
Storm King Art Center is located at Old Pleasant Hill Road, Mountainville NY 10953, Orange County in the Hudson Valley. "Widely celebrated as one of the world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. It is located only one hour north of New York City, in the lower Hudson Valley, where its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of our time."
Click to enlarge photo of Suspended , 1977 by Menashe Kadishman. photos, website and more . . . | ||
Storm King State Park | 845-786-2701 | |
Storm King State Park offers unsurpassed views of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. The park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and there is limited parking.
The Storm King State Park is located near Storm King Art Center which is an outdoor museum that celebrates the relationship between sculpture and nature. Storm King Art Center comprises 500 pristine acres of carefully maintained fields, hills, and woodlands, on which more than 100 works by major international artists are thoughtfully sited. At Storm King, the exhibition space is defined by sky and land. Visit Storm King Art Center for more information. website and more . . . |
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Stewart State Forest | 845-256-3000 | |
Stewart State Forest, 6,700-acres in size, is located in New Windsor, Montgomery, and Newburgh in Orange County, New York. The forest is unique in the northeast and increasingly rare in the Hudson Valley. A mix of wetlands, fields and forest, the site includes 18 miles of gravel roads and more than 22 miles of major trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, dog training and trials, skiing, snowmobiling, bird watching and fishing. website and more . . . | ||
Stewart State Forest - Snake Hill | ||
Stewart State Forest
New Windsor, Orange County Hudson River Valley, New York State Snake Hill is a mountain summit in Orange County in New York State. Snake Hill climbs to 692 feet (210.92 meters) above sea level. Bushwhackers who explore this 500-foot hilltop outside of Newburgh are rewarded with spectacular views of the Hudson River and Hudson Highlands. more . . . |
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Algonquin Park | 845-615-3830 | |
Algonquin Park, a 41-acre park listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at Powder Mill Road and Route 52, Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County. The park offers areas for both passive and active recreation in a historic setting featuring powder mill buildings and remains from the Civil War era. website and more . . . | ||
Audrey Carey Park | 845-569-7333 | |
Audrey Carey Park, located at 253 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY in Orange County, honors former Mayor Audrey L. Carey, the first African American female mayor of a city in New York State. website and more . . . | ||
Broadway Park - aka Downing Vaux Park | 845-565-3230 | |
Broadway Park, also known as Downing Vaux Park, is located at Broadway and Colden Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County. The park is flanked by open space, with views of the river.
From City of Newburgh: "In 2009, while working on the reconstruction of the former West Shore Railroad Station, owner Ray Yannone of Storm King Building Company, Inc. noticed what he thought was a 'deteriorated staircase' on the other side of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. He took a walk, and soon recognized, without knowing the history, that the stairway was an important connection between the waterfront and Broadway. Mr. Yannone took on the restoration of Broadway Park as a personal mission." website and more . . . | ||
Chadwick Lake Park "Ice Skating - Ice Hockey" | 845-565-3230 | |
Chadwick Lake Park is located immediately to the northwest of Junction NY32 and 300, in the Cronomer Valley section of Newburgh NY 12550, Orange County in the Hudson River Valley.
From City of Newburgh: "Chadwick Lake is a reservoir supplying water to the Town of Newburgh. The reservoir was created by damming Quassaick Creek in 1926. Today, most of the town's water is supplied by New York City's Delaware Aqueduct, with the reservoir acting primarily as a backup. "Chadwick Lake Park is open to the public with recreational facilities near the southern end of the park. Attractions include three picnic shelters, a playground, walking trails, boating launches, basketball courts, ice skating and a roller rink. Fishing is also allowed on the lake; largemouth bass is a common catch." website and more . . . | ||
Clinton Square | 845-565-3230 | |
The entrance to the Colonial Terraces district is marked by Clinton Square, located at the corner of Fullerton Ave. and Third Street. In the center of the square is a statue of General and Governor George Clinton.
From City of Newburgh: "Originally in Colden Square, the statue of Clinton was dedicated on October 6, 1896. A copy of the statue by local sculptor Henry K. Brown that stands in the Capitol in Washington, it was cast in bronze by his nephew, H. K. Bush-Brown. According to Ruttenber in 1881, "it may with truth be said of George Clinton that he was to the State of New York what Washington was to the nation." He served as Brigadier General in the Continental Army, and was the first New York State Governor in 1777." website and more . . . | ||
Cronomer Hill Park | 845-615-3830 | |
Cronomer Hill Park is located at 214 Gardnertown Road, Town of Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County.
About Cronomer Hill Park: "This park features both passive and active recreation areas. The lower portion of Cronomer Hill Park features several multi-purpose ball fields and tennis courts, while the upper portion of the park features an observation tower that provides a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding area. The portion near the summit of the hill is richly forested. website and more . . . | ||
Delano-Hitch Recreational Park | 845-565-3230 | |
The 26-acre Delano-Hitch Recreational Park, at 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County includes a 2000-capacity baseball Stadium, a soccer field, a men's softball diamond, three little league baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, four basketball courts, an Aquatic Center, two playgrounds, horseshoe pitches, a soccer/football field, the Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame, and the multipurpose Activity Center. website and more . . . | ||
Downing Park | 845-565-3230 | |
Downing Park is a 35-acre landscape park located at Carpenter Ave/3rd Street (one block from 9W) in the heart of the City of Newburgh, NY 12550 in Orange County.
From City of Newburgh: "Downing Park is a 35-acre landscape park located in the heart of the City of Newburgh. Filled with hills and valleys, streams, a pond, and a rich variety of vegetation, the park has serpentine paths and picturesque vista - features very similar, though on a different scale, to those of New York City's Central Park, created by the same designers. website and more . . . | ||
Washington Lake / Masterson Park | 845-565-3230 | |
The Frank Masterson Memorial Recreation Area is located on Lockwood Basin, the outlet of Washington Lake on Little Britain Road, Newburgh, NY in Orange County.
From City of Newburgh: "Washington Lake forms part of the City of Newburgh's reservoir system under the jurisdiction of the City of Newburgh Water Department. Fishing and recreational programs are administered by the Recreation Department. The lake contains trout, pickerel, and several varieties of pan fish." website and more . . . |
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Harriman State Park - Orange County (and Rockland) | 845-786-2701 | |
Harriman State Park, is located at Seven Lakes Dr / Bear Mountain Circle, Ramapo, NY 10974 in both Orange and Rockland counties. Harriman Park is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. The park includes Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds. website and more . . . | ||
Hudson Highlands | 845-225-7207 | |
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The sign reads: "For much of its 315-mile course, the Hudson River flows straight and broad. But at the Highlands, the Appalachian mountain chain intersects the river to create a fifteen mile stretch of rugged, mountainous landscape. This area contains the river's narrowest and deepest points, as well as its fastest currents. The Hudson River is an estuary, a mixture of salt and freshwater, and the saltwater line extends just north of Beacon. The River is tidal all the way up to the Troy Dam above Albany." website and more . . . | ||
Lake Askoti - Harriman State Park in Orange County | 845-786-2701 | |
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Lake Kanawauke - Harriman State Park - Orange | ||
Lake Kanawauke is a 186-acre reservoir (mostly man made) in Harriman State Park. The lake is located in the Town of Tuxedo, Orange County, and in the Town of Haverstraw, Rockland County, NY. Lake Kanawauke is comprised of three parts, the lower, middle, and upper lakes. more . . . | ||
Lake Nawahunta - Harriman State Park | ||
Lake Nawahunta, a reservoir in Orange County, New York, is part of the beautiful and scenic Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties. Lake Nawahunta offers fishing, hiking trails, and is a top location for bird watching. more . . . | ||
Lake Skannatati - Harriman State Park in Orange County | 845-786-2701 | |
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Lake Tiorati Beach - Harriman State Park | 845-351-2568 | |
Click to enlarge photo of Lake Tiorati in Harriman State Park. Lake Tiorati Beach in Harriman State Park is located in Southfields, NY in the region of Bear Mountain. Lake Tiorati was formed by clearing swampland in Harriman State Park and constructing a concrete dam to make two ponds into one large lake. Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills, the park offers excellent swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking. In winter, if conditions allow, the lake may be used for ice fishing. Bona fide groups may use the pioneer campsites near the lake. website and more . . . |
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Schunnemunk State Park | 845-351-5907 | |
Schunnemunk State Park, 2,700-acres in size, is located at 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo, NY 10987 in Orange County.
"Schunnemunk has over 2700 acres of rolling meadow and spectacular mountain top. Hikers encounter elevations up to 1664 feet and thrilling 360 degree views of adjacent valleys, portions of the distant Hudson River and surrounding forest and farm lands. Eight marked trails include the Long Path, Jessup, Western Ridge, Trestle, Sweet Clover, Otterkill, Dark Hollow and Barton Swamp Trails totaling over 20 miles traverse the mountain and glades." website and more . . . | ||
Sterling Forest State Park | 845-351-5907 | |
Sterling Forest State Park, a 21,935-acre park, is located at 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo, NY 10987 in Orange County. Sterling Forest State Park offers a nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants. Learn about Sterling Forest's environment and history at the Visitor Center, overlooking Sterling Lake. The visitor center also features exhibits about the local environment. website and more . . . |
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Greenwood Lake Skatepark | 845-328-0020 | |
"It was a busy week for GWL Skatepark Corp. leading up to Easter, starting with a celebratory ribbon-cutting at the newly installed sign in CVS field marking the location for the future GWL Skatepark in Memory of Dale Hirrel. Many local residents and business owners attended the momentous event for our effort, and News 12’s Blaise Gomez aired a nice clip, giving GWL Skatepark Corp. the added publicity we really need. website and more . . . | ||
Warwick Skate Park | 845-986-2720 | |
Warwick Skate Park is located at Memorial Park Drive, Warwick, NY 10990 in Orange County. more . . . |
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parks in Rockland, New York. Rockland parks are among the most beautiful parks in New York State. Find the best parks for kids, the family, and everyone. If you enjoy fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and nature, visit a park in Rockland. Year-round there are fun activities and great attractions at the park, with many fun things to do for kids and the whole family. Go to the park to relax and read under the shade of a tree. Visit the park to exercise. Enjoy a walk in the park. Walking is one of the best exercises for your entire body; and every park has places to walk surrounded by trees and nature. Whether you visit a small local park or a large state or county park; parks offer an opportunity to unwind, escape from your daily routines and breathe in fresh air.
In spring, take the kids on a nature walk and point out the crocus and daffodils beginning to bud or the buds on the branches of trees, hear the birds singing happily as they embrace the beginning of spring in the air. In summer, visit parks offering swimming pools, beaches, boating (kayaking, canoeing) and more hot weather activities. Watch the kids splash in the water and learn how to swim in the parks offering places to learn to swim. In fall, see the leaves on trees turn gold, yellow, orange, red, and shades of plum. Pick-up the leaves from the ground and bring them home so that the children can mount them and save them in their book of fall colors in the park.
Bear Mountain State Park is located on the west side of the Hudson River in both Orange and Rockland counties in New York State. The 5,067-acre (20.51 km2) Bear Mountain State Park, flagship of the Palisades Interstate Park System, is renowned for its natural beauty and rugged mountains and is just 50 miles north of mid-town Manhattan. Bear Mountain Park attractions and activities include a large playing field, picnic groves, rowboats for hire and docks on Hessian Lake, swimming pool and bathhouse, nature trails including key segments of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Long Path, basketball court, Trailside Museums and Zoo, Iona Island Estuarine Reserve and Bird Refuge, Perkins Tower, and the Merry-Go-Round. Many winter activities are available at Bear Mountain Park, including an outdoor rink that is open for ice-skating from late October through mid-March. Blauvelt State Park Blauvelt State Park offers 590-acres of forested green space. Hiking trails provide the only access and afford spectacular views of the Hudson Valley. This park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and there is limited parking. Clausland Mountain Park Clausland Mountain Park, a 550-acre park, is located in Orangeburg and Rockland County. Scenic Hudson helped citizens protect the forested ridgeline of this county park named after the 17th-century leader of a nearby Native American tribe. The park offers seasonal Hudson River views. Its 2 miles of trails include the Long Path, which stretches 326 miles from the George Washington Bridge to Thacher Park near Albany and links to adjacent Blauvelt State Park. The mountain's summit contains remains of a Cold War-era Nike missile base that protected Manhattan from Soviet attack. Dater Mountain Nature Park Dater Mountain Nature Park, a 350.5-acre park, is located off Johnsontown Road in Sloatsburg, NY 10974 in Rockland County. "The Park, which is located in the New York/New Jersey Highlands, is heavily wooded with steep inclines and rocky slopes and consists of a number of mountaintops and valleys, crossed by several small streams. Orange and Rockland transmission line traverses the Park. A view of the Village of Tuxedo, The New York State Thruway, and Orange County may be seen from the high elevations, some rising 940 feet above sea level. Emeline Park Haverstraw, Rockland County (3 acres) Co-owned with the Village of Haverstraw, this waterfront park boasts sweeping views of Haverstraw Bay, the Hudson River's widest point, as well as a playground, gazebo and universally accessible walking path. Emeline Park is managed by the Village of Haverstraw. Goosepond Mountain State Park Goosepond Mountain State Park is located in Chester, NY 10911, Orange County in the Hudson Valley. Goosepond is managed as 1,558-acres of open space. Almost completely wooded, the park is open to hikers and horseback riders. This park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and there is limited parking. Harriman State Park Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds. Harriman State Park - Anthony Wayne Recreation Area Anthony Wayne Recreation Area is located at Palisades Parkway, Exit 17, Bear Mountain, NY 10911. Anthony Wayne is a wooded and scenic area within Harriman State Park. The recreation area lies in a wooded valley. Facilities include picnic areas with fireplaces, playing fields, and cross-country skiing and hiking trails. High Tor State Park High Tor State Park is located at 415 South Mountain Road, New City NY 10956, Rockland County in the Hudson Valley. High Tor State Park, a day-use facility, offers picnicking, swimming and hiking, affords spectacular views of the Hudson River. The Long Path passes through the park just before the trail heads inland to the Catskills. Hook Mountain State Park Hook Mountain State Park, 676-acres in size, is part of the Palisades Interstate Park system. The park can be accessed just north of Nyack. Visit Hook Mountain and enjoy scenic views while hiking, walking, biking, and fishing on the shores of the Hudson River. The bike path follows the river's edge from Haverstraw Beach State Park to Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack. For more biking trails, visit Rockland biking trails in the lower-Hudson Valley. Hook Mountain is best known as a hawk watch site. Kakiat Park Kakiat Park, 376-acres in size, is located at 668 Haverstraw Road, Montebello NY 10901. The Park offers a diverse topography, from flat wetlands to rolling hills, to steep mountainside. The Mahwah River flows southwesterly the length of the park approximately 2500 feet. Times of heavy rains flood large areas along the river. The Ramapo fault runs through the park. A log cabin constructed in 1922 stands as a reminder of the simple life of 100 years ago. A footbridge crosses the river, which is stocked annually with trout; a pavilion can be found near the river. Numerous winter activities exist along with active wildlife and forestry conservation projects. Guided tours available by the Park Rangers. Nyack Beach State Park Nyack Beach State Park is located at 698 North Broadway, Upper Nyack NY 10960. The park offers 61 acres of riverfront along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The most popular activities are picnicking, hiking, bicycling and fishing. Launching kayaks or windsurfers from the beach is permitted. Trails are open for cross-country skiing in winter. Perkins Point Perkins Drive, also known as Perkins Point and Perkins Memorial Tower, stands at the summit of Bear Mountain State Park, 1,305 feet above the Hudson River. The tower was completed in 1934 and dedicated to George Walbridge Perkins, the first President and widely regarded founder of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). Hike, bike, or drive to Perkins Point Tower, an absolute must see when vacationing or planning a day-trip to Bear Mountain. Walk the four sets of stairs in the tower (landings have benches to stop and rest between floors) to the observation floor where the views are documented and described in detail. "With its 360-degree panorama, the Perkins Memorial Tower offers spectacular views of the Hudson River, the Bear Mountain Bridge, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Storm King, and Fort Montgomery. Four states are visible (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania), as well as the New York City skyline. The observation floor has interpretive displays that describe the distant views, including several mountain ranges: the Taconics, Ramapos, Shawangunks, and even the Catskills. Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower truly are a highlight of any visit to Bear Mountain. Rockland Lake State Park - Valley Cottage Rockland Lake State Park, 1,133-acres in size, is located at 299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage NY 10989. Although the main entrance to Rockland Lake Park is in Valley Cottage, the park is accessible from Haverstraw, Congers, and Valley Cottage. The park lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. The park offers a huge 24,140 square foot swimming pool with diving boards - the pool is more than 10,000 square feet larger than an Olympic size pool. A kiddie pool is also available for young children. The park also offers picnic tables; grills, a car top boat launch dock, hiking trails with breath-taking views of the Hudson Valley, six tennis courts and the Rockland Lake State Park golf courses, featuring two 18 hole golf courses. Anglers can fish Rockland Lake for bass, perch and norlunge. Walkers, joggers, roller bladers, and bicyclists can enjoy the 3.2 mile non-motorized use paved trail around the lake. Tallman Mountain State Park - Valley Cottage Tallman Mountain State Park is located at Route 9W, Sparkill, NY 10976 in Rockland County. The park comprises wooded country on the easterly slope of the Palisades uplands overlooking the Hudson and Piermont Marsh, which lies between the river and the slope. The marsh is part of the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. Tallman Mountain Park operates as a day-use area, offering a swimming pool, running track, tennis courts, playfield, cross-country skiing, a walking trail, hiking and picnic areas |