Monticello, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We stopped at De Hoyos Memorial Park, a haven tucked between residential streets, before leaving the Catskills. We were looking for a park that ...
Ramsey, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Finch Park has a nice big playground with one large play structure, a few additional smaller ones and an impressive amount of swings. One of the ...
Howell Township, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
As we were driving down the road in Howell, NJ I noticed a pretty lake on the side of the road and then I saw the sign with the name Echo Lake ...
New Windsor, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Whenever I drove on the I 287 North I would notice a beautiful lake and a small playground on the right side of the highway in the Suffern, NY ...
Highland Falls, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Mine Dock Park is the place to go if you are either a train- or nature-enthusiast. There is definitely beautiful nature and scenery with views ...
Chestnut Ridge, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Children’s Park is a great local park in Chestnut Ridge, NY. It is appropriate for all ages and has a playground, ball field, tennis courts, ...
Congers, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | September 29, 2020 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Monsey, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Parks, Playgrounds The 60 acre Kings Park is just a couple of minute drive from the large Congers Lake. Although King’s Park also has water in the form of two ...
Leonia, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Overpeck Park is the perfect destination for both old and young. The park features walking paths, kayak and canoe rentals, and a most enjoyable, ...
Valley Cottage, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | March 23, 2020 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Hikes, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Parks, Playgrounds, Scenic Parks When I was a kid we went to Rockland Lake State Park every summer to rent row boats and spend the day in the sun enjoying the beautiful lake. ...
Englewood, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We discovered the 28 acre Mackay Park when we went ice skating at the rink located in the park. The ice rink, semi-indoor and semi-outdoor is ...
Highland Falls, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | November 3, 2019 | Parks, Free Trips, Hudson Highlands, NY, Monroe, NY, Orange County, NY, Outdoor Activities, Playgrounds, Scenic Parks We decided to stop at Brooks Park just minutes away from Bear Mountains and Fort Montgomery. We were in the neighborhood and the kids wanted to ...
Congers, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | September 10, 2019 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Monsey, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Parks, Playgrounds, Scenic Parks I didn’t remember Congers Lake being so beautiful and enjoyable. I hadn’t been there in many many years and just went for a visit recently. I ...
Mahwah, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Darlington County Park is well known for the three lakes on site. Swimming is permitted in two of the lakes between Memorial Day and Labor Day. ...
Wallington, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The large picnic pavilion with multiple picnic tables, near the fenced in dog run, was the perfect places for a picnic supper with cousins. ...
Haverstraw/Ossining, NY" width="333" height="250" data-ratio="0.75075075075075"/>
The Haverstraw/Ossining Ferry and Engel Park is a great afternoon or early evening trip. The ferry is really a commuter ferry and therefore ...
Mountainside, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I used to think of boating as a fun and affordable trip. But with the recent increase in prices, which are often per person, boating is not as ...
Rochester, NY" width="333" height="250" data-ratio="0.75075075075075"/>
We passed through Rochester on our way to Niagara Falls. We stopped there for a little bit. When we passed Cobbs Hill Park, it beckoned. It ...
Ardsley, NY" width="333" height="250" data-ratio="0.75075075075075"/>
VE Macy Park is a 172 acre park divided into three sections. The first area has a large field with picnic tables, a playground, a baseball field ...
Sleepy Hollow, NY" width="333" height="250" data-ratio="0.75075075075075"/>
The Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse is what attracted me to the park. Once I got there, I was pleasantly surprised. In addition to the lighthouse, ...
Waldwick, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Borough Park has a great mixture of nature and playground activities for children. There are three different enclosed play areas with a plethora ...