Rockefeller State Park

Located just north of the greater New York City area, the park offers a quiet nature break for city dwellers and a respite from East Coast traffic for travelers. The park has been on the National Register of Historic Places as Rockefeller Pocantico Hills Estate Historic District since 2013. West of the park is Tappan Zee or the widening of the Hudson River, while Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, formerly known as the burial ground of Old Dutch Church, is visible from the trails.

This is a magical place with a zen vibe. Miles of beautiful trails through woods, streams, and lakes. A remarkable place just an hour from Manhattan where one can enjoy a walk or jog and appreciate nature at its best.

Mostly for hiking or walking. Nice wide walking trail around the lake. A few stone benches to sit at. Most of the paths are gravel & dirt. Has bathrooms in the parking lot. It’s $6 to park all day with pay stations to pay to park. Not really good for fishing since there’s really no place to cast from. A lot of lily pads were along the shoreline. Signs that day no picnicking or bike riding. I went there to try to fish so I didn’t hike on any of the trails. There is a lot though to hike on. Dogs are allowed with a doggie bag station at the entrance of the path.

Visited with a friend in mid September. Beautiful short trails around this state park. We parked on a side road, to avoid the parking fee through the main entrance. The trails are wide and well marked. They go along a stream of water and connect with a large lake at the center of the park. It's quiet away from the city, only sounds are the water stream. Since it was September there wasn't much water in the streams comparing to visit in the spring time after the snow melts. Keep the trails clean. Happy trails . Enjoy. 🙂👍

Plenty of easy trails. Gets busy after 8am so best time to enjoy the park is a little after sunrise. Not everyone wears masks (although it’s required).