West Point Foundry Preserve (Photo: Robert Rodriguez, Jr.)įor optimal enjoyment of this riverside mecca 2 minutes from the station, bring a blanket, picnic or fishing pole. Take a 10-minute walk along scenic Foundry Cove to visit this woodsy “outdoor museum” containing remains of a 19 th-century ironworks whose cannons helped win the Civil War. Those craving more action can bring a kayak and paddle through nearby Constitution Marsh. Right across the station’s parking lot, this park is small but offers BIG views of the dramatic Hudson Highlands. ![]() For more exercise, stroll 2 miles south along the city’s RiverWalk. Hop off the train and walk right into this park, whose walking path offers an up-close look at Peekskill Bay-and maybe a bald eagle. Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park at Tarrytown (Photo: Robert Rodriguez, Jr.) Stroll westward for 2 minutes and you’ll arrive at this riverfront oasis (formerly site of an asphalt plant) featuring an esplanade as well as lawns perfect for siestas. There’s a basketball court for LeBron James wannabes. Habirshaw ParkĪ minute from the station, the park features a riverfront walking path offering views spanning from the Manhattan skyline to the Tappan Zee. Take a 5-minute stroll to arrive at the only place in downtown Yonkers where you can dip a toe in the river. Its centerpiece is the Saw Mill River, a Hudson River tributary that flowed beneath a parking lot here for 80 years until being “daylighted.” Van der Donck Park at Larkin Plaza (Photo: SH Staff) Relax and enjoy nature in this park right outside the station’s front door. YonkersĪ 2-minute walk from the station brings you to this 1,000-foot walkway paralleling the river’s edge that offers magnificent views of the New York City skyline and across the river to the Palisades. Who says you need a car to explore Scenic Hudson parks? A ride on Metro-North’s Hudson Line and a short walk will deliver you to these 10 outstanding places where you can admire the Hudson River, connect with nature, go fishing, rent a kayak, or just sit and enjoy a little peace and quiet.
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