Croton-on-Hudson

RISGUIDE TRAILS AND (914) 271-4781

Trails Committee Trails Municipal Building

in cooperation with the One Van Wyck Street Wyck One Van Updated December, 2013 Updated December, Village Manager’s Office, Manager’s Village PARKS, OPEN SPACE OPEN PARKS, www.crotononhudson-ny.gov Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Village of Croton-on-Hudson Village This map and guide was produced by the This map and guide was produced Recreation and Engineering Departments, Recreation and the Conservation Advisory Council and the Conservation

roton-on-Hudson is a community rich in natural beauty. Its rugged topography PARADISE ISLAND: This undeveloped 22-acre island is located in the Croton River C and location on both the Hudson and Croton Rivers provide a dramatic and is best accessed by canoe or kayak. landscape with parks and open spaces that offer a wide range of passive and active outdoor activities. There are nearly 13 miles of wooded trails in the village. This NATURE PRESERVES & OPEN SPACE guide provides a map and description of the village’s parks, open spaces and trails. BRINTON BROOK SANCTUARY: A 156-acre Audubon preserve contains over VILLAGE PARKS for more information call the Recreation Office at 271-3006 three miles of trails, is accessed from a small private drive off Albany Post Road SENASQUA PARK: This Hudson River waterfront park is open to village residents North posted with a sign. A small parking area is located at the trailhead. and their guests. Senasqua Park provides picnic facilities and a play area. Special per- GRAFF SANCTUARY: This 29-acre Audubon preserve is accessed from either mits are required for group picnics. Furnace Dock Road or the end of Briggs Lane. For more info on Saw Mill River BOAT MARINA: Adjacent to Senasqua Park, the marina operates from May to mid- Audubon preserves, call (914) 666-6503 or go to www.sawmillriveraudubon.com October. Mooring space is available by permit to residents and non-residents. Sailing JANE E. LYTLE MEMORIAL ARBORETUM: A 20.4 acre preserve contains a loop lessons are offered by the Croton Sailing School. trail system and connects to the Village’s Highland Trail. An access road across ECHO CANOE BOAT LAUNCH: Located behind the village garage and salt shed, this Hudson National Golf Course is open during daylight hours and leads to a small park- area provides a launching area for cartop boats only. ing lot. For more information, go to www.crotonarboretum.org. SILVER LAKE: Located alongside the Croton River at the end of Truesdale Drive, KAPLAN’S POND: An 8.5 acre village owned property at Lounsbury Road, is a this facility is open to village residents and their guests for swimming during the sum- unique natural site with a small pond and wetlands area. mer season. Permits or daily fees are required. CROTON GORGE AREA: Many trails traverse this 22 acre wooded, undeveloped CROTON LANDING: This park stretches over a mile along the Hudson River and is village-owned area situated at the crest of the Croton River ravine between CET located north of Senasqua Park beyond the Yacht Club. It includes the RiverWalk Trail, School and the Croton Gorge Trail. an athletic field and restroom, and a 9/11 memorial. CROTON TRAIL SYSTEM With the exception of the Croton Gorge, RiverWalk DOBBS PARK: Maple Street (Rt 129). This park is the home of Little League and includes a basketball court and play area. and Crossining Path, all trails are for pedestrian use only. DUCK POND PARK: Bungalow Road off So. Riverside Ave. This park provides a The Croton Gorge Trail is a half-mile wooded trail that follows the Croton River ballfield, basketball court, play area and pond for ice-skating. ravine. It is accessible from either the Silver Lake parking lot or at the end of FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL FIELD: Located behind the CET Elementary School Cleveland Drive. A spur trail takes you down to the historic Quaker Bridge over the off Alexander Lane, provides a lighted softball field. Croton River and up to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway in Cortlandt. DAVID J. MANES MEMORIAL FIELD: Located down the hill from Firefighters The Waterfront Esplanade is a paved path at Half Moon Bay, and is open to Croton field; this is a multi-purpose ball field. residents. Parking is available at the gatehouse. SUNSET PARK: Sunset & Lexington Dr. The Park has a play area for young children. The Highland Trail is a scenic wooded trail that skirts the Hudson National Golf Course reaching one of the highest points in Croton, offering sweeping panoramic HARRISON STREET PARK: Located at the corner of Harrison Street and Route 129. views of the Hudson River. It ties into trails at Brinton Brook Sanctuary and the This small park provides a play area for young children. Arboretum. The trailheads are accessed from either the end of Arrowcrest Road, or BLACK ROCK PARK: Located on Quaker Bridge Road along the Croton River, this the Arboretum during daylight hours. park is a lovely spot to fish, stroll or have a picnic. The Crossining is a one-mile paved path that crosses the Croton River, providing a VASSALLO PARK: Located in the heart of the Upper Village, this park has an bicycle/pedestrian connection between Croton and Ossining. It runs parallel to Route outdoor stage, and hosts special events throughout the year. 9 between Croton Point Ave. and North Highland Ave. The Westchester RiverWalk begins at the Crossining, travels west over the Croton COUNTY PARKS for more information, go to www.westchestergov.com/parks Point Avenue Bridge and then north to the end of Croton Landing. Parts of the trail have a separate pedestrian/bicycle path and parts travel along the road. CROTON POINT PARK: Known as the ‘Crown Jewel of the Hudson’, this 504 acre County-operated park offers many activities including tent and RV camping, picnicking, The Upper Village Trail Loop (1.75 miles) starts across from the Municipal Building hiking and nature study, and a swimming beach. Special events such as concerts, and brings you out at Symphony Knolls on Mount Airy Road festivals, craft shows, historical and nature interpretive walks are held year round.

Croton-on-Hudson

RISGUIDE TRAILS AND (914) 271-4781

Trails Committee Trails Municipal Building

in cooperation with the One Van Wyck Street Wyck One Van Updated December, 2013 Updated December, Village Manager’s Office, Manager’s Village PARKS, OPEN SPACE OPEN PARKS, www.crotononhudson-ny.gov Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Village of Croton-on-Hudson Village This map and guide was produced by the This map and guide was produced Recreation and Engineering Departments, Recreation and the Conservation Advisory Council and the Conservation

roton-on-Hudson is a community rich in natural beauty. Its rugged topography PARADISE ISLAND: This undeveloped 22-acre island is located in the Croton River C and location on both the Hudson and Croton Rivers provide a dramatic and is best accessed by canoe or kayak. landscape with parks and open spaces that offer a wide range of passive and active outdoor activities. There are nearly 13 miles of wooded trails in the village. This NATURE PRESERVES & OPEN SPACE guide provides a map and description of the village’s parks, open spaces and trails. BRINTON BROOK SANCTUARY: A 156-acre Audubon preserve contains over VILLAGE PARKS for more information call the Recreation Office at 271-3006 three miles of trails, is accessed from a small private drive off Albany Post Road SENASQUA PARK: This Hudson River waterfront park is open to village residents North posted with a sign. A small parking area is located at the trailhead. and their guests. Senasqua Park provides picnic facilities and a play area. Special per- GRAFF SANCTUARY: This 29-acre Audubon preserve is accessed from either mits are required for group picnics. Furnace Dock Road or the end of Briggs Lane. For more info on Saw Mill River BOAT MARINA: Adjacent to Senasqua Park, the marina operates from May to mid- Audubon preserves, call (914) 666-6503 or go to www.sawmillriveraudubon.com October. Mooring space is available by permit to residents and non-residents. Sailing JANE E. LYTLE MEMORIAL ARBORETUM: A 20.4 acre preserve contains a loop lessons are offered by the Croton Sailing School. trail system and connects to the Village’s Highland Trail. An access road across ECHO CANOE BOAT LAUNCH: Located behind the village garage and salt shed, this Hudson National Golf Course is open during daylight hours and leads to a small park- area provides a launching area for cartop boats only. ing lot. For more information, go to www.crotonarboretum.org. SILVER LAKE: Located alongside the Croton River at the end of Truesdale Drive, KAPLAN’S POND: An 8.5 acre village owned property at Lounsbury Road, is a this facility is open to village residents and their guests for swimming during the sum- unique natural site with a small pond and wetlands area. mer season. Permits or daily fees are required. CROTON GORGE AREA: Many trails traverse this 22 acre wooded, undeveloped CROTON LANDING: This park stretches over a mile along the Hudson River and is village-owned area situated at the crest of the Croton River ravine between CET located north of Senasqua Park beyond the Yacht Club. It includes the RiverWalk Trail, School and the Croton Gorge Trail. an athletic field and restroom, and a 9/11 memorial. CROTON TRAIL SYSTEM With the exception of the Croton Gorge, RiverWalk DOBBS PARK: Maple Street (Rt 129). This park is the home of Little League and includes a basketball court and play area. and Crossining Path, all trails are for pedestrian use only. DUCK POND PARK: Bungalow Road off So. Riverside Ave. This park provides a The Croton Gorge Trail is a half-mile wooded trail that follows the Croton River ballfield, basketball court, play area and pond for ice-skating. ravine. It is accessible from either the Silver Lake parking lot or at the end of FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL FIELD: Located behind the CET Elementary School Cleveland Drive. A spur trail takes you down to the historic Quaker Bridge over the off Alexander Lane, provides a lighted softball field. Croton River and up to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway in Cortlandt. DAVID J. MANES MEMORIAL FIELD: Located down the hill from Firefighters The Waterfront Esplanade is a paved path at Half Moon Bay, and is open to Croton field; this is a multi-purpose ball field. residents. Parking is available at the gatehouse. SUNSET PARK: Sunset & Lexington Dr. The Park has a play area for young children. The Highland Trail is a scenic wooded trail that skirts the Hudson National Golf Course reaching one of the highest points in Croton, offering sweeping panoramic HARRISON STREET PARK: Located at the corner of Harrison Street and Route 129. views of the Hudson River. It ties into trails at Brinton Brook Sanctuary and the This small park provides a play area for young children. Arboretum. The trailheads are accessed from either the end of Arrowcrest Road, or BLACK ROCK PARK: Located on Quaker Bridge Road along the Croton River, this the Arboretum during daylight hours. park is a lovely spot to fish, stroll or have a picnic. The Crossining is a one-mile paved path that crosses the Croton River, providing a VASSALLO PARK: Located in the heart of the Upper Village, this park has an bicycle/pedestrian connection between Croton and Ossining. It runs parallel to Route outdoor stage, and hosts special events throughout the year. 9 between Croton Point Ave. and North Highland Ave. The Westchester RiverWalk begins at the Crossining, travels west over the Croton COUNTY PARKS for more information, go to www.westchestergov.com/parks Point Avenue Bridge and then north to the end of Croton Landing. Parts of the trail have a separate pedestrian/bicycle path and parts travel along the road. CROTON POINT PARK: Known as the ‘Crown Jewel of the Hudson’, this 504 acre County-operated park offers many activities including tent and RV camping, picnicking, The Upper Village Trail Loop (1.75 miles) starts across from the Municipal Building hiking and nature study, and a swimming beach. Special events such as concerts, and brings you out at Symphony Knolls on Mount Airy Road festivals, craft shows, historical and nature interpretive walks are held year round. Lane Road CORTLANDT Mount Airy 250 Road

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Road Mt. Airy Fox N Community 300 e Arrowcrest Rd. 500 w 400

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w 250 o St. L n Prospect Pl. Upper A Grand CORTLANDT Village CET High Municipal St. Library Croton Old Building P Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway Vassallo P Croton Gorge State Landing Park Croton Bethel Firefighters Unique Area St. Quaker Ridge Rd.

Ave. Cem. 250 P Drive Mem. Field Beach CHHS Veterans Alexander La. P Brook Memorial Van Wyck St. Grand St. Post Riverside Maple Silver Lake Park Quaker Pedestrian Bridge over PVC Rd. Route 9 & Railroad Beekman Drive Yacht Club Olcott

450 Ave. Sunset Dr. 200 Ave. OPEN SPACE KEY Radnor Ave. Bridge Rd. 50 Senasqua 100

P 400 Municipal 250 150

Park Place 50 300 100

Elmore Ave. Sunset 350

Cleveland State & County Parks Boat Marina 200 Park River R 150 Senasqua Elliott Way Tunnel Village Parks & Lands in (no cars) i 50 Mayo's 100 Open Space Use Duck Truesdale Landing v Pond NEW CASTLE Drive P Metro North Park Nature Preserves e Paradise Glendale Rd. So. Oneida Ave. Island r Private Recreation & Open Riverside Space Lands 9 Nordica Waterfront Benedict Blvd. Schools & Institutions Esplanade Half Ave. Moon Bay Old CrotonOSSINING Aqueduct Trailway Ave. Van Utilities/Transportation B (Town) Rights-of-Way Lands Pt. Veteran's Plaza Cortlandt Indian Manor Brook P Res. TRAIL SYSTEM KEY Croton Croton Route 9 Bike Path - "Crossining"

Existing Trails (off-road) Model CROTON Airfield HARMON Trail follows roadway P Group RAILROAD Picnic Ball- STATION Area Proposed / Future Trails field L-L AI IN R K Park T Croton Trail Blaze Beach Area Gate 9A - Office C - R N O O T S O D Nature N-ON-HU Used on roads and trail access points. Center Echo White blazes used on trails in wooded areas. Canoe

50 Boat R Trail Blaze Colors Croton Launch B-Blue; G-Green R-Red; W-White; Y-Yellow P P A

Parking/Access Areas 50 Ballfield Point B Bus Stop 100 9 Cedar Lane Water Trail Site County

50-foot Contour Lines R.V. Camping Park 100

North SUGGESTED HIKING ROUTES Tent Hudson Line All hiking distances are approximate and based on Camping round trip from the Croton-Harmon Train Station, except for the Highland - Croton Gorge hike, which factors in return bus trip back to train station. Highland

Pool OSSINING RiverWalk - 3 miles (wheelchair accessible) 350

Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway Senasqua 200 Croton Point - 4 miles Croton (Village) 250 Lodge 300 50 100 150 Upper Village - 5 miles

Highland - Croton Gorge - 8 miles Cabins (Amtrak) Croton Dam/Old Croton Aqueduct Bay State Trailway - 7 miles Ave. Teller's 0 1600 Point Scale in Feet Map Updated December 2013 MAP BY PAUL GISONDO PARKS, OPEN SPACE & TRAILS Village of Croton-on-Hudson