Lets' enjoy the longer days of summer and the scenic views of our
Hudson river at PEEKSKILLS NEWLY EXPANDED GREENWAY PATH! Our art
enthusiasts will also appreciate the many sculptures throughout the
park! I hear there is a great ice cream shop across the tracks for
those who care to indulge after the walk if they are open and there is
always Taorminas for those wanting a bigger meal.
This will be about about a 1 1/2 - 2 hour walk covering about 3-4
miles at a steady moderate pace on paved paths, boardwalks, piers
and possibly some crushed gravel and grass, mostly level with some
gentle inclines on the boardwalk. There is a stairway that can be
avoided. We will take short breaks for photos and to take in the
views. If there is time we can check out a local outdoor mural.
Sneakers, supportive walking shoes or hiking shoes are suggested.
Water is a must, dressing in layers and sun protection is recommended
along with bugspray. Lots of photo opts so bring those cameras,
smartphones and our birders may want to bring along the binoculars.
MEET IN PARKING LOT TO THE RIGHT OVER THE TRACKS AT RIVERFRONT GREEEN
PARK, near playground and rest area. ADDITIONAL PARKING AVAILABLE
AT TRAIN STATION AT METERS AND FURTHER DOWN BY BOAT DOCK by turning
left over the tracks. Carpooling is suggested. AS IT IS COMMUTER TIME
LEAVE YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME. NOT FOR SINGLES ONLY.
SCROLL DOWN FOR DIRECTIONS. LEAVE yourself plenty of time finding a
new place. Inclement weather cancels. ALWAYS check the day of an
event for possible changes.
Driving Directions from website
From Manhattan, NY:Take 97th St Transverse and W 97th St to NY-9A N.
Head west on 97th St Transverse. Continue straight onto W 97th St.
Turn left onto West End Ave. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto W
96th St. Continue on NY-9A N. Take Saw Mill River Parkway N to NY-100
N/NY-9A N in Mount Pleasant. Take the New York 9A N/NY-100 N exit from
Taconic State ParkwayMerge onto NY-9A NPartial toll road, Continue
onto Henry Hudson Pkwy
Continue onto Saw Mill River Parkway N. Take the ramp to Taconic
Parkway/AlbanyMerge onto Taconic State ParkwayTake the New York 9A
N/NY-100 N exitMerge onto NY-100 N/NY-9A NContinue to follow NY-9A
NFollow U.S. 9 N/Rte 9 N to Hudson Ave in Peekskill.
Exit from U.S. 9 N/Rte 9 NContinue onto NY-9A N/U.S. 9 N/Rte 9
NContinue to follow U.S. 9 N/Rte 9 N
Take the exit toward Hudson AveDrive to Hudson Ave/Riverfront Green
ParkTurn left onto Hudson Ave.
Turn RIGHT after you cross over tracks and find parking spot
(additional parking at train station by meters and further down by
boat dock.
From Hartford, CT:
Get on I-84 in West Hartford from Capitol Ave, Boulevard and S Main
St. Head south on Hungerford St toward Capitol Ave. Turn right at the
1st cross street onto Capitol Ave. Slight right onto Boulevard. Turn
left onto S Main St.
Turn right onto the I-84 W ramp to Waterbury. Continue on I-84 to
Bedford. Take exit 6 from I-684 S. Merge onto I-84. Continue onto
US-202 W/US-6 W/US-7 S.Continue onto I-84. Entering New YorkTake exit
20 for I-684 toward NY-22/White Plains/Pawling. Keep left at the fork,
follow signs for Interstate 684/White Plains/New York City and merge
onto I-684 S. Take exit 6 for NY-35 toward Cross River/KatonahFollow
NY-35 W and Bear Mountain State Pkwy to Hudson Ave/Riverfront Green
Park in Peekskill.
Turn right onto NY-35 W/Cross River RdContinue to follow NY-35 W. Turn
right onto NY-35 W/US-202 W/Crompond Rd. Slight right onto Bear
Mountain State Pkwy.
Continue onto US-202 E/US-6 E/U.S. 9 S/Rte 9 S. Keep left to continue
on Rte 9 S. Take the exit toward Hudson Ave. Turn right onto Hudson
Ave
Turn RIGHT after you cross over tracks to parking lot
Public Transit: Metro North: Take the Hudson Line to the Peekskill
Station. Riverfront Green Park is within view of the Peekskill train
station. Turn RIGHT after you cross over tracks to parking lot
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