Village Parks, Trails, and Open Space Areas

Croton-on-Hudson is a community rich in natural beauty. Its rugged topography and location on both the Hudson and Croton Rivers provide a dramatic landscape with parks and open spaces that offer a wide range of passive and active outdoor activities. This page provides a description of the village’s parks, open spaces and trails. For further information, please call the Recreation Department at 914-271-3006

Village Parks

Black Rock Park

Black Rock Park is located off of Quaker Bridge Road along the banks of the Croton River, and features areas for picnicking, fishing, bocce courts, and a fenced-in dog park with a dog agility course. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park. Residents must have a Dog Park Permit in order to access the Dog Park. From April 1 to September 30, Black Rock Dog Park hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday-Friday and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday-Sunday. All visitors to the dog park must follow the Black Rock Dog Park Rules and Regulations.

Croton Landing Park

Croton Landing Park stretches over a mile along the Hudson River and is located north of Senasqua Park, beyond the Yacht Club. Its paved walkway is part of the Westchester RiverWalk. The park has an athletic field, a restroom, a Bluebird Trail, and a 9/11 memorial. The paved pathway extends along the river with benches, a footbridge and informational signage. The park is located at the end of Elliott Way. There are no Residential Restrictions for this park. Dogs allowed on leash on path only.

Echo Canoe Launch

The Echo Canoe Boat Launch is an access point to the Croton River and Hudson River, open to Canoes, Kayaks, Small Motorized Boats, no permit required. It is located at the South End of Croton Train Station, 20 Veterans Plaza. There are no Residential Restrictions for this park. Seasonal Kayak/Canoe Storage is available to Village and School District Residents April 15 - October 15 by lottery. Call 271-3006 for more information. Click here for more information regarding parking near the Echo Canoe Launch.

Duck Pond Park

Duck Pond Park is located on Bungalow Road and features a baseball field, basketball court, and playground. The pond is a provides a habitant for many plants and animals, and is a popular spot for ice skating in the Winter. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park. Learn more about the delicate ecosystem of the pond in this brochure from Ms. Cardellichio’s 2012 AP Environmental Science Classes.

Dobbs Park

Dobbs Park, named in honor of Madeline and Ernie Dobbs, is located off of Maple Street in the heart of the Village. The park features a baseball field, a basketball court, and a playground. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park. Playground and basketball court hours are 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Firefighters Memorial Field and David J. Manes Fields

Located behind Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School on Gerstein Street are several fields designated for various sports. Manes Field is used for Soccer and Lacrosse. Firefighter's Field is used for Baseball, varsity & modified Softball. CET Field is used for Field Hockey and Lacrosse.

Gouveia Park

Gouveia Park is a 15-acre greenspace located on Albany Post Road. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park. The park features a footpath through rolling hills and woods, a parking area, and picnic benches. Park hours are 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. Leashed dogs are permitted.

Harrison Street Park

Harrison Street Park is located on the corner of Harrison and Grand Street. The park features paved pathways, benches, and a playground area. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park.

Senasqua Park

Located at 2 Elliott Way, Senasqua Park is a riverfront green space featuring scenic views of the Hudson River. Amenities include picnic tables, a bathhouse, benches, a playground, and a volleyball court. The large pavilion at Senasqua Park may be reserved for group picnics by permit - click here for more information. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park. In the summertime, Croton Recreation shows outdoor movies on Wednesday evenings, and the Annual Summer Concert Series brings live bands to the park on Friday nights.

Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a swimming and small beach area in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The Croton River runs off the Croton dam, through Silver Lake and out to the Hudson River. The constant flow keeps the water cool and clean. A Permit or Daily Fee is required for entry. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park. Guests must be accompanied by a resident. Swimming Area Hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily from June 24 - September 4 (weather & staffing permitting).

Sunset Park

Located between Lexington Drive and Sunset Drive, Sunset Park features a fenced-in play area, play structure, and large sandbox. A Village Resident/School District Recreation Photo ID is required for this park.

Vassallo Park

Located off of Old Post Road South next to the Merwin Parking Lot, Vassallo Park features a walking path, a stone stage, a large field, picnic tables, and a historic millstone from the Early Grist Mill on the Croton River. Vassallo Park is a popular community gathering place and the site of many seasonal events, including the Annual Village Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration.

Preserves & Open Space Areas

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is home to a number of properties that are conserved as preserves or open space. Please see the below information for further details:

Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum

The Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum is a 22-acre nature preserve of woods, streams and a large wetland swamp in its center. A rough hiking trail circles the perimeter of the wetland, with several branches leading to secluded observation points. In addition, a ¼ mile long accessible boardwalk trail provides a level surface for people with impaired mobility or eyesight to safely enter the woods and cross the wetland. Pull-offs with benches along the boardwalk allow approaching wheelchairs to pass easily and also provide seating to quietly enjoy wildlife. The boardwalk trail passes through a gazebo for secretly observing or photographing wetland wildlife.

The arboretum is open dawn to dusk year-round. Leashed dogs allowed. No bikes. Entrance located at end of Fox Road by Hudson National Golf Club. A volunteer, non-profit organization provides environmental stewardship for the 22+ acres of wetlands, woods and trails on behalf of the Village. Visit crotonarboretum.org for more information.

Kaplan's Pond

An 8.5 acre village owned property at Lounsbury Road, Kaplan's Pond is a unique natural site with a small pond and wetlands area, as well as a short 0.2 mile walking path.

Croton Trail System

The Croton Trails Crew invites you to discover Croton's extensive and beautiful trail system, the Jan Wines Memorial Trail System. The Croton Trail Blaze (pictured to the left) is used to mark trail access points. White blazes are used on trails in wooded areas. A full map of the trail system is available online, or you may obtain a copy at the Village Offices at 1 Van Wyck Street.

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