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Picnicking

At these parks a meal with friends or family — at a table under a shaded pavilion, on a rustic bench, or atop a grassy lawn — comes with a great view. Please check our parks visitor guide for noshing no-nos.

Bob Shephard Highland Landing Park
Once home to industry, now a front row seat for admiring the Hudson River.
Charles Flood Wildlife Management Area
Letting nature continue to heal — and people to enjoy. A natural gem.
Sledding at Burger Hill
Great views and birds, amazing sledding.
Esopus Meadows Preserve
A prime spot for a picnic and a hike.
Foundry Dock Park
A small park with big views.
Four-Mile Point Preserve
A lively wetland, dramatic river vistas and a shoreline picnic destination.
Franny Reese State Park
A fitting tribute to an inspirational woman.
Harrier Hill Park
It’s all about birds and views.
High Banks Preserve
An astonishing variety of terrain and habitats.
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Providing an outdoor center for exploring nature.
Illinois Mountain
An uphill ramble with new discoveries at every turn.
Inspiring poets and non-writers alike since 1850.