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County Parks & Dog Runs
Park Permits
Welcome to the Rockland County Park System. To apply for a General Use or a Pavilion Permit in a County Park, please click below. You will be taken to our new online Park Permitting System.
If you are unable to access the online system, please contact our office via email at RCParks@co.rockland.ny.us for assistance.
Reminder:
Reservations are first come, first serve. Payment is due in order to reserve a facility.
General Information
Since 1965, the Rockland County Park System has grown to a network of 30, comprising 3,179 acres. The goal has been to provide county residents ready access to local parks without having to endure traffic congestion or drive long distances to enjoy nature's beauty. Park acquisitions have been attained through County funds matched with federal and state grants along with land donations, tax delinquency and partnerships with Land Trusts and other municipalities.
Our parks, now conservatively worth some $230,000,000, are situated on or near mountainous ridges that preserve our skylines as forever green and uncluttered by high-rise. They provide a variety of both active and passive recreation along with preserving parts of our county's history. Recent acquisitions of the last remaining active farms have preserved part of Rockland's past and continue to produce locally grown farm fresh produce. The parks provide excellent nature trails where one may, if you look carefully, encounter a variety of animals such as a red-tailed hawk, pileated woodpecker, barred owl, white-tailed deer, red fox or a wild turkey. There are scenic vantage points at South Mountain, Buttermilk Falls, Mountainview Nature Park, Gurnee Park and Amphitheater, Kakiat and Clausland Mountain. There you will witness the beautiful vistas stretched out for all to see.
Dogs on leashes are permitted in all County parks except for Haverstraw Bay Park.
Dog Runs
Two of our county parks offer residents an enclosed area for their dogs to run off-leash. These enclosed areas are called "Dog Runs". They provide a community setting in which people can gather and socialize and where they can observe the interaction of groups of dogs at play.
Dog runs not only allow owners and their dogs to spend time together, but also offer dogs a space for play and companionship with other dogs. Dogs must be supervised by their "humans" at all times.
All Parks
Mountainview Nature Park
Amenities:- Hiking
- Scenic Vistas
- Parks
Directions
From Route 303 North, turn right onto North Greenbush Road. Follow to Strawberry Hill Lane.
Description
83 Acres - It is a mountainous tract, heavily wooded with numerous nature trails. It is presently managed as a hiking experience. There are scenic views, one to the west and one to the east of the Tappan Zee Bridge framed by the New York State Thruway cut at Nyack. A wet area near the top, named Bear Swamp, supports a variety of bird and animal life.
History
Acquired in 1979, this property is the result of a gift from the Winston C. Perry family, who donated the County's 50% share of the acquisition cost. It fulfills a need for passive recreation in the area. Trails exist in the park. The area is rich in Indian lore, scenic beauty and panoramic views. Several years ago a wandering bear visited the park before traveling back north. Mountain Brook Estates Corporation donated fourteen acres in 1997. The property is located on the east side of Mountainview Avenue. The Long Path Hiking Trail is located on this section of property.
Present Use
Primarily for hiking and scenic view enjoyment. Used by Scouts groups for nature studies and hiking.
- Rest Rooms: No
- Handicapped Accessible: No
Future Plans
To preserve the area as a tract for recreation and open space in a growing community. To connect existing park to the Long Path Hiking Trail.
Wildlife
White-tailed Deer, Raccoon, Rabbit, Squirrel, Porcupine, Skunk, Chipmunk, Garter Snake, Black Snake, Sparrow, Crow, Vireo, Ruffed Grouse, Red-tailed Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker, Flycatchers, Thrush, Warbler.
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