Nyack Beach State Park offers year-round activities including hiking, picnicking, cross-country skiing and fishing.

The park features a nearly 5-mile path, with other trails leading to Hook Mountain and Rockland Lake State Park. Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1980, the park is home to diverse wildlife.

With a feast of melons, crackers, corn, potatoes, and 20 kegs of clams, Sylvan Grove became an instant success. A brass band from Verplanck’s Point played into the afternoon. Visitors swam, boated, ...