Croton Gorge Park facts for kids
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View of the New Croton Dam in Croton Gorge Park
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| Type | County park |
| Location | Cortlandt, New York |
| Area | 97 acres (39 ha) |
| Created | 1964 |
| Operated by | Westchester County, New York |
| Open | All year and free of charge |
Croton Gorge Park is a fun place in Cortlandt, New York. Westchester County owns and takes care of it. The park covers about 97 acres, which is like 97 football fields! It sits right at the bottom of the amazing New Croton Dam.
The New Croton Dam is one of the biggest structures in the world built by hand. Only the Great Pyramids and the Great Wall of China are larger! People love coming to the park for many activities. You can go fishing, have a picnic, or even go sledding and cross-country skiing in winter.
The Old Croton Trail starts here, offering a great path for walks. The park also has a baseball field. You might even see a cool fountain that shoots water high into the air. This fountain was fixed and started working again in 2000. It had been off for many years before that.
Exploring Croton Gorge Park
The road that goes over the top of the New Croton Dam is special. It's one of the few ways to cross the Croton River. For safety reasons, since 2001, cars and other vehicles are not allowed on this road. However, people can still walk or ride their bikes across it. It's a very popular spot for locals to enjoy the views. Before 2001, school buses even used this road as a shortcut.
Views from the Dam
Walking across the dam gives you amazing views of the park below. You can see the river, the trees, and the park's open spaces. It's a great place to take photos or just enjoy nature.
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