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 fantastic park located in Cortlandt, New York. It is owned and managed by Westchester County. This park covers 97 acres (about 39 hectares) right at the base of the impressive New Croton Dam. It's a very popular spot for people who love being outdoors.
Discover Croton Gorge Park
Croton Gorge Park offers many fun activities for visitors. You can enjoy fishing in the river or have a relaxing picnic with friends and family. When winter comes, the park becomes a great place for sledding and cross-country skiing.
What Can You Do at the Park?
The park is home to the start of the Old Croton Trail. This trail is perfect for walking or biking. There is also a baseball field for sports lovers. One of the park's special features is a large fountain. This fountain sometimes shoots high-pressure water from the reservoir. It was brought back to life in 2000 after being out of service for many years.
The New Croton Dam
The New Croton Dam is a huge and important structure. A road goes over the top of the dam. This road is one of four ways to cross the Croton River in the area. For safety reasons, this road has been closed to most vehicles since 2001. However, people can still walk or ride bicycles across the dam. This allows everyone to enjoy the amazing views from the top.
Images for kids
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Park with fountain as seen from the dam
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One of the trails to the top of the dam
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View from the dam
