Hidden gems - Country parks in New York City, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Country parks in New York City

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York City. This list contains 13 places from Country park category.

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Cooper Mill/Black River

Country park

5.00 (7 reviews) (~63 km from centre)

Old Field Farm County Park

Country park

👍👍 A local treasure 👌

4.90 (7 reviews) (~73.84 km from centre)

Tymor Park - Trail K

Country park

4.90 (7 reviews) (~103.27 km from centre)

Schooleys Mountain Lodge

Country park

4.80 (72 reviews) (~68.03 km from centre)

Union Transportation Trail

Country park

👍👍 Drive past this trail daily going to work off CR539. From the road it looks paved, however, it is medium compact gravel. Easy to bike for big kids and up. Some soft spots along the way that might make it harder for little ones. Plenty of nature to see. The parking areas along the trail are sufficien...

4.80 (9 reviews) (~79.75 km from centre)

Pirates Cove

Park

👍👍 Went fairly late in the afternoon to catch the sunset and the breeze. You need lots of patience to wait for a parking spot. Trust me. Just wait, it's worth it and you won't get any parking tickets because the cops look out for you. Driving in, it looks like a gated community. Be aware and drive caut...

4.70 (116 reviews) (~79.89 km from centre)

Overpeck Park Henry Hoebel Area

Country park

👍 very nice park, but a lots of ticks.

4.70 (82 reviews) (~12.89 km from centre)

Squire Cheyney Farm Park

Country park

👍👍 Paved walkway through farm land. Mild hills throughout the loop walkway. Nice to walk under the clouds, I imagine it can get very hot in the mid-summer heat.

4.70 (39 reviews) (~159.24 km from centre)

Rail Trail Kerhonkson

Country park

👍 Great place to walk or run in nature on a well kept footpath — would suggest spraying some insect repellent like many woody areas around here. Note for BIKES: it’s 90% dirt and 10% gravel, with some tree roots here and there — would be best on a hybrid or mountain bike. Road bikes might feel uncomfo...

4.60 (66 reviews) (~116.78 km from centre)

Edward Vincent Ecker, Sr. County Park

Country park

👍👍 Beautiful place to have fun and take some pictures. The area it’s so calm and peaceful.

4.60 (36 reviews) (~171.38 km from centre)

Smithville Flats Park

Country park

4.60 (5 reviews) (~238.28 km from centre)

Makamah Nature Preserve

Country park

😐 Limited parking, 6-7 cars at max. Past reviews said it was dirty and full of trash. I didn't see any garbage. Was very clean and well maintained. It isn't anything that's going to wow you. Simple 2 mile loop hike. Some light elevation. Nice if in area but nothing to go out of your way for to be hone...

4.50 (149 reviews) (~58.73 km from centre)

Downs Farm Trails

Hiking area

👍👍 Agreed that it’s a small trail but from what it has to offer as far as where it’s located (in the center of a busy metropolitain area with near by business’ , a large train station and a highly trafficked road) it’s a locals get-a-way to nature sweet spot. It offers quietness, beautiul trees, diffe...

4.50 (13 reviews) (~131.12 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Country parks in New York City, United States