Orange County Owned Parks and Trails

What does this measure?

This indicator measures the availability of publicly owned parks and trails in Orange County. The table provides descriptions of specific parks and trails, outlining their features, such as trail length, terrain, and available activities.

Heritage Trail: Hartley Road, Goshen to Airplane Park, Monroe – 19+ miles of trail for biking, walking and running. Most of the trail has a paved surface.

Winding Hills: Rustic trails throughout the woods and around the 40-acre lake. These trails are great for hiking or horseback riding.

Thomas Bull Memorial Park: Trail loop with various exercise stations alongside our 6-acre pond.

Arboretum: Eight developed acres of natural beauty displaying trees, shrubs, walkways, benches, gardens, water features and a 9/11 Memorial

Cronomer Hill Park: Trails ascending to our 30’ observation tower, which provides panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley and surrounding area as far as High Point, New Jersey.

Algonquin: Natural trails travel through wooded areas featuring old Civil War powder buildings and around ponds.

D&H Canal: Natural Trail runs parallel with the banks of the canal.

Warwick County Park: Miles of natural trails traveling through wooded areas. These trails are great for hiking or horseback riding.

Gonzaga Park: The Long Path runs through this park, and parking is available here to access this trail.

Summary Statement

In summary, the data highlights a diverse and varied selection of recreational opportunities available to the public. The listed parks and trails cater to a wide range of activities, from multi-use paved trails ideal for biking and running to natural, unpaved terrain suited for hiking and horseback riding. The variety of features, including the 9/11 memorial, fishing waters, and facilities like restrooms and benches, demonstrates a comprehensive effort to support diverse outdoor interests.

Sources

https://www.orangecountygov.com/Faq.aspx?QID=362

www.nynjtc.org