Hiking, lakes, pool, and playgrounds
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights spans over 1,000 acres with hiking trails, two lakes for boating and fishing, a large swimming pool, playgrounds, and ball fields, making it a full-day destination for families seeking outdoor recreation and picnicking.
Outdoor
The newly renovated playground has climbing walls and rocks; trails range from easy to challenging, so families can choose their level.
The pool holds 3,500 bathers and is open 10am-6pm mid-June through Labor Day; arrive early on hot weekends to secure parking.
Disc golf is free to play with loaner frisbees available from the park office; the course has 9 or 18-hole options.
Bring a fishing license (available at town halls or sporting goods stores); bass, perch, and sunfish are common catches in the lakes.
Rowboat and pedal boat rentals are available Thursday-Sunday, 9am-5pm in season; call ahead to confirm availability.