8 kid-friendly spots in Haverstraw
Haverstraw · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Bowline Point Park in Haverstraw sits on the Hudson River with an Olympic-size pool, diving well, wading pool, two water slides, toddler pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, pickleball court, volleyball court, and fishing pier; the park is open year-round with swimming June through early September.
Swimming is only available June 20 through September 7; the park itself stays open all year but most families visit during pool season.
Haverstraw · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Bowline Point Recreation Area on the Hudson River in Haverstraw offers an Olympic-size pool with diving well, two water slides, a toddler pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, pickleball court, volleyball court, and fishing pier, plus a Challenger Obstacle Course and walking paths.
Pool season runs June 20–September 7; weekday hours are noon–7pm, weekends/holidays 11am–7pm.
Haverstraw · Parks & Playgrounds
Emeline Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Haverstraw.
Haverstraw · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Haven Art Studio in Haverstraw offers pottery, drawing, painting, sewing, and mixed media classes for children ages 3 and up, plus separate adult programs and a summer camp.
Children's classes run after school on weekdays and weekend mornings; register early as sessions fill quickly.
Free · Haverstraw · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Haverstraw Beach State Park spans 73 acres along the Hudson River in Haverstraw, with hiking and biking trails that connect to Nyack Beach State Park and offer views of the Palisades cliffs. The park also marks the historic site where British Major John André met with American General Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War.
The trail system connects to Nyack Beach State Park, allowing for extended hiking routes along the river.
Haverstraw · Museums & History · Indoor
The Haverstraw Brick Museum in Haverstraw preserves the history of the brick industry that dominated the Hudson River Valley from the 1800s through the early 1900s, with permanent handmade dioramas and rotating exhibitions exploring immigration, innovation, and local heritage.
The museum offers private tours with educational programming for school groups and families of all ages; call at least two weeks ahead to schedule.
Free · Haverstraw · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Hudson River Greenway Trailhead in Haverstraw offers access to an out-and-back trail along the river suitable for hiking, biking, jogging, and walking with kids and dogs. The trailhead has a wheelchair-accessible parking lot and allows dogs both on and off the trail.
Wheelchair-accessible parking lot makes it convenient for families with strollers or mobility needs.
Haverstraw · Art & Maker Studios
Paint Our Pottery - Rockland Shopping is a kid-friendly arts & creativity spot in Haverstraw.