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Haverstraw Bay Park


Haverstraw

Rockland County


10993, Park, West Haverstraw, NY, History, Wildlife, Things to Do at Haverstraw Bay Park, Boat Launch, Boating (Canoeing, Kayaking), Fishing pier, Hikine and Walking trails, Nature trails, Pavilion,Playgrounds, Accessible Haverstraw Bay Park

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Haverstraw Bay Park, 27-acres in size, is located at 21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993 in Rockland County.

"The Park borders the Hudson River and provides water-based recreational opportunities. The site has a protected area to launch boats. There are also picnic facilities, an open air pavilion, playgrounds, nature and walking trails, Parks office, fishing piers, three which are located on a freshwater pond, and the Rockland County September 11 Memorial."

A Bit of History
"The property has played a prominent role in the industrial development of Rockland County. Starting in 1771 the property was used for brick making by Jacob Van Dyke from Holland. He made bricks by hand which were used for fireplaces and chimneys. In 1815 James Wood, an Englishman, came to Haverstraw and established his first brickyard. Later he invented a machine for tempering clay. The first low-pressure steam brick dryer was invented by David Strickland in 1912 and in 1920 he created the Strickland Automatic Brick-making machine. Strickland created the oven-sized brick and introduced the coloring of common brick in the New York market. In 1906 a series of landslides caused by the mining of clay beneath the town destroyed part of Haverstraw. In the late 1950's the area was used as a staging site for the construction of New York City's Pier 57 and the Tappan Zee Bridge. The property remained vacant until the County acquired it for a park in 1999. Officially dedicated on July 21, 2003."

Wildlife
Belted Kingfisher, Mallard, Canada Goose, Great Blue Heron, Northern Cardinal, American Crow, Blue Jay, Song Sparrow, Great Black-Backed Gull, Northern Mockingbird, Black-Capped Chickadee, Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Downey Woodpecker, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Wren, Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, White-Throated Sparrow, Baltimore Oriole, Ring-Billed Gull, Gray Catbird, Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, White-eyed Vireo, Whitetail Deer, Eastern Cottontail, Harbor Seal (seasonal), Raccoon, Woodchuck, Eastern Gray Squirrel.

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Things to Do at Haverstraw Bay Park
Boat Launch *
Boating (Canoeing, Kayaking) *
Fishing pier (Fishing poles available for rent) *
Hiking and Walking trails *
Nature trails *
Pavilion *
Picnicking *
Playgrounds *
Pond *
Rest rooms *
September 11th Victims memorial *

Wheelchair Accessible*
Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.


Location: Haverstraw

Boat Launch | Haverstraw Boat Launch | Rockland Boat Launch | Hudson Valley
Canoeing | Haverstraw Canoeing | Rockland Kayaking | Hudson Valley
Fishing | Haverstraw Fishing | Rockland Fishing | Hudson Valley
Hiking Trails | Haverstraw Places To Hike | Rockland Hiking Trails | Hudson Valley
Hudson River Towns | Haverstraw Hudson River Towns | Rockland Hudson River Towns | Hudson Valley
Parks | Haverstraw Local and State | Rockland Parks | Hudson Valley
Picnicking | Haverstraw Picnic | Rockland Picnicking | Hudson Valley
Playgrounds | Haverstraw Playgrounds | Rockland Playgrounds | Hudson Valley
Wheelchair Accessible | Haverstraw Wheelchair Accessible | Rockland Wheelchair Accessible | Hudson Valley

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