Where To Splash Down Near Bedford

BEDFORD-KATONAH, NY—As the temperature rises, so does the desire to head to the nearest body of water. Those living in the Hudson Valley are fortunate to have access to beaches, lakes and streams. Here are some of our favorite places to swim and cool down. If we left out your favorite watering hole, let us know in the comments below.

Westchester

Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle

This 105-acre island property is connected to New Rochelle by a drawbridge built in the 1920s. Parking $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass -- weekends only May and Sept., daily through Labor Day.

Croton Point Park Beach, 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson

This park offers year-round events and activities and has facilities for camping, hiking and swimming. Parking: $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass; daily through Labor Day; weekends only May and Sept.

Rye Town Park and Beach, 95 Dearborn Ave, Rye

Admission to the beach is open to everyone. Residents of Rye City, Port Chester, Rye Brook and Rye Neck may purchase discounted season permits, which provide savings for parking and beach access.
Non-residents can also purchase season permits, for higher fees. Daily admission fees are available for residents and non-residents, as well.

Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck Avenue and Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck

The park includes 700 ft. salt water beach, spray ground, pavilion, rest rooms, showers, marina, boat launching area, docks, and fishing floats.

Rockland

Nyack Beach State Park, 698 N. Broadway, Upper Nyack

Nyack Beach State Park boasts 61 acres of riverfront along the Hudson. Launching kayaks or windsurfers from the beach is permitted.

Lake Welch Beach, 800 Kanawaukee Road, Stony Point

Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park.

Lake Tiorati Beach, 3200 Seven Lakes Drive, Southfields

Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills, the park offers swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking.

Mid Hudson Valley

Kingston Point Beach, Delaware Avenue, Kingston

Views of the Hudson River, Rhinecliff and surrounding areas. Admission: free

Lake Minnewaska 5281 Route 44 55, Kerhonkson

Lake Minnewaska has two places to swim, on Lake Minnewaska and Lake Awosting. Parking fee: $10

Lake Superior State Park, 342 Dr Duggan Rd, Bethel

Lake Superior State Park has beaches, boat launches and picnic areas. Fishing is also popular.

Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park, Greenwood Lake, end of Windermere Ave, Warwick

Warwick Town Beach includes a sandy beach area on Greenwood Lake, daily (resident/non-resident) and season passes available.

Taconic State Park, 253 NY-344, Copake Falls

Copake Falls offers swimming opportunities at a designated area with a dock in Ore Pit Pond and at the adjacent kiddie pool. Swimming is permitted when lifeguards are on duty—flotation devices are not allowed.

Putnam

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park, 1798 Route 301, Carmel

Swimming at large sandy Canopus Beach in Kent