FDR State Park

📍 Yorktown Heights, NY

4.5 (2,139 Google)

📍 2957 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, USA, Yorktown Heights, NY

📞 (914) 245-4434

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FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights is a sprawling, beautiful park perfect for a relaxed day out with your grandchildren – the gentle trails are easy for little legs (and yours!), and the scenic views of the Hudson Valley are truly lovely. Kids will adore exploring the historic stone boathouse, splashing in the shallow water of the lake, and letting off steam on the large playground. To make your visit smoother, arrive early (especially on weekends) as the parking lots fill up quickly, and the playground area can get quite busy!

Grandparent-Friendly Details

Walk-in

Walk-ins welcome

Accessibility

Wheelchair & stroller accessible

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to FDR State Park

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Find a feather, a bug, 3 different leaves, something smooth, something rough, and one thing nobody else spots.

Cloud Shapes

Lie on the grass and take turns naming what clouds look like. No wrong answers here.

Bird Count

Keep score of every different bird species you spot on the walk. Grandkids take this surprisingly seriously.

Stick Olympics

Find a stick and compete: longest throw, best skip across water, who can balance it longest on one finger.

Bench Race

Pick two routes to the same bench. Who gets there first? Let the grandkids pick their route.

Free printable: Park Scavenger Hunt

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Budget & Insider Tips

Grandparent Money Tips

• Most county parks are free to enter during the week — the parking fee is the main cost, and many lots don't have attendants before 9am.
• Pack a picnic. A park visit with a homemade lunch beats a restaurant every time for grandkids, and costs a fraction.
• Free ranger programs run most weekends at state parks — check the DEC or DEEP calendar before you go.

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