Croton Point
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Croton Point is a Westchester County
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...

 park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...

 in the village of Croton-on-Hudson
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Croton-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 8,070 at the 2010 census. It is located in the town of Cortlandt, in New York City's northern suburbs...

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The park has several public attractions including:
  • Miniature Aircraft
    Model aircraft
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     airport
    Airport
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  • Boat
    Boat
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     launch
  • Cabin Rental
  • Cross country skiing
  • Fishing
    Fishing
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  • Group picnicking
  • Hiking
    Hiking
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    /walking
    Walking
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  • Museum
    Museum
    A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...

  • Nature study
    Nature study
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  • Pavilions
    Pavilion (structure)
    In architecture a pavilion has two main meanings.-Free-standing structure:Pavilion may refer to a free-standing structure sited a short distance from a main residence, whose architecture makes it an object of pleasure. Large or small, there is usually a connection with relaxation and pleasure in...

  • Playground
    Playground
    A playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...

  • Refreshments
    Snack food
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  • RV
    Recreational vehicle
    Recreational vehicle or RV is, in North America, the usual term for a Motor vehicle or trailer equipped with living space and amenities found in a home.-Features:...

     camping
  • Swimming beach
    Beach
    A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of an ocean, sea, lake or river. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles or cobblestones...

  • Tent
    Tent
    A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over or attached to a frame of poles or attached to a supporting rope. While smaller tents may be free-standing or attached to the ground, large tents are usually anchored using guy ropes tied to stakes or tent pegs...

     camping


The park hosts a number of events a year, including the annual Hudson River Sloop Clearwater festival as well as the Croton Point Shindig, and Hudson River Eagle Fest.

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