Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
- State Park Office 15 Walnut St.
- Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
- (914) 693-5259
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An official Path Through History Site! The 26-mile long Old Croton Aqueduct State Park and the Aqueduct Trail, running from the Westchester-NYC border north to the Croton Dam, offers walking, biking, running and cross-country skiing, making its way through other important historic sites along the Hudson River. The Trail also connects with the remainder of the Old Croton Aqueduct pathway to the south, which crosses the High Bridge into Manhattan and ends at the New York Public library. The Westchester Trail offers alluring views of the Hudson River and the Palisades as well as miles of natural beauty. It draws visitors through ten Hudson River communities which offer a wide variety of restaurants, attractions and shops, all within easy access to stops on the Metro North trains and Route 9. Within the Park, the Old Croton Aqueduct Keeper’s House Visitor and Education Center, located on the Trail in Dobbs Ferry, was built in 1857. The Old Croton Aqueduct water system, is one of the premier architectural and engineering feats of its time and was the first to provide desperately needed fresh water to New York City. The Keeper’s House offers tours, films, installations and exhibits for all ages, which tell the story of the Old Croton Aqueduct, its purpose, construction and a myriad of historic details. Also offered are educational programs for the public, groups and schools, and a variety of exhibits and events.
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Events
Annual Yonkers OCA Clean Up
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryApr 20, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Croton Dam Hike
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryApr 27, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Croton Dam Hike
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryApr 27, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Croton Dam Hike
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryApr 27, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
The Aqueduct along Amsterdam Avenue Walk
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 03, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
I Love My Parks Day
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 04, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Weir Tour
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 04, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
The Aqueduct along Amsterdam Avenue Walk
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 06, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
The Aqueduct in Central Park Walk
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryDates vary between May 10, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
The OCA in the Bronx to the High Bridge
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 11, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
The Aqueduct in Central Park Walk
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 13, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Weir Tour
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 16, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Divided Loyalties - Revolutionary War on the Aqueduct Part 2
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 18, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Weir Tour
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 18, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
S’morefest ’24
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 23, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
Movies on the Trail: Kung Fu Panda
Hudson Valley, Dobbs FerryMay 31, 2024
Old Croton Aqueduct Trail/State Historic Park
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