Established to pay honor to the men and women of New York who so bravely serve their country in the armed forces, Veteran’s Memorial Park is a very pleasant destination to enjoy outdoor activities. In addition to being dotted with several monuments and memorials, including a Cobra 318 helicopter and a large tank, the park also hosts a wide variety of activities for all ages. Once you have taken a tour of the monuments you can spend an hour or two hiking a few of the trails or enjoying a game of volleyball or basketball. Swimming is allowed from Memorial Day to Labor Day and any day is a good time for a picnic. In winter you can come to the park to ice skate and cross-country ski.
Veteran’s Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd, Carmel, NY 10512, Phone: 845-808-1994
Driving Times to Veteran’s Memorial Park:
| City | Driving Time |
|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 4-5 hours |
| Cleveland, OH | 7-8 hours |
| Boston, MA | 6-7 hours |
| Washington, D.C. | 5-6 hours |
| New York, NY | 2 hours |
| Albany, NY | 3-4 hours |
| Philadelphia, PA | 5-6 hours |
| Portland, ME | 8-9 hours |
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