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Summer Activities In Bear Mountain State Park

Merry-Go-Round Pavilion
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Merry-Go-Round Pavilion

This Pavilion is home to the always enjoyable Merry-Go-Round ride. Bring your kids and enjoy a pleasant ride on this fan-favorite.

Open Wednesdays – Sundays

Spring, Summer & Fall Hours

Wednesday – Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday – Sunday 10:00am to 7:00pm

Extended hours during Car Cruise events Wednesdays open until 8:00pm (late spring – early fall)

Winter Hours

Wednesday – Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm

Ice Rink Skating Fridays – Sundays open 11:00am until 8:00pm (5pm when rink is closed)

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The top of a building's tower
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Perkins Memorial Tower

Located at the top of Bear Mountain, this tower has viewing benches, telescopes, and a spectacular 360-degree view of the Hudson River, Harriman State Park, and the Palisades.

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turtles - trailside museum and zoo
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Trailside Museums and Zoo

There are four museums at Trailside open daily from 10:00am to 4:30pm.

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A waterfall in the woods
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Hiking and walking trails

There is an abundance of different hiking and walking trails located in the Bear Mountain area for you to choose from.

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paddleboats at Bear Mountain Inn
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Boat Rentals

We offer pedal boat rentals, weather permitting.

Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day
Daily from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm, daily (last boat departs at 7pm).

April, May, September & October
Weekends 10:30 am to 5pm (last boat departs at 4pm)

Those under 16 years old MUST have someone over 16 in the boat with them, no exceptions. Ask the front desk for more information.

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Bear Mountain State Park Pool

This beautiful, spacious pool operated by the state park is open to the public for the summer season from 10:00am – 5:30pm starting in mid-June.

Located a short distance from the Inn, Lodge and Cottages with a daily access fee for the Parks operations and maintenance.

Children’s Playground and Basketball Court are both available in the park.

For more information, contact the Bear Mountain Inn Front Desk.

iona island
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Iona Island National Estuary

Iona Island is one of the largest tidal wetlands along the Hudson, with about 270 acres of freshwater and brackish cattail marshes. It is dominated by narrow leaved cattail, but non-vegetated tidal flats, subtidal aquatic beds, and rocky uplands also occur. Bald eagle sightings are not uncommon here.

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