Congers Lake Memorial Park in Congers
- Monday:10AM–7PM
- Tuesday:10AM–7PM
- Wednesday:10AM–7PM
- Thursday:10AM–7PM
- Friday:10AM–7PM
- Saturday:10AM–6PM
- Sunday:10AM–6PM
FOR CLARKSTOWN RESIDENTS ONLY!! Alot of people complaining about being asked for ID. Im an African American male and love that the staff is making sure CLARKSTOWN RESIDENTS are only attending this park. Keeps the place clean and free of riff raff.
Nice place to walk around the water. The grounds are clean. Lots of benches. Well kept . Has a pool.
Great location, away from traffic and lots of amenities for all. Conger Lake is still unusable, but worth it .
Nice park with a beautiful 3 mile walk around the lake. Kids park could use some work, which is why its only 4 stars.
For residents only, but its one of my favorite spots for a quick run or a relaxing walk around the lake.
Attended Natl hunting and fishing day event. Park was very clean and event was a wonderful experience for my kids. Look forward to it every year. Park needs to trim weeds around lake. Hard to fish from shore.
Amazing trail to run on or just enjoy a walk around the lake!!!!
Oh my GodThis is a mustTends to be a few Karens but hey they make things funGo have a great day but remember the Karens
Fantastic love walking my hour everyday and listening to my music.
Is a place just for residents of the town but is beautiful if you get to go is worth it
Was a beautiful day and I came with my husband for a lovely dinner on the waterfront. There were lots of tables to eat at, lots of benches. There is a beautiful path around the lake to walk.
Went to a birthday party hosted at the pool here. Wonderful location and the lifeguards were amazing. Not only did they watch out for the kids (parents were there too) but they got in the water and played with them.The party had the pool for a little over an hour and then two reserved picnic tables outside the pools gate for lunch.
A great place for bringing family/friends for a picnic or a quick walk around. Available covered pavilion for big gatherings with picnic tables (reservations requred). Pool should be open during the Summer. A paved path around the lake provides a good bike, run, walk route. Most parts of the path may not be shaded though.
Beautiful walking g trail thats not super crowded
Beautiful walk ways and views. Highly recommend.
This is such a fantastic park and we feel so lucky to live near it! We really enjoy walking the path around the lake which is such a beautiful walk. My toddler loves the playground and the indoor gym (and vending machines of course). And out of the three pools available to clarkstown residents, our favorite is the one at congers because it is never crowded and it is very laid back.
Incredible park with the. Most beautiful birds.
Great place for a casual walk for Town of Clarkstown residents.
Peaceful beautiful place to run, walk or stroll or just take your kids to the park
A lot of swans (>80) in the winter time. Very nice board walk. Peaceful lake.
The walk around the lake is 2.6 miles. The path is flat and well maintained.
When I compare it with my local park I see that there needs to be more sitting arrangements in children playground for parents.Really beautiful place for jogging/ taking a walk.The water is extremely dirty! Needs care, because there are big fishes and its also a fishing area. Non-edible since the water is dirty!
Beautiful!!! Hidden gem. But super slippery when walkway is damp...Be careful ! Especially on bikes.
Lovely and very clean. Could use some more sinage explaining directions of the paths and stuff. Ample parking. Overall well maintained and a great place to go on a stroll with family and friends.
Love this park. The walk around the lake is beautiful and the playground is safe and has really interesting playthings for kids like chimes and a xylophone they play with little hammers. Even has an enclosed dog park.
Nice trail, nice view and all for kids and mill for gym
Beautiful place by a lake. Many activities for all ages.
The off-gassing of the rubber playground mat is quite noxious and it heats up the playground area by a significant amount versus the surrounding grassy areas. There are nowhere near enough benches around the playground. Other than that this is a very nice park, only open to residents.
Absolutely beautiful Park. Amazing views
Quite gorgeous lake to stay hike or bike
Great place for the family. Beautiful view. You can walk , jog or just sit on a bench.
Beautiful park, small enough that your child or grandchild is in view, but with so many great things to do. Large xylophone and chimes are great for the children to play.
It’s the most rude person I have ever saw as a park worker, just when you arrive to the parking this guy ask my ID, by the way I never met at google map or any other resource that this park just for residents of this area. I wasn’t ready to get so many angry from some park worker when I arrived just to walk at the park. Hope no one will get in same situation as me.
Least inviting place Ive ever been...signs everywhere, literally every entry way saying residents only and must have ID Proof when requested. And all the people staring at you with disdain because they know youre not from the neighborhood. Last time I go there or that town again.
Very calm and taken care of. Pleasant environment
Super nice lake, gorgeous walk and not nearly as crowded as Rockland Lake.
It was a great experience. Lots of beautiful wildlife we saw tons of turtles , swans, blue heron, and the lake is full of catfish.
Great weather deserves a great day out at the park.
A wonderful public park for Clarkstown residents. Usually beginning Memorial Day weekend they begin checking resident IDs so be sure to have your license with you. A three-mile walk/run/bikeway around Congers Lake is the absolute highlight here, taking folks around a nice nature trail on which a variety of birds, fish and even turtles can be seen and admired. The path winds through the woods and over parts of the lake, and occasionally a freight train barrels by, which is a wonder in and of itself. Plenty of basketball courts (though most of the hoops have seen better days), an outdoor hockey rink, baseball fields, a tennis court, racquetball courts, a playground and indoor rec center can also be found here, along with two dog runs (one for big, one for small pups!). The sunsets are glorious from a lakeside bench. One of Rockland County’s jewels!
They really did it up nice over the decades. Wooden walkways, reminiscent of parks in South Florida, surround the lake. Seating, benches and one firepit are placed about. You can watch wildlife from catfish (yum) to Eastern painted turtles, deer, and groundhogs. Many use it to jog or bike around. Id give it a 5, however some youth have vandalized and thrown cones over the wooden walkways into the water. So cameras should be mandatory to prevent crime. Also, i do think cyclists (mostly teenagers and children) should be confined to the playground. The reckless cyclists and scooters have marred the wood. Off peak hours are best to go when its less crowded and peaceful. Saturday mornings are a fine time. It is a gorgeous place, aside from the building at the far end, opposite the town of Congers - which just ruins the nature feel, it feels out of place. Despite, there are seating areas of bemches where one can relax and enjoy. There is also handicapped parking in a couple locations. (One large lot, the other less than 9 parking spots near the town) If your in Rockland and have time, enjoy the beauty if youve already seen Harriman lakes. Congers lake Memorial is usually relaxing when not crowded with walkers or families of 8 with bicycles.Also, you can walk to town from the park, its right there. Enjoy some pizza, a cold beer or ice cream.
Beautiful walk around the lake! Saw a friendly deer and many varieties of fish.
So calm nice place with small play ground
Love this place,. Very quiet, clean and beautiful. The walk around the lake is amazing: paths are wide and clean. Playground is very nice and very good for kids different ages.
Nice rec area with a fun playground for the kids.
Beautiful lake with a nice trail/boardwalk
The lake is beautiful! The walking path is in good condition. It is a refreshing walk ! If the sun is strong, its hot in the sun !!!
Absolutely love coming here with the family to walk around the lake! And when we want the dog involved we got to the dog park right next to the tennis courts!
LOVE this park, and LOVE the beautiful board walk that provides the entire community with a safe, clean and lovely place to get in close to 3 miles, without having to worry about traffic. It even is wheel chair friendly, and for the kids, there are Poke Stops along the trail! Thank you, Congers for this lovely park!
Very beautiful park with great wildlife. Its only 2.6 miles so it doesnt take too long for just a lap. If there was a bathroom around it would be better. Parking is available at multiple spots so that is never a problem.
Its our favorite place to go for a walk! The walkway is about 2.6miles long, its always clean and has nice areas with share. Perfect for a picnic! The only downside for some will be that its residents-only, and they do check i.d.s at the gate!
I havent been here in years and theyve definitely been improving the place.
I loved it amazing place for running.
For a Sunday fun day it wasnt crowded, it was nice, with a lake view and a summer breeze. It was nice.
Unbelievable that the park is closed to non congers residents. Why pay the ridiculous Rockland County taxes and then not have access to the parks.
Very nice place for a hike
This is a private Park for the residents of Clarkstown.
Meh, I came here for a family picnic yesterday. My family has been coming for probably 15 years and we usually rent the site with the two grills. The lake is beautiful and the new walking trail is great! Where this park really loses it for me is with the cleanliness. There was bottle caps, straws, trash, and litter all around our picnic site that has probably been there for years and gets worse and worse every year. I also dont know about anyone else but no dogs??? Are you kidding me? Everyone has a dog and as long as they pick up after their dog and keep it on a leash there shouldnt be a problem. Also the men who drive around emptying the trash cans every five seconds should pick up trash on the ground after people use the picnic site. The bathrooms could also use some cleanliness attention. For a park that has a brand new walking trail, simple maintenance has been overlooked. Please reconsider cleaning the park litter up and the no dogs rules, this is 2017, dogs are allowed in bars and restaurants but not in an outdoor park?
Bucolic respite in Rockland County with walking, jogging or cycling path around Congers Lake. A meditative destination.
Beautiful broad walk and some awesome birding.
Beautiful park unfortunately the staff are extremely racist. If you’re brown they will harass you multiple times to see your ID even after confirming you are a Clarkstown resident. They lie and say you can’t take photographs in the park when that is not even policy. This happens every time we visit with our family to the point where it’s uncomfortable to go but we won’t be intimidated.
A nice spot to walk around unless you dont live in the town in which case you wont be allowed to park in the lot but there are peripheral lots you can take advantage of
The Hudson Valley is a wonderland of parks, trails, and paths available to everyone. I wish there was a way to keep the inhospitable people of Congers off of these, which our donations and taxpayer dollars help pay for. In the meantime you should avoid this trail, and the businesses that surround it, as Congers has selfishly closed their path to anyone but their own residents.
Love! Great little park for my 22 month old, shaded areas, walking trail near water which is visible from all areas. Basketball court... it has everything spread out wonderfully in one place so you can watch your kids play (and play with them of course!) while seeing the view of the water.
I come often with my children we love it here just be aware of the wasps that keep returning to the kids playground section. If your kids are allergic to bees make sure you have your epipen ready or just avoid that area all together. The park is huge and you get a spectacular view all around.
Lovely park. Nice pool area. Good for picknicing. Was there for a family event in the covered area. Only issue was huge number of bees. Public toilets were clean.
The badminton and tennis court is closed.
Its a unique path over the water, like a curved boardwalk. Swans have replaced last summers ducks and geese.A family, mun, dad and noobie swan were together (aww). Havent spotted the turtles, though. 2.6 flat miles. Parking in 3 spots. I use Ricks, always room. Nice to get out.
If youre spending the day, then the $10 entry fee is worth it. If youre just going there to walk, like we were, take a pass!They should have timed entry tickets instead of a flat fee. We wont be back!!
Beautiful scenic park. Enjoyed a long walk around the lake.
I had been going to this park for about two years. I absolutely loved it. The park is well kept, has great structure and is absolutely beautiful. I would often come here to jog, walk, or just chill out and relax. One day I brought my girlfriend to the park and was akwardly greeted by a man asking for our IDs to check if we were residents of Clarkstown. Admittedly I knew the park was for residents only, I just managed to sneak in through side entrances just as a precaution. Usually nobody would bother me, as I minded my own business and was just there to enjoy the atmosphere. When the man asked for our IDs it seemed like he already got the hint we werent from Clarkstown. Ive never been a person to say I have been profiled although my girlfriend and I are both minorities, but this man (an old white guy) was making it painstakingly obvious. I told him I didnt have it on me and he told me that just this once we can go around then we gotta go home. I felt so belittled by his comments as if I was a second class citizen, not to mention I didnt even know who he was! I just decided to leave and never went back. I understand they may have their reasons for not wanting certain people in their park, but in 2019 this is ridiculous especially as a taxpayer living in Rockland County. One of the most beautiful spots in Rockland is barred from the general public thanks to a few entitled old men. If the park is not open to the public just put up a big fence and give Clarkstown residents a card to get in and out. That way unsuspecting and curious citizens wont have to be humiliated and belittled the way we were...
Excellent park walk on a tres elegant boardwalk..
We found this park on the way to our kids school. This is a nice park and we enjoyed the walk there until someone showed up and required ID from us saying that the park is for Clarkstown residents only. This is ridiculous. Never thought this could happen in the U.S.! Why not setting bars and asking for tickets from visitors so that nobody would feel offended！
Pristine, well kept board walk and lake. Gorgeous scenery. Definitely worth a visit anytime of year.
Congers lake is open for Clarkstown residents only. ID is che ked while entering the park. Special signs and traffic control measures in place to maintain social distancing.Class of 2020 Rockland high school seniors walk with graduating senior pictures on both sides.
Loved the nice paved/boardwalk path around. Saw LOTS of swans, many turtles and big fish. Very nice area.
Nice peaceful place for local residents. A good path for walking, running, biking. It can get crowded at times. There is a pool for residents and plenty of fields for play.
Beautiful and relaxing place
A great 2.6 mile trail around a lake. Theres also swings , basketball courts and you can fish...and a pool in summer. Open only to Clarkstown residents
Not a bad Park but Nasty people. We found this park on Google & planed a barbecue there, the park was half empty there was just one loud party 30 feet from us, we were in middle of eating when someone started taking pictures of us. We thought just another creep & ignored him. Then someone came over & asked if we are town residents cuz Park is for residents only. We told him we didnt know about it we will finish up & leave soon. Within 5 min Police showed up & we told them same thing. We checked on the park website & there is no mention that the park is for residents only, but not interested in making a scene we packed up & left! The towns men were trying to convince the police to fine us...! Who feels threatened by a family trying to enjoy a August afternoon in an empty Park?! I guess the arrogant towns men of Clarkstown feel that this stupid Park is a private country club! Stay away & let them hold on to this stupid Park of theirs! (BTW we belong to a minority community thats how they were able to profile us as non residents...)
Best dog park in the county
Very nice lake, trail to walk or run around. Its about 3 miles (I believe) and relatively convenient if you live in the New City, Congers, Valley Cottage area.
Congers Lake is beautiful. 2.6 miles around the lake on a boardwalk is a relaxing walk. Biking and jogging are permitted.
Beautiful path around Congers lake.Lots of wildlife.Nice playground.Not sure why they restrict the park to residents only.
Great walking path
Beautiful view and a great walking trail.
2.6 miles around Lake. Wide path for walking, running, etc. Flamingos, ducks, birds, turtles, all around. Great place.
Nice and clean! Want a peaceful walk, come here.
This park is great as are almost all of the Clarkston parks. Plenty of things to do and places to occupy kids. My only complaint is that town law prohibits dogs at all parks.
One of my most favorite places to go I had my b day there with a BBQ there is very fun I can fish walk around and GYM very awesome place to go for BBQ or any thing but you have to be a Rockland County Resident
Nice park with a good walk and a clean tennis court
Peaceful and well kept
Great little place to have a jaunt, kill time, soak in the local color
Great place to take the kids. Has a playground and a lake for fishing. A very family friendly spot.
Its nice and pretty park. Great for walking, jogging but dogsbare not allowed. And good for sports, too.
Beautiful and clean, there is no pets policy but some ppl take their dogs, as long as pet owners clean after their dogs out will remain clean for all to enjoy
Great path circle and even going over the outskirts of the lake. My daughter loves the playground and pool isnt too crowded.
This location is a nice place to bike, run, and walk at. I would totally recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere to jog or ride bikes.
Congers Lake Park is well kep. The scenery is beautiful and serene by the Lake. The walking path around the entire Lake is a great walk for enjoying the day with friends, or just for exercise.
Love this place except you cant walk your dog around the lake ..... Otherwise its perfect !!
Its just a beautiful site. Wish there were more activities though.
Beautiful, clean, and spacious park. Easy to access and great for a walk with friends or family.
Very peaceful here, great walking path around the lake. Park requires residency.
Beautiful little park. Nice boardwalk for walking, a play for kids and picnic areas.
Beautiful park
Its a beautiful place were you can take a nice nature walk and enjoy the people
Beautiful lake. Large track that goes around the whole thing. Great spot for fishing. Baseball field and basketball court.
Lovely walk with many swans and turtles to view in the lake
Great place for a 2.6 mile walk around the lake. No bathroom open today. No portopotties either, would help.
Awesome park , great path to walk around the lake. Well maintained and clean.
I live a min away, and I go here to clear my head. Love this lake.
Nice walk
There is a sign saying that the park is only for Town Of Clarkstown residents
Beautiful place to walk and also to bring kids...
Fun park. Good playground, nice walking path and a bunch more. Clarkstown residents only.
This is a great park for anyone whos nostalgic for some Southern charm from the good ol fifties. Park is for Whites -- sorry, Residents -- only.
Beautiful walkway, but for Clarkstown residents only.
Nice place to do barbecue & walk & go to the pool in the summer. You need to be a clarstown residence to get in.
For residents only guys, they require ID to get in.... I drove 35 min to find that out at the entrance....
Very nice maybe they should add some wood chips to one-third where you walk in the gate the grass will never live
June 2020
Nice cool place. Clean grounds. Area for picnicking and bbq. Cool lake
Awesome trail for running, walking bikes or scooters. 2.6 miles great views , run over the lake !
Only played on the ballfield but it is well kept and they even have a really nice dog park there now.
Great place to take a 2 mile walk
Very nice park, residents only park, no animals allowed, nice for jogging, walking, biking and fishing.
Little hard to find. But, a really great place for indoor and outdoor activities! A sign or two, especially on 303 would be nice?
Calm and peaceful atmosphere. Was there for a community car show. Good fun
Excellent board walk. Great place to relax or exercise. Fishing is allowed.
Awesome running path and has a small playground to keep kids busy
Its soo pleasant and neatly kept that i could always feel myself next to home
Bucolic walkway around scenic tranquil lake. Excellent for a mini vacation or meditative respite.
Beautifully kept. Staff goes around and asks if people are from the area to ensure the park is used as required.
Really nice and well kept park. The walk around the lake is a must
Peaceful beautiful place for Clarkstown residents, thank you for checking our ids !!
A great place to go for a walk
Like the 1 way direction to walk.
Live right near the park. Try to do a lap each day. Relaxing and always beautiful wildlife to see
A beautiful walk around the lake, a nice playground, real bathrooms.
Nice park. Love the trail. There is now a dog park! Fun!
Very nice paved/boardwalk for walking or biking around the lake.
I grew up in congers and this used to be an afterthought park but now it’s amazing highly recommended if you live there
Great boardwalk. So much sunlight and fresh air. Very family friendly.
Beautiful place to walk
Best Park in Rockland. Needs more tennis courts though.
Never being there. SID
Beautiful, but for residents only. So I had to just look and keep on moving. Sucks.
One of my favorite serene nature walks in Rockland County.
Such a gorgeous walk! Did not feel like almost 3 miles
Beautiful lake and not too crowded. Must be a clarkstown resident
2.6 miles what an adventure never saw so many sights locals know what I mean lol hahaha greatness
Nice scenic walk around the lake.
I personally love this park. Great fields and awesome views.
Great place to go walk around, enjoy fresh air and relax.
If you ever wanted to visit the water lily paintings by Monet, this is as close as you can get.
Great place to have a good Walk
Very nice trails and great scenery
I love this lake. Parking is for Clarkstown residents only.
Nice open venue....pool, picnic areas, walking trails, playground
A beautiful Lake and path to walk around. Distance is about 3 miles
So pretty and peaceful. Love walking here
Walking nature trails, beautiful greenery, free parking, close to everyone
Beautiful and serene.gewsr for outdoor activities and walks
It was really cool 😎 , good walk
Be aware!They claim that it’s for Clarkstown residents only,I hardly believe that it’s legal.
Clean and quiet! Amazing local escape
New walking loop is awesome!
Nice clean park to walk and enjoy nature
A fun local park with great play facilities for young children.
Nice walking space for exercise,very scenic
Great Christmas light display!
Such a beautiful area that I didnt know Rockland had. Photos coming soon
Pretty new and fun! Jog around the lake, cross peasants in the court, etc!
Amazing trail. Very clean and a lot of benches
Very beautiful at home town ,this is only a reason to stay in this place
Great place to get fresh air and good walk/run
It is beautiful and it feels like you are very close to nature.
Beautiful scenery, especially on a day like today!
I walk around the lake everyday in the Spring, Summer and fall.
AWESOME
Beautiful and peaceful for Congers and Clarkstown residents only!
Beautiful and perfect location for a good run or just a nice stroll.
Beautifully peacefully park
Very serene in scenery. Good walk.
Nice walk way peaceful environment
Beautiful park clean nice view
Nice walk around the lake.
Nice clean park with a little bit of everything .
Beautiful scenic walk around the lake
Nice and quiet place for fun abd family get-together
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Congers Lake Memorial Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-13I visited this lake on my way back from Stony Point lighthouse and saw so many of white swans in this lake. They were visible in the water from the distance but they were in the water which was surrounded by swamp. I wish they were in some part of lake which was closer to railway track or closer to parking lot. I wish to go back someday and see these swans up close unless they are migratory bird who only comes during some part of the year only to this lake.
Review №2
2022-05-06Beautiful lake to walk around and go with kids
Review №3
2022-01-04Every day is a beautiful day created by God today it was special Day watching 100s of white 🦢 swans in lake
Review №4
2022-04-20I love this park! Its clean, quite and its family oriented. Filled with all kind of wildlife its a great break from the hustle and bustle. A great place to relax and take in nature.
Review №5
2022-07-04The swans are beautiful, but they are getting trapped in the overgrowth in the lake...
Review №6
2022-03-07Nice walking path, peaceful scenery
Review №7
2022-05-09Great Park for Clarks town residents. Lots of wildlife, benches to relax, calm water, kids playground, community center, and more
Review №8
2022-05-24Beautiful, well maintained, and kept park.But it appears its only open to residents.We managed to see it as we were looking at rental properties.
Review №9
2019-05-11Amazing views, very nice walk that open up your mind.Has playgrounds for kids, baseball court and other spaces.There are huge fish in the lake that jump out of the water if you wait long enough.
Review №10
2021-12-28My family and I absolutely love this park. The playground is great and newly renovated, the walkway around the lake is nice, flat, newer trex so its great for a stroller or jogging. You will see beautiful animals of all kinds, swans, cranes, fish, etc. They are adding pickle ball courts and already have so many other amenities. They host many events for locals here. One of our favorite places to be.