Best New York State Parks for Hiking with Kids

Jasmine Starr
In this guide I will list different places that you can go hiking with kids in New York. All of the state parks in this list have a site that you can visit to get more information, the address to the state park, upcoming events, and photos of the state park. Here is a list of New York State Parks that you can go hiking with kids.
Buttermilk Falls State Park

The Buttermilk Falls State Park is beautiful. This is a great park to go hiking with kids. You can take tours through this park to learn more about it. They also offer pools and a camp ground. Buttermilk Falls State Park is located in Ithaca, New York. This state park is open year round.

Allegany State Park

Allegany State Park is located in Salamanca, New York. The park is 65,000 acres. There are many things to do at Allegany State Park. This is a wonderful place to go hiking with kids. There is so much scenery. You will find hiking trail, paved trails, museums, and more at Allegany State Park.

Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park

Next on the list of state parks for hiking with kids is the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. This is a beautiful park. At this park you will find so many things to do. You will find everything from boating and fishing to hiking and skiing. The Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park is located in Yorktown Heights, New York.

Canoe-Picnic Point State Park

Canoe-Picnic Point State Park is another great state park in New York to go hiking with kids. This park can only be reached by boat, which makes it really cool. You can fish, hike, camp, and more at Canoe-Picnic Point State Park. You will find this state park in Clayton, New York.

There are many great state parks in New York to go hiking with kids. Many of the state parks are very family friendly and have a lot for children to do.

http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/

Published by Jasmine Starr

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  • The Buttermilk Falls State Park is beautiful
  • Allegany State Park is located in Salamanca, New York.
  • Next on the list of state parks for hiking with kids is the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
There are many great state parks in New York to go hiking with kids.

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  • SFaloon5/1/2008

    My son is hoping to get into NYU next fall. I'll have to tell him of these places. A rural Mainer needs to get out into the parks now and again. :) Nice article. Thank you.

  • Kim Linton5/1/2008

    These all sound like a lot of fun. A fantastic list!

  • Tricia Goss4/30/2008

    Growing up in Jamestown NY I have many fond memories of Allegany! Great list!

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