Park Preserve Etiquette
General Guidelines
Preserve opens at sunrise & closes at sunset
Interaction with wildlife or farm animals is prohibited
Smoking & Alcohol is prohibited
Visitors should remain on the trails at all times
No ball playing, picnicking, biking or sledding
Runners
Running abreast (3 or more) or in packs is prohibited
Request permission to walk, single file, passed equestrians & carriages
Go around, do not run through, stopped horses
Alert hikers & walkers prior to passing (on the right if possible)
Be aware and courteous to the elderly & families with small children, and pass on right
Groups (5+) are not allowed to run on:
- Brothers Path – Old Railroad
- Brook Trail – David’s Loop
- Peaceful Path – Equestrian Access Trail
- Deer Run – Overlook Trail
*Schools must register before use
Equestrians
Annual permits must be displayed at all times
Helmets required for riders under 12 yrs old
Galloping is prohibited
Etiquette: horses fully bridled /no ponying
Walk only on Brothers Path/Swan Lake
Pass others in single file at a walk
Yield to working vehicles
Courtyard area is off-limits
Fishing
Be aware of surrounding environment before casting
A current NYS Fishing License & orange RSPP permit tag are required and must be displayed
All NYS fishing and RSPP rules apply
Trout season begins April 1st on the Pocantico River
Bass fishing begins the 3rd Saturday in June on Swan Lake
Anglers are required to clean up before leaving
Dogs
All dogs must be leashed at all times
Courtyard & parking lot refuse must be removed
Refuse on trails must be pushed to the side of trail
Dog refuse center is on Swan Lake Access trail; bagged refuse may be left there
Do not leave bagged refuse on trails or in the bathrooms
Rockwood Hall Area
What is Allowed
Ball playing
Kite flying
Picnicking
Frisbees
Sledding & Snowboarding in designated area only
What is Not Allowed
Smoking
Fires of any sort
Alcohol
Camping