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Friends of the Rockefeller State Park

The Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc. is located in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The Friends was established in 1996 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve’s wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archaeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads. 

 Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc. is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

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Rockwood Ramble 10K
Jun 1
Jun 1, 2019
Rockwood Ramble 10K
Jun 1, 2019
Jun 1, 2019
Amble & Gamble
Oct 6
Oct 6, 2019
Amble & Gamble
Oct 6, 2019
Oct 6, 2019
Rocky's 5K
Oct 19
Oct 19, 2019
Rocky's 5K
Oct 19, 2019
Oct 19, 2019
With the recent designation of the carriage road system to the NYS Historic Register, this letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr., dated October 28, 1955, is a wonderful reminder that the land, once entirely private and now a NYS Park, has always been open to, and treasured by, the public. As the park lands have grown, so has the need for additional preservation and maintenance. Please consider the Friends of RSPP, in your year end giving plans - by making a donation, giving the gift of membership or by simply shopping on Amazon Smile. Visit the link in our profile for more information. Thank you for your support! . . . Dear Mr. Karplus, Nearly a year ago on December 29th you wrote me a charming letter telling me of the pleasure you and your wife derived from your frequent walks through our woods. Your letter gave me much satisfaction and I had meant long since to have thanked you for it personally. That our friends and neighbors, known and unknown, enjoy as we do the beauty of this region, gives Mrs. Rockefeller and me great pleasure, which is only heightened by such appreciative expressions as your letter contains. Any rumor which you have heard to the effect that walking or horseback riding in the woods is no longer permissible are wholly false and without the slightest foundation in fact. Hoping that you are enjoying the beauty of the fall as we are, I am, Very sincerely, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. . . . Letter courtesy of @rockefellerarchivecenter #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysparkfriends #carriageroads #nysparks #westchestercounty
Whether you run, walk or ride - the Preserve will put a smile on your face πŸ™‚ The sun is shining, enjoy the outdoors! Thank you @kirbrunner for sharing your running adventures! #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockefellerstatepark #rockysparkfriends #Repost @kirbrunner ・・・ Makin’ moves Monday πŸ˜„πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ... kicking off the week with some run/play time (and loving my new @Salomon Agile Softshell). How do you get motivated for the week?! #timetoplay β€’ β€’ β€’ β€’ β€’ #running #slabultra #salomonsquad #run @salomonrunning #trailrunning #runhappy #runnerslife #instarunners #runlikeagirl #rockefellerstatepark #optoutside #outdoors #athlete #fitness #trails #nature #winter #winterrunning #salomon #salomonwomen #checkoutmysalomon #salomonrunning
Have you visited the Art Gallery at RSPP recently? β€œNight & Day” featuring artists EB Gregor, Carol Porter Maurer, Howard Nathenson, Mary Louise Pierson & Doris Shepherd Wiese is on display daily until January 6th. Slide 2: Last if the Sun by Mary Louise Parker Slide 3: Two Skies by Howard Nathenson Slide 4: Dawn of a New Day by Doris Shepherd Wiese Slide 5: Wonderful World by Carol Porter Maurer #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #artgallery #rockysparkfriends
Your support matters! Kick off your holiday giving today, on #givingtuesday by donating, joining as a member or giving the gift of membership. Your contribution has a direct impact on the care and maintenance of the Preserve and we can not thank you enough! Link in our profile. #rockefellerstatepark #carriageroads #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #westchestercounty
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Photograph by @heidi.fuhrman.ny #carriageroads #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysparkfriends #westchestercounty
The sun is shining and the autumn colors are spectacular! Thank you @wellsprings for sharing this lovely image πŸ‚πŸ #Repost @wellsprings ・・・ Texas girl in a New York eye candy store 🍭 🌈 πŸ‚ β€’ #reflections #autumn #fallcolors #treat #eyecandy #orangeleaves #leafpeeping #naturephotography #landscapephotography @rockefellerstatepark @rockysparkfriends #westchestercountyphotography #optoutside #shinrinyoku #meditation #contemplation #lohud #naturetherapy @calm #mycalmplace#nystateparks #lumixphotography #wellspringsofwisdom
A colorful Sunday walk on Big Tree. #rockefellerstatepark #carriageroads #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #BigTree #rockysparkfriends #westchestercounty #nysparks #fallcolors
We have always said the Preserve is for everyone - cats too! Thank you @hunkysushi for sharing your RSPP hiking adventures! #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysparkfriends #swanlake #Repost @hunkysushi ・・・ I love the perspective from this seat😻😻😻 #blackcatsrule #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #werehikers #hikingadventures
Fall has arrived! A stunning photograph of Swan Lake by @janriverworksphotography #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #swanlake #rockysparkfriends #Repost @janriverworksphotography ・・・ Trying hard to look like Autumn in Rockefeller State Park Preserve.#westchestercountyphotographer #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyphotographer#hudsonvalleyphotography
Congratulations #rockys5k finishers! You survived the uphills and were rewarded with the downhill to the finish. Thank you for coming out this morning to run and support carriage road maintenance. πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸΎβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ₯‡πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‰ And a big thank you to our volunteers! Up before the sun to ensure a safe and well marked course for all runners. #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysparkfriends #rockysraces #rockys5k #carriageroads #rivertownrunners
Rocky’s 5K - Saturday, October 20th New Course βœ”οΈ Water and Refreshments βœ”οΈ T-shirts βœ”οΈ Runners, we’ll see you tomorrow! πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ‚ Last chance to register for $30 - online or at @westchesterroadrunner (race day registration is $35). Visit www.friendsrock.org for information. The weather looks great, race starts at 9am - show your support for the carriage roads! #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysparkfriends #rockysraces #rockys5k #carriageroads #trail5k #trailrunning
Rocky’s 5k will bring a smile too your face AND help the carriage roads - it’s a win win! This Saturday, October 20th at 9am. Age group awards, t-shirts and a fantastic new course. Register online at www.friendsrock.org And don’t forget, if you pick up your bib at @westchesterroadrunner on Thursday or Friday you’ll receive a 20% discount on your purchase! Registration available at the store as well. See you on Saturday! πŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‚ #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysraces #rockys5k #rockysparkfriends #trailrunning #trail5k #carriageroads #nystateparks #westchestercounty
Curious about Rocky’s 5K next weekend? The brand new course highlights the beautiful and varied scenery of the woodlands, pastures and Swan Lake. A fun race for all ages! All proceeds benefit carriage road maintenance. Learn more and register at www.friendsrock.org Rocky’s 5K πŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ‚October 20, 2018 #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysraces #rockys5k #carriageroads #trailrunning #trail5k
Volunteers needed for Rocky’s 5K on October 20th. Course marshals, parking and registration- a great way for the whole family to support the our fundraising efforts. We promise a fun morning for everyone! Contact friends@friendsrock.org And don’t forget, registration is open if you would like to run, link in profile. πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈ πŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‚ #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #volunteer #nystateparks #rockys5k #rockysraces
Rocky’s 5K is two weeks from today! Anyone running this year that ran in 2008 too? Throwback photos from that race, scroll through. πŸ‚πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸΎβ€β™€οΈπŸ‚ Registration is open, link in profile. See at the starting line! October 20, 9am Don’t forget, this year we have a brand new course! #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #rockysparkfriends #rockysraces #rockys5k #trailrunning #trailrun #trail5k #carriageroads #throwbackphoto #2008rockys5k
A perfect day for the Amble & Gamble! Riders have started heading out and lunch preparations are underway. Lunch is from 11:30-2:30 and open to the public - join us at Rockwood Hall! Tickets can be purchased onsite. 🐎🐎🐎 #rockefellerstatepark #silverhorseshoestables #nystateparks #rockwoodhall #rockysparkfriends #ambleandgamble #beechhillfarmny #foxhillfarm #happytrails #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #carriageroads #equestrian #trailride
Friends of the RSPP helping Friends of the OCA! The historic significance and enjoyment the Preserve provides our community is priceless, but it is not the only recreational space we have at our doorstep. The 26 mile long Old Croton Aqueduct (OCA) travels through the Preserve and serves as a direct link to Rockwood Hall. In fact, 2 of our annual events (the Amble & Gamble – which is this Sunday - and Rockwood Ramble 10K) use this stretch of the OCA as part of their courses. This is why we recently funded the repair of a section of the OCA that was eroded due to the summer’s heavy rainfall. Keeping trail conditions safe and allowing the runners, walkers and equestrians full access to Rockwood Hall and all points north along the OCA. Swipe to see the before picture. @crotonaqueduct #rockysparkfriends #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #oca #oldcrotonaqueduct #oldcrotonaqueducttrail #nystateparks
Riders, we can’t wait to see you this Sunday at the Amble & Gamble! Online registration closes Thursday 9/27 at 12pm. After that, day of registration will be available for $70. And don’t forget, everyone is welcome at Rockwood Hall for a wonderful lunch overlooking the Hudson River! For event details visit www.friendsrock.org #rockysparkfriends #rockefellerstatepark #rockefellerstateparkpreserve #ambleandgamble #equestrian #trailride #carriageroads
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