Address: 299 Rockland Lake Rd, Valley Cottage, NY 10989, USA
Phone: +18452683020
Rating: 4.6
based on 226 reviews.
Park Cleanliness
Pros:
"Very clean and the grounds are well maintained."
"This is a terrific state park! There is a paved path that completely circles the lake."
"Trails are nicely maintained."
"The Rangers and the park staff do an excellent job Taking care of the park."
"The park is well maintained, except that the Canada Geese are overpopulated."
"The park is maintained very well and very clean."
"Came to rockland lake to go walking around the lake. Very clean and free from litter/trash."
Cons:
"However, when I went there the park was little bit dirty and had animal feces all over!!"
"The lake is full of weeds and litter."
"I give this park two stars from Memorial Day to Labor Day, it’s over crowded and people do not clean up after themselves, trash in parking lots, streets."
"The only drawback is how much litter is left along every inch of the place."
"Parking lot grounds covered with big rocks which make it very unsafe and uncomfortable to walk on."
"The playgrounds were dirty, the picnic tables filled with spiderweb and the restrooms... I just didn't have enough strength to go into them."
"Completely disappointed! Zero star."
Facilities and Amenities
Pros:
"There are two restroom buildings on the east side of the lake, one near the north and one near the south."
"Free parking right now and several bathrooms that are open."
"Plenty of spots to meet and have a Cookout or bring something to picnic with."
"Rockland lake Park has a paved bike path encircling the entire lake, there are plenty of places for picnicking and it's bbq friendly."
"Picnic area and bbq, tables and benches are comfortable for a great bbq."
"Bathroom are clean they have showers with hot water changing rooms."
"Beautiful park with a large lake, lots of picnic tables with bbq grills, playground, great for the family."
Cons:
"It's the lake NO. No wading in lake even with wading boots no chipping golf balls with my grandson on an empty football field no ice skating while they permit ice fishing."
"Theres no food in the place or within walking distance and you cant bring food in with you either."
"The boat launch is not that boater friendly, a hassle to get from parking lot to dock, the dock is usually crowded with people."
"The pool and concession stand was closed on the south side. No notices were posted anywhere!"
"The woman's bathroom is usually out of paper."
"Unfortunately the slides where closed. Not sure why."
"Good luck trying to rent a canoe, or visit the Nature Center - it's ALWAYS closed."
Cost and Accessibility
Pros:
"Easy drive from the city."
"It's a great inexpensive day trip to a pool."
"The best part is that it's only $5 for adults to get in."
"Parking is affordable and abundance."
"Price per person was very very reasonable."
"A beautiful swimming pool that costs only $5 a person on weekends and $3 on weekdays!"
"During winter, Parking is free."
Cons:
"Ridiculous price to get in for basically nothing."
"Make sure you bring lots of money bc they charge $10 to enter."
"I hate having to pay $10 to park when its a state funded park."
"About $10 to enter and park."
"You do have to pay a fee, pretty much spring to fall, upon entering the parking lots."
"They want you to spend $6 on a burger."
"Food is sold by the pool at high price cheeseburger 6$ tenders 9$ fries 3$ water 3$."
Experience and Atmosphere
Pros:
"One of the best park I hade ever been."
"It's a beautiful Park very scenic and pretty quiet."
"Lovely, spacious, serene area."
"Wonderful place to enjoy nature and bird."
"Great place to go with the family for a cookout and spending quality time together, bike riding, boat riding, etc."
"This is a welcome way station for a bicyclist and a worthwhile destination in its own right."
"This is a very well kept park with lovely views and paved paths for biking and walking."
Cons:
"We will not be going there anymore and I don't recommend anyone to go here anymore."
"The biggest problem is that you have to wait on a huge line you pay to get it and then they tell you have to wait for an hour cause they have to many people."
"If you go out the pool to go back in you have to make the line like you buying the wristband."
"Besides them charging for a 3 month old. The fact that you can't buy tickets for others is ridiculous."
"On Saturday and Sunday this park is a major avoid as it's super crowded."
"So crowded and loud, you need to go very early if you plan to BBQ and want to get a table."
"Came on a very hot Sunday. Very packed, long lines to get in and long lines for water slides."