Most People Don’t Even Know This Little-Known Destination In New York Even Exists

It’s less than an acre big, but Foundry Dock Park in Cold Spring, New York has a lot to offer. This under-the-radar destination features special views of the Hudson Highlands. It’s also the perfect place to start trips to both Foundry Cove and Audubon New York’s Constitution Marsh Sanctuary—perfect for all you birdwatchers out there. It’s one of the best small parks in New York. To learn more, keep reading below.

Foundry Dock Park used to be the loading dock for the West Point Foundry, which was a seminal 19th-century ironworks that is located close to what is currently the West Point Foundry Preserve.

Kayak and canoe rentals are both available through the company Hudson River Expeditions.

Foundry Dock park—as well as the nearby Chapel of Our Lady, which was originally built for foundry workers and their families—is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The park is free and open year-round from sunrise to sunset.

The 600-foot dock of Foundry Dock Park used to be the destination for steamboats to transport metal and weapons. During the Civil War, it was a hub of activity. It’s quieter now, but that history remains.

The perfect is an ideal spot for a picnic. It’s also just a great place to hang out and enjoy some views.

If you find yourself in the Cold Springs area, take a load off and enjoy Foundry Dock Park. It's a hidden gem within a great town. While you are in Cold Spring, which not check out another hidden gem: the BBQ spot Round Up Texas BBQ, which is serving up some of the best BBQ New York has to offer. Or you could do dinner at this restaurant that is located inside of the historic site of a former train depot. And if you need a place to stay in the Cold Spring area, we recommend the FairBridge Inn and Suites West Point, Highland Falls.