THURSDAY: Westchester Sketchers at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson

 

Croton Point Park is a 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. This park offers year-round events and activities and has facilities for camping, hiking and swimming and is the site of the Croton Point Nature Center.

The park, rich in natural and human history. In the 1800s the Underhill family owned the land that is now Croton Point Park. Grapes, watermelons, and apples were grown. A brickyard was also on the property. A few buildings built with these bricks are still standing at Croton Point. The park is the site of the Croton Point Nature Center and home to several historic sites such as a set of wine cellars from an old manor that are thought of be the oldest in New York State.

 

DETAILS: 

DATE: THURSDAY, November 18, 2021
Start time: 10:00 AM

LOCATION: 
Croton Point Park, 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. Phone: (914) 862-5290.

https://parks.westchestergov.com/croton-point-park

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Croton+Point+Park,+Croton-on-Hudson+NY/@41.190927,-73.890781,14z?hl=en

Travel from Grand Central Terminal, NYC:  Take the Metro-North Hudson line to Croton-Harmon Station. The Park is about a 14 minute walk (1.5 miles) from the station.  If you would like a ride from the station to the Park, please contact cathygutterman@verizon.net

 

LUNCH: Please bring your own snack/lunch and beverage.  There are no food options at the Park.

SHOW and TELL: 1:00 PM. We will share our drawings and tell stories. This is the social part of our day and not to be missed.

NOTES:

• Parking is free.
• A Westchester Park Pass is not needed after Labor Day.
• Dress in layers - the forecast is for 63 degrees.
• Portable restrooms available.

Please RSVP to Cathy Gutterman cathygutterman@verizon.net

Looking for us? 

Call/text: Cathy at (914) 625-0766.