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The Rockefeller State Park Preserve: 

The Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Rockefeller State Park Preserve: 

Rockefeller State Park Preserve

An Idealized Landscape: 

An Idealized Landscape

About the Preserve: 

About the Preserve Since 1983, operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Over 1,400 acres of woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and a 24-acre lake Over 26 miles of carriage roads connecting to a 55 mile trail network

Gateway Courtyard Japanese Tree Peony Project: 

Gateway Courtyard Japanese Tree Peony Project

Gateway Courtyard Japanese Tree Peony Project: 

Gateway Courtyard Japanese Tree Peony Project Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve project 500 tree peony plants gifted from the Shimane Prefecture of Japan in memory of the victims of 9/11 Visitors travel from all over to visit our peonies Peonies incorporated into courtyard native wildflower landscape plan Courtyard serves as an entrance to a variety of Preserve visitors and is walk only

Gateway Courtyard Japanese Tree Peony Project: 

Gateway Courtyard Japanese Tree Peony Project

The Art Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve: 

The Art Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve

A Variety of Habitats: 

A Variety of Habitats

Swan Lake and the Eastern Preserve: 

Swan Lake and the Eastern Preserve

Buttermilk Hill: 

Buttermilk Hill

Pocantico River and the Western Preserve: 

Pocantico River and the Western Preserve

The Old Croton Aqueduct: 

The Old Croton Aqueduct First tunnel built to carry clean water from the Croton Reservoir to New York City 26.2 mile linear park that runs through the Preserve connecting Rockwood Hall and the rest of the Preserve Only portion of the Preserve allowing bicyclists on trails

Rockwood Hall: 

Rockwood Hall

Rockwood Hall: 

Rockwood Hall First road built along the Hudson River

Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve: 

Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve Established in 1997 Promote habitat awareness and sustainability Sustain historical and archeological features Maintain unique system of carriage roads www.friendsrock.org

Neighbors: 

Neighbors

Private Family Property: 

Private Family Property

Private Family Property: 

Private Family Property Canter Alley Looking southward across Pocantico River into family property

Slide20: 

Hudson Pines Farm

Slide21: 

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Rockwood’s Neighbors: 

Rockwood’s Neighbors Kendal on Hudson

A Variety of Users: 

A Variety of Users Equestrians Carriages Walkers Dogs Wildlife

A Variety of Users: 

A Variety of Users Families Educational programs School groups Anglers

A Variety of Users: 

A Variety of Users Cows Skiiers Runners Work vehicles

Multi-User Conflicts: 

Multi-User Conflicts

Unleashed Dogs: 

Unleashed Dogs Lack of Control Elderly – Rockwood Hall Horses and Carriages Fear of Dogs Wildlife Cows Lack of Respect for Preserve and Private Family Property Rules and Regulations

Runners: 

Runners Hudson Pines Farm – Working farm vehicles Right of Way Lack of Sight Inability to Stop Disrupting Loads Accidents Horses and Carriages Rights of Way Courtyard and Gallery issues School track teams Groups Coaches

Additional Multi-Use Patron Concerns: 

Additional Multi-Use Patron Concerns Families and individuals Picnics Off Trail Removing Wildlife Unlicensed Anglers Litter Skiiers Unleashed Dogs Ungroomed trails

Potential Consequences: 

Potential Consequences Accidents Ticketing Unleashed Dog Owners Letters Banning Rule Breaking Patrons from Family Property Dogs Banned from Preserve Runners Banned from Family Property

Potential Solutions: 

Potential Solutions Communication of Preserve Rules Leashing Dogs Dog Run Off Leash Dog Hours Runners Changing Routes Permits for Track Teams

How are we improving?: 

How are we improving?

Increased Patrol: 

Increased Patrol Staff Volunteers: Walkers, Runners, Dog Owners, Equestrians, Anglers and Families Foot Patrol Horse Patrol Taconic Police

Meetings and Dialogue: 

Meetings and Dialogue

Signage: 

Signage

Brochure: 

Brochure

Contact Information:: 

Contact Information: Dr. Alix Schnee, Preserve Manager (914) 631-1470 x. 11