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Nyack Beach State Park
4.7★ · 1,164 Google ratings · Nyack, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · about 4 spaces · paid · fills up
Walk
0.8 miles · 16 min
Restrooms
Yes · 425 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Nyack Beach State Park
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2018–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2018–2026
Easy riverside walk for most fitness levels
The main gravel trail along the Hudson is flat and well-maintained, stretching about 5 miles with benches scattered throughout.
Visit on cooler days or mornings
The Hudson River breeze keeps temperatures mild, making afternoon summer heat manageable compared to inland areas.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly on sunny days and good weather, with only two small lots available.
Bring cash for parking
The $8 parking fee is collected at the gate, and at least one visitor found the card reader broken.
Check bathroom conditions before visiting
Restrooms are available but reviewers report inconsistent maintenance, including dirty facilities and poor lighting after dark.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Wind
1 mph from the N
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:59 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 698 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 0.8 miles away, about 16 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 425 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Nyack Beach State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Nyack Beach State Park?
0.8 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 16 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Nyack Beach State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 425 yd from the listing.
When is Nyack Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
