Croton Gorge Park is a park in

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owned and operated by

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. It consists of at the base of

New Croton Dam The New Croton Dam (also known as Cornell Dam) is a dam forming the New Croton Reservoir, both parts of the New York City water supply system. It stretches across the Croton River near Croton-on-Hudson, New York, about north of New York City. ...

, which is one of the largest hand-hewn structures in the world(after the

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and the

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). The park is a popular venue for

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and

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. The Old Croton Trail begins in the park, which also includes a baseball field and an impressive fountain occasionally operated with high pressure water from the reservoir. The fountain was reopened in 2000 after having been out of service since the mid twentieth century. The road over the top of the dam is one of four arteries for crossing the Croton River (only three of the bridges connect to public roads at both ends). Following the

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in 2001, this road has been closed to non-emergency vehicles as a security precaution, though it remains open to pedestrians and bicycles, and a popular local venue. Previously, school buses had used the road as the best route available. none, Park with fountain as seen from the dam Croton Gorge park trail

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Landmarks in New York (state) Protected areas established in 1964 Parks in Westchester County, New York

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