Franny Reese State Park is a
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[ located in the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County, ]New York
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. The park is managed by Scenic Hudson
Scenic Hudson is a non-profit environmental organization in New York that protects land, creates, and enhances parks, and advocates for environmentally responsible policies and development practices.
History
Scenic Hudson was founded as the Scen ...
History
The land comprising Franny Reese State Park was once an estate known as "Cedar Glen", built in the mid-19th century by painless dentistry pioneer Charles H. Roberts. After Roberts' death, the estate fell into disrepair as his heirs fought over ownership of the property.Scenic Hudson
Scenic Hudson is a non-profit environmental organization in New York that protects land, creates, and enhances parks, and advocates for environmentally responsible policies and development practices.
History
Scenic Hudson was founded as the Scen ...
,Hudson River
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between Albany and New York City
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. It opened as a state park in 2009, shortly after the land's ownership was transferred to the , although Scenic Hudson continues to manage the property.[
The park is named for environmentalist Frances "Franny" Reese (1917-2003), who worked to conserve lands in the Hudson River region.][
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Park description
Franny Reese State Park's main feature is its of hiking trails along old carriage roads that may also be used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. The trails offer views of the Hudson River, the nearby Mid-Hudson Bridge, the Walkway over the Hudson
The Walkway over the Hudson (also known as the Poughkeepsie Bridge, Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge, Poughkeepsie–Highland Railroad Bridge, and High Bridge) is a steel cantilever bridge spanning the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie, New York, ...
, and the City of Poughkeepsie across the river.[ Ruins of the 19th century mansion are also visible within the park.]
See also
*List of New York state parks
This is a list of state parks in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. Also listed are state golf courses, seasonal hunting areas, and ''former'' state parks.
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References
External links
New York State Parks: Franny Reese State ParkFranny Reese State Park trail map
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Palisades Interstate Park system
Parks in Ulster County, New York
State parks of New York (state)
Scenic Hudson
2009 establishments in New York (state)
Protected areas established in 2009