Patterson, NY
SYNOPSIS: Large playground and ballfields on Patterson schoolgrounds. At the end of a quaint, quiet road.
APPROXIMATE TIME: As little or as long as you like…and the kids can handle!
DIFFICULTY: Easy.
DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Route 22 and 311, head west on Route 311 for 7/10ths of a mile. Just after the train track crossing, turn left onto Front Street. Go 3/10th of a mile and the road will turn right just after the Patterson Recreation Center (if you turn left you will be going over LIVE railroad tracks!). Make a left at the next intersection onto South Street. Go straight to reach the school parking lot. Ballfields and playground will be on the right as you approach the parking lot.
THE VISIT: Large playground with numerous swings, climbing aparatus, picnic tables, basketball, baseball fields.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Dogs are not allowed on school property. Nearby attractions include the Little Red Schoolhouse, Patterson Environmental Park, the Thomas Keasbey Memorial and the Jeanne M. Galliano Memorial.
Sources:
Personal visit 0.17.2013.