Our Pulse of the Parks series look at visitor trends at a sample of New York’s State Parks. The reports provide in-depth reviews on visitor demographics and satisfaction; economic impacts of the parks; and the unique qualities that make parks appealing for a range of visitors.
Just an hour from New York's high rises and conveniently located off the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Bear Mountain State Park is a popular recreational and tourism destination in the lower Hudson River Valley.