State Park · New York, United States
Iona Island State Park
Iona Island State Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 134 acres (54 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Palisades, New York, United States |
| Area | 134 acres (54 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Managed by | New York state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Iona Island State Park
Iona Island is a 556-acre (2.25 km2) island of the Hudson River in the town of Stony Point, New York, on its west bank. The island is located approximately one mile (1.6 km) south of the Bear Mountain Bridge and is separated from the Hudson's western shore by mudflats and freshwater tidal marshes. It is part of Bear Mountain State Park, although it is occasionally listed separately as Iona Island State Park. From 1899 to 1947 the island was used as the Naval Ammunition Depot Iona Island.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Stony Point, New York |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Stony Point |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Iona Island State Park?
Iona Island State Park is in New York, United States.
When was Iona Island State Park established?
Iona Island State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Iona Island State Park?
Iona Island State Park covers 134 acres (54 ha).
How do I get to Iona Island State Park?
The nearest town is Stony Point, New York. located in the town of Stony Point.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New York state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iona_Island_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).