State Park · New York, United States
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 216 acres (87 ha), established in 1968; it recorded 1,282,362 visits in 2024.
Photo: William England via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Taconic, New York, United States |
| Area | 216 acres (87 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Annual visits (2024) | 1,282,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.7531° N, 73.9819° W |
| 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 Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
The Croton Aqueduct or Old Croton Aqueduct was a large and complex water distribution system constructed as part of the New York City water supply system between 1837 and 1842. The aqueducts, which were among the first in the United States, carried water by gravity 41 miles (66 km) from the Croton River in Westchester County to reservoirs in Manhattan. It was built because local water resources had become polluted and inadequate for the growing population of New York City. Although the aqueduct was largely superseded by the New Croton Aqueduct, which was built in 1885-1890, the Old Croton Aqueduct remained in service until 1955.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 6.0 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 10.8 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 13.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
Gantry Plaza State Park
Stonewall National Monument
Hudson River Park
African Burial Ground National Monument
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park?
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park is in New York, United States (40.7531° N, 73.9819° W).
When was Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park established?
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park?
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park covers 216 acres (87 ha).
How many people visit Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park each year?
It recorded 1,282,362 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.
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/Croton_Aqueduct — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).