Ross Dock Picnic Area

About

Waterfront park area offering picnic tables, grills, a children's playground & boat ramp access.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 2,037 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 17 more picnic areas in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other picnic areas in New York.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 2,037 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
2,037 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 7:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Free parking
A free lot — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
17 other picnic areas sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Popular enough to be busy
2,037 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

Planning a visit

General guidance for picnic areas, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Tables, grills and shade set aside for exactly one purpose: eating outside.

A good fit for groups, birthdays and anyone tired of eating indoors.

When to go

Unless sites are reservable, they go first-come on good-weather weekends. Arrive before noon. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

What to bring

Charcoal and a lighter if you plan to grill
Trash bags
A cloth for the table

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Amenities

Parking Available

Featured in

#2 in Best Picnic Areas in New York, NY

Common questions about Ross Dock Picnic Area

What is Ross Dock Picnic Area?

Waterfront park area offering picnic tables, grills, a children's playground & boat ramp access. It is a picnic area in New York, NY, at Henry Hudson Dr.

What are the opening hours at Ross Dock Picnic Area?

Ross Dock Picnic Area is open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Ross Dock Picnic Area?

Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot and metered street parking.

How is Ross Dock Picnic Area rated?

Ross Dock Picnic Area holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,037 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 17 other picnic areas listed on AllParx, including Clove Lakes Park Picnic Area, Picnic pavilion and Liberty State Park Picnic Site #4.