Memorial Park & Marina

The Hudson River shoreline is Nyack’s most treasured natural asset, and defines our unique identity as a waterfront Hudson village. Few towns have Nyack’s proximity and access to the Hudson – the river that has shaped the history of our community, and our country. Memorial Park was deeded to the Village of Nyack in 1935 by the Tappan Zee Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park Association and is Nyack’s primary public access to the Hudson. This generous donation by veterans, and local families to commemorate the service and sacrifice of their children in defending our nation, is a sacred trust.

This endowment places in all of us a responsibility to create and maintain a park worthy of this gift. With the help of the Nyack Parks Conservancy and the Parks Commission we are working to ensure that the park’s ideals are realized so it can be a setting where citizens and visitors, young and old, of all backgrounds and abilities, can interact with nature and one another and enjoy the natural beauty and serenity of the Hudson River Valley.

The Splash Pad operates everyday from 10am - 8pm through September 15

The Nyack Marina

The Nyack Marina is a Village-owned and operated public facility located on the western shore of the Hudson River. It is bordered by Burd Street to the north and the inlet separating the marina from Memorial Park to the south. While the site was privately owned for many years as Peterson’s Marina, the Village officially acquired it in 1997 to preserve it as a public resource.

The marina and its surrounding waterfront have played a pivotal role in Nyack’s development since the nineteenth century. It served first as a navigational center for a growing stone quarry industry and later as a vital transportation hub for passengers and freight moving between Nyack, Westchester, and New York City before the construction of the original Tappan Zee Bridge. Before transitioning into a primarily recreational space, the area supported a thriving boat-building and commercial fishing industry.

Following a period of decline and significant damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Nyack Marina underwent an extensive revitalization. A $2.5 million FEMA grant allowed the Village to reopen a completely renovated facility in 2016, featuring new seawalls, bulkheads, walkways, security fencing, and lighting. The marina basin was also dredged to accommodate boats up to 27 feet in length, and all slips were outfitted with modern electric and water services.

Today, the marina offers 43 slips available to both Nyack residents and non-residents. In addition to seasonal slip rentals, the facility features a municipal launch ramp accessible via daily permits, as well as seasonal storage racks for kayaks.

Improvements to the waterfront remain a priority for the Village. Officials have demolished the deteriorated waterfront restaurant and are currently soliciting new development plans to further revitalize the area. The parking lot was completely repaved and a walkway installed in 2023-2024.  Another major milestone was reached in late 2020 with the completion of a pedestrian bridge over the inlet, connecting the marina directly to Memorial Park.