Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park

For a year and a half I lived in the small village of Dobbs Ferry, located right on the Hudson River. I absolutely loved it. I was right downtown, living over a restaurant, and was walking distance from bars, the laundromat, the train to NYC, and this lovely little park.  It wasn't opened until early in the summer of 2015. I had actually snuck in one night before it officially opened, but that's neither here nor there.

Richard the cockatiel liked it too

I was looking through some old pictures and I came across a few in the park.  It was highly anticipated by locals in the area, as it was in the works for several years. Most of the Rivertowns have been developing their waterfronts and they've become real assets to the community. Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park features paved walking/jogging trails, a playground, benches, a pavilion for performances, a mini beach, docks, exercise equipment, and beautiful sunsets.

Lovers on the dock

The park is situated right next to the train station and the restaurant "Hudson Social." The restaurant, I have to say, makes a mean Bloody Mary. In fact, I'd say it's one of the best ones I've ever tasted. They aren't shy with the olives there, and I certainly love some olives.

Scrabble at the picnic tables

Night shot

City skyline at dusk

Someone's impromtu driftwood sculpture

If you ever find yourself in the area, I definitely recommend taking a stroll through, especially around sunset.

Dock at sunset

As an aside, I once met someone who pretentiously told me that there was a word for the phenomenon of people taking pictures of sunsets and flowers and such.  The gist of it was that as humans, we have the desire to capture a moment these beautiful moments and that's why there's so many "cliche" pictures. It's been driving me nuts that I can't remember the term for this. Do you know? Drop a comment below.

I totally support cliche pictures, by the way. Life is too short not to share the beautiful things in life.