Nestled in a setting of breathtaking scenic beauty, the historic Riverfront hamlet of Garrison on the southwestern side of Putnam County continues its historic reputation as a NYC retreat. The absolute beauty of its natural setting along the shore of the majestic Hudson River, bordered by mountain ranges and the countrified setting of winding country roads and pretty rural settings offers a uniquely small town experience. Garrison Population and Size Approximately 4300 residents 15 square miles in size Garrison Transportation Located 50 miles North of New York City. Metro North travel time to Grand Central Station is aproximately 65 minutes Served by Metro North Garrison Train Station on the Hudson Line Garrison Education Garrison is served by the Haldane School District Garrison K-8 is combined with Haldane K-12 on a single campus High School: Haldane High School Garrison Recreation Two Town parks Three State Parks and Appalachian Trail 125 miles of Hiking Constitution Marsh and Hudson River Canoeing Two Golf Clubs Two Boat Clubs Garrison Art Center, Manitoga, Boscobel Restoration Desmond Fish and Butterfield Libraries Hudson Riverfront Free Summer Music Concerts Shakespeare Summer Festival Depot Theatre Garrison area Places of Worship include: The Garrison area has places of worship in various denominations.
Nestled in a setting of breathtaking scenic beauty, the historic Riverfront hamlet of Garrison on the southwestern side of Putnam County continues its historic reputation as a NYC retreat. The absolute beauty of its natural setting along the shore of the majestic Hudson River, bordered by mountain ranges and the countrified setting of winding country roads and pretty rural settings offers a uniquely small town experience.
