The history of the City of Peekskill dates back to the late 1600's when Jan Peeck established a trading post on Annsville Creek. Peekskill today offers a broad array of dining choices and a growing collection of unique, owner-operated shops. Come tour the artists' district, with its galleries and open studio events, and the Fort Hill Historic District, filled with restored Queen Anne and other 19th and early 20th century homes. The City of Peekskill is blessed with one of the most scenic public parks anywhere along the Hudson River, on Peekskill Bay with lovely views of the western shore and the mountains beyond. Peekskill Population and Size Approximately 24,484 residents 4.5 square miles in size Peekskill Transportation Located 38 miles North of New York City and 19 miles NW of White Plains Metro North Hudson Line travel time to Grand Central Station is 45 - 50 minutes Served by Peekskill, Croton-Harmon and Cortlandt Stations Metro North Stations Bee-line bus service to local train stations Peekskill Education Peekskill is served by the Peekskill City School District Peekskill High School Peekskill Middle School Peekskill City School District has four elementary schools, Uriah Hill Elementary School, Hillcrest School, Oakside School, Woodside School City of Peekskill private schools include Ohr Hameir Seminary - Tifereth Israel High School Peekskill Recreation Franklin Park, Lepore Park, and Tompkins Park are among the area's most popular parks Peekskill Yacht Club The Kiley Recreation Youth Center provides year round supervised youth programs. Blue Mountain Reservation, a 1,500-acre park, features miles of trails for mountain biking, strolling and nature study, and hikes to the tops of two large peaks, Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. Peekskill Places of Worship Peekskill has 14 centers of worship in the area representing all major faiths and denominations.
The history of the City of Peekskill dates back to the late 1600's when Jan Peeck established a trading post on Annsville Creek. Peekskill today offers a broad array of dining choices and a growing collection of unique, owner-operated shops. Come tour the artists' district, with its galleries and open studio events, and the Fort Hill Historic District, filled with restored Queen Anne and other 19th and early 20th century homes. The City of Peekskill is blessed with one of the most scenic public parks anywhere along the Hudson River, on Peekskill Bay with lovely views of the western shore and the mountains beyond.
