Parks & Community Spaces - Village of Warwick

Parks and Community Spaces

The Village of Warwick is proud to be a community rich with parks, tree-lined streets, and open green spaces that invite residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful trail, a place for children to play, or a lively spot for concerts and community gatherings, our community spaces have something for everyone. From playgrounds, sports fields, and a dog park to scenic woodlands and open lawns, these spaces reflect Warwick’s commitment to preserving natural beauty while offering places to relax, play, and come together. Explore the parks below to find your favorite place in Warwick!

Village Parks

Stanley-Deming Park

A charming and peaceful 10½-acre community gem in downtown Warwick, at the corner of South Street and Park Way, Stanley-Deming Park offers something for everyone. Natural landscaping, mature trees, a walking trail, and a creek with a quaint bridge create a serene backdrop for play and relaxation. The park features an inclusive playground; handball, basketball, and volleyball courts; picnic areas; and a pavilion—all surrounding a lovely permanent bandstand. Within the park’s green space you’ll also find the 9/11 Memorial Sculpture Garden and the Roger Metzger Arboretum, adding reflection and natural beauty to the community setting.

Seasonal Information: During weekdays from late June to early August (8:00 a.m.–2:15 p.m.), the park is reserved for the Village’s Summer Recreation Program. Please refer to the Village Calendar on this website or call the Clerk’s Office at 845-986-2031 to ensure availability. Please note that the public restrooms and water fountain located in the park are unavailable for the duration of the winter months beginning November 1st.

Reservations: Stanley-Deming park does not accept reservations for birthday parties or private events—picnic tables and gathering areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the non-playground portions of the park may be reserved by not-for-profit organizations. The applicant and/or responsible party must be a Village or Town of Warwick resident. To apply, please read and complete the Facility Use Request Form. Before submitting your application, please call the Clerk’s Office at 845-986-2031 to confirm that your preferred date is available.

History: In 2019, Stanley-Deming Park was transformed in just seven days by the incredible efforts of more than 900 community volunteers who came together to build a new playground. Warwick Playground Dreams, a volunteer non-profit group, was created with the mission of updating Warwick’s aging playgrounds with designs that are inclusive, safe, and fun for children of all abilities. Working in partnership with the Village, local schools, and playground designers (Play By Design), the group built the current ADA-accessible playground in Stanley-Deming Park. The playground reflects ideas from the community and offers play experiences that encourage creativity, movement, and togetherness. A short video captures this inspiring project, showcasing the spirit of Warwick. To learn more about the park’s design and future enhancements, you can also explore the Stanley-Deming Park Master Plan.

Stanley-Deming

Warwick Playground Dreams

Veterans Memorial Park

Located just off Forester Avenue, Veterans Memorial Park is both a place of remembrance and a hub of community recreation. At its entrance, the park serves as a place of remembrance, honoring individuals whose service and sacrifice have shaped our community. Beyond this reflective space, the 60-acre park opens into extensive recreational facilities, including multiple baseball, softball, tee-ball, and football fields, batting cages, a skateboard park, pump track, and a bocce court. Visitors can also enjoy a peaceful creek, a large pavilion, walking paths, and a popular dog park that provides a safe space for residents and their pets. The park operates from dawn until dusk.

Reservations: Veterans Memorial Park accepts reservations for private parties, events, and not-for-profit organizations. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, please read and complete the Facility Use Request Form. The applicant and/or responsible party must be a Village or Town of Warwick resident. Before submitting your application, please call the Clerk’s Office at 845-986-2031 to confirm that your preferred date is available.

Exciting updates are on the horizon— The Veterans Memorial Park Master Plan was adopted in November 2023. You can view the implementation process here. The plan—guided by community input, landscape architect Karen Arent, and a diverse advisory group—offers a roadmap for redesigns, improved accessibility, and thoughtful integration of memorial elements. Coming soon – the new Warwick Skatepark, pickleball courts, a Patriots Pathway, and kayak launches!

Veterans Memorial Park

Railroad Green

A welcoming village green at the intersection of Main Street and Railroad Avenue, Railroad Green is a landscaped plaza adjacent to the the former rail station that serves as a vibrant gathering spot in the heart of downtown Warwick. A cornerstone of Warwick’s cultural life, Railroad Green hosts part of the Village’s outdoors Summer Concert Series—a long-standing tradition featuring free live performances under the evening sky. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy music in an intimate, walkable setting. The garden fountain, located within the plaza, is carefully maintained by the Warwick Valley Gardeners.

Please note: Railroad Avenue, the street alongside the park, closes frequently for events, especially in the summer months.

Reservations: Railroad Green Park accepts reservations for community events, and not-for-profit organizations. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply, please read and complete the Facility Use Request Form. The applicant and/or responsible party must be a Village or Town of Warwick resident. Before submitting your application, please call the Clerk’s Office at 845-986-2031 to confirm that your preferred date is available.

Railroad Green

Lewis Woodlands

Nestled within 14 acres of preserved land, Lewis Woodlands offers a quiet escape into nature with shaded walking trails that follow the historic grounds of the former Fowler Estate. Once part of the grand Belair property, the area has evolved into a peaceful woodland with remnants of its past still visible along the paths. Today, it serves as a natural retreat for walking and reflection, valued by the Village as both a cultural and ecological resource.

Read the Madison Lewis Woodlands Fowler Garden Rehab Plans Here

Please note: Lewis Woodlands is a passive park—there are no reservations, pavilions, or playgrounds, only trails and open space to explore.

Lewis Woodlands

Photos Provided by Heritage Landscapes LLC

Hallowed Ground

A serene open space at the corner of Forester Avenue and Route 17A / Galloway Road, adjacent to Park Avenue Elementary School, Hallowed Ground offers a quiet green buffer in the Village. Once the site of the Log Meeting House—the first Baptist Church of Warwick—and its churchyard, the grounds contain many unmarked eighteenth-century graves.

Today, the lawn, blossoming trees, and the “Seven Generations” sculpture make it a simple place of reflection within the Village. There are no playgrounds, restrooms, or reservable facilities—just open grass, mature trees, and a simple respite from the busyness of downtown.

Hallowed Ground

Nearby Parks & Recreation

In addition to Village-owned parks, the Town of Warwick, the Warwick Historical Society, and nearby communities offer several wonderful outdoor spaces:

● Lewis Park: Located at Main, Church, and High Streets and maintained by the Historical Society of Warwick, Lewis Park is a picturesque lawn area surrounding the Baptist Meeting House and the 1810 House. The park serves as a gathering place for community events, reenactments, holiday markets, and summer programs—offering open green space and historic charm. Reservations are available for private events through the Historical Society.

● Town of Warwick Parks: The Town maintains multiple parks including Warwick Town Park, Cascade Park, Pine Island Park, and Airport Park. For more information, please visit the Town of Warwick Parks & Recreation page.

● Wickham Woodlands: Once the site of the Mid-Orange Correctional Facility, Wickham Woodlands is now a 600-acre Town park featuring walking and biking paths, open green space, picnicking, a large pavilion (generously donated by the Warwick Lion’s Club), scenic Wickham Lake for fishing and passive boating, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. The park is also home to the Wickham Woodland Manor Room, available to rent for events—please contact the Town of Warwick at 845-986-1124 ext. 248 or visit the Town’s website for availability and reservations.

Current plans under the “Transformation Trails” initiative are adding pollinator meadows, native plantings, artistic elements, and path enhancements.

● Mountain Lake Park: Located at 46 Bowen Road, this expansive park features swimming pools, walking and hiking trails, pickleball, passive boating, fishing, picnicking, and more. To learn more, visit the Mountain Lake Park website.

● Waterfront Park, Greenwood Lake: Located at 7 Windermere Ave, known as Warwick’s beach, Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park is open exclusively to Warwick residents and property owners. Please see the Village of Greenwood Lake website for details.

● Wawayanda State Park, New Jersey: Just across the state line, 885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ, Wawayanda offers over 60 miles of trails, a 255-acre lake with a beach area, boating, fishing, camping, and abundant natural beauty. For more information, visit the Wawayanda State Park website.