trains delivered visitors to the lake's recreation areas. The Palisades Interstate Park Commission purchased its first parcel of what was to become Rockland Lake State Park in 1958, which consisted of the lake and of land. By 1964, a total of had been purchased to form the park. During the intervening years, additional land acquisitions increased the park's size to its current total of . Park description Rockland Lake State Park features a swimming pool, in addition to a smaller pool for children. The park also has scattered picnic tables and grills, a car-top boat launch and boat rentals, hiking trails with views of the Hudson Valley, and six tennis courts. Anglers on Rockland Lake may catch bass, perch and norlunge, while walkers, bikers and joggers may use the paved trail that circles the lake. Rockland Lake also has its own fire department, Knickerbocker Engine Company 1, located at the rear of the park. It is the second-oldest fire department in Rockland County and is still in operation today. Golf courses Rockland Lake features two 18-hole golf courses, the Championship and Executive courses. The Championship course is a regulation golf course measuring 6,864 yards from the back tees, with a par of 72. It also features a driving range and clubhouse with snack bar. The Executive course is par 3 and measures 2,780 yards. See also List of New York state parks References External links New York State Parks: Rockland Lake State Park Palisades Parks Conservancy: Rockland Lake State Park The Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain, Inc. Knickerbocker Ice Festival NY-NJTC: Rockland Lake State Park details and trail info Palisades Interstate Park system Parks in Rockland County, New York Golf clubs and courses in New York (state) Nature centers in New York (state) Ice trade 1958 establishments in New York (state) Rugby league in New York (state) Former villages in New York (state) Villages in Rockland County, New York