Kirkside Park

Beginning in the late 1890's, and for the next 40 years, Kirkside Park was part of the estate of one of Roxbury's most famous residents, philanthropist Helen Gould Shepherd. The 11-acre park encompasses both banks of the East Branch of the Delaware River, includes Adirondack style bridges, gazebos, a waterfall and stone terraces. Unfortunately, following Mrs. Shepherd's death in 1938, the park fell into disrepair.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5qg-73zPYsIn 1999, the Town of Roxbury launched a park revitalization project, and today, Kirkside Park, with its rustic bridges, riverside paths, flower gardens and ball fields has been restored to its former grandeur.Once again Kirkside Park stands as a center of activity and natural beauty on New York's Path Through History.Photos Courtesy of:Delaware County Historical Association