The forest reserve

The Forest Reserve at Smallwood 

48 Richard Crumley Drive

Smallwood, NY 12778

E-Mail:  bethelsupervisor@libertybiz.rr.com

Phone:  (845) 583-4350 ext. 102

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ForestReserveAtSmallwood

Open Dawn to dusk 365 days year!   

The  Forest Reserve at Smallwood walking loop, hiking trails and Dog Park  open with the following  important restrictions:  You must follow all social distancing guidelines and requirements for not having  meetings  or gatherings of too many people at one time or space as required.  

In  efforts to preserve an environmentally sensitive area of the Town of  Bethel, the Forest Reserve at Smallwood was acquired to protect the land  from becoming an over-sized high-density residential townhouse  development. The potential impact of that 200+ unit housing project  raised many concerns in the community. Working closely with the Delaware  Highlands Conservancy, the Bethel Local Development Corporation placed a  conservation easement on the property which will ensure that the scale  and types of use permitted are appropriate. This public park project,  now in the planning stages, will feature hiking trails to be used for  walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and other excellent  opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.

1/5th of a mile gravel walking track on the outer edge of the exercise area. Seating along the river, 8 pieces of outdoor workout  equipment. Lat pull-down, chest press, torso rotators, self-powered rower, sit-up bench, push-up bar, pull-up bars, 3-person leg press, two-person elliptical.  Full-body workouts at their desired level of physical activity. Each  piece will has instructions displayed on how to use the equipment safely. This area of the park will be suitable for individuals of all  ages including children, adults and seniors. 

 130+  acre environmentally sensitive property. Currently being developed into  a public park for our community and future generations to enjoy.  

Due  to popular demand, we have added a brand new dog waste station to the  Exercise Park area at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood. This location is  family & dog friendly and there is a trail that leads you to the  Town of Bethel Dog Park. We appreciate visitors efforts to keep the  parks clean for all to enjoy. 

At the opposite end of the parking lot is the trail head.  Trails are being further developed with signage and grooming.

Working closely with the Delaware  Highlands Conservancy, the Bethel Local Development Corporation placed a  conservation easement on the property which will ensure that the scale  and types of use permitted are appropriate