Parks and Recreation
Union Vale has two town parks (Tymor Park and Frederick E. Godfrey Memorial Park).
The larger park is Tymor Park which is nearly 500 acres (2.0 km2) and is the largest Municipal park in the State of New York. It has various recreational facilities such as sports fields, an outdoor pool, playground, pavilions, concession stand, a senior center, rental halls, equestrian center, camping areas, a fishing pond, ice rinks in the winter, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, historical sites, over 12 miles (19 km) of hiking/biking/equestrian trails, and more.
Frederick E. Godfrey Memorial Park (Godfrey Park), is 12 acres (49,000 m2) and includes hiking trails, a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, restrooms, and a baseball/softball field.
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