Mount Ivy sits between a large state park and the Hudson River
Mount Ivy is the middle ground between mountains and a rushing river. The Rockland County community has Harriman State Park, New York's second largest green space and a popular hiking spot, to its northwest, while the Hudson River is a few miles east. In between are restaurants, shops and attractions, and residents get access to them all. Erick Sanchez, a clerk at nearby Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, says the region’s mix of outdoor activity and suburban amenities is a draw for many, including himself. “It’s an interesting hybrid,” Sanchez says.
Condos, townhomes and traditional houses are surrounded by trees
Trees and hills surround the region, and mountains can be seen in the background while driving down certain streets. The wide roads rise and fall as they curve through the area, and street parking is a common occurrence. It is a car-dependent community, but main thoroughfares like Thiells Mt. Ivy Road typically have sidewalks. Condos often range from $220,000 to $370,000, and townhouses can run from $330,000 to $600,000. Traditional homes usually sell for between $540,000 and $1 million. Yards can feature large bushes and trees as well as smaller shrubs near the house.
North Rockland High students can enroll in the Academy of Finance
The eastern half of the community is served by the North Rockland Central School District, which earns an overall B Niche score. Students up to third grade can attend Thiells Elementary School, which holds an individual C-plus. Willow Grove Elementary School houses grades 4-6 and has a B-minus. Fieldstone Middle School, for grades 7-8, gets a C-plus rating. North Rockland High School offers the Academy of Finance program, which prepares students for business careers through classes like macroeconomics and personal finance planning. It earns a B score. Sanchez, who attended the school for three years, says the school’s teachers care about their students’ success, making it a positive experience.
The western half of the area, which has fewer homes, is zoned for the East Ramapo Central School District. It holds an overall C-minus grade. The private St. Gregory Barbarigo School, for prekindergarten through eighth grade, has an A score and is just over 3 miles away.
Harriman State Park has summer and winter activities, plus black bears
Harriman State Park has hiking trails, along with lakes, beaches and campsites. In the winter, the park allows for ice fishing, ice skating and cross-country skiing. The area is home to black bears, and visitors are encouraged to watch for them. Around three miles away is Haverstraw Bay Park, which sits along the Hudson River. It has a boat launch and fishing areas, though swimming is not allowed. Anglers can catch bass, bluegill and carp. Phillip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course takes public tee times for its 18-hole course. Haverstraw Baseball Field sits off 4WD Road.
Several churches and synagogues are within a few miles, including Thiells Garnerville United Methodist Church. Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library hosts book clubs, children's music performances and painting classes.
Casual eateries and access to Evergreen Kosher Market
Gilligan’s Clam Bar & Grill serves seafood and Italian entrees, and Mountain View Deli sells nearly 40 specialty sandwiches. Lynch’s on the Green, part of Phillip J. Rotella Memorial Golf Course, is an Irish-themed bar and grill. The Copper Still shows sports on its many wall TVs. The community is close to ShopRite, Evergreen Kosher Market and CVS.
Watch professional baseball or make candy canes at a holiday event
Residents can watch the New York Boulders, a professional baseball team in the Frontier League, play at Clover Stadium, which is around a 2-mile drive. The Holidays in Haverstraw event, held throughout the town each December, includes candy cane-making tutorials, live music, ornament crafting, Christmas carols and a tree-lighting ceremony, finishing with the arrival of Santa Claus.
Short drives to Westchester County Airport and a local hospital
The Palisades Interstate Parkway runs north and south through the community, while U.S. Route 202 cuts under it. The area is just over 4 miles from the village of Haverstraw and around 35 miles from Manhattan. Westchester County Airport is close to 30 miles southeast. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is about a 12-mile drive. The community often gets snowstorms in the winter, but the lasting impacts are usually minimal.
