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Lake Lucille, New City Neighborhood

Nestled around a tranquil private lake, Lake Lucille is a charming neighborhood defined by its picturesque mid-century homes and lush, tree-lined streets. Residents enjoy a close-knit, welcoming community with access to serene waterside views and seasonal neighborhood events that foster lasting connections.

New City offers a relaxed, quiet neighborhood framed by scenic parks. Kennedy Dells Park and High Tor State Park provide extensive green space. Commuting by car is convenient and plentiful parking options exist. Several bus lines serve the area with stops close to residences. Local primary schools sit within short distances from many dwellings. A variety of public and private elementary schools offers educational choice nearby. A selection of restaurants and essential pharmacies are conveniently located downtown. Housing features mostly single detached homes, townhouses, and spacious four bedroom properties. Streets lined with mature trees and varied architecture add neighborhood charm everywhere.

The character of New City is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. This community is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, it is easy to reach green spaces in the community, since there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover and getting to the closest park from most houses for sale is occasionally difficult.

Highlights of Lake Lucille

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌊 Lake Lucille & Private Lake Association

Lake Lucille itself is the heart of the neighborhood—a small, approximately 14‑acre private lake ringed by residences with exclusive access via the Lake Lucille Property Owners Association, offering scenic views and recreational opportunities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, and evening strolls just steps from residents’ doors.

⛳ Paramount Country Club

Just a short distance from the lake, Paramount Country Club sits on the historic Mountain View Farm estate (once owned by Paramount Pictures founder Adolph Zukor) and offers an A.W. Tillinghast‑designed 18‑hole golf course plus top‑notch amenities like tennis, swimming, dining, event spaces, and lush woodland grounds.

🌲 South Mountain Road Scenic Drive

Bordering Lake Lucille’s neighborhood, South Mountain Road is a wooded, historic two‑lane route famous for its scenic beauty and storied artist colony residents—offering peaceful drives, historic architecture, and a strong sense of the area’s creative past.

🏞 High Tor State Park Access via South Mountain Road

Accessible directly from South Mountain Road, High Tor State Park features rugged trails, sweeping views of the Hudson Valley, and dramatic outcrops—providing outdoor adventure and sweeping natural vistas just a short drive from the Lake Lucille neighborhood.

🏡 Lake Lucille Property Owners’ Community Feel

Beyond the physical lake, the Lake Lucille Property Owners Association fosters a strong neighborhood identity—organizing volunteer efforts, communications through their own site, and a shared commitment to preserving lake health and community bonds among residents.

A New City Neighborhood

This May in Lake Lucille

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

May 2, 2026

Rockland Repair Café at Street Community Center

Street Community Center, New City • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Local residents can bring broken items to repair together, fostering community skills, sustainability, and neighborly connection right in New City.

May 2, 2026

Relay for Life of Rockland County

Palisades Center Mall Parking Lot F, West Nyack • 2:00 PM–10:00 PM

This cancer awareness and fundraising walk benefits residents of Rockland County, offering a meaningful community gathering close enough for New City families to participate.

Saturdays, May through October 2026

Pearl River Farmers Market

58 E. Central Ave., Pearl River • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Just a short drive from Lake Lucille, this weekly market delivers fresh local produce, baked goods, and a friendly weekend outing for families and gardeners.

Sundays, May–October 2026

Downtown Open Air Market (Nyack)

427 Washington St., Nyack • 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

A vibrant open-air market in nearby Nyack offering artisan cheese, maple syrup, free‑range eggs and coffee—perfect for Lake Lucille residents looking for seasonal shopping and social outings.

From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Lake Lucille

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Lake Lucille

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