Town of Putnam Valley

Distance to NYC: 65 miles
Area: 42 square miles

Nestled in the foothills of the Taconic Mountains lies the picturesque town of Putnam Valley. During the mid-l9th century the town was called Quincy and was originally part of Dutchess County. The Mohican Wappinger Tribe members were its first inhabitants. There was farming, charcoal making, iron mining and wood products manufacturing. Putnam Valley is known as the “Town of Lakes.” Roaring Brook Lake and Lake Peekskill are non-motorboat lakes. The largest of these is Lake Oscawana - a 430 acre lake which borders Fahnstock Park (600 acres of protected parkland). The Appalachian Trail also crosses Putnam Valley.

Today, housing varies from small summer retreats to ultra-modern dwellings. A few of the early restored Victorian and Colonial homesteads remain. Putnam Valley is a town rich in history and new in spirit. It has much to offer those who enjoy country life, while still remaining within easy reach to the metropolis of New York City (one hour away). The Chamber of Commerce for Putnam Valley is a division of the Peekskill/Cortlandt Chamber of Commerce

Educational Facilities
Established in 1935, the Putnam Valley Elementary School is a K-4 public school with an enrollment of approximately 700. The Putnam Valley High School which was recently built (2000) is a state-of-the art learning facility boasting a theatre for “Broadway” productions and a Astroturf field for multi-use sports activities.

Putnam Valley has all-season pre-school programs available. The Putnam Valley Childrens Center offers state registered before and after-school child care at the Putnam Valley Elementary School.

Recreational Facilities
Putnam Valley offers diverse programs to peak all interests. Town park with lighted fields, adult and children’s sports programs, senior citizens center, town camps for children, hiking trails, tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, playgrounds are just some fun-filled highlights.

Houses of Worship
Include Saint Luke's Lutheran Church, Grace United Methodist Parish of Putnam Valley, North American Martyrs Catholic Church and Reform Temple of Putnam Valley.