Mahopac

Mahopac is a hamlet in the town of Carmel. The hamlet of Mahopac encircles a picturesque 587-acre lake, from which it draws its name. The lake contains three islands, Fairy, Petra, and Canopus, all privately owned. Fairy Island sports multiple homes accessible via a short causeway; Petra boasts the Massaro House, a single Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired residence owned by Joseph Massaro, the A. K. Chahroudi Cottage; and Canopus has undeveloped land available for purchase. Boating, fishing and other water sports are permitted on the lake. Slips and support services are provided by two marinas.

HISTORY

Originally inhabited by the Wappinger Native Americans, an Algonquian tribe, the hamlet's land was patented in 1697 by Adolphus Philipse, son of a wealthy Anglo-Dutch gentryman. During the French and Indian War, Wappingers throughout Putnam County traveled north to Massachusetts to fight for the British.

Although no battles were fought in Mahopac during the American Revolution, the area was strategically important due to its location. With troop encampments in nearby Patterson, Yorktown, West Point, and Danbury, Connecticut, it was a cross-roads between key Colonial garrisons. Soldiers were stationed in Mahopac Falls to guard the Red Mills, an important center for grinding grain and storing flour for the American troops.

The locale remained primarily a summer resort until after World War II, when nearby highways such as the Taconic State and Saw Mill River parkways began to make travel by automobile convenient. With the passing of the last passenger service to Mahopac in 1959, the hamlet evolved into a year-round community, many of its residents making the commute to New York City.

COFFEE & COMMERCE

Built in the spring of 1872, The Freight House was the first building constructed for the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad branch. This line serviced freight and passengers from Goldens Bridge to Grand Central Terminal for more than fifty years. One hundred years later, the owner, Donna Massaro, was born into this little hamlet of Carmel with a dream to one day serve her community through food. This incredible building fell upon her like a block of ice kept frozen in saw dust (which is how local milk was transported to NYC) so she hopped aboard. With the support of family, friends and local businesses, Donna's dream became a reality. She welcomes you to share in a piece of history, savor a cup of coffee and some homemade food. Sit, relax and enjoy Mahopac like never before.

The Freight House Cafe

Beautifully renovated and expanded, Brooklyn Organic Kitchen has grown from small home town coffee shop to a full service, upscale cafe! Their seasonally evolving, full organic menu features delicious healthy, organic choices. At Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, they believe that great food starts with the highest quality ingredients as possible, including lots of love. They use only USDA certified organic eggs, fruits and vegetables. 90% of their other ingredients are organic as well. Along with their full selection of gourmet coffee drinks and organic teas, they offer organic fruit and veggie smoothie and protein drinks. When you eat at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen you will feel like you are at home in their warm and welcoming environment!!

Brooklyn Organic Kitchen

RECREATION

SYCAMORE PARK - 790 Long Pond Rd, Mahopac

Sycamore Park, situated between Long Pond and Long Pond Road in Mahopac, is the center where the Carmel Recreation and Parks Department operates. The park consists of 32 acres, 18 of which are developed fully for water and land activities. The park contains four tennis courts, a baseball/football field, spacious beach, picnic and playground areas, paddle ball/hand ball court and a concession/refreshment stand. The picnic area has grills and tables convenient for gatherings of substantial size (100). The playground area has many features for children; swings, slides, tunnels and monkey bars are safely placed within the 5,700-sq. ft. sandbox.

CHAMBER PARK - Routes 6/6N, Mahopac

The Mahopac Chamber Community Park is located in downtown Mahopac at the corner of Routes 6 and 6N.  It is a beautiful, waterfront park located on Lake Mahopac.  Its features include a gazebo, fountain, playground, walking paths and benches. It is a carry-in, carry-out park open from dawn 'til dusk all year long.

RED MILLS PARK - 6 Hill Street, Mahopac

Red Mills is a passive park located on the corner of Route 6N and Hill Street and is approximately 7 acres. The park has watercourses running through it with walking bridges over them. Its features include an open meadow, gazebo, walking paths and benches.

VOLZ PARK - 81 Crest Dr, Mahopac

Volz Park is a 15-acre passive park located at the top of Crest Drive in the Mahopac Hamlet. It was donated by Joseph and Aurelia Volz and was dedicated in their memory on October 30, 2004. The entrance of the park has beautiful stone pillars and hand crafted rod iron gates. There are amazing views of Lake Mahopac and future development of the park will bring in walking trails, information boards and other amenities to complete the park.

MICHAEL GEARY MEMORIAL ROLLER HOCKEY RINK - 740 Route 6, Mahopac

Michael Geary Memorial Roller Hockey Rink is located at 740 Route 6.  This facility includes an inline roller hockey rink, concession stand, picnic area, bleachers and restrooms.

BALDWIN MEADOWS PARK - 24 Grand Meadow Dr, Mahopac

Baldwin Meadows Park is located at 24 Grand Meadow Drive.  It features two soccer fields, two basketball courts, walking trail, and a playground.  This facility also has a food concession and restrooms.

AIRPORT PARK - 161-165 Hill St, Mahopac

Airport Park is located at 161-165 Hill Street.  It features multiple soccer/lacrosse fields, walking trails, and is the future site of a playground, support building and restrooms.

Mahopac Parks and Facilities

EDUCATION

The Mahopac Central School District mission is to ensure that every student in our schools acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills that will permit him or her to operate effectively in the broader community and lead a successful productive life in a changing world.

The Hamlet serves three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.

Mahopac Central School District

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Additional information for the hamlet of Mahopac, including public safety, government, and resources, can be found on the town of Carmel website.

Hamlet of Mahopac