Modern use of the dam is as a public park.
Within the park at Kensico Dam Plaza, Westchester County has public showings of movies.
The park provides a unique setting for a wide variety of activities including ethnic celebrations, concerts, antiques shows and arts and craft shows, as well as areas for picnicking, in-line skating, walking and nature study.

There are many recreational activities to do at the Kensico Dam Plaza.
There is an annual Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, food trucks and live music.
Carpooling is heavily recommended for this event due to the crowd that gathers every year.
Surrounding streets, such as Columbus Avenue, where many other souvenirs for the public are sold, are closed off due to the mass appeal.
Also, there is an annual event named Winter Wonderland, which has food trucks, rides, and other attractions daily like the ice-skating rink.

The Plaza provides many opportunities for fun daily recreational activities, such as a playground and an exercise area for hikers.
There are also many signs posted throughout the Plaza, encompassing the history of the dam, fun activities for children, and exercise activities.

Kensico Dam Plaza is also home to The Rising, a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks who were from Westchester County.
This memorial displays the names of the victims on the granite surrounding the main structure.
The main structure of the memorial is made of steel rods that come together and point to the sky.
Visitors can interact with the memorial by going inside the structure.
The Rising is where the annual 9/11 commemoration takes place at Kensico Dam Plaza, a ceremony honoring the Westchester residents who lost their lives that day.
Modern use of the dam is as a public park. Within the park at Kensico Dam Plaza, Westchester County has public showings of movies. The park provides a unique setting for a wide variety of activities including ethnic celebrations, concerts, antiques shows and arts and craft shows, as well as areas for picnicking, in-line skating, walking and nature study.
There are many recreational activities to do at the Kensico Dam Plaza. There is an annual Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, food trucks and live music. Carpooling is heavily recommended for this event due to the crowd that gathers every year. Surrounding streets, such as Columbus Avenue, where many other souvenirs for the public are sold, are closed off due to the mass appeal. Also, there is an annual event named Winter Wonderland, which has food trucks, rides, and other attractions daily like the ice-skating rink.
The Plaza provides many opportunities for fun daily recreational activities, such as a playground and an exercise area for hikers. There are also many signs posted throughout the Plaza, encompassing the history of the dam, fun activities for children, and exercise activities.
Kensico Dam Plaza is also home to The Rising, a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks who were from Westchester County. This memorial displays the names of the victims on the granite surrounding the main structure. The main structure of the memorial is made of steel rods that come together and point to the sky. Visitors can interact with the memorial by going inside the structure. The Rising is where the annual 9/11 commemoration takes place at Kensico Dam Plaza, a ceremony honoring the Westchester residents who lost their lives that day.
Kensico Reservoir