Deerpark, New York

Deerpark is a town in the western part of Orange County, New York, United States, and part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 Census, the population was at 7,509. The center of population of New York is located in Cuddebackville, a hamlet in Deerpark. Cuddebackville and Deerpark most prominently serve as the headquarters of both the global Falun Gong religious movement and the Shen Yun performance arts troupe, based at the Dragon Springs compound.

For the similarly named hamlet in Suffolk County, see Deer Park, New York.

Deerpark, New York
Town
The refurbished Huguenot Schoolhouse, now the historical museum of Deerpark
Location in Orange County and New York
Deerpark, New York
Deerpark, New York
Coordinates: 41°27′N 74°39′W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyOrange
Settled1690
Established1798
Government
 • Town SupervisorGary Spears (R, C, I)
Town Council
  • Arthur T. Trovei (R, C, I)
  • David M. Dean (R, C, I)
  • Kenneth E. Smith (R, C, I)
  • Al Schock (R, C, I)
Area
 • Total67.95 sq mi (175.98 km2)
 • Land66.50 sq mi (172.23 km2)
 • Water1.45 sq mi (3.75 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,509
 • Density110/sq mi (43/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
12729, 12746, 12780, 12785
Area code845
FIPS code36-071-19961
Websitetownofdeerpark.org
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