Local county government for Rockland County, New York. Rockland County is a thriving, diverse community. Our residents, workers and employers all enjoy a community that offers: - Safe, secure neighborhoods. - Outstanding schools, colleges and universities. - Access to excellent health care and human services. - A diverse population. - A mix of businesses including health, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, construction and research. - A wide range of recreational and cultural activities. - An extensive park system that has grown because of the Rockland's Open Space Preservation Program. These factors make Rockland County a desirable community to live, work, visit, own a business and raise a family. Rockland County is the smallest county in New York State outside the five boroughs of New York City. It is bounded by the Hudson River on the east, the State of New Jersey on the south and the Ramapo Mountains to the north and west. Although the county consists of only 176 square miles, it is a land rich in history.