Recreation

Blue Mountain Reservation is a primarily passive park located within the City of Peekskill and Town of Cortlandt

Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway

Phone: 914-864-PARK

Hike or take a more leisurely stroll along this 12-mile linear park, built on lands that were originally intended to become a parkway

Bronx River Pathway Conservancy Reservation

The 807-acre Bronx River Reservation is a picturesque backdrop along this paved trail, located immediately adjacent to the Bronx River Parkway The trek spans central Westchester in three sections, totaling nine miles, from Valhalla to Yonkers

Cranberry Lake Preserve

Old Orchard Street, White Plains 10603

Phone: 914-428-1005

A 135-acre preserve of unspoiled forest and wetlands including a five-acre lake, trails and boardwalks

Croton Gorge

Route 129, Cortlandt 10567

Phone: 914-827-9568

A 97 acre park featuring a picturesque view of the Croton dam and spillway, with a fountain that flows in season

Croton Point Nature Center

Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson 10520

Phone: 914-862-5297

Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Located on the 504 acre park, the nature center displays exhibits about the Hudson River, local history, and flora and fauna

Croton Point Park

Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson 10520

Phone: 914-862-5290

Hudson River Canoes and car top-carried boats can be launched here seven days a week from 8am til dusk Open April through October
Admission: Summer with parking pass $350, without pass $7

Edith G Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary

Exit 19, off I-95 - adjacent to Playland Park, Rye 10580

Phone: 914-967-8720

Hours of Operation: Nature Center: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Many rare birds, including Snow Bunting, Snowy Owl, Barrows Goldeneye and Red-necked Grebe have been seen here on Playland Lake and the Long Island Sound

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Franklin D Roosevelt State Park

2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights 10598

Phone: 914-245-4434

Hours of Operation: Open year-round, 8:00am - dusk

The blue water of Mohansic Lake picturesquely sits amid the green rolling countryside of northern Westchester

George's Island Park

Dutch Street, Off Route 9A & Sunste Rd, Montrose 10548

Phone: 914-737-7530

George's Island Park is a diverse Hudson River waterfront park and can accommodate up to 21 feet in length

Graham Hills Park

Route 117, Mount Pleasant

Phone: 914-864-PARK

Graham Hills is a predominately natural area consisting of upland forest

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Greenburgh Nature Center

99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale 10583

Phone: 914-723-3470

Hours of Operation: Manor House: Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm

A 33-acre woodland preserve with live animals, trails, ponds, orchards, maple-sugaring site, gardens, live animal displays, and lawn

Hutchinson River Path

This corridor brings walkers and hikers from New Rochelle to Harrison along a 12-mile, unpaved path that is also a favorite of equestrians Linger at one of several parks or historic sites along the route

John E Hand Park At Bald Mountain

Blinn Road, Yorktown Heights

Phone: 914-864-PARK

A 112-acre park consisting of native woodlands offers excellent hiking opportunities and a spectacular view from the top Park closes at dusk

Kensico Dam Plaza Park

Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla 10595

Phone: 914-328-1542

Kensico Dam Plaza is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation

Kingsland Point Park

Palmer Avenue, Off Route 9, Sleepy Hollow

Phone: 914-631-1068

Kingsland Point Park is situated along the Hudson River shoreline just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge

Kitchawan Preserve

Route 134, Yorktown

Phone: 914-864-7000

Hiking and walking trails, nature studey Open daily, dawn to dusk

Lenoir Preserve

Dudley Street, Yonkers 10801

Phone: 914-968-5851

Over 35 acres overlook the Hudson River and Palisades Mountains

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Maple Moor Golf Course

North Street, White Plains 10603

Phone: 914-995-9200

The County's first golf course, Maple Moor is 18 holes, PGA approved course

Marshlands Conservancy

Boston Post Road, Rye 10580

Phone: 914-835-4466

Diverse habitats on 160 acres along the Long Island Sound, including woods, fields and salt marsh

Mohansic Park And Golf Course

Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights 10598

Phone: 914-862-5283

Rolling landscape and moderately steep slopes comprise this 18 hole golf course The remaining landscape is wooded with moderately steep topography

Mountain Lakes Park

201 Hawley Road, North Salem 10560

Phone: 914-864-7310

Row boats and canoe rentals available on weekends only Tent sites and lean-tos are available all year Freshwater fishing and hiking are among the many activities to enjoy

Muscoot Farm Park (Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation)

Route 100, Somers 10589

Phone: 914-864-7282

Muscoot Farm depicts life as it would have been lived on a country gentleman's farm, circa 1880-1950

North County Trailway

Phone: 914-864-PARK

Begin this enjoyable trail in Eastview in the Town of Greenburgh, and head north to Baldwin Place in Somers This paved, multi-use trail spans 221 miles in Westchester County

Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Trail

Phone: 914-693-5259

For more than 150 years the trail atop the Old Croton Aqueduct has linked communities along the lower Hudson River This tree-lined 262 mile portion of the 41-mile trailway offers glimpses of historic and architectural treasures along the way

Oscawana Island Park

Furnace Dock Road, Off Route 9, Cortlandt 10567

Phone: 914-271-3293

Oscawana is a natural Hudson River waterfront park that is bisected by Furnace Dock Road and the Hudson Division Railroad Line

Pocantico Lakes Park

Old Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor

Phone: 914-864-PARK

This park is a former water supply reservoir

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Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Route 117, Pocantico Hills 10591

Phone: 914-631-1470

Hours of Operation: Open year-round, sunrise to sunset

Variety of habitats including wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields and lakes Hiking, bridle trails, fishing, nature trail

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Rye Nature Center

873 Boston Post Road, Rye 10580

Phone: 914-967-5150

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

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City-owned facility of 47 acres of wildlife preserve with ponds, streams and hiking trails which provides a full range of environmental education programs and activities

Saw Mill River Audubon

275 Millwood Road, Chappaqua 10514

Phone: 914-666-6503

fax: 914-666-7430

Hours of Operation: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 am-3:30 pm

Local organization of community people who love the outdoors and desire to learn more about and protect the natural world

Saxon Woods Golf Course

Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale 10583

Phone: 914-231-3461

Saxon Woods Golf Course is part of Saxon Woods Park and is distinguished by large tracts of natural woodland containing steep rock outcrops and wetlands

Saxon Woods Park

Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains 10605

Phone: 914-995-4480

Saxon Woods park is distinguished by large tracts of natural woodland containing steep rock outcrops and wetlands

Silver Lake Preserve

Lake Street, White Plains

Phone: 914-864-7000

Silver Lake Preserve is a beautiful lake and densely wooded land preserve Fishing, hiking, and walking trails, nature study

South County Trailway

Phone: 914-864-PARK

From Eastview in the Town of Greenburgh you can head south, along finished sections of this paved trail, to Barney Street in Yonkers When completed, this trail will span a total of 141 miles to the New York City Border

Sprain Lake Golf Course

Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers

Phone: 914-231-3481

The rolling landscape contains an 18 hole, 6,026 yard golf course and clubhouse including pro-shop, snack bar and restaurant

Sprain Ridge Park

Jackson Avenue, Yonkers 10703

Phone: 914-231-3450

The park lies along a ridge between the north and south bound roadways of the Sprain Brook Parkway

Tarrytown Lakes/Butternut Ridge Park

Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow

Phone: 914-864-PARK

This park is situated on a ridge line along the western side of the Saw Mill River Parkway

Teatown Lake Reservation

1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining 10562

Phone: 914-762-2912, ext10

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Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Trails: Sunday - Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm

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Environmental education and nature preserve offering birds of prey and animal displays, seasonal and ongoing programs and events

Tibbetts Brook Park

Midland Avenue, Yonkers 10704

Phone: 914-231-2865

The park boasts a splendid design of developed landscape leading into the natural environment

Twin Lakes/Nature Study Woods Park

California Road, Eastchester

Phone: 914-864-PARK

These natural parcels are separated by the Hutchinson River Parkway

V Everit Macy Park

Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley

Phone: 914-946-8133

VE Macy Park is situated between Saw Mill River Road, the New York State Thruway and the Saw Mill River Parkway

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Routes 35 & 121 South, Pound Ridge 10576

Phone: 914-864-7317

Fly fishing is available on the river that flows through the reservation

Westchester Riverwalk

The Westchester RiverWalk will be a continuous trail paralleling Westchester County's entire Hudson River shoreline from Yonkers to Peekskill

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Westmoreland Sanctuary

260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mt Kisco 10549

Phone: 914-666-8448

Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday: 10:30am - 5:00pm; Trails: Open year-round, dawn to dusk

Eight miles of hiking trails in a 625-acre nature sanctuary Trail maps available at entrance

Wilson's Woods Park

East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon

Phone: 914-813-6990

Wilson's Woods Park is characterized by a beautiful pool bathhouse set along the local road bisecting the park

Woodlands Lake

Saw Mill River Parkway, Irvington 10533

Phone: 914-946-8133

Woodlands lake is located off of the Saw Mill River Parkway (northbound access only)