Ann's Way |
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| A scenic rest spot along the Bronx River Reservation, featuring a beautiful stone spillway, grass area and benches Named for Ann Helen Jacobs, the wife of Raymond A Jacobs, a great supporter of Westchester County Parks
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Beczak Envirnomental Education Center |
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35 Alexander Street, Yonkers, New York 10701,
Yonkers
10706
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| Phone: 914-377-1900 |
| bwalters@bestwebnet |
| Hours of Operation: Call for hours |
| wwwbeczakorg |
| Located on the banks of the Hudson River in downtown Yonkers, the Beczak Center offers engaging science, history and cultural programs and events for children, adults and families that focus on the unique and majestic Hudson River Estuary
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Blue Mountain Reservation |
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Welcher Avenue,
Peekskill
10566
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| Phone: 914-862-5275 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Blue Mountain Reservation is a primarily passive park located within the City of Peekskill and Town of Cortlandt
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Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway |
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Hike or take a more leisurely stroll along this 12-mile linear park, built on lands that were originally intended to become a parkway
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Bronx River Pathway Conservancy Reservation |
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| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks |
| 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
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Central Westchester Audubon Society |
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PO Box 359,
White Plains
10602
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| cwas@centralwestchesteraudubonorg |
| wwwcentralwestchesteraudubonorg |
| We provide open programs and field trips, scholarship, conservation and educational programs
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Cranberry Lake Preserve |
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Old Orchard Street,
White Plains
10603
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| Phone: 914-428-1005 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks |
| A 135-acre preserve of unspoiled forest and wetlands including a five-acre lake, trails and boardwalks
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Croton Gorge |
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Route 129,
Cortlandt
10567
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| Phone: 914-827-9568 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| A 97 acre park featuring a picturesque view of the Croton dam and spillway, with a fountain that flows in season
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Croton Point Nature Center |
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Croton Point Park,
Croton-on-Hudson
10520
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| 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
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Croton Point Park |
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Croton Point Avenue,
Croton-on-Hudson
10520
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| Phone: 914-862-5290 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
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
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Edith G Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Exit 19, off I-95 - adjacent to Playland Park,
Rye
10580
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| Phone: 914-967-8720 |
| Hours of Operation: Nature Center: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| 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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George's Island Park |
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Dutch Street, Off Route 9A & Sunste Rd,
Montrose
10548
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| Phone: 914-737-7530 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| George's Island Park is a diverse Hudson River waterfront park and can accommodate up to 21 feet in length
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Graham Hills Park |
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Route 117,
Mount Pleasant
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Graham Hills is a predominately natural area consisting of upland forest
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Greenburgh Nature Center |
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99 Dromore Road,
Scarsdale
10583
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| Phone: 914-723-3470 |
| Hours of Operation: Manor House: Monday - Thursday: 9:30am - 4:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm |
| wwwwgreenburghnaturecenterorg |
| A 33-acre woodland preserve with live animals, trails, ponds, orchards, maple-sugaring site, gardens, live animal displays, and lawn
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Hutchinson River Path |
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| 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
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John E Hand Park At Bald Mountain |
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Blinn Road,
Yorktown Heights
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| A 112-acre park consisting of native woodlands offers excellent hiking opportunities and a spectacular view from the top Park closes at dusk
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Kensico Dam Plaza Park |
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Bronx River Parkway,
Valhalla
10595
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| Phone: 914-328-1542 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Kensico Dam Plaza is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation
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Kingsland Point Park |
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Palmer Avenue, Off Route 9,
Sleepy Hollow
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| Phone: 914-631-1068 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks |
| Kingsland Point Park is situated along the Hudson River shoreline just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge
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Kitchawan Preserve |
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Route 134,
Yorktown
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| Phone: 914-864-7000 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Hiking and walking trails, nature studey Open daily, dawn to dusk
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Lenoir Preserve |
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Dudley Street,
Yonkers
10801
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| Phone: 914-968-5851 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
Over 35 acres overlook the Hudson River and Palisades Mountains
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Marshlands Conservancy |
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Boston Post Road,
Rye
10580
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| Phone: 914-835-4466 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Diverse habitats on 160 acres along the Long Island Sound, including woods, fields and salt marsh
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Mountain Lakes Park |
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201 Hawley Road,
North Salem
10560
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| Phone: 914-864-7310 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| 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
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Muscoot Farm Park (Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation) |
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Route 100,
Somers
10589
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| Phone: 914-864-7282 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Muscoot Farm depicts life as it would have been lived on a country gentleman's farm, circa 1880-1950
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North County Trailway |
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| 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
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Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Trail |
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| 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
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Oscawana Island Park |
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Furnace Dock Road, Off Route 9,
Cortlandt
10567
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| Phone: 914-271-3293 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Oscawana is a natural Hudson River waterfront park that is bisected by Furnace Dock Road and the Hudson Division Railroad Line
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Paradise Island |
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Croton River,
Croton-On-Hudson
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| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| A 22 acre natural island in the Croton River
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Pocantico Lakes Park |
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Old Sleepy Hollow Road,
Briarcliff Manor
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| This park is a former water supply reservoir
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Ridge Road Park |
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Ridge Road,
Hartsdale
10530
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| Phone: 914-946-8133 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Located off Ridge Road in the village of Hartsdale
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Rockefeller State Park Preserve |
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Route 117,
Pocantico Hills
10591
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| Phone: 914-631-1470 |
| Hours of Operation: Open year-round, sunrise to sunset |
| wwwnysparksstatenyus/parks/ |
| Variety of habitats including wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields and lakes Hiking, bridle trails, fishing, nature trail
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Rye Nature Center |
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873 Boston Post Road,
Rye
10580
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| Phone: 914-967-5150 |
| Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| wwwryenaturecenterorg |
| 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
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Saw Mill River Audubon |
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275 Millwood Road,
Chappaqua
10514
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| Phone: 914-666-6503 |
| fax: 914-666-7430 |
| Hours of Operation: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 am-3:30 pm |
| wwwsawmillriveraudubonorg |
| Local organization of community people who love the outdoors and desire to learn more about and protect the natural world
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Saxon Woods Park |
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Mamaroneck Avenue,
White Plains
10605
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| Phone: 914-995-4480 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Saxon Woods park is distinguished by large tracts of natural woodland containing steep rock outcrops and wetlands
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Silver Lake Preserve |
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Lake Street,
White Plains
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| Phone: 914-864-7000 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Silver Lake Preserve is a beautiful lake and densely wooded land preserve Fishing, hiking, and walking trails, nature study
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South County Trailway |
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks |
| 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
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Sprain Ridge Park |
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Jackson Avenue,
Yonkers
10703
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| Phone: 914-231-3450 |
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| The park lies along a ridge between the north and south bound roadways of the Sprain Brook Parkway
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Stew Leonard's Animal Farm |
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Yonkers
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Tarrytown Lakes/Butternut Ridge Park |
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Palmer Avenue,
Sleepy Hollow
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| This park is situated on a ridge line along the western side of the Saw Mill River Parkway
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Teatown Lake Reservation |
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1600 Spring Valley Road,
Ossining
10562
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| Phone: 914-762-2912, ext10 |
| teatown@teatownorg |
| Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Trails: Sunday - Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm |
| wwwteatownorg |
| Environmental education and nature preserve offering birds of prey and animal displays, seasonal and ongoing programs and events
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Tibbetts Brook Park |
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Midland Avenue,
Yonkers
10704
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| Phone: 914-231-2865 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| The park boasts a splendid design of developed landscape leading into the natural environment
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Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation |
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Route 35 & 121 South,
Cross River
10518
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| Phone: 914-864-7322 |
| Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Located at the 4,700 acre reservation, the museum contains a variety of habitats ranging from ponds and streams to meadows and forests
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Twin Lakes/Nature Study Woods Park |
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California Road,
Eastchester
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| Phone: 914-864-PARK |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| These natural parcels are separated by the Hutchinson River Parkway
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V Everit Macy Park |
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Saw Mill River Road,
Ardsley
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| Phone: 914-946-8133 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| VE Macy Park is situated between Saw Mill River Road, the New York State Thruway and the Saw Mill River Parkway
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Wampus Pond Park |
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Route 128,
Armonk
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| Phone: 914-237-3230 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Wampus Pond is characterized by a small lake, surrounded by steep wooded slopes
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation |
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Routes 35 & 121 South,
Pound Ridge
10576
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| Phone: 914-864-7317 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks |
| Fly fishing is available on the river that flows through the reservation
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Weinberg Nature Center |
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455 Mamaroneck Road,
Scarsdale
10583
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| Phone: 914-722-1289 |
| wwwscarsdalecom/weinbergasp |
| Ten-acre sanctuary which is home to a wide variety of animals and birds, with a meadow, fruit orchard, apairy, butterfly and hummingbird garden, Japanese-Stlye Zen meditation garden, and outdoor Native American Village
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Westchester Riverwalk |
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| 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 |
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260 Chestnut Ridge Road,
Mt Kisco
10549
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| 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 |
| wwwwestmorelandsanctuaryorg |
| Eight miles of hiking trails in a 625-acre nature sanctuary Trail maps available at entrance
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Wilson's Woods Park |
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East Lincoln Avenue,
Mount Vernon
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| Phone: 914-813-6990 |
| wwwwestchestergovcom/parks/ |
| Wilson's Woods Park is characterized by a beautiful pool bathhouse set along the local road bisecting the park
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Woodlands Lake |
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Saw Mill River Parkway,
Irvington
10533
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| Phone: 914-946-8133 |
| Woodlands lake is located off of the Saw Mill River Parkway (northbound access only)
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