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Blue Mountain Reservation
Welcher Avenue,  Peekskill  10566
Phone:  914-862-5275
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Blue Mountain Reservation is a primarily passive park located within the City of Peekskill and Town of Cortlandt
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Cranberry Lake Preserve
Old Orchard Street,  White Plains  10603
Phone:  914-428-1005
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A 135-acre preserve of unspoiled forest and wetlands including a five-acre lake, trails and boardwalks
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Croton Gorge
Route 129,  Cortlandt  10567
Phone:  914-827-9568
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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
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
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Croton Point Park
Croton Point Avenue,  Croton-on-Hudson  10520
Phone:  914-862-5290
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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
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 
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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 
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The blue water of Mohansic Lake picturesquely sits amid the green rolling countryside of northern Westchester
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George's Island Park
Dutch Street, Off Route 9A & Sunste Rd,  Montrose  10548
Phone:  914-737-7530
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George's Island Park is a diverse Hudson River waterfront park and can accommodate up to 21 feet in length
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Glen Island Park
Pelham Road,  New Rochelle  10800
Phone:  914-813-6720
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Glen Island consists of castles built in Germany and reconstructed by John Starin in the late 19th century
Admission charge: Park pass required - $400
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Graham Hills Park
Route 117,  Mount Pleasant
Phone:  914-864-PARK
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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 
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A 33-acre woodland preserve with live animals, trails, ponds, orchards, maple-sugaring site, gardens, live animal displays, and lawn
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John E Hand Park At Bald Mountain
Blinn Road,  Yorktown Heights
Phone:  914-864-PARK
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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
Bronx River Parkway,  Valhalla  10595
Phone:  914-328-1542
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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
Palmer Avenue, Off Route 9,  Sleepy Hollow
Phone:  914-631-1068
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Kingsland Point Park is situated along the Hudson River shoreline just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge
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Kitchawan Preserve
Route 134,  Yorktown
Phone:  914-864-7000
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Hiking and walking trails, nature studey Open daily, dawn to dusk
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Lakeside at Osceola
399 East Main Street,  Jefferson Valley  10535
Phone:  914-235-3246
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Hours of Operation:  Tuesday - Saturday: 7:00am - 10:00pm 
Park is open for mini golf, ice cream, snack bar
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Lenoir Preserve
Dudley Street,  Yonkers  10801
Phone:  914-968-5851
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Over 35 acres overlook the Hudson River and Palisades Mountains
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Marshlands Conservancy
Boston Post Road,  Rye  10580
Phone:  914-835-4466
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Diverse habitats on 160 acres along the Long Island Sound, including woods, fields and salt marsh
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Material Archives Laboratory For Archaeology
Croton Point Park Nature Center,  Croton-on-Hudson  10520
Phone:  914-862-5297
Exhibits of cultural resource from prehistoric Indians 7,000 years old to historic colonial artifacts all recovered from Westchester County sites
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Mountain Lakes Park
201 Hawley Road,  North Salem  10560
Phone:  914-864-7310
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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)
Route 100,  Somers  10589
Phone:  914-864-7282
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Muscoot Farm depicts life as it would have been lived on a country gentleman's farm, circa 1880-1950
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Oscawana Island Park
Furnace Dock Road, Off Route 9,  Cortlandt  10567
Phone:  914-271-3293
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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
Croton River,  Croton-On-Hudson
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A 22 acre natural island in the Croton River
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Playland Park
Playland Parkway,  Rye  10580
Phone:  914-813-7016
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A National Historic Landmark, Playland is Westchester's famous 279-acre recreational complex In addition to the numerous rides and attractions, Playland offers pedal boats that has seating for 4 people which are available to rent
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Pocantico Lakes Park
Old Sleepy Hollow Road,  Briarcliff Manor
Phone:  914-864-PARK
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This park is a former water supply reservoir
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Ridge Road Park
Ridge Road,  Hartsdale  10530
Phone:  914-946-8133
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Located off Ridge Road in the village of Hartsdale
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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 
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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

Saxon Woods Golf Course
Mamaroneck Road,  Scarsdale  10583
Phone:  914-231-3461
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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
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Saxon Woods Park
Mamaroneck Avenue,  White Plains  10605
Phone:  914-995-4480
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Saxon Woods park is distinguished by large tracts of natural woodland containing steep rock outcrops and wetlands
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Silver Lake Preserve
Lake Street,  White Plains
Phone:  914-864-7000
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Silver Lake Preserve is a beautiful lake and densely wooded land preserve Fishing, hiking, and walking trails, nature study
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Sprain Ridge Park
Jackson Avenue,  Yonkers  10703
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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Tarrytown Lakes/Butternut Ridge Park
Palmer Avenue,  Sleepy Hollow
Phone:  914-864-PARK
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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
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
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Tibbetts Brook Park
Midland Avenue,  Yonkers  10704
Phone:  914-231-2865
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The park boasts a splendid design of developed landscape leading into the natural environment
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Twin Lakes/Nature Study Woods Park
California Road,  Eastchester
Phone:  914-864-PARK
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These natural parcels are separated by the Hutchinson River Parkway
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Untermyer Park and Gardens
945 North Broadway,  Yonkers  10701
Phone:  914-377-6450
Hours of Operation:  Open year round, dawn to dusk 
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Grecian gardens landscaped in the Beaux Arts style Temple overlooking a mosaic pool, a Greek amphitheater and sculptures Views of the Hudson River and the Palisades
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V Everit Macy Park
Saw Mill River Road,  Ardsley
Phone:  914-946-8133
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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
Route 128,  Armonk
Phone:  914-237-3230
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Wampus Pond is characterized by a small lake, surrounded by steep wooded slopes
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Routes 35 & 121 South,  Pound Ridge  10576
Phone:  914-864-7317
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Fly fishing is available on the river that flows through the reservation
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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  
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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
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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
Saw Mill River Parkway,  Irvington  10533
Phone:  914-946-8133
Woodlands lake is located off of the Saw Mill River Parkway (northbound access only)
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Westchester County Office of Tourism
222 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 100
White Plains, NY 10605

Tourism@westchestergov.com
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