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From Armonk Players "The Armonk Players is a community theatre group whose intention is to produce high quality theatre for the enjoyment and enrichment of its participants and the local population. To this end we stage each year two full productions, one of which is usually a musical. We also offer free to the public four Simply Theatre! play readings programs and we invite attendees to discuss the play with the director and actors afterwards over coffee and cake."

Press blue button for The Armonk Players production schedule, audition notices, past productions and more about the theatre group.

The natural pond, at one time known as Wampus Lake Reservoir, was once part of the New York City water supply. In 1963 the County bought Wampus pond and 93-acres from the City of New York.

Things To Do
Boating
Boat Rental (summer weekends)
Fishing
Ice-Skating
Nature Study
Picnicking

Things To Do
Hiking and Walking Trails
Natural Areas

Things To Do at Bedford Hill Park
Baseball
Basketball
Fishing
Nature Area
Playground
Picnicking
Shelter
Soccer
Softball
Swimming Pools
Tennis
Walking Trails

Winter Activities
Ice Skating

Things To Do
Baseball
Softball
Picnicking
Walking Trails

From Bedford Chamber Concerts "Under the direction of renowned keyboardist, conductor and composer Anthony Newman, Bedford Chamber Concerts draws from some of the most exciting musicians of the day, award winning artists who have performed with some of the finest orchestras and chamber ensembles in the country.

"In the beautiful, intimate and acoustically superior hall of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Bedford, Bedford Chamber Concerts presents chamber music the way that it was meant to be experienced. Join us for an evening that will restore the soul."

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Press blue button for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

Press blue button for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

Press blue button for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

In addition to operating and maintaining our historic buildings, we open our two museums to the public from April to December with the help of our devoted volunteers. The Society also sponsors lectures of historical and community interest, educational tours, special exhibits of our collections, and special events that promote an appreciation of our history. We work to preserve and collect our local historic treasures and to provide educational information to those studying local history. Press blue button for more information about the Bedford Historical Society and its historic properties.

The Bedford Presbyterian Church
Founded in 1681
Sanctuary Dedicated in 1872
Manse Completed in 1865

In the late 1880s when the Sutton family moved to their country home in Bedford, Mrs. Sutton was homesick for New York City. Among other things, she missed the sound of the city's church bells. Thereupon Mr. Sutton installed in his barn a huge clock, an E. Howard time and strike model with a 550-pound bell.

After Mrs. Sutton’s death, the property was sold. The barn was dismantled but the clock and bell were rescued and in 1939 a group of neighbors raised $3000 to build a tower to house the clock. They then donated the tower to the Town of Bedford. Since 1985, the Historical Society has leased the tower and maintains the clock. A small group of neighbors, known as the Clock Winders, takes turns winding the clock, which is accurate to this day as the chimes ring the hours across the surrounding fields and meadows.

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Things To Do at Bedford Park
Baseball
Basketball
Fishing
Football
Ice Skating
Paddle Tennis
Picnicking
Playground
Shelter
Soccer
Softball
Summer Day Camp
Swimming Pools
Tennis

Winter Activities
Ice Skating

Things To Do
Hiking / Walking Trails
Nature Walks

The company's residency on the Briarcliff Campus of Pace University provides a permanent home for the HSC productions and reading series. This offers a professional theatre experience for the university community, and places the company and its artistic offerings in the heart of Westchester county.

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Hailed as "The Jewel of New Castle", The Chappaqua Orchestra has served northern Westchester since 1958. Now under the baton of Michael Shapiro, the orchestra will play diverse and challenging programs. The Chappaqua Orchestra has grown into a sophisticated ensemble of professional level artists.

Many notable artists have been associated with TCO over the years, including Joseph Fuchs, Julius Baker, Chee Yun, Allison Eldredge, Ruth Laredo, Eugenia Zukerman, Leslie Parnas, Andrew Litton, Lucie Arnaz, and Vanessa Williams. TCO also has a proud history of collaboration with young soloists who later went on to stardom, many of them proteges of longtime Music Director Norman Leyden, who also conducted the Westchester County Youth Orchestra.

Click to enlarge picture of "Croton Gorge Spillway"

Croton Gorge Park, a 97-acre property, is located at Route 129, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10520 in Westchester County. The Park is located at the base of the New Croton Dam, and affords impressive views of the dam and spillway. The Croton River begins here. The bridge that spans the Croton River offers beautiful views of the spectacular spillway.

Click to enlarge picture of "Croton Gorge Park - Water Views".

"The Old Croton Dam, built to supply New York City with water, was the first large masonry dam in the United States. Completed in 1842, it was the prototype for many municipal water supply dams in the east during the mid-nineteenth century. The city’s needs, however, soon outgrew the Croton Dam water supply. "Consequently, work began on the New Croton Dam, also called the Cornell Dam because of its location on land purchased from A.B. Cornell, in 1893. Completed in 1907, the Cornell Dam stands over 200 feet high. The Croton Reservoir has a capacity of about 34 billion gallons of water with a watershed covering 177 square miles." Source: Westchestergov.com

Click to enlarge picture of "Croton Dam Plaza Lookout".

Visit Croton Gorge Park. The park offers many activities such as fishing, picnicking, biking, and hiking trails (with direct trail access to New York State’s Old Croton Aqueduct). Croton Gorge Park is also available for winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding.

Click to enlarge picture of the falls at Croton Dam Plaza

Enjoy walking, picnicking, ball fields, and spectacular views of the spillway from the base of Croton Dam Plaza. A playground for small children is available just a short walk from this spot.

Press blue button for more information about the New Croton Dam at Croton Gorge Park. Learn more about the history of the Old Croton Dam.

Things To Do at Croton Gorge Park
Ball Fields
Biking Trails
Fishing
Hiking Trails / Walking
Nature Study
Picnicking
Playground
Restrooms

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Sledding

Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.

Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York.

Located in the heart of the Lower Hudson Valley’s Hudson Hills and Highlands bioregion, Teatown is the largest nonprofit nature preserve in Westchester County. About 28,000 people come each year to attend an education program, visit the Nature Center, hike our trails, or tour Wildflower Island, a two-acre island sanctuary located within Teatown Lake that is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers.

Teatown’s educators offer adult, family and children’s programs to over 18,000 participants annually, including nearly 9,000 school children and 700 summer campers. Annually, over 10,000 hikers traverse Teatown's 15 miles of scenic trails that span abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land.

Things To Do at Teatown Lake Reservation
Children's Events
Diverse Habitats
Hiking Trails (15 miles)
Nature Center
Outdoor Animal Exhibits
Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers

"Sloane’s son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Patterson, Jr., gave this majestic property to the people of Westchester, “so that present and future generations ... will be able to use, see, and enjoy it [for] conservation, educational, cultural, intellectual, historical, and recreational purposes.” A County Park, the 130-acre estate includes a 26-room Georgian Revival mansion, carriage house, farm buildings, formal gardens, natural woodlands, rolling hills and meadows, and over two miles of trails.

"In September 2009, an innovative public-private partnership between Westchester County and Copland House was launched to realize the Pattersons’ sweeping vision, and establish a unique creative center at Merestead, which will serve as an extension of Copland House’s acclaimed musical, educational, and public programs. This extraordinary collaboration preserves a large parcel of open land, revives one of Westchester’s last great country estates, and creates a singular institution that champions American music and the arts—and makes all of this accessible to the public."

Press blue button for events and tickets, school and community programs, education, composers, and more about Copland House at Merestead.

Attractions at Copland House at Merestead
Concerts
Educational Programs
Events
Hiking
Historic Site

This 352-acre park is one of the last large undeveloped land parcels in Westchester County.

Hudson Highlands Gateway Park, threatened twice by dense residential development, was protected in 1998 when a coalition of more than 35 groups representing homeowners, the community, government agencies and several environmental organizations united to preserve this 352-acre site. The Coalition to Preserve the Hudson Highlands Gateway raised $6 million to buy the parcel. In May 2000, The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, the Town of Cortlandt and Westchester County purchased the property.

Things To Do
The park features a network of 4 trails, totaling more than 4.9 miles, rambling through woodlands, meadows and around ponds and offers several options for scenic loop hikes including a one-mile loop that is partly handicap accessible.

Hiking / Walking Trails
Nature Study
Scenic Views

Directions
Off Route 9 in Annsville, take Highland Avenue and turn left on Sprout Brook Road.Two parking areas are available; one is temporarily shared with Sprout Brook Park, 0.3 miles from the intersection of Sprout Brook Road and Highland Avenue, just past and on the same side as the athletic fields. Cross road and enter park through the gap in guardrail. Universally accessible parking area is at the end or Doris Lee Drive. Park on gravel in front of fence.

After a day of hiking, walking, nature study, or relaxing in the park, dine at one of many excellent restaurants in northern Westchester County, New York.

Click to enlarge photo of Cross River Reservoir.

The Cross River Reservoir is located in northeastern Westchester County, about one mile east of the Village of Katonah and approximately 25 miles north of New York City. It is located within the towns of Bedford and Lewisboro. The Cross River Reservoir was formed by the damming of Cross River and was placed into service in 1908. This reservoir is part of the New York City water supply system.

Cross River Reservoir
Surface Area = 903.8 acres
Mean Depth = 35.8 feet
Consists of one basin, approximately 3.2 miles in length.
Holds 10.3 billion gallons at full capacity.

Fish Species Present
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Carp, Panfish
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Things To Do at Cross River Reservoir
Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking in Cross River.
Fishing in Cross River.
Scenic Views Cross River.

Click to enlarge pictures of "Ward Pound Ridge - Biodiversity Reserve Area" sign.

The sign reads:
On February 15, 2001
The Westchester County Parks Board designated
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
a Biodiversity Reserve Area for the
protection of wildlife habitat.

Click to enlarge pictures of "Important Bird Area" sign.

The sign reads:
Important Bird Area
This site is part of a global
network of places recognized
for their outstanding value
to bird conservation
Audubon

"The museum exhibits specimen birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, minerals, American Indian artifacts, and also houses the Delaware Indian Resource Center. Nature interpretive programs are offered weekly.

"The museum hosts thousands of school children and scouts each year for a variety of educational programs including stream study, American Indian culture, maple sugaring, and badge work. Family-oriented nature programs are scheduled for the general public on nearly every weekend.

"The Trailside Nature Museum is also the home of the Delaware Indian Research Center, a vast collection of books and artifacts concerning American Indians, especially the Delaware. The Research Center is well utilized by both students and educators and has assisted several authors in researching their publications. The Research Center is open to the public by appointment.

"During the summer months, butterfly and moth hatcheries are maintained inside the museum for a close look at the miracle of metamorphosis. Be sure to go butterflying at the outside demonstration butterfly garden which attracts parades of butterflies. The brochure Butterflies of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation lists 83 species that have been seen on the grounds.

"Birds of field and forest abound throughout the year. Birds of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation contain a checklist of the 184 species recorded in the park to date.

"In addition, there is a one-half acre wildflower garden containing more than 80 different kinds of labeled wildflowers. There are several self-guided nature trails – directions and pamphlets are available in the museum."

Press blue button for hours, programs and activities, Wildflower Garden, Delaware Indian Center, Biodiversity Research, Arts in the Park, and more about the Trailside Nature Museum in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation at The Friends of the Trailside Nature Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

Things To Do at Trailside Nature Museum
Art Gallery (Located in historic Benedict Homestead)
Biodiversity Research
Bird Watching
Birthday Parties (Educational programs offered as birthday parties for any age.)
Educational Programs
Fishing (Catch & Release - Artificial lures only)
Hiking Trails (35 miles of hiking trails)
Nature Programs
Picnicking (
Self Guided Nature Trails
Souvenir Shop
Trailside Nature Museum
Wildflower Garden

See attractions and more things to do at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

Ward Pound Ridge Park offers different landscapes and scenic views throughout its 4,315 acres. You'll find open terrain, woods, meadows of open fields sprinkled with wild flowers, fallen trees, old barns, and open space.

Click to enlarge picture of the main road in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

The park offers different landscapes during the seasons. Whether you visit the park in spring, summer, fall, or winter, you will experience the natural landscape and beauty of Ward Pound Ridge with its wetlands, wooded areas, places to cross-country ski, and fabulous fishing spots. Park attractions also include camping sites, playgrounds for younger kids, the Trailside Nature Museum and more.

Click to enlarge picture of "Kimberly Bridge Picnic Area".

Kimberly Bridge Picnic Area is the perfect spot to go bird watching, fishing, hiking, or relax with a picnic as you enjoy the serenity of the brook.

Ward Pound Ridge is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum, that hosts weekend nature interpretive programs, and the Art in Parks program, where exhibitions of work by accomplished regional artists are held throughout the year.

Ward Pound Ridge offers hiking trails, fishing spots (catch & release), birding, nature trails, and vistas for the photographer, painter, and nature lover. Depending on where you are in the park, given the large size of Ward Pound Ridge, you can experience the park in many different ways.

With its varied terrain, landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, cross-country skiing, and two playgrounds for younger children. The park is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum, which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.

Hiking Trails
Ward Pound Ridge offers approximately 35 miles of hiking trails among meadows, woods, wetlands, and cross-country ski areas. Hiking trails are available for beginners, intermediate, or advanced hikers.

"You could easily while away a couple of days on the trails here and still not see the entire park. Its sublime scenery is a marvelous medley of hardwood forests, glacial ridges, lowland bogs, granite outcroppings and high-rising bluffs, with a couple of ravines, a river, and a far-reaching viewpoint as added attractions. The main trails are wide and very popular with family groups, while many narrower routes provide a more rugged experience. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest preserve in the Westchester County Parks system . . . It is also the most beautiful of the county's parks, where litter on the ground is as rare as candy in a dentist's office, and the camping shelters (stone lean-tos constructed by the CCC more than 60 years ago) are raked clean by park personnel. Scenery: Swamps, hemlock, laurel, and hardwood forests, impressive rock outcroppings, scenic overlook of Cross River Reservoir, and historic cave." Visit www.trails.com for more about the Ward Pound Ridge Main Loop.

Audubon Society of Westchester
"Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a mixture of streams, woodland and open fields. Bluebirds can be common here and the park offers good birding even in the middle of summer due to large list of breeding birds. They include: Cooper's and Goshawks, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-throated , Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Brown Creeper, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 14 species of warblers including Black-throated Green, Worm-eating and Pine Warblers." Ward Pound Ridge is also the best park to watch butterflies in New York. Visit Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester for more about bird watching at Ward Pound Ridge.

Please remember: "Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a Biodiversity Reserve Area. Help to take care of this unique and beautiful space by following our simple stewardship rules."

Press blue button for location of Ward Pound Ridge, map (or pick-up a map at the tool booth park office) and reservation trails and facilities, parking, restrooms, and more about Westchester County's largest park.

Things To Do at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Art Gallery (Located in historic Benedict Homestead)
Biking on roads only (no biking on trails)
Bird Watching
Butterfly Watching
Camping (Lean-to and Tent sites)
Equestrian Trails & Horseback Riding
Fishing (Catch & Release - Artificial lures only)
Family oriented nature programs at Trailside Museum
Hiking Trails (35 miles of walking & hiking)
Map Available
Picnicking (
Playgrounds in two areas of the park
Restrooms and Porta-toilets
Trailside Nature Museum
Wildflower Garden

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Skiing on open fields
Sledding on Pell Hill
Snow-Shoeing

The Croton Point Nature Center located on the northwest tip of the park, displays exhibits about the Hudson River, local history, flora and fauna, and archeology. The center hosts weekly programs, including nature walks, presentation on area history, and arts and crafts workshops. The center is also the headquarters for the Material Archives and Laboratory for Archaeology.

Explore four miles of Hudson River shoreline at Croton Point Nature Center. The grounds attract Bald Eagles, and is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA). A capped landfill is now a vast meadow abundant in species of birds and butterflies. The park's historical structures are designated as a historic district.

Special Interest: Treaty Oak Monument, Meadow, Brickyard Excavation, Teller's Point and English Yews, Croton Bay, The Wine Cellars, Conifer Forest

Things To Do at Croton Point Nature Center
Baseball Fields
Birding | Bird Watching (IBA)
Bird Sanctuary
Cultural History Programs
Hiking Trails
Historic District
Museum
Nature Center
Picnicking
Restrooms

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Sledding

Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.

"This park offers year-round events and activities and has facilities for camping, hiking and swimming. The park, rich in natural and human history, is also the site of historic wine cellars that are thought of be the oldest in New York State and the Croton Point Nature Center.

"The oldest oyster shell middens on the North Atlantic Coast uncovered by archeologists on Croton Point confirm that the peninsula was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 7,000 years ago. Croton is in fact named for the Indian sachem, Kenoten, which means "wild wind.” In the 17th century, Indians of the Kitchawank tribe on the Wappinger Confederacy occupied a large fortified village on the high flat at the neck of Croton Point, which they called Navish. This was one of the most ancient and formidable Indian fortresses south of the Hudson Highlands.

"The oldest oyster shell middens on the North Atlantic Coast uncovered by archeologists on Croton Point confirm that the peninsula was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 7,000 years ago. Croton is, in fact, named for the Indian sachem, Kenoten, which means "wild wind.” In the 17th century, Indians of the Kitchawank tribe on the Wappinger Confederacy occupied a large fortified village on the high flat at the neck of Croton Point, which they called Navish. This was one of the most ancient and formidable Indian fortresses south of the Hudson Highlands. A marsh known by the Indians as “Senasqua” separates the Point from Croton Neck, and a plaque marks the spot where a peace treaty was signed with the Kitchawank tribe.

"Cornelius Van Bursum was the first to purchase Croton Point from the Indians in 1682. A few years later William and Sara Teller were given permission to live on the point and operate an Indian trading post. In the 18th century the area came to be known as Teller’s Point. Soon after, Stephanus Van Cortlandt incorporated the property into his Cortlandt Manor. By the end of the 18th century the Tellers, who married into the Van Cortlandt family, were in full possession of Croton Point. The Van Cortlandt Manor House still stands on the Croton River east of Croton Point Park."

Croton Point Park and the Revolutionary War
"Although several military actions took place here, many involving invasions by the British, the most notorious was connected with the attempted betrayal of West Point by Benedict Arnold and the capture of his British confederate, Major John Andre." Learn more about Benedict Arnold in the American Revolution.

Press blue button for more history and information about Croton Point Park

Things To Do at Croton Point Park
Beach access
Boat Launch
Camping
Fishing
Food Service
Hiking Trails /Walking
Museum (Historic features)
Nature centers & study
Picnicking
Playground
Restrooms
Swimming

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Sledding

Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.

A National Historic Landmark, the 18th-century stone manor house is the centerpiece of the property. It features a fine collection of Georgian and Federal period furnishings, many original to Van Cortlandt Manor. Of particular note is an extraordinary kitchen on the ground floor, with original hearth, beehive oven, and extensive collection of cooking equipment and utensils. Also on the grounds is an 18th-century tavern situated on the historic Albany Post Road at the site of a ferry crossing over the Croton River. The tavern showcases an extraordinary collection of vernacular Hudson River Valley furnishings and evokes fascinating tales of travel and transport in the post-revolutionary period.

Press blue button for photos and more information about Van Cortlandt Manor.

Attractions
Children's Birthday Party
Gardens
Guided tours of the house and grounds
Stone manor house
Tenant farmer's house and tavern

The word is Great fun for the kids and children of all ages, as costumed guides demonstrate and invite visitors to try blacksmithing, brick making, open-hearth cooking and more from the past.

A Bit of History
During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to fight numerous fires that often engulfed large tracts of businesses and homes. After numerous proposals and an abandoned plan two years into its production, construction of an unprecedented magnitude began in 1837 under the expertise of John Bloomfield Jervis. The proposed plan called for a 41 mile aqueduct and dam to be built in order to run water from the Croton River to New York City. Three to four thousand workers, mostly Irish immigrants earning up to $1.00 per day, completed the masonry marvel in just five years. In 1842 water flowed into above ground reservoirs located at the present sites of the New York Public Library and the Great Lawn of Central Park. Throngs of people attended the formal celebration held on October 14th and celebrated with "Croton cocktails" - a mix of Croton water and lemonade.

In 1968, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation purchased 26.2 miles of the original 41 mile aqueduct from New York City. Presently, Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park is a linear park which runs from Van Cortlandt Park at the Bronx County/City of Yonkers border to the Croton Dam in Cortlandt. In 1987 a section was reopened to supply the Town of Ossining and in 1992 the Old Croton Aqueduct was awarded National Historic Landmark Status.

The scenic path over the underground aqueduct winds through urban centers and small communities. It passes near numerous historic sites, preserves, a museum highlighting the construction of the Aqueduct, and many homes. The Aqueduct’s grassy ceiling provides abundant recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. While primarily for walking and running, parts of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, biking (except during “mud season”), bird watching, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.

Press blue button for directions, activities, and more about the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park.

Things To Do at Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Biking
Birding
Bridle Path
Hiking
Interpretive Signs
Nature Trails
Self Guided Tours

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowshoeing

Through innovative staging, original music, and the talent and dedication of accomplished actors, each production offers performers and audience members a chance to share in a live theatrical exploration of powerful themes and provocative questions. Press blue button for reviews, current and upcoming Productions, and the Red Monkey Theater Group website.

Things To Do at Chester Heights Park
Basketball Court
Picnic Tables and Benches
Playgrounds (2)
Softball Field

Things to Do at CooperField
Baseball Field
Playground
Softball Field

Things To Do at Dunwoodie Park
Ball fields (football or softball)
Baseball field
Basketball court
Soccer Field

Things to Do at Garth Road Park
Baseball Little League field
Basketball Courts (2)
Checker Tables
Picnic Tables
Playground

Haindl Recreation Park features a professional quality Field Turf field with lights and bleachers for Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball on four and half acres of parkland. The field house has bathrooms, snack bar and a large recreation room used by the Recreation Department for summer and Winter Camps and Teen Scene game nights. All youth leagues use the facility for meetings, practices and parties. A generator runs the facility for night games with no electrical costs. The field house also serves as an Emergency Center.

Things To Do at Haindl Recreation Park
Professional quality Field Turf field with lights and bleachers:

Baseball
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball

Summer and Winter Camps
Teen Scene game nights

Things To Do at Joyce Road Park
Benches
Playfield (small)
Playground

Things To Do at Labriola Park
Children's Ballfield (small)
Little League size Ballfields (2)
Nature Area with Tot Lots
Picnic Tables (stone fireplaces)
Playground

Things To Do at Leewood Park
Basketball Court
Horseshoe Court
Paddle Tennis Courts
Playground
Softball Field
Tennis Courts (Six (6) all weather courts)Volleyball Court

Things To Do at Memorial Park
Benches
Garden
Monument
Plantings
Walking

Things To Do at Oakridge Park
Benches
Gazebo
Picnic Tables
Play area (grass)

Things To Do at Rescigno Park
Benches
Plantings
Monuments

Things To Do at Town Hall Park
Benches
Gardens
Town Outdoor Concerts

- Access to Nature Study Woods is on Webster Road in New Rochelle.
- Access to Twin Lakes Farm is off California Road in Eastchester.

"Twin Lakes Farm is located in Twin Lakes Park, a riding academy and competitive show stable offering English riding lessons by appointment, seven days a week. Both private and group instruction is available for children and adults, beginning at 6 years old. Lessons range from beginner first time lessons to jumping and horse shows. Twin Lakes Farm also offers boarding services."

Things To Do at Twin Lakes and Nature Study Woods
Birding
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Nature Study
Stables

Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing
Ice Skating

Things To Do at Wilmont Park
Benches
Walking

Note:
Individual seats are sold for Children's Theatre. All tables are considered to be shared.

There is no food service for Children's Theatre productions.

Press blue button for more about Children's Theatre at the Westchester Broadway Theatre.

From Westchester Broadway Theatre
"The Westchester Broadway Theatre (WBT) is the longest running year-round Equity theatre in the state of New York, with a 37-year history of nearly 200 main-stage productions and over 900 Monday/Tuesday special events and concerts. Our objective with this world-class venue is to always provide our audiences – which come from far and wide – with the highest production values and most memorable entertainment/dining experiences.

"WBT is the only theatre of its kind in Westchester, where Broadway performers, directors and designers gather to create this level of Musical Theatre. Each show is produced exclusively for WBT and is approached similarly to a Broadway production: casting Broadway performers at auditions in New York City and engaging the creative staff (Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors, Set, Costume & Lighting Designers, etc.) On musical “dark nights,” WBT has presented over 950 Monday and Tuesday night special events and concerts, featuring top-tier talent such as Jackie Mason, Tom Jones, George Carlin, Paul Anka, Wayne Newton and Harry Belafonte. With the continued support of our tri-state area audiences, we pledge to continue to present the best in theatre and dining."

Miracle Field for children and adults with disabilities.
Miracle Field is a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair-accessible dugouts and a completely flat, barrier-free surface to provide accessibility for visually impaired players or players in wheelchairs.

Things To Do at Ridge Road Park
Miracle Field (For children and adults with disabilities.)
Nature Study
Pavilions
Playgrounds
Playing Fields

With pleasing proportions and marvelous acoustics, the Theater has been touted as “one of the finest municipal halls in eastern New York State” by Alvah French, History of Westchester County, “A jewel of a theater on the Hudson” by Robert Sherman NYTimes and “Acoustically superb” by Lou Cevetillo Opera Critic, Gannett Newspapers.

Press blue button for the Irvington Town Hall Theater - Children's Theater, Box Office, House Map, and more.

Click to enlarge photo of Matthiessen Park in Irvington.

Matthiessen Park is set along the Hudson River in the Village of Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Relax, wade in the water (small beachfront), picnic, look out at the Tappan Zee Bridge, or bring the children to play in the park. Matthiessen Park is also the location of Irvington's Riverside Concerts and Movies held in the summer.

Things To Do at Matthiessen Park
Bocce Court
Horse Shoe Pits
Picnic Tables, Barbecue Pits
Playground
Shuffle Board Courts
Spray Pool
Volleyball Net

Stroll in the park, look out over the Hudson and enjoy the scenic view, watch the kids play in the playground, try some shuffle board. When it's time to eat, have lunch or dinner at one of the excellent restaurants in Irvington, a charming River Town in Westchester County.

Directions
Matthiessen Park can be reached by going south on Main Street and making a right onto North Astor Street. At the end of North Astor Street, make a left turn onto Bridge Street.

Things To Do at Memorial Park
Ballfields (2)
Fitness Par Course
Multi-use Field
Picnic Tables
Playground
Spray Pool
Tennis Courts (Three Illuminated Tennis Courts)
Walking

Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington Irvington, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State Click to enlarge photo of Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington. The transformation of Irvington's waterfront is one of Scenic Hudson's most dramatic success stories. This former industrial site is now a peaceful riverfront oasis just 12 miles north of New York City. At this site, 12-acres of contaminated soil and blacktop along the Hudson River have been transformed into a public park with views of the Manhattan skyline, Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge. The Scenic Hudson Land Trust saved the land from proposed residential development. The restoration and creation of the park was achieved through a partnership involving our land trust, the Village of Irvington and New York State. Today, the park is managed by the Village of Irvington Parks and Recreation Department.

Things To Do at Irvington Scenic Hudson Park
BallFields (Two regulation ballfields)
Basketball Court (Lighted)
Boat Launch (Nonmotorized, car-topped craft)
Playgrounds (2)Riverfront promenade
Scenic Views
Senior Center
Walking Paths

Directions
From Interstate 287 exit 9, take Route 9 south for 1.6 miles. At traffic light, turn right on Main Street. Continue to end. Right on North Astor Street. Left on Bridge Street. Cross railroad tracks. Follow Bridge Street to the left. Park is on right, past Bridge Street Properties.

After a day of kayaking, walking, watching the children play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington or eat out in one of the other beautiful River Towns in Westchester, New York.

The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".

Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial

Things To Do
Fishing
Great Hunger Memorial
Picnicking
Playground

Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing
Ice Skating

Caramoor's House Museum has twenty rooms that are open to the public. These rooms are filled with an extraordinary collection of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, stained glass, furniture, cloisonné, and an important jade collection.

A Bit of History
Caramoor is the legacy of Walter and Lucie Rosen, who established the estate and built a great house as its centerpiece, filling it with treasures collected on their travels. Walter Rosen was the master planner, bringing to reality his dream of creating a place to entertain friends from around the world. Their legendary musical evenings were the seeds of today's International Music Festival that is held annually on the estate.

The Rosen's had two children, Walter and Anne. In 1944, during the Second World War, while flying for the RAF, Walter was killed returning from a raid in Germany. His absence from the house was keenly felt and it prompted his parents to act on their previously discussed plans to preserve the artistic and musical heritage of Caramoor. In 1945, the Rosens bequeathed the Caramoor estate as a center for music and art in memory of their son.

In the summer, come early, explore Caramoor's beautiful grounds, take a tour of the House Museum, enjoy a pre-concert picnic, and discover wonderful music in a relaxed setting. With its unique heritage, Caramoor remains a place where you can experience magical summer days and nights. Year round, select from the many venues and programs.

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Things to Do at Caramoor
Birthday Parties
Family Concerts
Gardens & Grounds
Historic Site
International Music Festival
Jazz Festival
Museum
Programs for Families
Summer Music Festival

History of Chief Justice John Jay
"Nestled in the rolling Westchester countryside is the gracious home and farm of John Jay (1745-1829), one of America's principal Founding Fathers. Jay co-authored the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War, and the Federalist Papers, which aided ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He served as President of the Continental Congress, U.S. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the second governor of New York State.

"During many years of devoted service to the State and the Nation, he looked forward to the day when he would retire with his wife and children to "the house on my farm in Westchester County. The land where John Jay lived his later years was purchased in 1703 by his maternal grandfather, Jacobus Van Cortlandt. By 1800 Jay had acquired, by inheritance and by purchase, 750 acres of property near Bedford, New York. In 1799 he began construction of a comfortable 24-room farmhouse. He moved there in 1801, after his retirement from politics. Tragically, Jay's wife Sarah died only months after moving to their new home. John Jay never remarried and lived as a gentleman farmer until his death in 1829.

"His son William (1789-1858) inherited the house and farm; he later became a leading figure in the struggle to end slavery. William's son John Jay II (1817-1894) inherited the property and upon his death it was given to his son Colonel William Jay (1841-1915). The Colonels' daughter, Eleanor Jay Iselin (1882-1953) was the last of the family to use the property as a full time residence. In 1958 the house and thirty of the original acres were purchased from Eleanor Jay Iselin's heirs by Westchester County and transferred to the State of New York, which opened it to the public in 1964 as John Jay Homestead State Historic Site."

John Jay: First Chief-Justice of the United States
The annexed sketch of his life is from Blake's Biographical Dictionary: "John Jay, LL.D., first chief-justice of the United States under the constitution of 1789, graduated at Kings, (now Columbia College) in 1764 and in 1768 was admitted to the bar. He was appointed to the first American congress in 1774. Being on the committee with Lee and Livingston to draft an address to the people of Great Britain, he was the writer of the eloquent production. In the congress of 1775, he was on various important committees, performing more service perhaps than any other member except Franklin and John Adams."

In May, 1776, he was recalled to assist in forming the government of New York, and in consequence his name is not attached to the Declaration of Independence . . . Though not a member of the convention, which formed the constitution of the United States, he was present at Annapolis and aided by his advice. He also assisted Madison and Hamilton in writing the Federalist. In the convention of New York he contributed to the adoption of the constitution. He was appointed chief justice by Washington, December 26, 1789. In 1794, he was appointed minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain, and succeeded in negotiating the treaty that still goes by his name. Chief-Justice John Jay was governor of the state of New York from 1795 to 1801.

Anti-Slavery Movement
John Jay and his family retired to his farm in Bedford. Upon John Jay's death in 1829, the farm and home were inherited by William Jay, John's second son. William Jay became a prominent leader of abolitionists, and the Homestead became a center in the anti-slavery movement.

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Things To Do at John Jay Homestead
Audio-Visual Programs*
Birthday Parties
Bridle Paths
Demonstrations*
Educational Programs K-12*
Gardens
Gift Shop*
Group Tours*
Hiking
Historic House
Interpretive Sign
Picnic Area
Scenic Views
Special Exhibitions

* Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.

Things To Do
Baseball
Basketball
Paddle Tennis
Picnicking
Playground
Sledding
Soccer
Softball
Summer Day Camp
Swimming Pool
Tennis
Walking Trails

The many artists living in the area represent an important constituency for the Museum. A very active Katonah Museum Artists Association offers lectures, workshops, and other events of special interest to its more than 300 members. The Museum also presents tri-state juried exhibitions, selecting outstanding curators to serve as jurors.

Brief History: The Katonah Museum of Art was founded 50 years ago as The Katonah Gallery, a small volunteer-run institution dedicated to encouraging the enjoyment, appreciation, and study of the visual arts by visitors of all ages.The Gallery, initially located in a small room over the Katonah Village Library, was committed to presenting "the best of art from the past to the present" and, as a "teaching museum," to communicating the special pleasures of the visual arts to its visitors.

By the late 1980's, the need for expanded space became critical. The Museum launched $5 million capital campaign and engaged the distinguished architect, Edward Larrabee Barnes, to design its new home. In 1990, the renamed Katonah Museum of Art moved to its present site and hired its first Executive Director. The Museum's elegant new facility provided space for a more comprehensive treatment of exhibition material, a wider range of participatory art education activities, and a greater variety and frequency of public programs.

As it made this growth-driven expansion, the Katonah Museum of Art reaffirmed its commitment to its mission. It remains a non-collecting institution dedicated to the study, appreciation, and enjoyment of the visual arts. It remains committed to its innovative and challenging range of educational programs, its lively array of public programs, and its uniquely effective use of talented volunteers. Press blue button for Exhibitions, The Learning Center, Programs and Events, and more about the Katonah Museum of Art.

Things To Do in Addison Park
The parks in the Village of Larchmont offer several activities throughout the spring, summer, and fall for young and old alike. Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for information about parks and activities, for children and adults, offered at each park in Larchmont.

By Judy Silberstein
October 18, 2006
After Larchmont Patrolman Arthur Dematte, 46, was fatally shot on Tuesday, October 12, 1976, over 2000 officials, family, friends and fellow officers came from as far as London for his funeral. The only Larchmont officer ever killed in the line of duty, he left a widow, Alice Dematte, and four children, Joyce,19, Jane, 17, Jill, 15, and William,12. When Patrolman Dematte’s sacrifice was honored 30 years later on Sunday, October 15, 2006, officers who served with him over his 19-year career and others who knew of him again joined officials, family and friends, this time filling the traffic circle near the tiny park at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Parkway dedicated to his memory.

• The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Little League and Babe Ruth League, as well as the Larchmont Junior Soccer League, Lacrosse, and MHS teams use the fields in Flint Park for games and practices.
• On Thursday evenings in July, you can enjoy concerts in the park. Bring the kids, a picnic supper, and enjoy listening to the music under the stars.

Things To Do
Baseball Fields (3)
Basketball Courts
Concerts (summer)
Paddle Tennis
Picnic Area
Playgrounds (toddlers and young children)
Soccer Fields
Summer Day Camp
Tennis

• The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Little League and Babe Ruth League, as well as the Larchmont Junior Soccer League, Lacrosse, and MHS teams use the fields in Flint Park for games and practices.
• On Thursday evenings in July, you can enjoy concerts in the park. Bring the kids, a picnic supper, and enjoy listening to the music under the stars.

Things To Do
Baseball Fields (3)
Basketball Courts
Concerts (summer)
Paddle Tennis
Picnic Area
Playgrounds (toddlers and young children)
Soccer Fields
Summer Day Camp
Tennis

Things To Do
Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Kane Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.

Things To Do
Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Lorenzen Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.

About Larchmont Manor Park Society
The Larchmont Manor Park Society was established in 1892 to maintain, preserve and protect Larchmont Manor Park. Some 13-acres in area with 5,000 feet of Long Island Sound shoreline, this beautiful private park is open to the public due to the generosity of its owners, some 280 residents of Larchmont Manor.

The Park has paths for strolling and a gazebo and benches where visitors may rest and take in the striking scenery. A few basic rules are designed to preserve the natural beauty and assure tranquility for all. Bicycling, skating, unleashed dogs, playing of radios and musical instruments and picnicking are not permitted. The Park is open between dawn and dusk.

Things To Do
*Swimming at a sandy beach
Walking along beach


*Use of the beach requires the rental of a bathhouse or locker. The Beach is operated by the Larchmont Manor Park Society and is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Things To Do
Jungle Jim for Children
Swings
Tee-Ball field for Children

Things To Do
Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Vanderburgh Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.

Things To Do
Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Willow/Woodbine Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.

From Emelin Theatre "The Emelin Theatre, located in Mamaroneck, New York, and founded in 1972, is the oldest continuously operating performing arts theater in Westchester County. Its mission is to bring the best in live performing arts to Westchester and other nearby communities and to promote a cultural life that entertains, educates, and invigorates. The Emelin, well-known for its high-quality and affordable programs, is one of the few performing arts venues in this region which offers a broad mix of entertainment appealing to all ages and tastes, produces its own theater performances, and attracts diverse audiences throughout Westchester County and beyond."

Benefits to the Community
"The Emelin contributes to both the cultural life and the economy of its surrounding local municipalities. In addition to providing a culturally diverse array of live performance opportunities for adults, teens, and children, the Emelin provides the use of its facilities for various civic and community-related events. This past season the Emelin hosted 10 community events, including Library events, League of Women Voters meetings, Larchmont-Mamaroneck Cable TV awards, and the annual Martin Luther King awards ceremony, sponsored by The Mamaroneck-Larchmont Human Rights Commission. The Emelin brings in extra revenue to the communities in terms of jobs, event-related spending, and enhanced real estate values. Many theatergoers are taking advantage of the Emelin’s Preferred Merchants Program, which offers discounts at local restaurants and businesses as a benefit to all flex-pass subscribers to the Theatre."

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Events at Emelin Theatre
Cabaret
Children's Theatre
Classical Music
Comedy
Concert Series
Dance
Family
Film
Special Events
Theatre

Music Venues Include

American Roots
Bluegrass
Classical
Folk
Great Traditions
Jazz
Oldies
Pop / Rock

For great summer fun bring your boat to the marina and boat launching area. Also available are docks, fishing floats, tennis club, picnic tables, benches, swing benches, ball fields, play fields, parking, concerts and special events. In the hot days of summer, cool off and go swimming at the 700 ft. salt water beach, or have fun at the spray ground. Press blue button for more about Harbor Island Park and Harbor Island Conservancy.

Things To Do
Boat Launch
Concerts
Fishing
Marina
Picnicking
Playground
Playing Fields
Salt Water Beach (700 feet)
Showers
Spray Ground
Tennis Club

Things To Do
Boat Launch
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Nature Study
Picnicking
Playground
Playing Fields

"Sloane’s son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Patterson, Jr., gave this majestic property to the people of Westchester, “so that present and future generations ... will be able to use, see, and enjoy it [for] conservation, educational, cultural, intellectual, historical, and recreational purposes.” A County Park, the 130-acre estate includes a 26-room Georgian Revival mansion, carriage house, farm buildings, formal gardens, natural woodlands, rolling hills and meadows, and over two miles of trails.

"In September 2009, an innovative public-private partnership between Westchester County and Copland House was launched to realize the Pattersons’ sweeping vision, and establish a unique creative center at Merestead, which will serve as an extension of Copland House’s acclaimed musical, educational, and public programs. This extraordinary collaboration preserves a large parcel of open land, revives one of Westchester’s last great country estates, and creates a singular institution that champions American music and the arts—and makes all of this accessible to the public."

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Attractions at Copland House at Merestead
Concerts
Educational Programs
Events
Hiking Trails
Historic Site

Things To Do
Basketball
Playground
Playing fields
Senior Citizens Center

Press blue button for more about Leonard Park in Mount Kisco.

Park Attractions
Japanese Pagoda brought "piece by piece" to Mount Kisco from Japan
Marsh Memorial Sanctuary

Things To Do
Basketball Courts (outdoors)
Disc (Frisbee) Golf Course (*course description)
Gymnasium (located in Memorial Chapel)
Hiking / Walking Trails
Indoor Recreation Bldg.
Picnic Areas
Playground
Playing fields (2 little league fields)
- Softball field
- Hardball field
Swimming pools (toddler pool, main pool, diving tank)
Tea House (may be rented)
Tennis Courts (4)

* Disc Golf Course
Long wooded holes through a mature eastern hardwood forest. Many elevation changes. A 600 ft. par 4 hole.

Winter Activities
Ice Skating
Sledding behind the baseball fields

Point of Interest: A special park feature is "Willson's Waves" where you can body surf on 3-foot waves in the county's first-ever wave pool. Splash downward on an 18-foot-high water slide, wander through cascades and fountains in the water playground or just cool off on the spray deck.

Things To Do
Birthday Parties at Willson's Waves Pool
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Nature Study
Picnicking
Playground
Refreshments
Swimming
Willson's Waves

Winter Activities
Ice Skating


Birthday Parties for Kids
At Willson's Waves, you can body surf on three-foot waves, splash down on an 18-foot-high water slide, or wander through cascades and fountains in the water playground. For more information or to book a birthday party, call Willson's Waves at (914) 813-6990.

Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.

Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York.

Located in the heart of the Lower Hudson Valley’s Hudson Hills and Highlands bioregion, Teatown is the largest nonprofit nature preserve in Westchester County. About 28,000 people come each year to attend an education program, visit the Nature Center, hike our trails, or tour Wildflower Island, a two-acre island sanctuary located within Teatown Lake that is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers.

Teatown’s educators offer adult, family and children’s programs to over 18,000 participants annually, including nearly 9,000 school children and 700 summer campers. Annually, over 10,000 hikers traverse Teatown's 15 miles of scenic trails that span abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land.

Things To Do at Teatown Lake Reservation
Children's Events
Diverse Habitats
Hiking Trails (15 miles)
Nature Center
Outdoor Animal Exhibits
Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers

Things To Do
Ball Fields
Picnicking
Playground

Things To Do
Seasonal Sled Riding
Scenic Views
Sunbathing
Walking

Things To Do
Benches
Playground
Sandbox

Things To Do
Benches
Flower Garden
Playground
Walking Path

Things To Do
Amphitheater Outdoors
Fishing on Dock
Horseshoe Courts
Large grassy area
Nature walks
Pavilion
Picnicking
Playground
Shuffleboard
Sunbather's Beach

Things To Do
Ball Fields (3)
Basketball Court
Playground
Picnicking
Skate Park

"Glen Island Park also offers picnic pavilions, and open picnic areas, boat launching, pathways, a catering hall and a restaurant, formerly Glen Island Casino of Big Band era fame. Cannons, sculptures and castles with coursed rubble stone, arched openings and round towers still remain from the days of John Starin’s resort. The castles, reminiscent of those in Germany's Rhineland, were constructed on their present site in the late 19th century for use as a beer garden and restaurant.

"The boat ramp handles 65-70 launchings per weekend. The bathhouse was originally built in a Neo-Georgian style with a cupola marking the center of the front façade. A courtyard looks out to the beach and is completed by a colonnade. The bridge, bridge house, seawall and castles are all eligible for listing on the Register of Historic Places."

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Things To Do at Glen Island Park
Beach
Birthday Parties at Glen Island
Boating (canoes, motor boats, kayaking, sailing)
Boat Launch
Fishing
Hiking Trails / Walking
Nature Study
Picnicking | Picnic Shelters
Playground
Refreshments
Swimming Beach

Wheelchair Accessible
Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, this facility or activity meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.

Things To Do
Bathing Beaches
Grassy Recreation Area
Music Bandshell
Playground

Things To Do
Benches
Playground

Things To Do
Baseball Field (small youth field)
Basketball Courts (lighted)
Playground
Stage Area
Swimming Pool with Water Slide

Things To Do
Basketball Court
Benches
Playground

Things To Do
Cameron Dock with Bocce Courts
Fishing Pier and Dock
Horseshoe Pitching

New Roc City is the home of the Tower Space Shot Ride, the only one in the Northeast. It's also the home of Westchester County's only IMAX Theater, and Westchester's largest Megaplex with 18 movie theaters. New Rock also offers a Fun House, Roller Coaster Simulator, Roc 'n Bowl, Roc Rack & Cue, Go-carts, and Roc n' Bowl.

Things To Do
Regal Cinemas Megaplex - 18-screen movie theater and IMAX theater.
Fun House - Arcade, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars in New Rochelle.
MaxFlight roller coaster simulator, helicopter ride, and carousel.
New Roc ‘n Bowl – Glow-in-the-dark bowling center
New Roc Rack & Cue – 26 championship tables. Leagues and tournaments available.
New Roc Speedway – Indoor Go-Cart track, featuring a 700 foot road course and 28 G0-Karts.
Tower Space Shot Ride

Additional Attractions
Bally Sports Club
Lofts at NEW ROC residence
Marriott Residence Inn
Modell’s Sporting Goods
Super Stop & Shop Supermarket

Restaurants
Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill
Authentic Cafe - a nostalgic 50's motif theme cafe
Jani Restaurant serving Chinese and Japanese cuisine

Things To Do
Ball Field
Basketball Court
Benches
Playground

Things To Do
Basketball Court
Benches
Fitness Court
Playground

Things To Do
Benches
Playground

Things To Do
Basketball Court
Benches
Flower Garden
Playground
Walking Path

Things To Do
Baseball Field (small)
Basketball Court
Playground

The construction of the Thomas Paine Memorial Building began May 30,1925 when the great American inventor Thomas A. Edison turned the first spade full of earth. For many years, this beautiful old building has housed the library and museum collection.

Press blue button to explore the Thomas Paine National Historical Association.

Things To Do
Benches
Playground

The Westchester Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1984 by its Artistic Director, Barry Charles Hoffman. For many years the WCO gave its concerts at various sites throughout Westchester County and in 1994 began its association with Iona College in New Rochelle, NY.

At Westchester Chamber Orchestra concerts, great performances of the standard repertoire are blended with lesser known but equally beautiful works. Innovative programming has also included concert themes such as "Music of the British Isles," "Music of the Heart," and "Music of Appalachia and Appalachian Spring," the latter with renown folk artists Jay Unger and Molly Mason. The WCO has presented many world class soloists in its performances. These have included: harpist Barbara Allen, violinists Glenn Dicterow and Yuri Kharenko, violists Karen Dreyfus and Emanuel Vardi, clarinetist Stanley Drucker, oboist Matt Sullivan, bassoonist Lennie Hindell and tenor Robert White. You will be treated to outstanding soloists and inspired performances of some of the greatest works of German composers over the past three centuries; from Gluck to Beethoven to Schumann to Schoenberg. The richness and rewards are here.

From The Westchester Chamber Symphony "The Westchester Chamber Symphony is a fully professional orchestra, quickly becoming known in and outside of Westchester County for its first rate and inspiring performances, world class soloists, innovative programming and its world premiers of meaningful new works it has commissioned.

"The WCS was founded in 1984 by its Artistic Director, Barry Charles Hoffman. For many years the WCS gave its concerts at various sites throughout Westchester County and in 1994 began its association with Iona College.

"In 1996, under the direction of Maestro Hoffman, the WCS commissioned and premiered Seymour Barab's The Selfish Giant. This performance was subsequently broadcast on WQXR. As part or our 1998 - 1999 programming at Iona College, principal players of the New York Philharmonic performed Stravinsky's L'Histoire du Soldat, conducted by Maestro Hoffman and received a standing ovation. In February 2000, the WCS gave its debut at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck with its commission and world premier performance of Seymour Barab's Three Riddles in the Talmudic Tradition. WCS returned to the Emelin Theatre to a sold out house with its world premier of Seymour Barab's How the Elephant Got Its Trunk.

"The WCS will perform at the Emelin with a family program on the theme of Trains, premiering a new commission of Seymour Barab. Commissioning new works is an essential part of the WCS's mission. In 2000 at this Iona College series, the WCS premiered its commission of noted composer Jon Deak, with his Duo Concertante for Violin, Viola and Chamber Orchestra. New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow and his violist wife, Karen Dreyfus were the soloists.

"On WCS concerts, great performances of the standard repertoire are blended with lesser known but equally beautiful works. Innovative programming has also included concert themes such as "Music of the British Isles," "Music of the Heart," and "Music of Appalachia and Appalachian Spring," the latter with renown folk artists Jay Unger and Molly Mason. The WCS has presented many world class soloists in its performances. These have included: harpist Barbara Allen, violinists Glenn Dicterow and Yuri Kharenko, violists Karen Dreyfus and Emanuel Vardi, clarinetist Stanley Drucker, oboist Matt Sullivan, bassoonist Lennie Hindell and tenor Robert White."

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"To please the eye, there are the textures of stone scrolled with the delicate designs of lichen, the patterns of tree trunks and clusters of foliage, the play of light and shadow, the varying shades of green as well as the seasonal colors of great beauty. To please the ear, there are the songs of native birds, the hum of insects the chorale of frogs and the occasional splash of carp in the lake, the crunch of pebbles underfoot, the whisper of wind through the pines. To please the sense of scent, there are dry pine needles in the sun, the fragrance of flowering shrubs, a breeze through mimosa or the pungency of loam after a night rain."

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Brush Painting
Children's Workshops
Educational Tours
Restaurant
Stroll Garden

The park offers many types of recreational activities including boating, group and self-reliant camping. Rowboat rentals are available on Hemlock Lake or Spruce Lake depending on time of year and availability. Mountain Lakes Park offers the total outdoor experience including camping, fishing, ice skating, hiking, nature exploration, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, picnicking, rowboat rental and a high/low ropes challenge course.

Press blue button for information about boat rentals, camping, and more about the activities and attractions offered at Mountain Lakes Park.

Things To Do
Adventure (high/low ropes challenge course)
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Mt. Bailey (Westchester's Highest Point)
Nature Study
Picnicking
Rowboat Rentals

Winter Activities
Cross-country Skiing
Ice Skating

Things To Do at Volunteers Park
Baseball field
Basketball Court
Playground for children
Soccer Field (regulation size)

The Ensemble had its origin in the summer of 2001 at the Croton-on-Hudson estate of Blueberry Pond, the residence of Stephan Summa, a businessman, and Jean-Paul DeVellard, a writer, food critic and playwright. According to Mr. DeVellard, "We knew a group of very talented artists, and my idea was to bring them together as the nucleus of a theatrical ensemble along the lines of the original Actors Studio. We all knew playwrights, actors, directors, that it would take a cooperative effort to bring our dream of original and bold and indeed provocative theater to life. Our commitment is to creative cooperation and support for new and exciting visions which reflect the world in which we live."

The Westchester Ballet Company, which celebrated 50 years of dance in the year 2000, is one of the oldest community ballet companies in the United States. In 1950 Iris Merrick, a former student of Michel Fokine and soloist with the English Opera Company, established the Scarborough Children's Ballet Theatre, which officially became known as Westchester Ballet Company in 1954. Over the years Merrick's school developed a fine reputation in the County for artistic discipline and regular professional performances. Under her direction the Company's annual productions of The Nutcracker were staged at the Scarborough School's Beechwood Theatre and at the County Center in White Plains.

The Westchester Ballet Company members may join as student dancers as young as age 8 and progress by audition through the junior company and apprentice levels until they are accepted into the senior company. Training at the Company's school, the Logrea Dance Academy, is rigorous, emphasizing the development of strength and flexibility and the cultivation of artistic expression. Dancers receive instruction in healthy nutrition and safety. Senior company members participate in the nation's most prestigious summer training programs and festivals.

Blue Mountain offers challenging hikes to the top of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures.

Things To Do at Blue Mountain Reservation
Biking (Mountain biking)
Birding | Bird Watching
Camping
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportsman Center Target Shooting Range

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating

Things To Do
Picnicking
Scenic views

From the Children's Theatre Company "Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building character on stage by introducing children and youth to the incomparable magic of theatre, with a commitment to develop in each child a keen sense of citizenship alongside their artistic achievements. This Program made possible by the Peekskill/Cortlandt Baha’i community in association with the Children’s Theatre Company, NYC and Peekskill Parks and Recreation.

“Building Character Onstage”, the Company fosters the belief that, through the arts, young people can be agents of healing in the world. Committed to character and ethical development, CTC is rooted in the belief that through the incomparable magic of theater combined with a robust ethical education curriculum, children and youth can indeed become the voices of positive change.

"CTC promotes theater as a tool for active and analytical learning (rather than prescribed and passive), and is centered on a pedagogical and community development approach which emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and service through arts."

Press blue button for more about The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill and their current productions.

Things To Do
Baseball Fields (2)
Basketball Court
Biking Trails
Bocce Ball Court
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Horseback Riding
Horseshoes
Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell)
Playgrounds
Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool)
Tennis Courts
Tracks (2)

Winter Activities
Ice Skating

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Ball Fields
Basketball Court
Benches
Playground

Press blue button for more about Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence, Education and Public Outreach, and Special Projects programs at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art website.

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Basketball Court
Spray Pool

The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.

The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.

Dog Park Rules as listed on Peekskilldogpark.com

Peekskill Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Open and close one safety gate at a time when entering and exiting the Dog Park.

Unleash your dog inside the safety gate area before releasing your dog into the Park.

Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners at all times.

Dog owners must carry a leash for each of their dogs using the Dog Park.

Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from the Park immediately.

Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly.

Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.

Puppies using the Park must be older than 4 months.

Intact males must be closely supervised by their owner while in the Park.

No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Park.

No food (human or dog) allowed in the Park.

Limit of three (3) dogs per owner per visit (including dog walkers).

No children under 12 years of age are allowed in the Park without a parent or guardian.

Dogs with communicable diseases are not allowed in the Park.

Keep gates closed at all times to prevent dogs from escaping the Park.

If a fight breaks out, all involved owners must immediately respond to break it up and share contact information for follow-up, if necessary.

No rawhides or dog toys (other than tennis balls) in the Park.

All other City of Peekskill park rules apply.

Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to Dog Park use.

PUBLISHED 10-22-09 by the Peekskill Dog Park Advisory Board©

The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.

The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.

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Picnicking
Playground
Scenic Views

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Basketball Courts
Little League Games
Playground

"The great old movie houses of the past have largely been carved up, torn down, or turned into something completely different. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of one of few surviving – and still operating – single-screen theaters, we work to ensure that, with a history of over 90 years, The Picture House will continue to entertain audiences for generations to come."

Pelham Picture House -- 175 Wolf's Lane, Pelham, NY 10803

Title Rating Runtime Showings 42 PG-13 2hr8min 2:30p, 6:30p Lore NR 1hr48min 2:30p, 8:00p

The Jacob Burns Film Center Theater is on the site of the former Rome Theater at 364 Manville Road in Pleasantville, NY. The original 1925 theater was renovated and expanded in 2001 to create an 18,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility with three theaters.

Press blue button for a schedule of movies for kids and more about the Jacob Burns Film Center.

Jacob Burns Film Center -- 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570

Title Rating Runtime Showings Journey to Italy 2:30p, 5:00p, 7:10p Stories We Tell PG-13 1hr48min 2:10p, 5:10p, 7:30p Kon-Tiki (2012) PG-13 1hr58min 2:20p, 4:45p, 9:50p Death Rides a Horse 9:45p National Theatre Live: This House NEW! 7:00p