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

Nearby is an outdoor lecture area, a center for maple sugaring, old cemetery, wildlife garden and composting demonstration area. Located just outside the museum is the entrance to the Easy Loop Trail. This trailhead is the beginning of more than 7 miles of trails. The trails lead visitors past the many rocky cliffs, ponds and streams within the boundaries of Westmoreland. Please visit our KIOSK located in the parking area for your trail map.

Our primary focus is the great variety of programs which are offered each year. Westmoreland has over 30 programs for school and scouts during the week. These programs are mainly hands-on and participatory. Programs include Bluebird house building, bird banding with live native birds, insects, pond study and mammals. At various times each year, the staff of Westmoreland conducts a number of ongoing study programs. These studies include:

Management of Eastern Bluebird fields and nesting boxes
Wood Duck house monitoring
Turtle Monitoring Program

Press blue button for more about the trails and programs at Westmoreland.

Things To Do
7 miles of trails (rocky cliffs, ponds, streams)
Birding | Bird Watching
Hands-on programs
Hiking / Walking

We research seeds from around the world for growing, looking for flavor, texture, color, nutrition. We focus on soil, soil, soil. Building live, nutrient rich soil, is our passion. Our goal is to always improve our soil organically and sustainably season after season.

Organic Produce
Products include a wide variety of organic fruit and vegetables, including many varieties of Beans, Cannellini, Mung Beas, Vermont Cranberry Beans . . . and much more.

Press blue button for Amba Farms and their extensive list of organic fruits and vegetables.

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

Family & Individual Visits as well as Group Visits are offered seasonally or by prior booking or just come at your leisure during the visiting times. Maps are provided for your use during your visit and you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the farm.

We also have Special Events at Rainbeau Ridge, so press blue button for more information about the farm, kids events, CAP membership and Rainbeau Ridge.

Attractions
Annual Sheep Shearing event
Cooking classes in Lisa's kitchen
Garden produce
Goat cheese

Things To Do
Baseball
Softball
Picnicking
Walking Trails

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

Nearby is an outdoor lecture area, a center for maple sugaring, old cemetery, wildlife garden and composting demonstration area. Located just outside the museum is the entrance to the Easy Loop Trail. This trailhead is the beginning of more than 7 miles of trails. The trails lead visitors past the many rocky cliffs, ponds and streams within the boundaries of Westmoreland. Please visit our KIOSK located in the parking area for your trail map.

Our primary focus is the great variety of programs which are offered each year. Westmoreland has over 30 programs for school and scouts during the week. These programs are mainly hands-on and participatory. Programs include Bluebird house building, bird banding with live native birds, insects, pond study and mammals. At various times each year, the staff of Westmoreland conducts a number of ongoing study programs. These studies include:

Management of Eastern Bluebird fields and nesting boxes
Wood Duck house monitoring
Turtle Monitoring Program

Press blue button for more about the trails and programs at Westmoreland.

Things To Do
7 miles of trails (rocky cliffs, ponds, streams)
Birding | Bird Watching
Hands-on programs
Hiking / Walking

Things To Do and Party Packages
Your child can spend one hour of quality time listening to stories and painting a pottery project such as a cereal bowl, cocoa mug, breakfast plate, family serving dishes and more. Plan a party.

Baby Showers
Bachelorette Parties
Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
Birthday Party
Bridal Showers
Craft Nights
Family Reunions
Girl Scout Outing
Girls Night Out
Holiday Celebrations
Team Builders

On Sundays during spring and autumn, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway closes to vehicular traffic for the county’s popular Bike & Skate Sundays program.

"The Bronx River Pathway lies in the corridor with, and alongside, the first automobile “parkway” in the United States. A parkway is usually defined as a scenic road with much greenery adjacent to the travelway, with careful thought having gone into making it a visual pleasure. Although the Bronx River Parkway was designed as a scenic roadway connecting Westchester to the Bronx, it had some visionary transportation design features. Using entrance and exit ramps, it was the world’s first example of the design concept known as a limited-access highway. It was also built with the then-little-known concept called landscape architecture, making this road facility an enjoyable journey. Parkways don’t allow trucks; they usually have lower and, in most cases, visually pleasing bridge structures. Surface: Asphalt with some short cinder sections. Note: About 2.6 miles of this trail are on neighborhood roads.Some sections are very busy, with intricate pedestrian and bike crossings."

Source: Trails.com

Attractive and affordable golfing, swimming, and tennis are available on a seasonal basis. The Lake Isle pool complex consists of five beautiful pools: an Olympic pool, diving tank, two kiddie’s pools, and a separate adult pool. Water activities include water basketball and water aerobics. Ping pong, foosball, and other games are available. Play equipment for younger children is conveniently situated in the giant sand-box at the kiddies pools. Lake Isle also has eight Har-Tru tennis courts, and a par 70, challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness.

Things To Do at Lake Isle Country Club
Golf Course, par 70, 18-hole championship
Restaurant and Snack Bar
Swimming (5 pools)
Tennis Courts (8)

The wetlands of Pinecliff Sanctuary improve water quality, prevent flooding and provide habitat for wildlife and plants. An additional short woodland trail connects to the boardwalk loop and circles the ridge between the sanctuary and the Saw Mill River Parkway. Enjoy strolling, birding, wildflowers and quiet views over the surrounding wetland.

Pinecliff Sanctuary is often visited by school and community groups. With advance notice, we may be able to provide your group with a guided tour. Even if your group wishes to visit without a guide, please contact us in advance.

The garden is within the four acre Pruyn Arboretum and meadow that has over 40 species of labeled trees and shrubs. A map and plant list of the arboretum is available. The Pruyn Garden is specially designed and maintained as a habitat to attract, nourish and shelter a variety of butterflies and moths, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. The plants are labeled and a plant list is available. The best time to view butterflies and hummingbirds is warm, sunny summer days during midday. Press blue button for more information about Pruyn Sanctuary Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden.

Things To Do
Birding (Butterflies, Hummingbirds)
Hiking
Nature Walks
Quiet Views

Through the work of dedicated members, board, staff, and visionary donors, Saw Mill River Audubon is recognized as a leader in environmental education and conservation in the region. Saw Mill River Audubon owns eight separate sanctuaries protecting over 300-acres of critical wildlife habitat in Westchester County. People appreciate our sanctuaries for their natural beauty and places "to get away from it all" right in their own communities.

From its inception, Saw Mill River Audubon has had a strong focus on environmental education. Each year, we bring our school-based education programs to 8,000 kindergarten through college students and offer free natural history programs and field trips to adults and families. You are invited to come to our free public programs and field trips, visit our sanctuaries and add your voice to ours to protect the natural world. Press blue button for more information about Saw Mill River Audubon.

WeeZee… World of “YES, I Can!,” Westchester’s premier Health & Fitness Club for children of all abilities and skills at every level, features programs and activities that exercise and strengthen academic, athletic and social skills in a one-of-a-kind 16,000 square foot play center located at 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua, NY. The programs at WeeZee are designed for kids of all abilities, ages 1-12; and features cutting-edge sensory, cognitive, athletic fitness equipment surrounded by special programs & activities. WeeZee offers the child over 50 choices of adventures & equipment to choose from. WeeZee’s staff is trained to motivate the child to improve performance by challenging their intellectual curiosity, inspire adventure and confidence while making friends.

WeeZee is open from 8am to 9pm, seven days a week and offers pricing packages that start as low as $50 per month. Limited registration is still being accepted for SENSATIONAL! Summer Camp running through August 31st. Registration for its new fully-supervised and structured after school program has just opened. Please visit www.WeeZeeWorld.com at 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 in Westchester County or call 914-752-2100 for more info.

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

Spring Our lush hanging baskets are grown right here in our greenhouse. We carry many varieties and configurations. We are sure to have just what you are looking for. You will not find our home grown Hanging Baskets anywhere else.

Summer Get locally grown produce from local farms in the Hudson Valley region. Corn, tomatoes, pepper, squash, beans and more, all at the peak of flavor.

Bring the kids at Apple Time & Find Fun Things to Do Fall A wide variety of local apples sit in large tubs, mums in every color, and a fabulous selection of pumpkins, Jack-o lantern, Fairytale, Cinderella, white and many more. Enjoy our Gourds, Indian corn and delicious Apple Cider donuts, made daily at the farm along with other delicious fresh baked goods.

Winter is Christmas Season We hand make wreaths and cemetery pieces and start unloading Christmas trees on Thanksgiving morning. We also have roping Poinsettias, lights and trees stands.

Press blue button for more about Cortlandt Farm Market.

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling specials
Bowling lanes (38)
Bowling leagues
Bumper bowling for children
Moonlight bowling
Open bowling
Pro Shop
Scoring (automatic)

Refreshments
Lounge
Snackbar

Features
Children's Birthday Parties
Gymnastics

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

In a society where it has become the norm to buy “fresh” produce originating from a different continent, or “nutritious” eggs produced by feeble, caged chickens, Harvest Moon is emerging as a new market to pick up REAL fresh and REAL local produce, eggs and meat. Harvest Moon wants you to get to know your local farmer so you understand EXACTLY what you are putting into your body. The 64-acre farm grows produce from June to October; raise their own hormone and antibiotic-free, vegetable-fed turkeys for Thanksgiving; and has year round farm fresh eggs and grass fed beef from their very own animals. We are proud to practice organic and, more importantly, NATURAL farming methods. We carry local varieties produce, honey, dairy, maple syrup and more. We are a fresh, high-quality farm market serving the community 7 days a week from 8am to 6pm.

Press blue button for more about Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard.

Attractions
Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Hayrides, Live Music, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Farm Animals

U-Pick
Apples
Blueberries
Pears
Pumpkins
Strawberries

Brinton Brook is our largest sanctuary and was the first managed by Saw Mill River Audubon. Management rights to an additional 27-acres were obtained from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson in 1998 raising the total area to 156 acres. Press blue button for trail maps and more about Brinton Brook Sanctuary.

Things To Do in Croton-on-Hudson Sanctuary
Birding | Bird Watching
Guided Tours
Hiking
Nature Walks

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.

Graff Sanctuary is a good place to enjoy hiking, birding, and scenic views over the surrounding woodland. Graff Sanctuary is a protected woodland ridge overlooking the Hudson River. Press blue button for trail maps and more about Graff Sanctuary.

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Nature walks
Walking / Hiking

Across northern Westchester, our exceptional social, recreational, educational and cultural programs and services promote experiential learning, teamwork, artistic and intellectual exploration, the love of Jewish tradition and Israel, and pure fun - while building enduring friendships and support networks.

Features
After School program
Arts & Culture
JCC Camp Discovery
Playgrounds

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.

To find Oscawana Island: Take Route 9 to the Montrose/Bucannan exit. Furnace Dock Road is just south of the exit on Route 9A. Take Furnace Dock Road 1.1 miles to the parking area. Listen for Least bittern near the parking area. A trail leads to the island. The main trail leads over the railroad tracks to the Hudson River.

Things To Do on Oscawana Island nature Preserve
Birding
Nature Walks
Scenic Views

After a day of birding, hiking, nature study, and enjoying scenic views, have dinner out at one of the excellent Restaurants in Westchester, NY

Recent archaeological excavations near Wicker's Creek have recently established that Dobbs Ferry was inhabited at least four thousand years ago, before the first European contact.

The Weckquaesgeek Indians, a branch of the Mohican tribe of the Algonquin nation, later inhabited Dobbs Ferry. Due to Dobbs Ferry's close proximity to the Hudson, fresh fish was available in addition to game and various crops such as planted pumpkins and beans that sustained the inhabitants of this area.

The Philipse family owned this area for several generations. However, during the Revolution, the third lord of the Philipse Family remained loyal to the King and was forced to flee. His land was confiscated by the State and sold mostly to former tenant farmers who had supported the patriot cause. Many historic properties, such as Washington Irving's Sunnyside Historic Site were part of the original Philipseburg Farm.

During the Revolution, this area was the ground for many battles. On September 30, 1778, at Edgars Lane, American militia ambushed and destroyed an eighty-man Hessian patrol. In 1781, the Dobbs Ferry shoreline and Sneden's Landing were fortified to prevent the British fleet from disabling American and French supply lines. American fire from the Dobbs Ferry Redoubt sank the warship HMS Savage that had been attacking American supply sloops off Tarrytown. Also, original manuscripts of General George Washington state that Washington met at Dobbs Ferry with French allies the Comte de Rochambeau and the Comte de Grasse at this location to plan the Battle of Yorktown that ended the war with Great Britain. Historians have long debated whether this meeting took place at present day Dobbs Ferry or at the ferry location directly opposite on the Hudson River. However, a monument stands in Dobbs Ferry at Livingston Manor, the site of the claimed 1781 meeting.

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. 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. The Croton Aqueduct was completed in 1842 and passed through the center of what is now the Dobbs Ferry central business district. Press: Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park for more information.

The growth of this area was further stimulated by the advent of the steamboat and later in the 1880s by the building of the railroad. The advent of the railroad had a large impact on the growth of Dobbs Ferry. The railroad stimulated growth and industry in most towns running along the banks of the Hudson River.

By the end of the 19th century, the region had attracted wealthy New Yorkers who established large estates. The newspaper tycoon Henry Villard settled within Dobbs Ferry. The homes of the Vanderbilts, the Goulds, Rockefellers, and others were built nearby.

In the last half of the nineteenth century, Westchester's proximity to New York City, its transportation systems, and its available labor force attracted many manufacturing concerns, particularly along the Hudson River. Peekskill and Croton continued to be centers for the iron industry and Dobbs Ferry along with its neighboring towns continued to prosper and grow.

Brief History about Dobbs Ferry Public Library
In 1899, the Dobbs Ferry Free Library and Reading Room was organized under the " Women's Christian. Temperance Union." The small collection of books gathered by the ladies was placed in the front parlor of a home on lower Main Street. Mrs. Pearse, the wife of the owner, acted as librarian. Situated in what was then the very center of town, she kept the library open every day, and allowed books to circulate for two weeks.

In 1909 the library was granted and Association Charter by the State Board of Regents, as the Dobbs Ferry Free Library. It moved into the ground floor of 153 Main Street, which also housed the William McKinley Free Kindergarten on the top floor. Miss Louise Miller, the kindergarten teacher and her assistant ran the library during the afternoon and evening.

After Mrs. Brown's death in 1951, Col. Brown donated the building, in her memory, to the Village; at which time it was remodeled. A Children's Room was established on the second floor. It was not until 1957 that the Dobbs Ferry Free Library was re-chartered and became the Dobbs Ferry Public Library. The growing library collection soon outgrew its space.

Today, the Dobbs Ferry Free Library is located in a new building, with its distinctive Clock Tower, and is more than twice the size of the old library. It has a separate Children's Room; an Adult Reading Room; a large Meeting Room/Art Gallery; Conference Room and a terrace with Hudson River views.

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Come and visit any one of our five campuses; talk to students and faculty, and find out for yourself how Mercy College is changing the face of higher education with its commitment to both access and excellence. Mercy College has campuses at the following locations:

Bronx
Mercy Online
Dobbs Ferry
Manhattan
White Plains
Yorktown

Today we offer a quality liberal arts undergraduate education as well as master's degree programs in several professional areas: health professions, business, counseling/psychology, and teacher training, to students during the day, evenings, weekends, and online, so that they can fit our rigorous education into their lives. We offer tremendous financial support, so that the cost of college is not a barrier to success; and we offer learning support, access to robust technology and counseling, academic, career and personal, to help our students achieve the level of success they dream about. Our student body is primarily commuter students, whose overriding similarity is that they pursue their dream of higher education while continuing to work and support families. They are overwhelmingly the first in their families to achieve a college education, and they are African American, Asian, Caucasian, Latino, ranging in age from 18 to 80, with the average age of undergraduates being 27. Balancing their responsibilities and education, it takes most of them more than the traditional four years to complete their baccalaureate, and when they finish they take their place in industry, banking, the social services, health professions and teaching. Many continue on to graduate school - Mercy's own and schools such as University of Michigan, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU, and Fordham. Press blue button for the Mercy College website.

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

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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

Attractive and affordable golfing, swimming, and tennis are available on a seasonal basis. The Lake Isle pool complex consists of five beautiful pools: an Olympic pool, diving tank, two kiddie’s pools, and a separate adult pool. Water activities include water basketball and water aerobics. Ping pong, foosball, and other games are available. Play equipment for younger children is conveniently situated in the giant sand-box at the kiddies pools. Lake Isle also has eight Har-Tru tennis courts, and a par 70, challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness.

Things To Do at Lake Isle Country Club
Golf Course, par 70, 18-hole championship
Restaurant and Snack Bar
Swimming (5 pools)
Tennis Courts (8)

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

Golf Course Attractions
Country Club
18-hole regulation length course
6,009 yards / par 70
Course rating / slope = 69.0 / 120
Greens = Bent grass
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Club rentals
Pro shop
Pull cart rental
Putting green
Restaurant
Riding cart rental

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.

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Ice Activities and Attractions
Ice Skating Programs for Adults
Ice Skating Programs for Children

Ice Skating
Figure Skating
Freestyle Sessions
Skater Clinics

Ice Hockey
Adult Men's Leaque
Adult Women's Hockey
Hockey Lessons
Hockey Camps
Hockey Clinics
Pick-Up Hockey
Stick Time
Youth Hockey

Press blue button for more about Westchester Skating Academy's ice skating programs for children and young adults, Skater Clinics for advanced ice skaters, Freestyle Sessions, Private Lessons, and Specialty Classes.

Our Family is the sixth generation of Stuarts to live and work the farm. Our farm has over 200 acres of apple orchards, pumpkin fields and vegetable crops. Bring the kids and the family for a fun day on the farm.

Attractions
Oldest working farm in Westchester County

U-Pick
Apple Picking
Pumpkin Picking

Features
Children's Birthday Parties
Gymnastics

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

Features
Children's Birthday Parties
Gymnastics

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

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling coupons
Bowling lanes (24)
Bowling leagues
Bumper bowling for children
Moonlight Bowling
Open bowling
Pro Shop
Scoring (automatic)
Tournaments
Youth programs

Refreshments
Lounge
Snackbar

Bedford Audubon Society owns and manages 594-acres of land at four sanctuaries, all located in northeastern Westchester County. The sanctuaries are open to the general public dawn to dusk and admission is free.

Enjoy our programs and lectures in the evening of the second Wednesday of every month, excluding July and August. They are free and open to the general public. Field trips are conducted several times monthly and are also open to the public.

Press blue button for membership information, events, photos, and more about the Bedford Audubon's sanctuaries.

Things To Do at Bedford Audubon
Birding | Bird Watching
Lectures
Programs
Wildlife Rehabilitation

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.

Press blue button to learn more about attractions and the history of the John Jay Homestead.

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

More than seven miles of hiking trails allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Trail maps are available in the reception center. For the protection of our animals and our visitors, petting and feeding of the farm animals is not permitted and dogs are not allowed at Muscoot.

Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir. Visitors can walk through the dairy barn, milk house, ice house, blacksmith shop and several other barns and buildings. Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th century gentleman's farm and many represent minor rare breeds. The Main House is used to exhibit monthly art shows by local artists.

Things To Do at Muscoot Farm
Art Exhibit and Art Gallery
Birthday Parties
Farm Museum
Guided farm walking tour
Hayrides
Herb Garden
Hiking trails and walking paths
Historic buildings, circa 1880
Kids attractions on the farm
Nature trails
Young Farmers Program (children grades 3 through 8)

Please Note
Dogs are not allowed at Muscoot.

Teaching Gymnastics
As stated by U.S.A. Gymnastics., "The teaching of skills slowly and in a progressive manner is, without question, a fundamental cornerstone to success and safety in gymnastics.” Improvements in gymnastics are experienced in time, not in a week or a month. Athletes progress at their own pace in an environment that allows the students to be as competitive as is comfortable for them. Winning is a measure of an athlete's own personal efforts and improvements. Gymnastic training should be fun and challenging."

Features
Children's Birthday Parties
Gymnastics

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

Mamaroneck's popular enclosed public skating facility has been offering fun for the entire family since 1975. Take the opportunity to learn to ice skate, play hockey or sharpen your skills. Special promotions and events are offered throughout the season.

The Hommocks Park Ice Rink offers skating lessons for ages 4 through adults. Ribbons or badges will be given to skaters qualified to advance to the next level.

Ice Activities and Attractions
Birthday Parties

Ice Skating
Figure Skating
Ice Skating
Ice Skating School
Public Skating

Ice Hockey
Hockey Camps/Clinics
Hockey Programs
Hockey Tournament
Stick Time
Youth Hockey

Press blue button for available ice time, special events, birthday parties, and more about Hommocks Park Ice Rink.

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.

“I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.” Anna Quindlen, “Enough Bookshelves,” August 7, 1991

The Voracious Reader began, in part, for want of more bookshelves and always, always, more books. Perhaps, just as wonderful as an overabundance of books, was the thought of scores of eager young readers with whom they might be shared.

We had the very good fortune of opening our doors to just such voracious readers in the spring of 2007. In they flocked with their delighted parents, beloved aunts and uncles, doting grandparents, attentive nannies ... and best of all, their insatiable appetites for wonderful books of all sorts.

More than a bookstore, The Voracious Reader hopes to serve as a community hub for young readers and their families and helpers, offering reading clubs, workshops, story times, book-themed birthday parties, author signings, events and more.

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.

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

"No chemicals, hormone, or antibiotics are used in our operation. We take part in the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York Farmer’s Pledge Program."

Organic Products
Aquaponics (Tilapia, Sunshine Bass, and Rainbow Trout)
Devon Cattle - high quality beef
Heritage poultry
Old-fashioned pork
Pasture-Raised lamb
Vegetables

Press blue button for information about our organic beef, pork, lamb, vegetables, fish, and poultry - all organic and grown using sustainable agricultural techniques and aquaponics.

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Hiking
Nature Center
Scenic Views

"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 Trails
Historic Site

Things To Do
Basketball
Playground
Playing fields
Senior Citizens Center

Tumbling Tots (3-5 years)
Do you have a preschooler who is always on the move? The fundamentals for gymnastics (and all sports) are developed as children improve their skills on balance beams, bars, rings, tumbling, floor work, vault, tumbletrak, our space bouncer and so much more. In a class filled with giggles and laughter, your child will develop self confidence while experiencing the joys of gymnastics.

FUN-tastic Gymnastics (Girls K - 7th grade)
Learn gymnastics. Our USA Gymnastics certified instructors use a safe and encouraging method in teaching gymnastics in the most positive, safe and fun environment you will find.

Features
Children's Birthday Parties
Gymnastics

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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

Press blue button for swim lessons, diving lessons, season permit fees, and to learn more about the Mount Kisco Memorial Pool.

Things To Do
Swimming pools (toddler pool, main pool, diving tank)

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
Bowling lanes (12) family and (7) VIP Lanes
Bowling leagues
Bumper bowling for children
Open bowling
Extreme Bowling
Scoring (automatic)
Tournaments
Youth programs

Refreshments
Lounge
Restaurant

Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails
Five miles in distance and are geared toward advanced bikers. The trails are mostly single track, and can be used in both directions.

Graham Hills features about five miles of bike trails geared toward experienced riders. The route winds through the many diverse habitats of this beautiful 431-acre park. The trails are mostly single track, and can be used in both directions.

Things To Do
Biking Trails - Five (5) miles of biking trails (advanced bikers)
Hiking Trails
Nature Study

Ice Activities and Attractions
Concession
Parties
Proshop

Ice Skating
Figure Skating
Ice Skating
Ice Skating Rentals
Ice Skating School
Public Skating

Ice Hockey
Ice HockeyIce Hockey Lessons
Open Hockey Stick Time

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.

Things To Do
Birding | Bird Watching
Nature walks
Tulip and Sugar Maple Trees

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

Things To Do
Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults)
17-AMF Glow-in-the-Dark lanes
Air Hockey Tables & Video Games
DJ Booth, Dance Floor and Disco Lights

Refreshments
Dining Area
Lounge
Snackbar

"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."

Press blue button for more about activities and attractions at Glen Island Park."

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

Press blue button for more about Huguenot Park / Twin Lakes.

Things to Do at the Park
Children's Library
Fishing
Handicap Accessible
Playground known as Jacks Friendship Garden
Walking Trail

Winter Activities
Ice-Skating (seasonal)

The word is "New Rochelle’s newest playground opened earlier this month to rave reviews and big crowds. Jack’s Friendship Garden, located at the corner of Eastchester Road and North Avenue, next to the Huguenot Children’s Library, offers extensive state-of-the-art play equipment in a beautifully landscaped setting, and is one of just two handicapped-accessible playgrounds in Westchester County. Our son Jeremy can attest personally to its joys."

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

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

"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

Things To Do at Joe Bohrdrum Town Park
Baseball Fields (2)
Basketball Court
Picnic Area
Playground
Soccer Field (regulation size)
Tennis Courts (2)

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