Last Updated on Monday, 07 May 2012 11:55

Where were you in ’62? We’ll bet you don’t know that one of the greatest moments in the history of Westchester County took place on January 1 of that year. Did you miss it?

The event was the merger of the Westchester County Parks Commission with the Westchester Recreation Commission to form the modern Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation.

To commemorate this historic event, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our department’s formation, with 50-plus events planned for people of all ages throughout the year at many of our 50 Westchester County parks.

Let our Web pages be your guide to the nationally accredited Westchester County Parks system. Get acquainted with us if you haven’t already, and then come out and join the fun in the park to help us celebrate!

To help you enjoy the many pleasures of Westchester County, our partners at the Office of Tourism and Film, have just published their 2012 Destination Guide,the official tourism and travel guide to Westchester County.

All firewood brought into appropriate, fire-approved facilities must be packaged and kiln dried with identification on the package. No other firewood will be allowed.

What's Hot - Events Look here every week for special events and our most popular ongoing activities. We want to give you reasons to come out to the parks and enjoy them often in every season. Learn more

Westchester County Center The County Center is a premier indoor venue, hosting stage shows, concerts, sporting events, and trade shows year round. The Center was conceived in 1924 by the Westchester Recreation Commission as a multi-purpose, indoor facility for community programs and income-producing commercial events. Learn More

Golf Westchester’s golfers know the six county courses offer the finest in public golf each year from spring to late fall. And all at great rates. Full-service pro shops offer lessons and quality golf equipment and apparel. Restaurants are available to enjoy a bite after the game and three courses have driving ranges. Learn more

Conservation County Parks works to preserve the natural beauty and the ecological integrity of the thousands of acres of greenspace are entrusted to our stewardship. We conduct ongoing biodiversity research, operate many wildlife preserves and sanctuaries, and offer well-rounded public education programs. Learn More

Parks and Recreation Come out and explore your parks with a nice walk through the woods or a bicycle ride on one of our trails. Learn More