The Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is one department with three different but related jobs: to provide beautiful parks to play in, to host events and activities that give you lots of good reasons to visit our parks often, and to protect the lands that you have entrusted to our stewardship.  

The Westchester County Parks system spans nearly 18,000 acres and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the northeast. We have nearly 50 parks and recreational areas where you can hike, swim, bicycle, fish, skate and picnic, or just spend quiet time in the outdoors.

Each weekend a wide range of educational, recreational, entertainment and sporting events is offered for people of all ages and interests.

County Parks has the distinction of being the first county in New York State to become accredited by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

Autumn's Glory  “Sweater weather” is an ideal time of year to explore the parks, many of which are celebrated as some of the region’s best spots for leaf-peeping. Check out any of our trailways or the beautiful Ward Pound Ridge Reservation or Lasdon Park and Arboretum. As the mercury dips further, we have lots of things to do indoors, like stage shows and sports tournaments – even a monthly indoor farmers market. Learn More

Golf Westchester’s golfers know that the six county courses are at their service well into the fall each year. Full-service pro shops offer lessons and quality golf equipment and apparel. Great restaurants are available to enjoy a bite after the game and three of our courses have driving ranges. So don’t store away those clubs just yet. Learn more

County Center Westchester County Center is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in White Plains. It hosts various local concerts and sporting events for the area.   The County Center was conceived by the Westchester Recreation Commission in 1924 as a multi-purpose indoor recreational facility to host community programs and income-producing commercial events. Learn More

Conservation The County Parks Department works to preserve the natural beauty and  the ecological integrity of the thousands of acres of greenspace that are entrusted to our stewardship. We conduct ongoing biodiversity research, we operate numerous wildlife preserves and sanctuaries, and we have a well rounded public education program.  Learn More