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Westchester has over 50 parks and recreational areas to explore As you discover the Westchester County Parks system, we hope you come to love, enjoy and respect all aspects of it. We hope too that you'll consider becoming a Friends of Westchester County Parks. The Friends was established in 1977. Over the years, the Friends has established a tradition of helping to bridge budget gaps and raising thousands of dollars to purchase equipment, fund children's programs, privde amenities and support the county parks system in overall. Regardless of the type of gift, its size or whether it is made now or in the future, you can be confident that your gift to the Friends of Westchester County Parks will benefit our parks system forever. You can join online. Keep up to date with the latest goings-on in the parks. Sign up for our Parks E-Club to receive timely information about activities, events and other news related to the parks.  | Westchester County Center The Westchester County Center is part of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. It is located at the junction of the Bronx River Parkway, Central Avenue, and Tarrytown Road in White Plains. Learn more |  | Golf Westchester County owns and operates six beautiful 18-hole courses located in the north, central and southern areas of the county. Driving ranges are available at Mohansic, Sprain, Dunwoodie and Saxon Woods. Learn more |  | Playland and Ice Casino Playland has the distinction of being America’s first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today’s successful theme parks. The Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 75 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience with weekday times for Freestyle, Adult Skate and Child Puck Time. Learn more |  | Muscoot Farm Muscoot Farm is an early-1900's interpretive farm owned and operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Muscoot Farm is open year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation. Learn more |  | Lasdon Park and Arboretum Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Learn more |  | Nature Centers Visit the Cranberry Lake Preserve, Croton Point Nature Center, Marshlands and Lenoir Preserve, all filled with a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored and appreciated. Learn more |  | Parks and Recreational Areas
The Westchester County Parks system spans nearly 18,000 acres and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. There are 50 parks and recreational areas where you can hike, swim, bicycle, fish, skate and picnic or just spend quiet time outdoors. Our nationally accredited Westchester County Parks Department is enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year. Learn more |  | Pools and Beaches
Westchester County owns and operates five public pools and three beaches, located in Croton, Rye, New Rochelle, White Plains, Yonkers and Mount Vernon. Learn more |  | Sports and Leisure Your personal fitness starts with you. Come to the county parks to enjoy your favorite sport or activity - whether it be baseball, downhill skiing, mountain biking or a relaxing day of fishing. Learn more |  | Trailways
Westchester County bicycle and fitness trailways are open all year round. Check out the extensive list of trailways and maps that suit your fitness needs. Learn more |
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