Enjoy county parks, golf courses, lakes and ponds in winter, too

Whether you prefer challenging trails through wooded areas or acres of open space to traverse, Westchester County parks and golf courses offer an ideal setting for cross country skiing. You must provide your own equipment. No rentals are available. Conditions permitting, cross country skiing is allowed seven days a week during daylight hours.

Note that sledding is allowed only where indicated. Sledding is not permitted at golf courses.

Westchester County’s lakes and ponds provide ideal locations for scenic outdoor ice skating. As with skiing, you must bring your own skates. No rentals are available. Ice is checked daily at all locations for safety and conditions. When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For your own safety, always check conditions before heading out to the park. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.

Indoor ice skating is available at the Playland Ice Casino in Rye on the Main, Children’s and studio rinks. The Casino has a snack bar, lounge and game room. Top quality skates in sizes for children to adults are available and professional ice skating lessons and hockey clinics are offered throughout the season. The Ice Casino is available for rental for groups or birthday parties. For information, rates and hours of operation, call Playland Ice Casino at (914) 813-7059.