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Westchester County Parks

The Westchester County parks system features six championship golf courses, two pools and aquatic playgrounds, two beaches, new cricket fields and pickleball courts, a first-rate sports/performance/civic arena, two interpretive working farms, an arboretum and glass house conservatory, six nature centers, three major multi-use trailway systems and miles of hiking trails throughout the county.

Recreational and nature interpretive programs are offered on weekends throughout the year, along with a variety of children’s summer camps.

What's Happening - Parks Fall Events

Our "What's Happening" picks highlight upcoming featured events and activities.

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Get the latest information about Parks news, upcoming events and special offers/discounts when you join the Westchester County Parks Newsletter! Don’t miss out on any of the fun and action… sign up today!

Download the Westchester County Parks App

Explore over 18,000 acres of parks right from your phone. Register for camps, book golf outings, find activities, and get real-time updates on facilities—all in one easy-to-use app.

Available free for iPhone and Android.

About Us

CAPRA Accredited
CAPRA Accredited logo

CAPRA re-accreditation awarded by NRPA to Westchester County Parks.

Boasting over 50 parks facilities on more than 18,000 acres of greenspace throughout the county, Westchester County Parks has, for the fifth time, earned the distinction of being accredited by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

Message from Commissioner Kathleen O'Connor

Dear Residents:

Here at Westchester County Parks, it is our mission to create life-enriching experiences at safe, clean, affordable parks and preserve our natural resources through responsible leadership.

Conservation Efforts
Westchester County Parks Conservation Efforts

Westchester County is committed to preserving the natural environment through a host of initiatives designed to protect its thousands of acres of open space and the hundreds of species of plants and wildlife that thrive there.

The conservation division plays a vital role in fulfilling this mission through a variety of programs and services. The office works closely with environmental and historical agencies and organizations along with a host of dedicated volunteers in these initiatives.

Tour the Parks

Unfamiliar with our parks? Then we suggest you take a tour or watch one of our events. Several short video presentations give you a quick armchair visit to your county parks.

We’ve also captured some memorable events on video, so in case you didn’t get there in person you can see them at your leisure here, any time.

You may also read the results of the 2022 Parks Survey.