Parks and Destinations

Westchester has over 50 parks and recreational areas to explore. To help you, download our map and guide.

As you discover the Westchester County Parks system, we hope you come to love, enjoy and respect all aspects of it. We also hope that you'll consider joining the Westchester Parks Foundation.

The Westchester Parks Foundation was established in 1977. Over the years, the WPF has established a tradition of helping to bridge budget gaps and raising thousands of dollars to purchase equipment, fund children's programs, provide amenities and support the county parks system 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 Westchester Parks Foundation will benefit our parks system forever. Join the WPF.

Keep up to date with the latest goings-on in the parks. Sign up for our Parks Newsletter to receive timely information about activities, events, promotions and other info related to the parks.

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.

Pools and Beaches

Westchester County owns and operates sandy beaches and crystal-clear outdoor pools and aquatic centers, located in White Plains, Yonkers, Rye, Croton, White Plains and Mount Vernon.

Parks and Recreational Areas

The County Parks system spans nearly 18,000 acres and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Fifty parks and recreational areas offer hiking, swimming, bicycling, fishing, skating and picnicking. Our nationally accredited parks are enjoyed by millions of visitors each year.

Playland Amusement Park

Playland Amusement Park has the distinction of being America’s first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today’s successful theme parks.

Westchester County Center

The Westchester County Center is part of the Westchester County parks system. It is located at the junction of the Bronx River Parkway, Central Avenue, and Tarrytown Road in White Plains.

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm

Muscoot Farm is an early-1900s interpretive farm operated by Westchester County Parks. It offers a year 'round schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation.

Close-up view of cabbage looking back at farm with a blue sky

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center rests on 50 acres in Yorktown Heights and has 125 acres of Trailways. At the heart of Hilltop Hanover is a working farm that produces diversified vegetables, a retail farm stand as well as offering educational programs for a wide variety of audiences.

Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial

Lasdon Public Gardens 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.

curator and student at biological diversity board

Nature Centers

Visit Cranberry Lake Preserve, Croton Point Nature Center, Marshlands Conservancy, the Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Lenoir Preserve and explore a diversity of habitats from forests and meadows to salt marsh and shore.

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.

Bikers and mother with children enjoying a pathway

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.

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