Conveniently located at some of the most scenic places in Westchester, each facility provides its own unique backdrop for a day of fun, food and relaxation. Whether you are looking for a shady area along the Hudson River, a breezy point on Long Island Sound, or a ballfield for the annual family softball game, you'll find the perfect spot in a county park.
Reservation Office
To make a reservation call or visit the permit office at (914) 231-4575, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays). 450 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502. (Directions)
Group Picnic Permits
A group picnic permit entitles you to exclusive use of an area of the park you choose, including grills and picnic tables. A permit is required for groups of 20 or more, but is also available to smaller groups as well. For an additional fee, you may use the pool, beach, ball field, boat launching ramp and miniature golf course where available. Parking fees are also charged at some parks. Covered pavilions are available at several park locations.
Location, Location, Location
To help in the planning process see a birds' eve view of each of the parks to get an idea of where each picnic site is located in relation to parking lots, ball fields, playgrounds, comfort stations and other amenities. You may also download the Westchester County Parks map and guide brochure to review picnicking locations.
Picnic and Pavilion Fees
Interested in making a reservation? Check out the Picnic and Pavilion Fees to help determine what options are available and how much your group picnic will cost.
- Rates may be higher for larger groups, depending on park and size of pavilion.
- All rates are subject to change.
Ball Fields
In most parks, use of ball fields is on a first-come, first-served basis unless the field is part of the area reserved for a group picnic. The fees for turf fields at both Tibbetts Brook Park and Saxon Woods Park are $100 per hour plus an additional $65 per hour for lights. There are also 3 grass soccer fields in the south end of Tibbetts Brook Park, two grass soccer fields at V.E. Macy Park and one grass soccer field at Croton Point Park available for rent for $75 an hour. There are no lights available on those fields. Call (914) 231-4575 to reserve.
Miniature Golf Courses
Miniature golf is also available by reservation for your group at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers and Saxon Woods Park in White Plains. Special group rates are available. To arrange for a miniature golf group outing, call Saxon Woods at (914) 995-4480 and Tibbetts Brook at (914) 231-2881.
Group Picnicking Reservation Regulations/Cancellations
- The Westchester County Parks Department does not offer rain dates or refunds in the event of inclement
weather. - Once a reservation has been paid in full, the reservation is final. Under no circumstances may the group change the park, date, time or location of the event.
- If a reservation must be cancelled, a refund may only be issued if we are able to resell the date/site.
Acceptable forms of payment
- Over-the-phone – Payments from all major Credit Cards and Debits Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).
- In-person – Payments from all major Credit Cards and Debits Cards as well as cash, checks and/or money orders. All checks and/or money orders should be made payable to “Westchester County Parks Department.”