Westchester County Department of Parks

Playland Park
Information coming soon.
Contact Us by phone (914) 813-7010 or email 

To receive a refund for your group visit or season pass purchased through Standard Amusements, please email: or call (914) 820-3013.

Playland Beach Off-Season Dog Walking
Daily through Sunday, May 4, 2025, Dawn to Dusk. Subject to change and closure.

Dog walking services are prohibited. Limit of three dogs per person at any time. Walkers are always responsible to close gates to the beach upon entering and exiting.

PlayLand Ice
Playland Ice Casino is managed by American Sports Entertainment Centers, LLC. Programming highlights include Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play group instruction, youth and adult camps and clinics, private lessons, daily freestyle, public sessions, sticktimes, and pickup hockey. It is also home to many college, high school, and youth hockey and skating associations, and available for rental for birthday parties, corporate and Social Events.

Westchester Children's Museum
Westchester Children's Museum is an interactive learning and play space for kids pre-k to middle school. Creative, energizing, unique STEAM programs and exhibits, wide open, sunny space, and a welcoming environment enable our kids to make connections with ideas and each other.

Tiki Beach Pier Restaurant
Located on the historic boardwalk, Tiki Beach Pier Restaurant offers breathtaking ocean views and a vibrant atmosphere. A must try for food lovers, there is also live music and entertainment throughout the season.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Located adjacent to Playland Park, this 179-acre wildlife sanctuary features a shoreline on Long Island Sound, Manursing Lake, salt-marsh wetland, trails through a deciduous forest, a bamboo grove, and fields of native grasses and wildflowers.

Tuesday, Jan. 14
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who have grown the program into a small community.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Little Explorers, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
If you’re looking for something to do with your child who is 3, 4 or 5, bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animals and nature activities. $10 per child and caregiver. Also: Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 11, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25.
Pre-registration required

Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
Westchester Knicks, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Knicks vs. the Wisconsin Herd.
Get details and tickets

Wednesday, Jan. 15
Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
Westchester Knicks, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Knicks face the Wisconsin Herd.
Get details and tickets

Thursday, Jan. 16
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 through 6 explore the whimsy of the world around them by combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale. This event takes place indoors. Also: Jan. 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27.
Registration required

Friday, Jan. 17
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who have expanded the program into a small community.
Get details call (914) 231-4539.

Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Indigenous Trailway, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Native people have made the lower Hudson River home for thousands of years. Join a strenuous hike to learn about their landmarks at Croton Point. Free; ages 6 and up; winter hiking conditions; wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the entrance to the RV Park.

Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
Winter Extravaganza Sports Memorabilia Trade Show, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Also: Jan. 18 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and 19 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Admission is $15 per day – kids under 12 free with adult.
Get details

Saturday, Jan. 18
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Naturalist’s Choice Program, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a walk along the trails as we interpret the wonders that nature is showing us.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Second Photography and Art Exhibit, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
View people’s talents and love for wildlife and nature through photography and artwork. Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 25.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Fireside Nature Storytime, 11 a.m. - noon
Join us next to an outdoor campfire for some children’s stories. Marshmallows to follow! Dress for the weather.

Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Hilltop History Walk, 11 a.m. - noon
We invite ages 12 and older to learn about the farm’s history and operations during a walk with our curator. $5 suggested donation.

Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Picture This! Trail Cameras for Wildlife Monitoring, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What kind of wildlife lives at Lenoir? Join us in the nature center for a look at what trail cameras are, how to use them and what we’ve captured in our park over the last year.

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Animal Interactions, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages 8 and up can enter one of our enclosures to see, touch and learn about an animal of the farmer’s choice. $27.77 for two (one adult and one child, as adult supervision is required; or two adults). Meet at the reception center and wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Also: Feb. 22, March 22.
Pre-registration required

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Winter Tree ID, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages are invited to learn how to identify common tree species without their foliage and find out each species’ unique historic uses.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Animals in Hibernation, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where do animals go over the winter? Many of them hibernate, but hibernation takes many different forms. Join us for this program to learn more about types of hibernation for all sorts of animals found right here in the sanctuary.

Sunday, Jan. 19
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Tracks and Traces, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Winter is a wonderful time to hike to see animal tracks and learn about local creatures and their unseen behaviors. Free; all ages; wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the entrance to the RV Park.

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Bird Feeder Watch, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Stop by the environmental learning center for a morning of bird watching at our feeders. Bring binoculars to get the best views. Also: March 2.

Miller House, 140 Virginia Road, White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Open House, noon - 2 p.m.
Drop in to visit the former home of the Ann and Elijah Miller family, an average colonial Westchester household whose lives were changed forever when George Washington and his army fought for American independence. Also: March 16.

Sept. 27, 2024 – Dress up for Halloween and participate in a variety of activities in the largest Westchester County Park! Calling all ghouls and goblins! The Spooktacular Oktoberfest at Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River returns on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

All attendees are welcome to wear Halloween costumes. Children’s activities will include trick-or-treating, hayrides, pumpkin painting, pony rides, crafts, a bounce house, food, music and more. The children’s activities will end at 5:30 p.m.

The event’s Oktoberfest, held in the Bergfield section, will feature live music and a variety of food trucks including Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Stone Fire Pizza, Three Little Pigs BBQ, Crazy Taco-Mex and American Swirl Traveling Ice Cream. The Oktoberfest will end at 8:30 p.m.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Halloween marks the heart of autumn, a time when people enjoy the cooler weather and cozy vibes that come with the season. Residents can celebrate the beauty of fall with Ward Pound Ridge Reservation ablaze with gorgeous leaves.”

Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Kathy O’Connor said, “Our Spooktacular Oktoberfest has become one of our most popular fall events. With so many activities and choices of food, children and adults are guaranteed to have a howling good time.”

Early-ghoul pricing is $18 through Monday, Sept. 30; standard pricing begins on Tuesday, Oct. 1: $25 per person for ages 3 and up.

Bring cash for pony rides and the bounce house. Crafts, pumpkin painting, s’mores, trick-or-treating candy, cotton candy, and cider and doughnuts will be available while supplies last. Parking is free; the rain date is Sunday, Oct. 27. For more info or questions, call (914) 864-7322.

Trailside Nature Museum is located at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, at the junction of Routes 35 and 121 South.