Tibbetts Brook Park

long view of park and pools
This beautiful park features an exciting aquatic complex with something to appeal to everyone. There’s a spray playground for kids of all ages, in-pool basketball and volleyball for some cool competition, lap lanes for getting in a daily swim workout, and of course, the signature “lazy river” that inspired the re-naming of this fabulous destination as “The Brook.”

But traditionalists take heart - the classic, Tudor-revival style bathhouse still stands majestically at the head of the center and the two pavilions at each end of the pool area have been restored to maintain the vintage look. Enjoy the view from our new in-pool benches or find a cool, shady spot under a tree.

Tibbetts Brook Park is one of the first parks developed by Westchester County. This 161-acre park offers many recreational activities throughout the year and hosts ethnic celebrations, fairs and festivals during the summer months.

The first large-scale recreational development by the county, this property was named for George Tippet, a local pioneer settler during the colonial period. Because his descendants were royalists during the Revolution, the property was confiscated and sold by the state.

The low grounds along the western branch of Tibbetts Brook had once been used by the city of Yonkers as a refuse dump, which polluted the water. The swimming pool at Tibbetts was constructed because children were swimming in the brook.

The park is now seen as a refuge from urban living, an oasis of green surrounded by the city. It offers woodlands, lakes, playing fields, playgrounds and a swimming complex and includes a major activities lawn that hosts various events. 

Fitness features:

    • Outdoor fitness area and equipment to serve up to 16 people at one time. Made possible by generous donations. Westchester residency is required.
    • Pickleball fans and athletes can check out the three new pickleball courts next to the tennis courts. Open daily, 8 a.m. until dusk (weather permitting). Reservations are not required or accepted; first come, first served. Westchester residency is required.
    • Aquatic fitness classes including Aqua Vida and Hydro Revolution at the Brook at Tibbetts! Westchester residency is required.

Amenities
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Wheelchair accessibleParkingRest roomsDrinking waterPicnickingPavilion picnic sheltersSnackbarPets must be leashed. PlaygroundBaseball fieldsTennis and PickleballInline skatingExercise and fitnessTrailhead for hikingSwimmingFishingBicycle Trails No campfiresSleddingIce skatingNature studyPlease recycle
  • Admission and Fees
    • Proof of county residency is required with either a County park pass or a valid New York State driver's license with a Westchester county address. 
    • Parking fee: $5 Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass - daily June 28 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.
    • Ballfield rentals (Soccer) limited availability. Check with the Parks permit office (914) 231-4575. Grass fields can be reserved for a fee of $75 per hour.
    • Swimming fees
    • Aquatic fitness classes including Aqua Vida and Hydro Revolution at the Brook at Tibbetts!
  • Directions: 355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704
  • Park hours: Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to dusk, year-round.
  • Pool hours
  • Phone: (914) 231-2870; June - Sept. (914) 231-2865, Group Picnics and ball field rental: (914) 231-4575
  • Restrooms: outside Bathhouse available year-round, 8 a.m. until dusk; soccer field building available March through Dec., 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.; stand-alone buildings available mid-April through Oct., 8 a.m. - dusk.
  • Tibbetts trail map
  • County parks map & guide
  • Outdoor fitness area - new area and equipment to serve up to 16 people at one time.
  • Miniature golf
  • Pool birthday parties
  • Dogs must be leashed. Service animals welcome.
  • Unauthorized motor vehicles, including electric bikes and scooters, are not permitted.