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Wampus Pond Park, 102-acres in size, is located at Route 128, Armonk NY 10504, Westchester County. Wampus Pond is named after the Indian from whom this land was bought in 1696. Wampus Pond means “opossum". A recent cultural resources inventory performed by Parker Harrington indicates that early 20th century rock shelters, several Native American artifacts and remnants of historically significant residential developments were found within or near the park.
The natural pond, at one time known as Wampus Lake Reservoir, was once part of the New York City water supply. In 1963 the County bought Wampus pond and 93-acres from the City of New York.
Things To Do Boating Boat Rental (summer weekends) Fishing Ice-Skating Nature Study Picnicking
Amba Farms is a small-scale, family operated business located at 29 Wood Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 in Westchester County. We focus on growing a wide variety of produce from every vegetable family, as well as fruits and herbs, with particular emphasis on exciting lesser-known heirloom species. We use all organic methods and employ many permaculture principles with the goal of health, vitality and sustainability for our ecosystem.
We research seeds from around the world for growing, looking for flavor, texture, color, nutrition. We focus on soil, soil, soil. Building live, nutrient rich soil, is our passion. Our goal is to always improve our soil organically and sustainably season after season.
Organic Produce Products include a wide variety of organic fruit and vegetables, including many varieties of Beans, Cannellini, Mung Beas, Vermont Cranberry Beans . . . and much more.
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Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park, off Harris Road, is located in the hamlet of Bedford Hills NY 10507, Westchester County. Beaver Dam Park is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford.
Things To Do Hiking and Walking Trails Natural Areas
Bedford Hills Park is located in the hamlet of Bedford Hills. It is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford. For all year fun and activities, enjoy the many activities available at Bedford Hills Park. In the hot days of summer, go swimming. In the winter, enjoy ice-skating. Year-round, play baseball, basketball, go fishing, hiking and more at Bedford Hills Park.
Things To Do at Bedford Hill Park Baseball Basketball Fishing Nature Area Playground Picnicking Shelter Soccer Softball Swimming Pools Tennis Walking Trails
Rainbeau Ridge, a “real and accessible” farm, is located at 9 David's Way, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. Rainbeau Ridge goat cheese is made practically in your backyard. (Only CAP members can purchase farm products at farm - Click blue button for more information).
Family & Individual Visits as well as Group Visits are offered seasonally or by prior booking or just come at your leisure during the visiting times. Maps are provided for your use during your visit and you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on the farm.
We also have Special Events at Rainbeau Ridge, so press blue button for more information about the farm, kids events, CAP membership and Rainbeau Ridge.
Attractions Annual Sheep Shearing event Cooking classes in Lisa's kitchen Garden produce Goat cheese
Bedford Village Memorial Park is located in the beautiful hamlet of Bedford Village. It is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford that offer Summer Day Camp programs and many other activities.
Things To Do at Bedford Park Baseball Basketball Fishing Football Ice Skating Paddle Tennis Picnicking Playground Shelter Soccer Softball Summer Day Camp Swimming Pools Tennis
Indian Hill Park, a passive park, is located in Bedford NY 10506, Westchester County. Indian Hill Park is accessible from Paddock Lane in Bedford Village. It is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford offering walking trails and natural areas.
Maze In Pottery is located at 76 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 in Westchester County. A Maze In Pottery is a warm, friendly place where you can relax while decorating a pottery piece of your choice. Our diverse selection of bisque pieces makes our studio a great place for adults, teens and children.
Things To Do and Party Packages Your child can spend one hour of quality time listening to stories and painting a pottery project such as a cereal bowl, cocoa mug, breakfast plate, family serving dishes and more. Plan a party.
Baby Showers Bachelorette Parties Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Birthday Party Bridal Showers Craft Nights Family Reunions Girl Scout Outing Girls Night Out Holiday Celebrations Team Builders
The Bronx River Pathway is located within the Bronx River Reservation, an 807-acre linear park created as an adjunct to the construction of the Bronx River Parkway that was opened in 1925. The parkway, which has the distinction of being the first parkway in the nation, extends 13.2 miles in Westchester from the New York City line north to the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The Pathway consists of three paved segments: a one-mile loop near Oak Street in Mount Vernon; a 3.6-mile section from Palmer Road in Bronxville north to Harney Road in Scarsdale and a 5-mile section extending from Green Acres Avenue in Hartsdale to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla.
On Sundays during spring and autumn, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway closes to vehicular traffic for the county’s popular Bike & Skate Sundays program.
"The Bronx River Pathway lies in the corridor with, and alongside, the first automobile “parkway” in the United States. A parkway is usually defined as a scenic road with much greenery adjacent to the travelway, with careful thought having gone into making it a visual pleasure. Although the Bronx River Parkway was designed as a scenic roadway connecting Westchester to the Bronx, it had some visionary transportation design features. Using entrance and exit ramps, it was the world’s first example of the design concept known as a limited-access highway. It was also built with the then-little-known concept called landscape architecture, making this road facility an enjoyable journey. Parkways don’t allow trucks; they usually have lower and, in most cases, visually pleasing bridge structures. Surface: Asphalt with some short cinder sections. Note: About 2.6 miles of this trail are on neighborhood roads. Some sections are very busy, with intricate pedestrian and bike crossings."
Lake Isle Country Club is a Town-owned recreational facility located at 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. Lake Isle is open to all residents and a limited number of non-residents. Town residents are defined as those people whose permanent and primary domicile is located within Eastchester, Bronxville, or Tuckahoe.
Attractive and affordable golfing, swimming, and tennis are available on a seasonal basis. The Lake Isle pool complex consists of five beautiful pools: an Olympic pool, diving tank, two kiddie’s pools, and a separate adult pool. Water activities include water basketball and water aerobics. Ping pong, foosball, and other games are available. Play equipment for younger children is conveniently situated in the giant sand-box at the kiddies pools. Lake Isle also has eight Har-Tru tennis courts, and a par 70, challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness.
Things To Do at Lake Isle Country Club Golf Course, par 70, 18-hole championship Restaurant and Snack Bar Swimming (5 pools) Tennis Courts (8)
Pinecliff Sanctuary is located at Pinecliff Road, off Route 120, Chappaqua, NY in Westchester County. Pinecliff Sanctuary offers a quarter mile wheelchair accessible boardwalk over and around a red maple swamp. Pinecliff was first protected by the New Castle Land Conservancy.
The wetlands of Pinecliff Sanctuary improve water quality, prevent flooding and provide habitat for wildlife and plants. An additional short woodland trail connects to the boardwalk loop and circles the ridge between the sanctuary and the Saw Mill River Parkway. Enjoy strolling, birding, wildflowers and quiet views over the surrounding wetland.
Pinecliff Sanctuary is often visited by school and community groups. With advance notice, we may be able to provide your group with a guided tour. Even if your group wishes to visit without a guide, please contact us in advance.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Nature Walk Walking Trails
Pruyn Sanctuary Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden is located at 275 Millwood Road (Route 133), Chappaqua, NY in Westchester County. Pruyn Sanctuary is a demonstration garden within a six-acre native arboretum surrounded by a 92-acre parcel of protected open space. The garden features over 125 types of annual and perennial flowering plants selected to be food or nectar plants for butterflies, honey bees and hummingbirds. A drip pool attracts birds. Over 40 species of butterflies and moths, and three dozen species of birds are drawn to the garden.
The garden is within the four acre Pruyn Arboretum and meadow that has over 40 species of labeled trees and shrubs. A map and plant list of the arboretum is available. The Pruyn Garden is specially designed and maintained as a habitat to attract, nourish and shelter a variety of butterflies and moths, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. The plants are labeled and a plant list is available. The best time to view butterflies and hummingbirds is warm, sunny summer days during midday. Press blue button for more information about Pruyn Sanctuary Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden.
Things To Do Birding (Butterflies, Hummingbirds) Hiking Nature Walks Quiet Views
Saw Mill River Audubon is a local organization with members from twenty communities in Westchester County, New York. Members of Saw Mill River Audubon are part of a dynamic, involved community of people who love the outdoors and desire to learn more about and protect the natural world. We have worked for over fifty years to protect natural ecosystems through education, advocacy, and habitat conservation. We were chartered as a chapter of National Audubon Society in 1953.
Through the work of dedicated members, board, staff, and visionary donors, Saw Mill River Audubon is recognized as a leader in environmental education and conservation in the region. Saw Mill River Audubon owns eight separate sanctuaries protecting over 300-acres of critical wildlife habitat in Westchester County. People appreciate our sanctuaries for their natural beauty and places "to get away from it all" right in their own communities.
From its inception, Saw Mill River Audubon has had a strong focus on environmental education. Each year, we bring our school-based education programs to 8,000 kindergarten through college students and offer free natural history programs and field trips to adults and families. You are invited to come to our free public programs and field trips, visit our sanctuaries and add your voice to ours to protect the natural world. Press blue button for more information about Saw Mill River Audubon.
WeeZee…World of Yes I Can! A Sensory Experience for Kids
WeeZee… World of “YES, I Can!,” Westchester’s premier Health & Fitness Club for children of all abilities and skills at every level, features programs and activities that exercise and strengthen academic, athletic and social skills in a one-of-a-kind 16,000 square foot play center located at 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua, NY. The programs at WeeZee are designed for kids of all abilities, ages 1-12; and features cutting-edge sensory, cognitive, athletic fitness equipment surrounded by special programs & activities. WeeZee offers the child over 50 choices of adventures & equipment to choose from. WeeZee’s staff is trained to motivate the child to improve performance by challenging their intellectual curiosity, inspire adventure and confidence while making friends.
WeeZee is open from 8am to 9pm, seven days a week and offers pricing packages that start as low as $50 per month. Limited registration is still being accepted for SENSATIONAL! Summer Camp running through August 31st. Registration for its new fully-supervised and structured after school program has just opened. Please visit www.WeeZeeWorld.com at 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 in Westchester County or call 914-752-2100 for more info.
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Croton Gorge Park, a 97-acre property, is located at Route 129, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10520 in Westchester County. The Park is located at the base of the New Croton Dam, and affords impressive views of the dam and spillway.
The Croton River begins here. The bridge that spans the Croton River offers beautiful views of the spectacular spillway.
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"The Old Croton Dam, built to supply New York City with water, was the first large masonry dam in the United States. Completed in 1842, it was the prototype for many municipal water supply dams in the east during the mid-nineteenth century. The city’s needs, however, soon outgrew the Croton Dam water supply.
"Consequently, work began on the New Croton Dam, also called the Cornell Dam because of its location on land purchased from A.B. Cornell, in 1893. Completed in 1907, the Cornell Dam stands over 200 feet high. The Croton Reservoir has a capacity of about 34 billion gallons of water with a watershed covering 177 square miles." Source: Westchestergov.com
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Visit Croton Gorge Park. The park offers many activities such as fishing, picnicking, biking, and hiking trails (with direct trail access to New York State’s Old Croton Aqueduct). Croton Gorge Park is also available for winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding.
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Enjoy walking, picnicking, ball fields, and spectacular views of the spillway from the base of Croton Dam Plaza. A playground for small children is available just a short walk from this spot.
Press blue button for more information about the New Croton Dam at Croton Gorge Park. Learn more about the history of the Old Croton Dam.
Things To Do at Croton Gorge Park Ball Fields Biking Trails Fishing Hiking Trails / Walking Nature Study Picnicking Playground Restrooms
Winter Activities Cross-Country Skiing Sledding
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Teatown Lake Reservation is located at 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562 in Westchester County. Teatown is located in the hills and highlands of New York’s Hudson Valley. This bioregion includes parts of five counties: Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange. Nearly 80% of the region lies east of the Hudson River in Westchester and Putnam counties. About 785,000 people share the 936-square-mile area with a rich diversity of habitats, plant and animals. The nationally-acclaimed Hudson River Estuary and majestic Hudson Highlands form the region’s backbone.
Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York.
Located in the heart of the Lower Hudson Valley’s Hudson Hills and Highlands bioregion, Teatown is the largest nonprofit nature preserve in Westchester County. About 28,000 people come each year to attend an education program, visit the Nature Center, hike our trails, or tour Wildflower Island, a two-acre island sanctuary located within Teatown Lake that is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers.
Teatown’s educators offer adult, family and children’s programs to over 18,000 participants annually, including nearly 9,000 school children and 700 summer campers. Annually, over 10,000 hikers traverse Teatown's 15 miles of scenic trails that span abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land.
Things To Do at Teatown Lake Reservation Children's Events Diverse Habitats Hiking Trails (15 miles) Nature Center Outdoor Animal Exhibits Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers
Copland House at Merestead is located at 455 Byram Lake Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 in Westchester County. "Merestead (“farmland” in Scottish) was designed and built in 1906–07 by famed architects Delano & Aldrich as the country home of William Sloane, President of the W & J Sloane Furniture Company, and his family.
"Sloane’s son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Patterson, Jr., gave this majestic property to the people of Westchester, “so that present and future generations ... will be able to use, see, and enjoy it [for] conservation, educational, cultural, intellectual, historical, and recreational purposes.” A County Park, the 130-acre estate includes a 26-room Georgian Revival mansion, carriage house, farm buildings, formal gardens, natural woodlands, rolling hills and meadows, and over two miles of trails.
"In September 2009, an innovative public-private partnership between Westchester County and Copland House was launched to realize the Pattersons’ sweeping vision, and establish a unique creative center at Merestead, which will serve as an extension of Copland House’s acclaimed musical, educational, and public programs. This extraordinary collaboration preserves a large parcel of open land, revives one of Westchester’s last great country estates, and creates a singular institution that champions American music and the arts—and makes all of this accessible to the public."
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Attractions at Copland House at Merestead Concerts Educational Programs Events Hiking Historic Site
Go bowling at Cortlandt Lanes, a bowling center offering 38 bowling lanes, is located at 2192 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 in Northwestern Westchester County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling specials Bowling lanes (38) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Moonlight bowling Open bowling Pro Shop Scoring (automatic)
Gymnastics City, offering gymnastics, is located at 2121 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 in Northwestern Westchester County. Gymnastics City is one of the largest and best equipped Gymnastics and Cheerleading schools in New York. We are celebrating our 30th year, where our Gym City staff has been teaching athletes of every age and ability; from Tiny Tots 18 months to Junior Olympians 18 years old.
Hudson Highlands Gateway Park Cortlandt, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
This 352-acre park is one of the last large undeveloped land parcels in Westchester County.
Hudson Highlands Gateway Park, threatened twice by dense residential development, was protected in 1998 when a coalition of more than 35 groups representing homeowners, the community, government agencies and several environmental organizations united to preserve this 352-acre site. The Coalition to Preserve the Hudson Highlands Gateway raised $6 million to buy the parcel. In May 2000, The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, the Town of Cortlandt and Westchester County purchased the property.
Things To Do The park features a network of 4 trails, totaling more than 4.9 miles, rambling through woodlands, meadows and around ponds and offers several options for scenic loop hikes including a one-mile loop that is partly handicap accessible.
Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Scenic Views
Directions Off Route 9 in Annsville, take Highland Avenue and turn left on Sprout Brook Road. Two parking areas are available; one is temporarily shared with Sprout Brook Park, 0.3 miles from the intersection of Sprout Brook Road and Highland Avenue, just past and on the same side as the athletic fields. Cross road and enter park through the gap in guardrail. Universally accessible parking area is at the end or Doris Lee Drive. Park on gravel in front of fence.
The Cross River Reservoir is located in northeastern Westchester County, about one mile east of the Village of Katonah and approximately 25 miles north of New York City. It is located within the towns of Bedford and Lewisboro. The Cross River Reservoir was formed by the damming of Cross River and was placed into service in 1908. This reservoir is part of the New York City water supply system.
Cross River Reservoir Surface Area = 903.8 acres Mean Depth = 35.8 feet Consists of one basin, approximately 3.2 miles in length. Holds 10.3 billion gallons at full capacity.
Fish Species Present Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Chain Pickerel, Carp, Panfish Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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The Trailside Nature Museum is located at 6 Reservation Road, (Junction of Routes 35 and 121 South), Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY 10518 in Westchester County. The Museum is owned and operated by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. The museum was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and is one of the oldest interpretive nature centers in the United States.
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The sign reads: On February 15, 2001 The Westchester County Parks Board designated Ward Pound Ridge Reservation a Biodiversity Reserve Area for the protection of wildlife habitat.
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The sign reads: Important Bird Area This site is part of a global network of places recognized for their outstanding value to bird conservation Audubon
"The museum exhibits specimen birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, minerals, American Indian artifacts, and also houses the Delaware Indian Resource Center. Nature interpretive programs are offered weekly.
"The museum hosts thousands of school children and scouts each year for a variety of educational programs including stream study, American Indian culture, maple sugaring, and badge work. Family-oriented nature programs are scheduled for the general public on nearly every weekend.
"The Trailside Nature Museum is also the home of the Delaware Indian Research Center, a vast collection of books and artifacts concerning American Indians, especially the Delaware. The Research Center is well utilized by both students and educators and has assisted several authors in researching their publications. The Research Center is open to the public by appointment.
"During the summer months, butterfly and moth hatcheries are maintained inside the museum for a close look at the miracle of metamorphosis. Be sure to go butterflying at the outside demonstration butterfly garden which attracts parades of butterflies. The brochure Butterflies of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation lists 83 species that have been seen on the grounds.
"Birds of field and forest abound throughout the year. Birds of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation contain a checklist of the 184 species recorded in the park to date.
"In addition, there is a one-half acre wildflower garden containing more than 80 different kinds of labeled wildflowers. There are several self-guided nature trails – directions and pamphlets are available in the museum."
Press blue button for hours, programs and activities, Wildflower Garden, Delaware Indian Center, Biodiversity Research, Arts in the Park, and more about the Trailside Nature Museum in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation at The Friends of the Trailside Nature Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Things To Do at Trailside Nature Museum Art Gallery (Located in historic Benedict Homestead) Biodiversity Research Bird Watching Birthday Parties (Educational programs offered as birthday parties for any age.) Educational Programs Fishing (Catch & Release - Artificial lures only) Hiking Trails (35 miles of hiking trails) Nature Programs Picnicking ( Self Guided Nature Trails Souvenir Shop Trailside Nature Museum Wildflower Garden
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park, is the largest park in Westchester County. The park is divided in area between the towns of Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.
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As you drive into the park and up to the main entrance booth, you'll see the visitor center on your right and the Art Center a short distance ahead, on your left.
Ward Pound Ridge Park offers different landscapes and scenic views throughout its 4,315 acres. You'll find open terrain, woods, meadows of open fields sprinkled with wild flowers, fallen trees, old barns, and open space.
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The park offers different landscapes during the seasons. Whether you visit the park in spring, summer, fall, or winter, you will experience the natural landscape and beauty of Ward Pound Ridge with its wetlands, wooded areas, places to cross-country ski, and fabulous fishing spots. Park attractions also include camping sites, playgrounds for younger kids, the Trailside Nature Museum and more.
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Kimberly Bridge Picnic Area is the perfect spot to go bird watching, fishing, hiking, or relax with a picnic as you enjoy the serenity of the brook.
Ward Pound Ridge is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum, that hosts weekend nature interpretive programs, and the Art in Parks program, where exhibitions of work by accomplished regional artists are held throughout the year.
Ward Pound Ridge offers hiking trails, fishing spots (catch & release), birding, nature trails, and vistas for the photographer, painter, and nature lover. Depending on where you are in the park, given the large size of Ward Pound Ridge, you can experience the park in many different ways.
With its varied terrain, landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, cross-country skiing, and two playgrounds for younger children. The park is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum, which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.
Hiking Trails Ward Pound Ridge offers approximately 35 miles of hiking trails among meadows, woods, wetlands, and cross-country ski areas. Hiking trails are available for beginners, intermediate, or advanced hikers.
"You could easily while away a couple of days on the trails here and still not see the entire park. Its sublime scenery is a marvelous medley of hardwood forests, glacial ridges, lowland bogs, granite outcroppings and high-rising bluffs, with a couple of ravines, a river, and a far-reaching viewpoint as added attractions. The main trails are wide and very popular with family groups, while many narrower routes provide a more rugged experience. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest preserve in the Westchester County Parks system . . . It is also the most beautiful of the county's parks, where litter on the ground is as rare as candy in a dentist's office, and the camping shelters (stone lean-tos constructed by the CCC more than 60 years ago) are raked clean by park personnel. Scenery: Swamps, hemlock, laurel, and hardwood forests, impressive rock outcroppings, scenic overlook of Cross River Reservoir, and historic cave." Visit www.trails.com for more about the Ward Pound Ridge Main Loop.
Audubon Society of Westchester "Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a mixture of streams, woodland and open fields. Bluebirds can be common here and the park offers good birding even in the middle of summer due to large list of breeding birds. They include: Cooper's and Goshawks, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-throated , Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Brown Creeper, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 14 species of warblers including Black-throated Green, Worm-eating and Pine Warblers." Ward Pound Ridge is also the best park to watch butterflies in New York. Visit Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester for more about bird watching at Ward Pound Ridge.
Please remember: "Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a Biodiversity Reserve Area. Help to take care of this unique and beautiful space by following our simple stewardship rules."
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Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, a family owned and operated business, is located in North Salem, New York. Our Apple Picking Festival takes place every weekend in the Fall with live music, a pumpkin patch, great food and plenty of activities to keep your whole family busy all day! The country store offers fresh baked pies, fresh pressed apple cider, local produce, gifts and more. Visit the farm in December to select your perfect Christmas tree. Don’t forget to grab a cup of hot cider and a cider doughnut from the store.
In a society where it has become the norm to buy “fresh” produce originating from a different continent, or “nutritious” eggs produced by feeble, caged chickens, Harvest Moon is emerging as a new market to pick up REAL fresh and REAL local produce, eggs and meat. Harvest Moon wants you to get to know your local farmer so you understand EXACTLY what you are putting into your body. The 64-acre farm grows produce from June to October; raise their own hormone and antibiotic-free, vegetable-fed turkeys for Thanksgiving; and has year round farm fresh eggs and grass fed beef from their very own animals. We are proud to practice organic and, more importantly, NATURAL farming methods. We carry local varieties produce, honey, dairy, maple syrup and more. We are a fresh, high-quality farm market serving the community 7 days a week from 8am to 6pm.
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Attractions Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Hayrides, Live Music, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Farm Animals
U-Pick Apples Blueberries Pears Pumpkins Strawberries
Brinton Brook Sanctuary is located in Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, NY in the Hudson River Valley. Brinton Brook Sanctuary offers three miles of hiking trails through a wide variety of habitats. The trails of Brinton Brook Sanctuary connect to the Highland Trail, part of the Croton-on-Hudson village trail system. Brinton Brook is a good place to enjoy hiking, birding, wildflowers and scenic vistas.
Brinton Brook is our largest sanctuary and was the first managed by Saw Mill River Audubon. Management rights to an additional 27-acres were obtained from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson in 1998 raising the total area to 156 acres. Press blue button for trail maps and more about Brinton Brook Sanctuary.
Things To Do in Croton-on-Hudson Sanctuary Birding | Bird Watching Guided Tours Hiking Nature Walks
The Croton Point Nature Center is located at the 504-acre Croton Point Park, the largest peninsula of the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson. The scenic discovery trail winds its way through the park, enabling visitors to explore the Croton Point's many plant and wildlife species, including painted turtles and a variety of frogs, as well as its unique historical features.
The Croton Point Nature Center located on the northwest tip of the park, displays exhibits about the Hudson River, local history, flora and fauna, and archeology. The center hosts weekly programs, including nature walks, presentation on area history, and arts and crafts workshops. The center is also the headquarters for the Material Archives and Laboratory for Archaeology.
Explore four miles of Hudson River shoreline at Croton Point Nature Center. The grounds attract Bald Eagles, and is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA). A capped landfill is now a vast meadow abundant in species of birds and butterflies. The park's historical structures are designated as a historic district.
Special Interest: Treaty Oak Monument, Meadow, Brickyard Excavation, Teller's Point and English Yews, Croton Bay, The Wine Cellars, Conifer Forest
Things To Do at Croton Point Nature Center Baseball Fields Birding | Bird Watching (IBA) Bird Sanctuary Cultural History Programs Hiking Trails Historic District Museum Nature Center Picnicking Restrooms
Winter Activities Cross-Country Skiing Sledding
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Croton Point Park, a 508-acre property, is located at Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson in Westchester County. Find many historical features at Croton Point, including Historic School House, Wine Cellar, Wine Cottage, and more.
"This park offers year-round events and activities and has facilities for camping, hiking and swimming. The park, rich in natural and human history, is also the site of historic wine cellars that are thought of be the oldest in New York State and the Croton Point Nature Center.
"The oldest oyster shell middens on the North Atlantic Coast uncovered by archeologists on Croton Point confirm that the peninsula was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 7,000 years ago. Croton is in fact named for the Indian sachem, Kenoten, which means "wild wind.” In the 17th century, Indians of the Kitchawank tribe on the Wappinger Confederacy occupied a large fortified village on the high flat at the neck of Croton Point, which they called Navish. This was one of the most ancient and formidable Indian fortresses south of the Hudson Highlands.
"The oldest oyster shell middens on the North Atlantic Coast uncovered by archeologists on Croton Point confirm that the peninsula was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 7,000 years ago. Croton is, in fact, named for the Indian sachem, Kenoten, which means "wild wind.” In the 17th century, Indians of the Kitchawank tribe on the Wappinger Confederacy occupied a large fortified village on the high flat at the neck of Croton Point, which they called Navish. This was one of the most ancient and formidable Indian fortresses south of the Hudson Highlands. A marsh known by the Indians as “Senasqua” separates the Point from Croton Neck, and a plaque marks the spot where a peace treaty was signed with the Kitchawank tribe.
"Cornelius Van Bursum was the first to purchase Croton Point from the Indians in 1682. A few years later William and Sara Teller were given permission to live on the point and operate an Indian trading post. In the 18th century the area came to be known as Teller’s Point. Soon after, Stephanus Van Cortlandt incorporated the property into his Cortlandt Manor. By the end of the 18th century the Tellers, who married into the Van Cortlandt family, were in full possession of Croton Point. The Van Cortlandt Manor House still stands on the Croton River east of Croton Point Park."
Croton Point Park and the Revolutionary War "Although several military actions took place here, many involving invasions by the British, the most notorious was connected with the attempted betrayal of West Point by Benedict Arnold and the capture of his British confederate, Major John Andre." Learn more about Benedict Arnold in the American Revolution.
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Things To Do at Croton Point Park Beach access Boat Launch Camping Fishing Food Service Hiking Trails /Walking Museum (Historic features) Nature centers & study Picnicking Playground Restrooms Swimming
Winter Activities Cross-Country Skiing Sledding
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Graff Sanctuary is located at Furnace Dock Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY in Westchester County. Graff Sanctuary is a protected woodland ridge overlooking the Hudson River. Highlights of Graff Sanctuary are the mature forest with large tulip trees and sugar maples. Great horned owls nest at Graff Sanctuary.
Graff Sanctuary is a good place to enjoy hiking, birding, and scenic views over the surrounding woodland. Graff Sanctuary is a protected woodland ridge overlooking the Hudson River. Press blue button for trail maps and more about Graff Sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Nature walks Walking / Hiking
The Rosenthal JCC is a place of belonging, caring and sharing - inspiring vibrant Jewish and community spirit, nurturing individual potential, respecting diversity and celebrating life.
Across northern Westchester, our exceptional social, recreational, educational and cultural programs and services promote experiential learning, teamwork, artistic and intellectual exploration, the love of Jewish tradition and Israel, and pure fun - while building enduring friendships and support networks.
Features After School program Arts & Culture JCC Camp Discovery Playgrounds
Van Cortlandt Manor, situated on the banks of the Croton River in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, is a working estate and elegant country house that brings the new nation period vividly to life. The history of the estate is richly documented and the manor house contains primarily original furnishings, which provides an element of authenticity rarely seen in house museums.
A National Historic Landmark, the 18th-century stone manor house is the centerpiece of the property. It features a fine collection of Georgian and Federal period furnishings, many original to Van Cortlandt Manor. Of particular note is an extraordinary kitchen on the ground floor, with original hearth, beehive oven, and extensive collection of cooking equipment and utensils. Also on the grounds is an 18th-century tavern situated on the historic Albany Post Road at the site of a ferry crossing over the Croton River. The tavern showcases an extraordinary collection of vernacular Hudson River Valley furnishings and evokes fascinating tales of travel and transport in the post-revolutionary period.
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Attractions Children's Birthday Party Gardens Guided tours of the house and grounds Stone manor house Tenant farmer's house and tavern
The word is Great fun for the kids and children of all ages, as costumed guides demonstrate and invite visitors to try blacksmithing, brick making, open-hearth cooking and more from the past.
Oscawana Island Nature Preserve is located at Furnace Dock Road, Off Route 9, Cortlandt 10567 in Westchester County. Oscawana is a natural Hudson River waterfront park that is bisected by Furnace Dock Road and the Hudson Division Railroad Line. Oscawana Island lies along the Hudson River. This is an excellent spot for birding and possibly sighting a Bald Eagle in winter. The park also has tidal marshlands frequented by Least Bittern and a newly grown forest that contains a river flowing through the mid-northern section.
To find Oscawana Island: Take Route 9 to the Montrose/Bucannan exit. Furnace Dock Road is just south of the exit on Route 9A. Take Furnace Dock Road 1.1 miles to the parking area. Listen for Least bittern near the parking area. A trail leads to the island. The main trail leads over the railroad tracks to the Hudson River.
Things To Do on Oscawana Island nature Preserve Birding Nature Walks Scenic Views
After a day of birding, hiking, nature study, and enjoying scenic views, have dinner out at one of the excellent Restaurants in Westchester, NY
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park is located at 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 in Westchester County.
A Bit of History During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to fight numerous fires that often engulfed large tracts of businesses and homes. After numerous proposals and an abandoned plan two years into its production, construction of an unprecedented magnitude began in 1837 under the expertise of John Bloomfield Jervis. The proposed plan called for a 41 mile aqueduct and dam to be built in order to run water from the Croton River to New York City. Three to four thousand workers, mostly Irish immigrants earning up to $1.00 per day, completed the masonry marvel in just five years. In 1842 water flowed into above ground reservoirs located at the present sites of the New York Public Library and the Great Lawn of Central Park. Throngs of people attended the formal celebration held on October 14th and celebrated with "Croton cocktails" - a mix of Croton water and lemonade.
In 1968, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation purchased 26.2 miles of the original 41 mile aqueduct from New York City. Presently, Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park is a linear park which runs from Van Cortlandt Park at the Bronx County/City of Yonkers border to the Croton Dam in Cortlandt. In 1987 a section was reopened to supply the Town of Ossining and in 1992 the Old Croton Aqueduct was awarded National Historic Landmark Status.
The scenic path over the underground aqueduct winds through urban centers and small communities. It passes near numerous historic sites, preserves, a museum highlighting the construction of the Aqueduct, and many homes. The Aqueduct’s grassy ceiling provides abundant recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. While primarily for walking and running, parts of the trail are suitable for horseback riding, biking (except during “mud season”), bird watching, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing.
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Things To Do at Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park Biking Birding Bridle Path Hiking Interpretive Signs Nature Trails Self Guided Tours
Chester Heights Park, a 5-acre park, is located at Oregon Avenue in Eastchester, NY 10708 in Westchester County. Chester Heights Park offers a softball field, swings, basketball court, slides, sandbox, climbing gym, picnic tables and benches.
Things To Do at Chester Heights Park Basketball Court Picnic Tables and Benches Playgrounds (2) Softball Field
CooperField, a 4-acre park, is located on Locust Avenue in Eastchester, NY 10583 in Westchester County. CooperField offers a new baseball and softball field on four acres in the north end of the Town. A small playground is also featured.
Things to Do at CooperField Baseball Field Playground Softball Field
Dunwoodie Park, a 7-acre park, is located on Dunwoodie Street in Eastchester, NY 10583 in Westchester County. The park offers a Saggese Field, an official Pony-Colt baseball field, a basketball court, and a large playfield for soccer, softball, or football.
Things To Do at Dunwoodie Park Ball fields (football or softball) Baseball field Basketball court Soccer Field
Garth Road Park, a 1.25 acre park, is located at Garth Road in Eastchester, NY 10583 in Westchester County. This park includes O'Rourke Field, an official Little League field, climbing gym, swings, slides, benches, two basketball courts, checker tables and picnic tables.
Things to Do at Garth Road Park Baseball Little League field Basketball Courts (2) Checker Tables Picnic Tables Playground
Haindl Recreation Park, a 4.5-acre park, is located at 100 Rescigno Drive, Eastchester, NY 10709 in Westchester County.
Haindl Recreation Park features a professional quality Field Turf field with lights and bleachers for Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball and Softball on four and half acres of parkland. The field house has bathrooms, snack bar and a large recreation room used by the Recreation Department for summer and Winter Camps and Teen Scene game nights. All youth leagues use the facility for meetings, practices and parties. A generator runs the facility for night games with no electrical costs. The field house also serves as an Emergency Center.
Things To Do at Haindl Recreation Park Professional quality Field Turf field with lights and bleachers:
Joyce Road Park, a .66-acre park, is located at Joyce Road in Eastchester, NY 10709 in Westchester County. Joyce Road Park offers a small playfield, playground, benches, and a sandbox.
Things To Do at Joyce Road Park Benches Playfield (small) Playground
Labriola Park, a 3-acre park, is located at the end of Burnham Road in Eastchester, NY 10583 in Westchester County. The park offers two Little League size Ballfields, one smaller children's ball field that can be used for softball, picnic tables in picnic area with stone fireplaces, and a nature area with two tot lots, a state of the art playground with rubber surface, and benches. Restrooms are available.
Things To Do at Labriola Park Children's Ballfield (small) Little League size Ballfields (2) Nature Area with Tot Lots Picnic Tables (stone fireplaces) Playground
Lake Isle Country Club is a Town-owned recreational facility located at 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. Lake Isle is open to all residents and a limited number of non-residents. Town residents are defined as those people whose permanent and primary domicile is located within Eastchester, Bronxville, or Tuckahoe.
Attractive and affordable golfing, swimming, and tennis are available on a seasonal basis. The Lake Isle pool complex consists of five beautiful pools: an Olympic pool, diving tank, two kiddie’s pools, and a separate adult pool. Water activities include water basketball and water aerobics. Ping pong, foosball, and other games are available. Play equipment for younger children is conveniently situated in the giant sand-box at the kiddies pools. Lake Isle also has eight Har-Tru tennis courts, and a par 70, challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness.
Things To Do at Lake Isle Country Club Golf Course, par 70, 18-hole championship Restaurant and Snack Bar Swimming (5 pools) Tennis Courts (8)
Leewood Park, a 5-acre park (just under 5 acres), is located on Leewood Drive in Eastchester, NY 10709 in Westchester County. Leewood Park offers six all-weather tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, basketball court, outdoor volleyball courts, an official horseshoe court, and tennis backboard.
Things To Do at Leewood Park Basketball Court Horseshoe Court Paddle Tennis Courts Playground Softball Field Tennis Courts (Six (6) all weather courts) Volleyball Court
Memorial Park, a 1-acre park, is located at White Plains Road and California Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. The Veteran's Memorial, Gold Star Mother's Monument and Congressional Medal of Honor Garden and Memorial are located in this one acre park. Also featured are award winning plantings with paths and benches.
Things To Do at Memorial Park Benches Garden Monument Plantings Walking
Lake Isle Park Golf Course is located at 666 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709. Lake Isle is a town owned recreational facility offering a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness. Our capable P.G.A. Golf Pro/Director oversees golfing activities. For those who enjoy serious or purely fun filled golfing competition, Lake Isle Golf offers a host of tournaments such as the: Opening Day Scramble, Oldsmobile Scramble, " Meatball" Open, " Beat the Pro ", and others to determine Lake Isle champions. Press "blue button for more about Lake Isle.
Golf Course Attractions Country Club 18-hole regulation length course 6,009 yards / par 70 Course rating / slope = 69.0 / 120 Greens = Bent grass _____________________
Club rentals Pro shop Pull cart rental Putting green Restaurant Riding cart rental
Oakridge Park, a .25-acre park, is located on Mill Road (across from Town Hall at 40 Mill Road), Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. A lovely Victorian gazebo is the centerpiece of this one-quarter acre park that also contains benches, picnic tables and a small grassy play area.
Things To Do at Oakridge Park Benches Gazebo Picnic Tables Play area (grass)
Town Hall Park is located at 40 Mill Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. The park is set among landscaped rock gardens, paths and benches. It is the site for the Town's summer outdoor concerts and other recreational events.
Things To Do at Town Hall Park Benches Gardens Town Outdoor Concerts
Twin Lakes Park in Eastchester and Nature Study Woods in New Rochelle, are located in Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. "These parks are composed of two land parcels separated by the Hutchinson River Parkway. The native woodland surrounds a series of lakes that make up the predominant character of the parks.
- Access to Nature Study Woods is on Webster Road in New Rochelle. - Access to Twin Lakes Farm is off California Road in Eastchester.
"Twin Lakes Farm is located in Twin Lakes Park, a riding academy and competitive show stable offering English riding lessons by appointment, seven days a week. Both private and group instruction is available for children and adults, beginning at 6 years old. Lessons range from beginner first time lessons to jumping and horse shows. Twin Lakes Farm also offers boarding services."
Things To Do at Twin Lakes and Nature Study Woods Birding Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Nature Study Stables
Wilmont Park, a .50-acre park, is located at Wilmont Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. Enjoy plantings and a sitting area at this one-half acre mini park.
The Children's Theatre at the Westchester Broadway Theatre is located at One Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 in Westchester County. The Westchester Broadway Theatre is the longest running year-round professional theatre in the State of New York.
Note: Individual seats are sold for Children's Theatre. All tables are considered to be shared.
There is no food service for Children's Theatre productions.
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Westchester Skating Academy is located at 91 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523. Built in 1996, the Westchester Skating Academy is a premiere skating facility in the Westchester County Area. Conveniently located in Elmsford New York, WSA is an NHL twin rink facilities in Westchester County. Open seven days a week, we offer quality skating programs in a warm and nurturing atmosphere.
Ice Activities and Attractions Ice Skating Programs for Adults Ice Skating Programs for Children
Ice Hockey Adult Men's Leaque Adult Women's Hockey Hockey Lessons Hockey Camps Hockey Clinics Pick-Up Hockey Stick Time Youth Hockey
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Stuart's Fruit Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, is located at 62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs NY 10527, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. Stuart's Fruit Farm is the oldest working farm in Westchester County. Our farm has been in the Stuart family since 1828. Our fruit and produce stand was built in 1886. The original farmhouse built around 1760 is still being lived in today.
Our Family is the sixth generation of Stuarts to live and work the farm. Our farm has over 200 acres of apple orchards, pumpkin fields and vegetable crops. Bring the kids and the family for a fun day on the farm.
Attractions Oldest working farm in Westchester County
ISG Gymnastics, offering, gymnastic classes, gymnastic birthday parties, and gymnastic summer camp, is located at 151 Crotona Ave, Harrison, NY 10528 in Westchester County. ISG Gymnastics is a 35-year-old, family operated gymnastics center that offers classes for children of all ages. We strive to provide a safe and fun environment. Our gymnasts learn to develop good physical training habits, how to set and achieve goals, and increase self-esteem through our gymnastics programs.
Ridge Road Park, a 170-acre park, offers picnicking facilities for groups with three pavilions, ball fields, playgrounds, and athletic fields, including the
Miracle Field for children and adults with disabilities. Miracle Field is a custom-designed field with a cushioned, rubberized turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair-accessible dugouts and a completely flat, barrier-free surface to provide accessibility for visually impaired players or players in wheelchairs.
Things To Do at Ridge Road Park Miracle Field (For children and adults with disabilities.) Nature Study Pavilions Playgrounds Playing Fields
Westchester Gymnastics is located at 5 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne, NY 10532 in Westchester County. Westchester Gymnastics is the longest established gymnastics training center in Westchester County. "Our wide range of programs from competitive team to parent and tot classes to cheerleading to recreational classes to special needs exemplify our well established, blossoming program that continues to grow each year. At Westchester Gymnastics we aim to build character, self-confidence, endurance and strength."
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Matthiessen Park is set along the Hudson River in the Village of Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. Relax, wade in the water (small beachfront), picnic, look out at the Tappan Zee Bridge, or bring the children to play in the park.
Matthiessen Park is also the location of Irvington's Riverside Concerts and Movies held in the summer.
Things To Do at Matthiessen Park Bocce Court Horse Shoe Pits Picnic Tables, Barbecue Pits Playground Shuffle Board Courts Spray Pool Volleyball Net
Stroll in the park, look out over the Hudson and enjoy the scenic view, watch the kids play in the playground, try some shuffle board. When it's time to eat, have lunch or dinner at one of the excellent restaurants in Irvington, a charming River Town in Westchester County.
Directions Matthiessen Park can be reached by going south on Main Street and making a right onto North Astor Street. At the end of North Astor Street, make a left turn onto Bridge Street.
Memorial Park is located at Dows Lane, Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533, a River Town in Westchester County.
Things To Do at Memorial Park Ballfields (2) Fitness Par Course Multi-use Field Picnic Tables Playground Spray Pool Tennis Courts (Three Illuminated Tennis Courts) Walking
Scenic Hudson Park at Irvington Irvington, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
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The transformation of Irvington's waterfront is one of Scenic Hudson's most dramatic success stories. This former industrial site is now a peaceful riverfront oasis just 12 miles north of New York City. At this site, 12-acres of contaminated soil and blacktop along the Hudson River have been transformed into a public park with views of the Manhattan skyline, Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge.
The Scenic Hudson Land Trust saved the land from proposed residential development. The restoration and creation of the park was achieved through a partnership involving our land trust, the Village of Irvington and New York State. Today, the park is managed by the Village of Irvington Parks and Recreation Department.
Things To Do at Irvington Scenic Hudson Park BallFields (Two regulation ballfields) Basketball Court (Lighted) Boat Launch (Nonmotorized, car-topped craft) Playgrounds (2) Riverfront promenade Scenic Views Senior Center Walking Paths
Directions From Interstate 287 exit 9, take Route 9 south for 1.6 miles. At traffic light, turn right on Main Street. Continue to end. Right on North Astor Street. Left on Bridge Street. Cross railroad tracks. Follow Bridge Street to the left. Park is on right, past Bridge Street Properties.
After a day of kayaking, walking, watching the children play; when its time to eat select one of the many excellent restaurants in Irvington or eat out in one of the other beautiful River Towns in Westchester, New York.
V. E. Macy Park is a 172-acre park centrally located at Saw Mill River Road, Irvington, New York. The park is actually divided into three distinct areas with slightly different atmospheres. One part functions as a local park with ballfields, a playground, comfort station and picnic pavilion. Another includes Woodlands Lake, fishing, ice skating, access to the South County Trailway, and 500 feet of the former Putnam Division Railroad. The final area is largely undeveloped.
The Great Hunger Memorial “A section of V. E. Macy Park has been renamed so that the history of the Irish who fled to Westchester in the 1840s to escape poverty and famine will never be forgotten".
Point of Interest: The Great Hunger Memorial
Things To Do Fishing Great Hunger Memorial Picnicking Playground
Go bowling at Jefferson Valley Lanes, offering 24 bowling lanes, located at 3699 Hill Blvd., Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 in Westchester County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (24) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Moonlight Bowling Open bowling Pro Shop Scoring (automatic) Tournaments Youth programs
The Yorktown Theatre Company, KJK Productions, is a non-profit organization that serves as the major resident theatre program at the Music Hall at Tarrytown. The Yorktown Theatre Company has produced several successful productions which have brought major classic Broadway musicals (including: The Music Man, Phantom, The Sound of Music, Christmas Carol, West Side Story) and live children's theatre to Tarrytown and nearby areas.
The Bedford Audubon Society is located at Bylane Farm, 35 Todd Road, Katonah, NY 10536 in Westchester County. The Bedford Audubon Society is a locally based chapter of the 550,000 member National Audubon Society. Founded in Bedford, New York on February 13, 1913, today BAS services much of northern Westchester and Putnam Counties in southeastern New York State. It is this organization's mission to promote environmental education, grass-roots activism, public and private conservation efforts, preservation and protection of open space.
Bedford Audubon Society owns and manages 594-acres of land at four sanctuaries, all located in northeastern Westchester County. The sanctuaries are open to the general public dawn to dusk and admission is free.
Enjoy our programs and lectures in the evening of the second Wednesday of every month, excluding July and August. They are free and open to the general public. Field trips are conducted several times monthly and are also open to the public.
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Things To Do at Bedford Audubon Birding | Bird Watching Lectures Programs Wildlife Rehabilitation
Bedford offers many options for outdoor activities and leisure. There are three active parks and two passive parks in the Town of Bedford. In each hamlet, an active park is available for year-round activities. In the summer each active park is home to a day camp. The two passive parks, Indian Hill Park and Beaver Dam Sanctuary Park, offer walking trails and natural areas. Picnicking is allowed on the Village Green in Bedford Village, and at Rosaforte Park in Bedford Hills. Rosaforte Park also offers a baseball & softball field.
Caramoor Center for Music and Arts is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY 10536 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Caramoor is a magnificent estate dedicated to the Performing Arts. Throughout the year, Caramoor offers musical experiences to be enjoyed by everyone. Programs include Great Artists in the Music Room, Caramoor Classics, Programs for Families, Cabaret, Vocal Gala, Jazz, Festivals, and more.
Caramoor's House Museum has twenty rooms that are open to the public. These rooms are filled with an extraordinary collection of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, stained glass, furniture, cloisonné, and an important jade collection.
A Bit of History Caramoor is the legacy of Walter and Lucie Rosen, who established the estate and built a great house as its centerpiece, filling it with treasures collected on their travels. Walter Rosen was the master planner, bringing to reality his dream of creating a place to entertain friends from around the world. Their legendary musical evenings were the seeds of today's International Music Festival that is held annually on the estate.
The Rosen's had two children, Walter and Anne. In 1944, during the Second World War, while flying for the RAF, Walter was killed returning from a raid in Germany. His absence from the house was keenly felt and it prompted his parents to act on their previously discussed plans to preserve the artistic and musical heritage of Caramoor. In 1945, the Rosens bequeathed the Caramoor estate as a center for music and art in memory of their son.
In the summer, come early, explore Caramoor's beautiful grounds, take a tour of the House Museum, enjoy a pre-concert picnic, and discover wonderful music in a relaxed setting. With its unique heritage, Caramoor remains a place where you can experience magical summer days and nights. Year round, select from the many venues and programs.
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Things to Do at Caramoor Birthday Parties Family Concerts Gardens & Grounds Historic Site International Music Festival Jazz Festival Museum Programs for Families Summer Music Festival
The Harvey School Rink is located in the Harvely School, at 260 Jay Street (Route 22) Katonah, NY 10536 in Westchester County. The Harvey School Rink has been operating a group ice skating lesson program for over twenty five years. The Basic Skills Program for SPS 1 through Freeskate 4 is sanctioned by the United States Figure Skating (USFS). Classes are taught by qualified and nationally certified skating professionals.
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is located at 400 Jay Street, Katonah, NY 10536 in Westchester County.
History of Chief Justice John Jay "Nestled in the rolling Westchester countryside is the gracious home and farm of John Jay (1745-1829), one of America's principal Founding Fathers. Jay co-authored the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War, and the Federalist Papers, which aided ratification of the U.S. Constitution. He served as President of the Continental Congress, U.S. Secretary for Foreign Affairs, first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the second governor of New York State.
"During many years of devoted service to the State and the Nation, he looked forward to the day when he would retire with his wife and children to "the house on my farm in Westchester County. The land where John Jay lived his later years was purchased in 1703 by his maternal grandfather, Jacobus Van Cortlandt. By 1800 Jay had acquired, by inheritance and by purchase, 750 acres of property near Bedford, New York. In 1799 he began construction of a comfortable 24-room farmhouse. He moved there in 1801, after his retirement from politics. Tragically, Jay's wife Sarah died only months after moving to their new home. John Jay never remarried and lived as a gentleman farmer until his death in 1829.
"His son William (1789-1858) inherited the house and farm; he later became a leading figure in the struggle to end slavery. William's son John Jay II (1817-1894) inherited the property and upon his death it was given to his son Colonel William Jay (1841-1915). The Colonels' daughter, Eleanor Jay Iselin (1882-1953) was the last of the family to use the property as a full time residence. In 1958 the house and thirty of the original acres were purchased from Eleanor Jay Iselin's heirs by Westchester County and transferred to the State of New York, which opened it to the public in 1964 as John Jay Homestead State Historic Site."
John Jay: First Chief-Justice of the United States The annexed sketch of his life is from Blake's Biographical Dictionary: "John Jay, LL.D., first chief-justice of the United States under the constitution of 1789, graduated at Kings, (now Columbia College) in 1764 and in 1768 was admitted to the bar. He was appointed to the first American congress in 1774. Being on the committee with Lee and Livingston to draft an address to the people of Great Britain, he was the writer of the eloquent production. In the congress of 1775, he was on various important committees, performing more service perhaps than any other member except Franklin and John Adams."
In May, 1776, he was recalled to assist in forming the government of New York, and in consequence his name is not attached to the Declaration of Independence . . . Though not a member of the convention, which formed the constitution of the United States, he was present at Annapolis and aided by his advice. He also assisted Madison and Hamilton in writing the Federalist. In the convention of New York he contributed to the adoption of the constitution. He was appointed chief justice by Washington, December 26, 1789. In 1794, he was appointed minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain, and succeeded in negotiating the treaty that still goes by his name. Chief-Justice John Jay was governor of the state of New York from 1795 to 1801.
Anti-Slavery Movement John Jay and his family retired to his farm in Bedford. Upon John Jay's death in 1829, the farm and home were inherited by William Jay, John's second son. William Jay became a prominent leader of abolitionists, and the Homestead became a center in the anti-slavery movement.
Attractions This historic site encompasses sixty-two acres, including lovingly-tended formal gardens, magnificent woodland walks, rolling meadows, and a cluster of 19th century farm buildings. An 1820's schoolhouse and a 1830s barn are open for touring. The historic house is open most of the year, and can be seen by a guided tour through twelve beautifully furnished period rooms, restored to an 1820's appearance."
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Things To Do at John Jay Homestead Audio-Visual Programs* Birthday Parties Bridle Paths Demonstrations* Educational Programs K-12* Gardens Gift Shop* Group Tours* Hiking Historic House Interpretive Sign Picnic Area Scenic Views Special Exhibitions
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Katonah Memorial Park located in Katonah is one of several parks in the municipality of Bedford. The park offers walking trails, natural areas, and many other activities.
Things To Do Baseball Basketball Paddle Tennis Picnicking Playground Sledding Soccer Softball Summer Day Camp Swimming Pool Tennis Walking Trails
Muscoot Farm, a 777-acre interpretive farm is located at 51 Route 100 in Katonah, NY 10536 in Westchester County.
From the owner: "Muscoot Farm was originally a "Gentleman's Farm" founded by Ferdinand T. Hopkins in 1880 and operated as a dairy farm until Westchester County acquired the property in the late 1960s. Today, Muscoot Farm is a Westchester County Park that strives to preserve and interpret its agrarian past. Visitors may stroll through the original barns, visit with the animals, participate in educational programs or hike the many miles of trails. There is something for everyone on Muscoot’s 777 acres."
More than seven miles of hiking trails allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Trail maps are available in the reception center. For the protection of our animals and our visitors, petting and feeding of the farm animals is not permitted and dogs are not allowed at Muscoot.
Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir. Visitors can walk through the dairy barn, milk house, ice house, blacksmith shop and several other barns and buildings. Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th century gentleman's farm and many represent minor rare breeds. The Main House is used to exhibit monthly art shows by local artists.
Dynamic Gymnastics is located at 1949 East Main Street, Mohegan Lake, New York 10547 in northern Westchester County.
Teaching Gymnastics As stated by U.S.A. Gymnastics., "The teaching of skills slowly and in a progressive manner is, without question, a fundamental cornerstone to success and safety in gymnastics.” Improvements in gymnastics are experienced in time, not in a week or a month. Athletes progress at their own pace in an environment that allows the students to be as competitive as is comfortable for them. Winning is a measure of an athlete's own personal efforts and improvements. Gymnastic training should be fun and challenging."
Addison Park is a small pocket park located on Chatsworth Avenue in Larchmont, NY 10538, Westchester County.
Things To Do in Addison Park The parks in the Village of Larchmont offer several activities throughout the spring, summer, and fall for young and old alike. Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for information about parks and activities, for children and adults, offered at each park in Larchmont.
At the intersection of Parkway and Palmer Avenue is DeMatte Park, where there is a memorial to Patrol Officer Anthony DeMatte, who was killed in the line of duty.
By Judy Silberstein October 18, 2006 After Larchmont Patrolman Arthur Dematte, 46, was fatally shot on Tuesday, October 12, 1976, over 2000 officials, family, friends and fellow officers came from as far as London for his funeral. The only Larchmont officer ever killed in the line of duty, he left a widow, Alice Dematte, and four children, Joyce,19, Jane, 17, Jill, 15, and William,12. When Patrolman Dematte’s sacrifice was honored 30 years later on Sunday, October 15, 2006, officers who served with him over his 19-year career and others who knew of him again joined officials, family and friends, this time filling the traffic circle near the tiny park at the intersection of Palmer Avenue and Parkway dedicated to his memory.
Flint Park is located in Larchmont, NY 10538, Westchester County. Flint Park is the primary recreational park in the Village, located at the end of Locust Avenue. The park has a variety of sports facilities, including tennis and paddle tennis, three baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, a picnic area, a playground for both toddlers and young children, and a summer day camp for ages 6 to 14.
The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Little League and Babe Ruth League, as well as the Larchmont Junior Soccer League, Lacrosse, and MHS teams use the fields in Flint Park for games and practices.
On Thursday evenings in July, you can enjoy concerts in the park. Bring the kids, a picnic supper, and enjoy listening to the music under the stars.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (3) Basketball Courts Concerts (summer) Paddle Tennis Picnic Area Playgrounds (toddlers and young children) Soccer Fields Summer Day Camp Tennis
Flint Park is located in Larchmont, NY 10538, Westchester County. Flint Park is the primary recreational park in the Village, located at the end of Locust Avenue. The park has a variety of sports facilities, including tennis and paddle tennis, three baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, a picnic area, a playground for both toddlers and young children, and a summer day camp for ages 6 to 14.
The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Little League and Babe Ruth League, as well as the Larchmont Junior Soccer League, Lacrosse, and MHS teams use the fields in Flint Park for games and practices.
On Thursday evenings in July, you can enjoy concerts in the park. Bring the kids, a picnic supper, and enjoy listening to the music under the stars.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (3) Basketball Courts Concerts (summer) Paddle Tennis Picnic Area Playgrounds (toddlers and young children) Soccer Fields Summer Day Camp Tennis
Hommocks Park Ice Rink, offering public skating, a skating school, youth hockey and more, is located at Hommocks Park Ice Rink, 140 Hommocks Road, Larchmont, NY 10538 in Westchester County.
Mamaroneck's popular enclosed public skating facility has been offering fun for the entire family since 1975. Take the opportunity to learn to ice skate, play hockey or sharpen your skills. Special promotions and events are offered throughout the season.
The Hommocks Park Ice Rink offers skating lessons for ages 4 through adults. Ribbons or badges will be given to skaters qualified to advance to the next level.
Ice Activities and Attractions Birthday Parties
Ice Skating Figure Skating Ice Skating Ice Skating School Public Skating
Ice Hockey Hockey Camps/Clinics Hockey Programs Hockey Tournament Stick Time Youth Hockey
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Kane Park is located on Boston Post Road between Beach Avenue and Kane Avenue, Larchmont NY 10538, Westchester County.
Things To Do Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Kane Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.
Lorenzen Park is located just off of Boston Post Road in Larchmont, NY 10538. Lorenzen Park is home to Little League and Soccer League fields. Public usage of this park is limited to times when league play is not in session.
Things To Do Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Lorenzen Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.
Larchmont Manor Park is located at 99 Park Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538 in Westchester County. Manor Park is situated along Long Island Sound and offers beautiful views of the water. Manor Park is privately owned by the Larchmont Manor Park Society who also maintains a beach at Manor Park. For applications to join the beach, or for other details on this park, contact the Larchmont Manor Park Society at 834-4309.
About Larchmont Manor Park Society The Larchmont Manor Park Society was established in 1892 to maintain, preserve and protect Larchmont Manor Park. Some 13-acres in area with 5,000 feet of Long Island Sound shoreline, this beautiful private park is open to the public due to the generosity of its owners, some 280 residents of Larchmont Manor.
The Park has paths for strolling and a gazebo and benches where visitors may rest and take in the striking scenery. A few basic rules are designed to preserve the natural beauty and assure tranquility for all. Bicycling, skating, unleashed dogs, playing of radios and musical instruments and picnicking are not permitted. The Park is open between dawn and dusk.
Things To Do *Swimming at a sandy beach Walking along beach
*Use of the beach requires the rental of a bathhouse or locker. The Beach is operated by the Larchmont Manor Park Society and is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Pine Brook Park is located at 99 Park Avenue (at the intersection of Pine Brook Drive and Palmer Avenue), Larchmont, NY 10538 in Westchester County. Pine Brook Park offers a wonderful play area for young children, along with a ballfield where tee-ball can be played.
Things To Do Jungle Jim for Children Swings Tee-Ball field for Children
Vanderburgh Park, known to many as “Turtle Park,” is located along Palmer Avenue, at the intersection of Hall and Vanderburgh Avenues, Larchmont, NY 10538 in Westchester County. Vanderburgh Park has a large play area for small children and toddlers.
Things To Do Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Vanderburgh Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.
The Voracious Reader is located at 1997 Palmer Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538 in Westchester County.
“I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.” Anna Quindlen, “Enough Bookshelves,” August 7, 1991
The Voracious Reader began, in part, for want of more bookshelves and always, always, more books. Perhaps, just as wonderful as an overabundance of books, was the thought of scores of eager young readers with whom they might be shared.
We had the very good fortune of opening our doors to just such voracious readers in the spring of 2007. In they flocked with their delighted parents, beloved aunts and uncles, doting grandparents, attentive nannies ... and best of all, their insatiable appetites for wonderful books of all sorts.
More than a bookstore, The Voracious Reader hopes to serve as a community hub for young readers and their families and helpers, offering reading clubs, workshops, story times, book-themed birthday parties, author signings, events and more.
Willow/Woodbine Park is located at the end of Willow Avenue in Larchmont, NY 10538, Westchester County. Willow/Woodbine offers an excellent opportunity for observing nature along the Premium River, as well as a substantial play area for small children.
Things To Do Speak to the Recreation Director, found in the Village Clerk’s office, or call 914-834-6230 for more information about Willow/Woodbine Park, including activities and attractions offered at each park in Larchmont.
Harbor Island Park is located at Mamaroneck Avenue and Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck, NY 10543, Westchester County. Harbor Island is the largest park in Mamaroneck village with 44-acres of playground equipment such as swings; and a pavilion, rest rooms and showers.
For great summer fun bring your boat to the marina and boat launching area. Also available are docks, fishing floats, tennis club, picnic tables, benches, swing benches, ball fields, play fields, parking, concerts and special events. In the hot days of summer, cool off and go swimming at the 700 ft. salt water beach, or have fun at the spray ground. Press blue button for more about Harbor Island Park and Harbor Island Conservancy.
Things To Do Boat Launch Concerts Fishing Marina Picnicking Playground Playing Fields Salt Water Beach (700 feet) Showers Spray Ground Tennis Club
George’s Island Park, a 208-acre waterfront park, is located on Dutch Street, Montrose NY 10548, Westchester County in the Hudson River. George's Island offers magnificent views of the historic Hudson River. It contains tidal wetlands, a fresh water pond and wooded trails, and provides boat access to the Hudson River as well as areas for nature study and picnicking.
Things To Do Boat Launch Fishing Hiking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Playground Playing Fields
The Sportsman Center at Blue Mountain Reservation is the only public sportsman's recreation facility in Westchester County offering target areas for: Trap and Skeet, Large and Small Bore Rifle and Pistol Archery. The Center provides a safe and convenient site for practice shooting.
Cabbage Hill Farm is located on 70 acres at 115 Crow Hill Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 in Westchester County. Cabbage Hill, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the preservation of historic farm animals and uses sustainable agriculture techniques and aquaponics. Products include a variety of mixed greens and vegetables, smoked trout, duck eggs, and a variety of pasture-raised beef and pork cuts.
"No chemicals, hormone, or antibiotics are used in our operation. We take part in the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York Farmer’s Pledge Program."
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Choate Sanctuary is located at Crow Hill Road and Route 133, 1 mile west of Mount Kisco. Highlights of Choate Sanctuary are the many unusual rock outcroppings and the mature forest with large tulip trees, red oak and red maple. Choate Sanctuary is a good place to enjoy hiking, birding, and quiet views over the surrounding woodland. Dogs are permitted on leashes. Press blue button for more information about Choate Sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking Nature Center Scenic Views
Copland House at Merestead is located at 455 Byram Lake Road, Mt. Kisco, NY in Westchester County. "Merestead (“farmland” in Scottish) was designed and built in 1906–07 by famed architects Delano & Aldrich as the country home of William Sloane, President of the W & J Sloane Furniture Company, and his family.
"Sloane’s son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Patterson, Jr., gave this majestic property to the people of Westchester, “so that present and future generations ... will be able to use, see, and enjoy it [for] conservation, educational, cultural, intellectual, historical, and recreational purposes.” A County Park, the 130-acre estate includes a 26-room Georgian Revival mansion, carriage house, farm buildings, formal gardens, natural woodlands, rolling hills and meadows, and over two miles of trails.
"In September 2009, an innovative public-private partnership between Westchester County and Copland House was launched to realize the Pattersons’ sweeping vision, and establish a unique creative center at Merestead, which will serve as an extension of Copland House’s acclaimed musical, educational, and public programs. This extraordinary collaboration preserves a large parcel of open land, revives one of Westchester’s last great country estates, and creates a singular institution that champions American music and the arts—and makes all of this accessible to the public."
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Attractions at Copland House at Merestead Concerts Educational Programs Events Hiking Trails Historic Site
Jodi's Gym, offering gymnastics, is located at 25 Hubbels Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 in Westchester County.
Tumbling Tots (3-5 years) Do you have a preschooler who is always on the move? The fundamentals for gymnastics (and all sports) are developed as children improve their skills on balance beams, bars, rings, tumbling, floor work, vault, tumbletrak, our space bouncer and so much more. In a class filled with giggles and laughter, your child will develop self confidence while experiencing the joys of gymnastics.
FUN-tastic Gymnastics (Girls K - 7th grade) Learn gymnastics. Our USA Gymnastics certified instructors use a safe and encouraging method in teaching gymnastics in the most positive, safe and fun environment you will find.
Features Children's Birthday Parties Gymnastics
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Leonard Park, a 116-acre park, is located at 1 Wallace Drive, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 in Westchester County. Leonard Park offers recreation programs, including basketball, baseball, camp for kids, Mount Kisco Memorial Complex & Pool (3 swimming pools) and more great activities and fun for kids and adults year round.
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Park Attractions Japanese Pagoda brought "piece by piece" to Mount Kisco from Japan Marsh Memorial Sanctuary
Things To Do Basketball Courts (outdoors) Disc (Frisbee) Golf Course (*course description) Gymnasium (located in Memorial Chapel) Hiking / Walking Trails Indoor Recreation Bldg. Picnic Areas Playground Playing fields (2 little league fields) - Softball field - Hardball field Swimming pools (toddler pool, main pool, diving tank) Tea House (may be rented) Tennis Courts (4)
*Disc Golf Course Long wooded holes through a mature eastern hardwood forest. Many elevation changes. A 600 ft. par 4 hole.
Winter Activities Ice Skating Sledding behind the baseball fields
Go bowling at Spins Bowl at Grand Prix, a bowling center offering 12 family bowling lanes, and 7 VIP lanes, located at 333 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 in Westchester County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (12) family and (7) VIP Lanes Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Extreme Bowling Scoring (automatic) Tournaments Youth programs
The mountain bike trail system, at Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant, offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. The trails total about five miles in distance and are geared toward experienced riders. The route winds through the many diverse habitats of this beautiful 431-acre park.
Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails Five miles in distance and are geared toward advanced bikers. The trails are mostly single track, and can be used in both directions.
Graham Hills Park is located in Mount Pleasant, Westchester County. Graham Hills, a one-time hamlet and station on the Putnam Railroad, takes its name from Dr. Isaac Gilbert Graham, a Revolutionary War army surgeon, who settled there circa 1785.
Graham Hills features about five miles of bike trails geared toward experienced riders. The route winds through the many diverse habitats of this beautiful 431-acre park. The trails are mostly single track, and can be used in both directions.
Things To Do Biking Trails - Five (5) miles of biking trails (advanced bikers) Hiking Trails Nature Study
The Ice Hutch, a domed sports complex offering indoor Ice Skating and Ice Hockey in the winter, is located at 655 Garden Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10536 in Westchester County.
Ice Activities and Attractions Concession Parties Proshop
Ice Skating Figure Skating Ice Skating Ice Skating Rentals Ice Skating School Public Skating
Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Lessons Open Hockey Stick Time
Willson's Woods Park and Pool is located at East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon NY 10550, Westchester County. Willson's Woods is one of the oldest parks in Westchester County. Willson’s Woods is a 23-acre park offering a beautiful swimming pool and adjacent English Tudor style bathhouse along with areas for picnicking and fishing.
Point of Interest: A special park feature is "Willson's Waves" where you can body surf on 3-foot waves in the county's first-ever wave pool. Splash downward on an 18-foot-high water slide, wander through cascades and fountains in the water playground or just cool off on the spray deck.
Birthday Parties for Kids At Willson's Waves, you can body surf on three-foot waves, splash down on an 18-foot-high water slide, or wander through cascades and fountains in the water playground. For more information or to book a birthday party, call Willson's Waves at (914) 813-6990.
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Haas Sanctuary, a 14-acre sanctuary, is located on the eastern edge of the Town of New Castle south of Mount Kisco. Haas Sanctuary was first protected by the New Castle Land Conservancy which merged with Saw Mill River Audubon in 1975. Highlights of Haas Sanctuary are the beautiful rock formations, large tulip and sugar maple trees, and a native meadow along Sheather Road.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Nature walks Tulip and Sugar Maple Trees
Teatown Lake Reservation is located at 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562 in Westchester County. Teatown is located in the hills and highlands of New York’s Hudson Valley. This bioregion includes parts of five counties: Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange. Nearly 80% of the region lies east of the Hudson River in Westchester and Putnam counties. About 785,000 people share the 936-square-mile area with a rich diversity of habitats, plant and animals. The nationally-acclaimed Hudson River Estuary and majestic Hudson Highlands form the region’s backbone.
Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York.
Located in the heart of the Lower Hudson Valley’s Hudson Hills and Highlands bioregion, Teatown is the largest nonprofit nature preserve in Westchester County. About 28,000 people come each year to attend an education program, visit the Nature Center, hike our trails, or tour Wildflower Island, a two-acre island sanctuary located within Teatown Lake that is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers.
Teatown’s educators offer adult, family and children’s programs to over 18,000 participants annually, including nearly 9,000 school children and 700 summer campers. Annually, over 10,000 hikers traverse Teatown's 15 miles of scenic trails that span abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land.
Things To Do at Teatown Lake Reservation Children's Events Diverse Habitats Hiking Trails (15 miles) Nature Center Outdoor Animal Exhibits Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers
Davenport Park, 20-acres in size, is located on Davenport Avenue in New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. This is a passive recreation area overlooking Long Island Sound. This park is ideal for sunbathing, walking, sitting or reading a book. Contains a Shakespeare Garden. Valid omnicards are required year round.
Things To Do Seasonal Sled Riding Scenic Views Sunbathing Walking
D’Onofrio Park, 22-acres in size, is located at Morgan Street and Emmett Terrace, in the South End of New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. D’Onofrio Park offers two ball fields, large playground for children, and a pavilion with picnic tables.
Eddie Foy Park is located on Pelham Road and Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Eddie Foy Park offers a playground for children, a sandbox, and park benches.
Feeney Park is located at 7th Street and Washington Avenue, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Feeney Park offers a playground for children, walking path, flower garden and benches.
Things To Do Benches Flower Garden Playground Walking Path
Five Islands Park, 15-acres in size, is located off LeFevre Lane in New Rochelle, NY 10801, Westchester County. Five Islands Park has a large grassy area, sunbather's beach, picnic areas, pavilion, large playground for children, outdoor amphitheater, also ideal for nature walks. A pedestrian bridge links Big and Little Harrison Island to the main Oakwood Island. This beautiful park has barbeque pits, picnic tables, benches and open air pavilions for rent and a dock for fishing. Valid omnicards are required year round.
Things To Do Amphitheater Outdoors Fishing on Dock Horseshoe Courts Large grassy area Nature walks Pavilion Picnicking Playground Shuffleboard Sunbather's Beach
Flowers (City) Park, 20-acres in size, is located at Fifth Avenue and Potter Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801, Westchester County. Flowers Park houses 3 ball fields, a basketball court, playground, picnic area for rent, Sidney E. Frank Skate Park, Fosina Stadium natural turf field and the artificial turf Skidelsky Field Complex.
Things To Do Ball Fields (3) Basketball Court Playground Picnicking Skate Park
Go bowling at FUNFUZION at New Roc City includes New Roc’n Bowl, a bowling center offering 17-AMF Glow-in-the-Dark lanes, located at 33 Lecount Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801 in Westchester County. "New Roc’n Bowl offers a glow-in-the-dark bowling experience with music pumping and lights flashing."
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) 17-AMF Glow-in-the-Dark lanes Air Hockey Tables & Video Games DJ Booth, Dance Floor and Disco Lights
FUNFUZION at New Roc City, offering an 18-hole GLOW miniature golf course, is located at 33 Lecount Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801 in Westchester County.
Glen Island Park and Beach, 105-acres in size, is located in New Rochelle NY 10805, Westchester County. Glen Island is an island property connected to New Rochelle by a drawbridge built in the 1920s. After Playland, Glen Island is the second most widely used park in the County Parks system.
From Westchestergov.com "This 105-acre island property is connected to New Rochelle by a drawbridge built in the 1920s. After Playland, Glen Island is the second most widely used park in the County Parks system. One of Westchester’s unique jewels, it was initially developed as a summer resort by John H. Starin. The original design exhibited the five cultures of the western world on individual islands linked together with piers and causeways. Today the islands have been merged with substantial fill areas totaling 130 acres and providing a beautiful crescent shaped beach with access to the Long Island Sound.
"Glen Island Park also offers picnic pavilions, and open picnic areas, boat launching, pathways, a catering hall and a restaurant, formerly Glen Island Casino of Big Band era fame. Cannons, sculptures and castles with coursed rubble stone, arched openings and round towers still remain from the days of John Starin’s resort. The castles, reminiscent of those in Germany's Rhineland, were constructed on their present site in the late 19th century for use as a beer garden and restaurant.
"The boat ramp handles 65-70 launchings per weekend. The bathhouse was originally built in a Neo-Georgian style with a cupola marking the center of the front façade. A courtyard looks out to the beach and is completed by a colonnade. The bridge, bridge house, seawall and castles are all eligible for listing on the Register of Historic Places."
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Things To Do at Glen Island Park Beach Birthday Parties at Glen Island Boating (canoes, motor boats, kayaking, sailing) Boat Launch Fishing Hiking Trails / Walking Nature Study Picnicking | Picnic Shelters Playground Refreshments Swimming Beach
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Hartley Field is located at Brook Street and Lincoln Avenue, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Hartley Field is a neighborhood park used for informal ball playing.
Hudson Park and Beach are located at the south end on Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801, Westchester County. Hudson Park features a grassy recreation area with a cameo playground for children, a music bandshell, seating area, bathing beaches and parking.
Things To Do Bathing Beaches Grassy Recreation Area Music Bandshell Playground
Huguenot Park / Twin Lakes, a handicap accessible park, is located at North Avenue & Eastchester Road, New Rochelle, NY 10804. The park is located in front of New Rochelle High School. It contains two lakes with a walking trail, a large, fully accessible children's playground known as Jacks Friendship Garden, a children's library and benches. The park accommodates fishing and seasonal ice skating.
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Things to Do at the Park Children's Library Fishing Handicap Accessible Playground known as Jacks Friendship Garden Walking Trail
Winter Activities Ice-Skating (seasonal)
The word is "New Rochelle’s newest playground opened earlier this month to rave reviews and big crowds. Jack’s Friendship Garden, located at the corner of Eastchester Road and North Avenue, next to the Huguenot Children’s Library, offers extensive state-of-the-art play equipment in a beautifully landscaped setting, and is one of just two handicapped-accessible playgrounds in Westchester County. Our son Jeremy can attest personally to its joys."
Leif Erickson Park is located at Pelham & Hudson Park Roads, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Leif Erickson Park is at the entrance to Hudson Park and is a passive recreation park.
Lemke Park is located at Lemke Place and Rockland Avenue, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Lemke Park offers a playground for children and park benches.
Library Green is a downtown urban Park located adjacent to the New Rochelle Public Library bounded by Lawton Street (east) Memorial Highway (west) and Huguenot Street (north) in New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County.
Lincoln Park and Pool, 4-acres in size, is located at Lincoln Avenue and Prince Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801, Westchester County. Lincoln Park offers a large children’s play area with equipment, lighted basketball courts, a stage area, and a small youth baseball field. In the hot days of summer, cool off at the small outdoor swimming pool with a water slide and wading pool.
Things To Do Baseball Field (small youth field) Basketball Courts (lighted) Playground Stage Area Swimming Pool with Water Slide
Maplewood Park is located at Stratton Road and Gaby Lane, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Maplewood Park offers a playground for children, benches, and a basketball court.
Neptune Park is located at Fort Slocum Road and Pelham Road, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. A scenic view of Glen Island Park can be seen from Neptune Park. There is a grassy area and a fishing pier and dock where the Klondike is harbored. Also in this park is Cameron Dock with bocce courts, fishing pier and parking area. Sharkey Park adjoins Cameron Dock and has horseshoe pitching facility. Omnicards are required year round.
Things To Do Cameron Dock with Bocce Courts Fishing Pier and Dock Horseshoe Pitching
Pinebrook Park is located on Pinebrook Blvd. and Tulip Lane, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Pinebrook Park offers a playground for children, benches, a ball field, and a basketball court.
Things To Do Ball Field Basketball Court Benches Playground
Roosevelt Park is located on Disbrow Lane, off North Avenue, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Roosevelt Park offers a playground for children, benches, a basketball court and fitness court.
Things To Do Basketball Court Benches Fitness Court Playground
Seacord Park is located at Allard Avenue and John Street in New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Seacord Park offers a playground for children and park benches.
Stephenson Park is located on Stephenson Blvd. and Lyons Place, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. The park offers a playground for children, basketball court, walking path, flower garden and benches.
Things To Do Basketball Court Benches Flower Garden Playground Walking Path
Sycamore Park is located on Kings Highway, New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. Sycamore Park offers a playground for children, a basketball court and a small baseball field.
Things To Do Baseball Field (small) Basketball Court Playground
Thomas Paine National Historical Association is located at 983 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804. "The Thomas Paine National Historical Association, founded January 29, 1884 in New York City, is among the oldest historical associations in the United States. Our mission, to educate the world about the life, times and works of Thomas Paine, is designed to ensure Paine's rightful place in history as the preeminent founder of the United States of America. He was, in fact, the first person to coin this phrase. In the course of his lifetime, Paine was an outstanding political and social influence upon the entire world."
The construction of the Thomas Paine Memorial Building began May 30,1925 when the great American inventor Thomas A. Edison turned the first spade full of earth. For many years, this beautiful old building has housed the library and museum collection.
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VFW Tot Lot is located on Pelham Road and Meadow Lane in New Rochelle NY 10801, Westchester County. VFW Tot Lot offers a playground for children and park benches.
The Hammond Museum was designed by Natalie Hays Hammond who borrowed the basic principles and ideas of the Stroll Garden incorporating indigenous plantings with popular and rare Japanese and Chinese specimens. "As people often travel to escape routine problems and obligations, or to escape themselves, so should they find peace in an unhurried journey through a stroll garden."
"To please the eye, there are the textures of stone scrolled with the delicate designs of lichen, the patterns of tree trunks and clusters of foliage, the play of light and shadow, the varying shades of green as well as the seasonal colors of great beauty. To please the ear, there are the songs of native birds, the hum of insects the chorale of frogs and the occasional splash of carp in the lake, the crunch of pebbles underfoot, the whisper of wind through the pines. To please the sense of scent, there are dry pine needles in the sun, the fragrance of flowering shrubs, a breeze through mimosa or the pungency of loam after a night rain."
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Brush Painting Children's Workshops Educational Tours Restaurant Stroll Garden
The Joe Bohrdrum Field Park is located at the top of Sunset Drive (accessible from Daniel Road off Hardscrabble Road, or Oak Ridge Road off Titicus Road) North Salem, NY 10560 in northern Westchester County. The park offers tennis courts, a regulation size soccer field, baseball fields, a children's playground, basketball court and a picnic area.
Things To Do at Joe Bohrdrum Town Park Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Picnic Area Playground Soccer Field (regulation size) Tennis Courts (2)
Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park is located at Hawley Road, North Salem NY 10560, Westchester County and is Westchester’s northernmost county park. It is set on 1082-acres and is characterized by a rugged landscape and native hardwood forest with miles of trails. Situated in this lovely park is Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester. Mt. Baily offers breathtaking vistas in every season.
The park offers many types of recreational activities including boating, group and self-reliant camping. Rowboat rentals are available on Hemlock Lake or Spruce Lake depending on time of year and availability. Mountain Lakes Park offers the total outdoor experience including camping, fishing, ice skating, hiking, nature exploration, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, picnicking, rowboat rental and a high/low ropes challenge course.
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Things To Do Adventure (high/low ropes challenge course) Boating Camping Fishing Hiking Trails Mt. Bailey (Westchester's Highest Point) Nature Study Picnicking Rowboat Rentals
Old Salem Farm is located at 190 June Road, North Salem, NY 10560 in northern Westchester County. Old Salem Farm is Westchester County's premier equestrian facility, offering boarding, training and sales. Old Salem Farm offers beautiful views, access to trails and 120 acres of beautiful rolling grass, paddocks and amenities.
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Features 67 stalls Seven-day turnout Stalls mucked daily 30 Turnout paddocks 3 large indoor arenas Fly mist system 4 hot/cold wash bays 5 outdoor arenas 1 Grand Prix field Boarders' Lounge and Gym Heated viewing area
Volunteers Park is located at 67 Zimmer Road (just north of the High School), North Salem, NY 10509 in northern Westchester County. Volunteers Park offers a regulation soccer field and baseball field, a children's playground and a basketball court.
Things To Do at Volunteers Park Baseball field Basketball Court Playground for children Soccer Field (regulation size)
Blueberry Pond Theatre Ensemble is the only professional theatre company in Westchester County whose season consists solely of original work, and as such we fill a unique place in the community and indeed in the tri-state area. The company is developing cutting-edge, provocative works in an ensemble process involving actors, directors, and writers.
The Ensemble had its origin in the summer of 2001 at the Croton-on-Hudson estate of Blueberry Pond, the residence of Stephan Summa, a businessman, and Jean-Paul DeVellard, a writer, food critic and playwright. According to Mr. DeVellard, "We knew a group of very talented artists, and my idea was to bring them together as the nucleus of a theatrical ensemble along the lines of the original Actors Studio. We all knew playwrights, actors, directors, that it would take a cooperative effort to bring our dream of original and bold and indeed provocative theater to life. Our commitment is to creative cooperation and support for new and exciting visions which reflect the world in which we live."
The Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway is a 12-mile linear park that runs from the Town of Ossining north to the Westchester County's Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. The trail is built on land originally acquired in 1929 by the Westchester Parkway Commission for the construction of the Briarcliff Peekskill Parkway.
Construction of the parkway, however, was confined to an area between Route 117 in Pleasantville and the New York State National Guard Armory in Ossining. In 1977, the remaining right-of-way was re-designated a trailway. The trailway affords walkers many beautiful vistas along the way, including views of water cascading over the magnificent stone spillway at the county's Croton Gorge Park and a view of the Hudson River from the 560-foot high Spitzenberg Mountain at Blue Mountain Reservation. The location map to the left shows the general location of the pathway. Larger scale maps on the reverse detail the pathway alignment, access points, and local roads and nearby landmarks and parking areas. The Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway is one element of the county's extensive trail system that also includes the North County Trailway, South County Trailway and the Bronx River Pathway.
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Please Note Biking is NOT permitted on the Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway.
"Kitchawan Preserve is a 208-acre natural preserve bordered by the New York City reservoir property and the North County Trailway, which runs along the eastern edge. The park features native woodland and open fields, where butterflies and migrating birds can be seen in abundance in late spring.
"Kitchawan, located on the Croton Reservoir, was a former research facility of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Hikers can find remnants of old stone walls that typically divided crop fields and private properties a century ago."
Things To Do at Kitchawan Preserve Biking Birding Hiking Nature Study
Winter Activities Winter recreational area
The word is Before going to the preserve, press blue button and print a trail map from westchestergov.com. Although dogs are only allowed on leash, many dogs on the trails are off leash.
After a day of birding, hiking, nature study, or viewing the beautiful scenery, enjoy dinner out at one of the excellent Restaurants in Westchester, NY.
The Blue Mountain Bike Trail is located at the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Cyclists can enjoy a day of fresh air and exercise in a safe and controlled environment. The trails total seven miles in distance and are geared toward three levels of skill. You can choose the level that best suits you. The trails wind through many diverse habitats of this beautiful 1538-acre park. Along the route you can view rock outcroppings, or rest and enjoy a picnic lunch near a secluded freshwater pond.
"Blue Mountain Reservation named Best in North America for Mountain Biking"
April 27, 2009 The readers of Bike, a national magazine for cyclists, voted Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, NY as one of the 11 best places in North America to experience mountain biking. The magazine also designated Blue Mountain as having the best mountain biking trails close to a major metropolitan area, calling it "The best hometown trail" in North American."
Blue Mountain features more than 30 miles of trails . . . Experts enjoy the trails for their challenging topography and novices like the pure natural beauty of the park.
Things To Do on Blue Mountain Bike Trail Biking Trails Hiking Trails Nature Path
Blue Mountain Reservation is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, New York. Blue Mountain is a 1500-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park and features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more.
Blue Mountain offers challenging hikes to the top of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures.
Things To Do at Blue Mountain Reservation Biking (Mountain biking) Birding | Bird Watching Camping Equestrian Trails Fishing Hiking / Walking Nature Study Playground Picnicking Sportsman Center Target Shooting Range
China Pier at Charles Point Park, in the City of Peekskill, New York, Westchester County, provides an expansive view of Peekskill Bay on up to Bear Mountain, and the Bear Mountain Bridge. It was used by the Fleischmann Company to import the raw materials at its vast yeast and gin factory. Now, it hosts the tall ships during Peekskill Celebration and provides a great spot for a picnic and river watching.
The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill is located at The Ford Theatre, 1031 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY in northern Westchester County.
From the Children's Theatre Company "Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building character on stage by introducing children and youth to the incomparable magic of theatre, with a commitment to develop in each child a keen sense of citizenship alongside their artistic achievements. This Program made possible by the Peekskill/Cortlandt Baha’i community in association with the Children’s Theatre Company, NYC and Peekskill Parks and Recreation.
“Building Character Onstage”, the Company fosters the belief that, through the arts, young people can be agents of healing in the world. Committed to character and ethical development, CTC is rooted in the belief that through the incomparable magic of theater combined with a robust ethical education curriculum, children and youth can indeed become the voices of positive change.
"CTC promotes theater as a tool for active and analytical learning (rather than prescribed and passive), and is centered on a pedagogical and community development approach which emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and service through arts."
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Depew Park is located at 363 Union Avenue, Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester Avenue. Depew Park, about 60-acres in size, is home to the City Recreation Office. You can enjoy a swim in Veterans Memorial Pool or walk on the many wooded trails. Enjoy the picnic pavilion overlooking Lake Mitchell or play a game of horseshoes at the horseshoe court. There is also a basketball court, tennis courts, a bocce ball court and playgrounds.
Things To Do Baseball Fields (2) Basketball Court Biking Trails Bocce Ball Court Fishing Hiking / Walking Horseback Riding Horseshoes Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell) Playgrounds Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool) Tennis Courts Tracks (2)
Franklin Park is located on Franklin Street between Smith Street and Simpson Place. Enjoy a game of basketball ball on the basketball court, throw a ball around on the ballfield, or just relax on a park bench while the children play in the playground.
Things To Do Ball Fields Basketball Court Benches Playground
The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art is located at 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The Center is dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues. HVCCA is also committed to the enrichment of Peekskill, a multicultural community that has recreated itself as a major arts destination. HVCCA operates a 12,000 square foot exhibition space and is the primary sponsor of the Peekskill Project, an annual, city-wide exhibition of site-specific artwork.
Press blue button for more about Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence, Education and Public Outreach, and Special Projects programs at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art website.
Lepore Park is located at the western end of Main Street in Peekskill. Enjoy playing basketball during the day or in the evening, or bring the kids to the spray pool on a hot summer day.
The Peekskill Dog Park is located at 1795 Main Street and is open from dawn to dusk. For information on the Park please visit peekskilldogpark.com for more about The Peekskill Dog Park.
Dog Park Rules as listed on Peekskilldogpark.com
Peekskill Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Open and close one safety gate at a time when entering and exiting the Dog Park.
Unleash your dog inside the safety gate area before releasing your dog into the Park.
Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners at all times.
Dog owners must carry a leash for each of their dogs using the Dog Park.
Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from the Park immediately.
Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly.
Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.
Puppies using the Park must be older than 4 months.
Intact males must be closely supervised by their owner while in the Park.
No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Park.
No food (human or dog) allowed in the Park.
Limit of three (3) dogs per owner per visit (including dog walkers).
No children under 12 years of age are allowed in the Park without a parent or guardian.
Dogs with communicable diseases are not allowed in the Park.
Keep gates closed at all times to prevent dogs from escaping the Park.
If a fight breaks out, all involved owners must immediately respond to break it up and share contact information for follow-up, if necessary.
No rawhides or dog toys (other than tennis balls) in the Park.
All other City of Peekskill park rules apply.
Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to Dog Park use.
Peekskill Stadium on Louisa Street is a state of the art baseball field complex overlooking the Hudson River. Games are played most evenings and weekends. Come down to enjoy the cool breeze off the River and watch a ball game. Food is available at the concession stand.
Riverfront Green Park is located in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. With a backdrop of the Hudson Highlands, kayakers, swans and occasional barges, this is an ideal spot to river watch, enjoy a picnic or bring the kids to a playground. Many special events are held during the year. Call for more information about events at Riverfront Green Park.
Tompkins Park is accessible from Main Street (Route 6) in Peekskill NY 10566, Westchester County. Tompkins Park is home to the Lapolla Little League. Games are played throughout the spring and summer; and a playground and basketball courts are accessible from the Park Street entrance.
Things To Do Basketball Courts Little League Games Playground
Pace University Athletics, Goldstein Fitness Center at 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 in Westchester County. The 75,000-square foot Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation Center includes a 2,400-seat arena, scoreboards with message center, walking/jogging track, aerobics/dance room, fitness room with cardio theater, eight-lane natatorium, locker rooms, equipment room, VIP room, meeting room, concession stand, athletics staff offices, training facility and health care unit.
The Goldstein Fitness Center, located on Pace's Pleasantville Campus, is home to the Pace University Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving, and Women's Volleyball teams. Press blue button for more about the Goldstein Health, Fitness & Recreation Center at Pace University in Pleasantville.
Little Village Playhouse, a not for profit theatre group located at 147 Wheeler Ave, Pleasantville, NY 10570 in Westchester County.
From LVP: "Welcome to Little Village Playhouse. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not for profit corporation based in Pleasantville, New York.
"At LVP, we endeavor to create a safe environment where students feel free to explore the artistic process and express themselves without fear of ridicule. We encourage thinking skills rather than rote memorization and spoon-fed direction. We believe that every child has an intellectual and imaginative voice that should be respected and heard."
The Rosenthal JCC Main Branch, offering gymnastics, is located at 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570 in Westchester County.
"Is your pre-schooler always on the move? In this class filled with giggles and laughter, your child will develop self-confidence while experiencing the joys of gymnastics. Our extensively trained, USA Gymnastics Safety Certified instructors enable every child to succeed while having fun, improving fitness and learning new skills. This action-packed class will keep them flipping head over heels."
Blue Hill Cafe at Stone Barns is located at 630 Bedford Road in Pocantico Hills, New York 10591.
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Local, grass-fed and organic ingredients Outdoor Dining
The word is from the owners "A respite for hikers and moms with active toddlers, Blue Hill Café offers light snacks, farm-fresh lattes, and jars full of locally grown goodies. Warm Paninis made from Hudson Valley cheeses and our greenhouse vegetables and fresh sausages created right in Blue Hill's kitchen are available to eat in the courtyard or to take on a walk around the farm."
Click to read review Blue Hill at Stone Barns, serving Farm-to-Table cuisine, is located at 630 Bedford Road in Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 in Westchester County. From the owner: "In spring of 2004, Blue Hill at Stone Barns opened within the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. The Barbers helped create the philosophical and practical framework for Stone Barns Center, a working four-season farm and educational center just 30 miles north of New York City, and continue to help guide it in its mission to create a consciousness about the effect of everyday food choices.
"Sourcing from the surrounding fields and pasture, as well as other local farms, Blue Hill at Stone Barns highlights the abundant resources of the Hudson Valley. There are no menus at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Instead, guests are presented with a list of over a hundred ingredients, updated daily, which contains the best offerings from the field and market."
Press blue button for the farm, the markets, recipes, education, and more about dining at Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
The word is "If you are open to trying new things and want an elegant and unique dining experience" have at least one dinner at Blue Hill. Most agree that "it was fantastic and look forward to going back". Before booking, check prices on their website menu. Blue Hill is "very expensive, but . . . the food was not only delicious, fresh and nutritious, it was a work of art." Most agree that although pricey "be prepared to be amazed" as even the service was impeccable". A few do not agree as they exclaim "a lot of pomp, a little protein (small portions) and an extraordinary bill".
Things To Do at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture Children's Programs College Programs Cooking Classes Cooks and Gardeners Farm Camp Farming Classes School Programs Sustainable farming practices Teacher Training
Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, is now a historic site of the National Trust. Many believe it is the Hudson Valley's most exceptional house and gardens. Be sure to include this magnificent landmark on any tour of the Historic Hudson Valley.
Completed in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller by architects Delano and Aldrich, Kykuit has been home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. Kykuit commands a breathtaking view of the Hudson River and occupies a landscape of extensive stone terraces, formal gardens, and glorious fountains designed by landscape architect William Welles Bosworth. The gardens include Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller's extraordinary collection of 20th-century sculpture. The house itself contains fascinating collections of art, fine furniture, and Chinese ceramics. Horse-drawn vehicles and classic automobiles from the family's collection fill the coach barn.
Tours include an introduction to each part of Kykuit, the main floor of the house, the art galleries, terraced gardens with classical and 20th-century sculpture, and the Coach Barn with antique carriages and classic cars. The sculpture collection, sited throughout the grounds, includes works by Pablo Picasso, Aristide Maillol, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, Isamu Noguchi, Louise Nevelson, and many others.
Rockefeller State Park Preserve is located in Pocantico Hills in Westchester County. The preserve is 1,233-acres and growing due to additional bequests. The Preserve is an idyllic spot for strolling, jogging, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. With 180 recorded species of birds and its IBA (Important Bird Area) designation by the National Audubon Society, the Preserve is a must visit area for birders.
In season, licensed anglers enjoy fishing for bass in the 22-acre Swan Lake and for brown trout in the Pocantico River. In addition the beauty of the Preserve inspires many artists and photographers to memorialize its scenic vistas. While in the park, stop in the Preserve's Gallery across from the Visitor Center. Its rotating exhibits feature the art of local artists.
The most notable feature of the Preserve is the system of carriage roads built by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and John D. Rockefeller Jr. Designed to complement the landscape, the carriage roads, many of which are handicapped accessible, allow visitors to experience and enjoy the natural wonders of the area. These scenic paths wind through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, and fields and past streams, rivers, and lakes. They traverse wood and stone bridges, including the first triple arch bridge in America.
Strictly Prohibited Hunting, swimming, biking, snowmobiling, camping, and open fires are strictly prohibited.
Things To Do at Rockefeller State Park Preserve Birding - designated an IBA (Important Bird Area) Bridle Path Fishing Hiking Nature Trail Picnic Tables Scenic Views
Click to enlarge photo of Union Church in Pocantico.
The Union Church of Pocantico Hills features stained glass windows created by two modern masters: Henri Matisse (1869-1954) and Marc Chagall (1887-1985). Commissioned as memorials by members of the Rockefeller family whose estate, Kykuit, is nearby, the windows include the final work of Matisse, completed just two days before his death, and the only cycle of church windows created by Chagall in the United States.
On behalf of his family, Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller commissioned Matisse to create a rose window in memory of his mother Abby Aldrich Rockefeller (1874-1948), a distinguished patron of the arts, a founder of the Museum of Modern Art, and wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Before his death, Matisse had finished the design and had also selected the colors and exact type of glass to be used in the window. His daughter carried out his instructions, and the window was dedicated on Mother's, Day 1956.
David Rockefeller, representing his brothers and sister, commissioned Chagall in 1963 to design a similar memorial to their father, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. who had died in 1960. The large window "The Good Samaritan" was installed and dedicated in 1965. Chagall created eight smaller windows in the sanctuary, seven of which are devoted to Old Testament subjects. The eighth window, established as a memorial to Michael Rockefeller (1938-1961) who was lost in New Guinea, has a New Testament theme.
Attractions at Union Church of Pocantico Hills Stained glass windows by Marc Chagall Stained glass windows by Henri Matisse
Abendroth Park is located in Port Chester, NY 10573. Abendroth Park is 10.1-acres and is located at the southeast corner of the village accessible by Touraine Avenue. The park offers a Picnic Pavilion, playground that includes younger children’s play structure, motorcycle swing rider, fire engines, older children’s play structure, supernova (merry-go-round), tire swing, and adult softball field.
Things To Do at Abendroth Park Adult Softball Field Bathroom Facilities available Picnic Pavilion Playground (Includes younger children’s play structure, motorcycle swing rider, fire engines, older children’s play structure, supernova (merry-go-round) and tire swing.
Columbus Park is located in Port Chester, NY 10573. Columbus Park is 9.4-acres and is located east of Ryan Avenue, West of I-95 and North of Fox Island.
Columbus Park offers a basketball court, two volleyball courts, two playgrounds - one small and one large playground, picnic pavilion, Water Spray playground, and soccer facility.
Things To Do Basketball and two Volleyball Courts Bathroom Facilities *Picnic Pavilion with two (2) picnic grills Playground - one large and one small play structure with small rock climbing wall *Soccer Facility with Artificial Turf Water Spray Playground- Open Summer Only 11 am – 5 pm
Joseph Curtis Recreation Park is located in Port Chester, NY 10523. Joseph Curtis Park is 7.5-acres and is located north of the village’s downtown, not far from Lyon Park. The park is bounded by Putnam Avenue on the west, Locust Avenue on the east and Willett Avenue from the south.
Things To Do *Baseball Field (adult) and Batting Cage Basketball Court Bathroom Facilities Playground Structure - Small structure with four (4) swings Roller Skating Rink *BOCCE Courts with fencing and lighting
Lyon Park is located in Port Chester, NY 10573. Lyon Park is 20.3-acres and is located north/west of Village Downtown, boarded by King, Putnam and Parkway Drive.
Things To Do Bathroom Facilities *Little League Fields (2) *Pavilions (2) with Picnic Grills Playground
The Pound Ridge Historical Society is located at 255 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge, NY 10576 in Westchester County.
"The purpose of this Society shall be to bring together those people interested in history and especially the history of Pound Ridge and environs. Understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and promotes a better appreciation of our American heritage."
The society maintains a museum/library at 255 Westchester Ave in Pound Ridge. The building was erected in 1853 by the Presbyterian Church of Pound Ridge to serve as a lecture room. In 1921, the building was sold to the town of Pound Ridge for use as a Town Hall. The building was leased to the Historical Society in 1982.
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Click to enlarge spring photo of Pound Ridge Pond.
Lovely ponds, lakes, and streams add to the natural beauty of Pound Ridge.
Pound Ridge, incorporated in 1788, is located only 50 miles north of Manhattan in a rural area of Westchester County. Pound Ridge is a community recognized for its natural beauty and appreciated as a peaceful country retreat, where winding roads, wooded hills, and beautiful ponds and lakes sprinkle the landscape.
The Town of Pound Ridge is home to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park offering trails for walking, cross-country skiing, camping and more. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest park in Westchester County.
With its varied terrain, landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, and cross-country skiing. The park is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum in Pound Ridge which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.
Things To Do at Ward Pound Ridge Park Camping Equestrian Trails | Horseback Riding Fishing Gardens Hiking & Walking Trails Museum Nature Study Picnicking Play equipment is available in two areas of the park
Winter Activities Cross-Country Skiing
Click to enlarge fall photo of Pound Ridge Pond.
Ponds, lakes, and streams add to the natural beauty of Pound Ridge where all the seasons of the year are beautiful.
If you enjoy hiking, be sure to plan a day or weekend hiking in Pound Ridge. Plan a hiking trip In the autumn when leaves begin to turn and spectacular colors of yellow, rich gold, reds and burgundy take shape within the trees and landscapes.
Plan a scenic hike in Pound Ridge. Pound Ridge offers many great hiking opportunities. Find places to hike and experience autumn in the lower-Hudson Valley of New York.
Things To Do in Pound Ridge Antique Shopping Boutique Stores Check schedule for Festivals in Pound Ridge
The Pound Ridge Town Park is located at 199 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge NY 10576, Westchester County. Pound Ridge Park offers many activities for toddlers, children, teens, and adults. A Day Camp is available for an exciting summer of fun for children. Other activities, such as exercise programs, bridge group, toddler art, little league, tennis, basketball, and other sports are open to all ages.
Press blue button for season permit fees, activities, and more about the park in Pound Ridge.
Things To Do Ball Fields Hiking Trails / Walking Picnicking Playgrounds (Toddler and older children's playgrounds) Showers Snack Bar Swimming Pools (Toddler, mid-size, and Olympic size pool) Tennis
The Pound Ridge Town Park is located at 199 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge NY 10576, Westchester County. Pound Ridge Park offers many activities for toddlers, children, teens, and adults. A Day Camp is available for an exciting summer of fun for children. Other activities, such as exercise programs, bridge group, toddler art, little league, tennis, basketball, and other sports are open to all ages. Press blue button for more about the park in Pound Ridge.
Things To Do Ball Fields Hiking Trails / Walking Picnicking Playgrounds (Toddler and older children's playgrounds) Showers Snack Bar Swimming Pools (Toddler, mid-size, and Olympic size pool) Tennis
Click to enlarge picture of "Entrance to Ward Pound Reservation".
The Trailside Nature Museum is located at 6 Reservation Road, (Junction of Routes 35 and 121 South), Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY 10518 in Westchester County. The Museum is owned and operated by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. The museum was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and is one of the oldest interpretive nature centers in the United States.
Click to enlarge pictures of "Ward Pound Ridge - Biodiversity Reserve Area" sign.
The sign reads: On February 15, 2001 The Westchester County Parks Board designated Ward Pound Ridge Reservation a Biodiversity Reserve Area for the protection of wildlife habitat.
Click to enlarge pictures of "Important Bird Area" sign.
The sign reads: Important Bird Area This site is part of a global network of places recognized for their outstanding value to bird conservation Audubon
"The museum exhibits specimen birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, minerals, American Indian artifacts, and also houses the Delaware Indian Resource Center. Nature interpretive programs are offered weekly.
"The museum hosts thousands of school children and scouts each year for a variety of educational programs including stream study, American Indian culture, maple sugaring, and badge work. Family-oriented nature programs are scheduled for the general public on nearly every weekend.
"The Trailside Nature Museum is also the home of the Delaware Indian Research Center, a vast collection of books and artifacts concerning American Indians, especially the Delaware. The Research Center is well utilized by both students and educators and has assisted several authors in researching their publications. The Research Center is open to the public by appointment.
"During the summer months, butterfly and moth hatcheries are maintained inside the museum for a close look at the miracle of metamorphosis. Be sure to go butterflying at the outside demonstration butterfly garden which attracts parades of butterflies. The brochure Butterflies of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation lists 83 species that have been seen on the grounds.
"Birds of field and forest abound throughout the year. Birds of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation contain a checklist of the 184 species recorded in the park to date.
"In addition, there is a one-half acre wildflower garden containing more than 80 different kinds of labeled wildflowers. There are several self-guided nature trails – directions and pamphlets are available in the museum."
Press blue button for hours, programs and activities, Wildflower Garden, Delaware Indian Center, Biodiversity Research, Arts in the Park, and more about the Trailside Nature Museum in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation at The Friends of the Trailside Nature Museum and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Things To Do at Trailside Nature Museum Art Gallery (Located in historic Benedict Homestead) Biodiversity Research Bird Watching Birthday Parties (Educational programs offered as birthday parties for any age.) Educational Programs Fishing (Catch & Release - Artificial lures only) Hiking Trails (35 miles of hiking trails) Nature Programs Picnicking ( Self Guided Nature Trails Souvenir Shop Trailside Nature Museum Wildflower Garden
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park, is the largest park in Westchester County. The park is divided in area between the towns of Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.
Click to enlarge picture of "Visitor Center at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation".
As you drive into the park and up to the main entrance booth, you'll see the visitor center on your right and the Art Center a short distance ahead, on your left.
Ward Pound Ridge Park offers different landscapes and scenic views throughout its 4,315 acres. You'll find open terrain, woods, meadows of open fields sprinkled with wild flowers, fallen trees, old barns, and open space.
Click to enlarge picture of the main road in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
The park offers different landscapes during the seasons. Whether you visit the park in spring, summer, fall, or winter, you will experience the natural landscape and beauty of Ward Pound Ridge with its wetlands, wooded areas, places to cross-country ski, and fabulous fishing spots. Park attractions also include camping sites, playgrounds for younger kids, the Trailside Nature Museum and more.
Click to enlarge picture of "Kimberly Bridge Picnic Area".
Kimberly Bridge Picnic Area is the perfect spot to go bird watching, fishing, hiking, or relax with a picnic as you enjoy the serenity of the brook.
Ward Pound Ridge is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum, that hosts weekend nature interpretive programs, and the Art in Parks program, where exhibitions of work by accomplished regional artists are held throughout the year.
Ward Pound Ridge offers hiking trails, fishing spots (catch & release), birding, nature trails, and vistas for the photographer, painter, and nature lover. Depending on where you are in the park, given the large size of Ward Pound Ridge, you can experience the park in many different ways.
With its varied terrain, landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, cross-country skiing, and two playgrounds for younger children. The park is also home to the Trailside Nature Museum, which hosts weekend nature interpretive programs year-round.
Hiking Trails Ward Pound Ridge offers approximately 35 miles of hiking trails among meadows, woods, wetlands, and cross-country ski areas. Hiking trails are available for beginners, intermediate, or advanced hikers.
"You could easily while away a couple of days on the trails here and still not see the entire park. Its sublime scenery is a marvelous medley of hardwood forests, glacial ridges, lowland bogs, granite outcroppings and high-rising bluffs, with a couple of ravines, a river, and a far-reaching viewpoint as added attractions. The main trails are wide and very popular with family groups, while many narrower routes provide a more rugged experience. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest preserve in the Westchester County Parks system . . . It is also the most beautiful of the county's parks, where litter on the ground is as rare as candy in a dentist's office, and the camping shelters (stone lean-tos constructed by the CCC more than 60 years ago) are raked clean by park personnel. Scenery: Swamps, hemlock, laurel, and hardwood forests, impressive rock outcroppings, scenic overlook of Cross River Reservoir, and historic cave." Visit www.trails.com for more about the Ward Pound Ridge Main Loop.
Audubon Society of Westchester "Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a mixture of streams, woodland and open fields. Bluebirds can be common here and the park offers good birding even in the middle of summer due to large list of breeding birds. They include: Cooper's and Goshawks, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-throated , Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos, Brown Creeper, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 14 species of warblers including Black-throated Green, Worm-eating and Pine Warblers." Ward Pound Ridge is also the best park to watch butterflies in New York. Visit Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester for more about bird watching at Ward Pound Ridge.
Please remember: "Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a Biodiversity Reserve Area. Help to take care of this unique and beautiful space by following our simple stewardship rules."
Press blue button for location of Ward Pound Ridge, map (or pick-up a map at the tool booth park office) and reservation trails and facilities, parking, restrooms, and more about Westchester County's largest park.
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center is a 179-acre park located on the shore of the Long Island Sound, along a migratory flyway. This sanctuary is home to a great diversity of marine life. In winter months, the 85-acre lake, a mixture of salt and fresh water, hosts over 5,000 ducks. The sanctuary has been recognized by the national Audubon Society of New York as an Important Bird Area (IBA). There are three miles of trails through forest and field. Along the half-mile of publicly accessible shore, the intertidal habitat harbors a wide diversity of plants and animals. Environmental education programs are offered to schools, scouts and other groups by advance reservation. Group size is limited to 30, and there is a modest fee based on group size and length of program. Topics can be tailored to the needs and interests of the group and include: intertidal ecology, marine biology, plant science and ornithology.
To View Site: The site is at the Edith G. Read Natural Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the City of Rye. To get to the sanctuary, enter through Playland Park and follow the signs to the sanctuary.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Jay Heritage Center is located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580. The Jay Center, a National Historic Landmark, is the boyhood home of New York State’s only native Founding Father, John Jay (1745-1829). Located next to a marshlands preserve with public trails, this sylvan and historic 23 acre park is all that remains of the original 400 acre Jay family estate where America’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of The Jay Treaty grew up. Located just 35 minutes from Manhattan, the Property has an 8000 year old scenic vista of Long Island Sound over a meadow bordered by sunken stone ha-ha walls, a European garden design feature added by Jay’s eldest son circa 1822. It is also located on the historic Boston Post Road where mile marker “24” out of 230, designated in 1763 by Jay’s colleague, Benjamin Franklin, is set into the perimeter wall.
The centerpiece of this National Historic Landmark is an 1838 Greek Revival mansion with soaring Corinthian columns built by Peter Augustus Jay atop the footprint of his father and grandfather’s original home “The Locusts” reusing original timbers and nails from the same house. Visitors can literally see the layers of history being uncovered here. The PA Jay House is being carefully restored and managed by the not-for-profit organization, the Jay Heritage Center (JHC) for use as an educational facility hosting Programs in American History, Social Justice, Landscape Conservation and Environmental Stewardship. The house is an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and at 170 years old, it is the oldest National Historic Landmark in New York State to be using an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.
The Jay site is also listed on Westchester County’s African American Heritage Trail. John Jay is well known for advocating emancipation, serving as President of the Manumission Society and establishing the first African Free School. Press blue button for tour information, hours, and more about the Jay Heritage Center.
Marshlands Conservancy is a 147-acre wildlife sanctuary composed of a diversity of habitats. Forest, meadow, salt marsh and shore can be explored. Enjoy three miles of trails and one-half mile of shoreline along the Long Island Sound. Located along the Atlantic migratory flyway, Marshlands is an excellent bird watching location; more than 230 species have been sited. The Marshlands salt marsh is one of few in New York accessible to the public for study and enjoyment.
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Things To Do at Marshlands Conservancy Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Nature Center
Playland Amusement Park and Pool, located at 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY 10580 in Southern Westchester County, is a great Metro New York family amusement park and entertainment center. Featuring more than fifty rides for children and adults, Playland also offers free entertainment and has a beach, pool, boardwalk, and pier on scenic Long Island Sound, lake boating, picnic area, mini-golf and indoor ice-skating.
Point of Interest Playland has the distinction of being America's first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today's successful theme parks. Dedicated as a National Historic Landmark in 1987, Playland has provided family fun since 1928. Often referred to as "Rye Playland", it is America's only government owned and operated amusement park.
Activities and Attractions Kiddyland Family rides Thrill rides
Note Kiddyland, Family rides, and Thrill rides offer many handicap accessible rides.
Concerts Press blue button for Playland website and season concerts.
The Playland Ice Casino is located at Playland Parkway (Exit 19 off I-95) Rye, New York 10580. Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 80 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks make for a comfortable, family fun ice skating experience. The Playland Ice Casino offers special weekday times for Freestyle, Adult Skate and Child Puck Time. Convenient public sessions, special events, extended holiday schedules await skaters this season for even more family fun.
The Playland Skating School at the Playland Ice Casino, is staffed by some of the finest professionals in the New York area. The Skating School offers quality, affordable figure and hockey skating programs to students of all ages, beginner through advanced levels.
Ice Activities and Attractions Ice Rentals Party Nights Playland Skating School Public Skating
We were founded in 1947 under the name of Scarsdale Audubon Society, Inc. In 2002 we changed our name to Bronx River – Sound Shore Audubon Society, Inc. to better reflect our geographic area and its members. Most of our communities lie between the Bornx River and the Long Island Sound.
We are a local chapter of the National Audubon Society. We serve over 700 members in the lower Westchester County, NY, in the communities of Bronxville, Eastchester, Edgemont, Hartsdale, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham, Scarsdale and Tuckahoe. Press blue button for membership info, events, photos, and more about the Sound Shore Audubon Society.
All our programs and field trips are free and open to the public. We invite you to join BRSS so that you receive our newsletter and notification of all our events.
The Greenburgh Nature Center (GNC) is located at 99 Dromore Road, off Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale NY 10583, Westchester County in the Hudson Valley. The Greenburgh Nature Center (GNC) is a 33-acre nature preserve with trails, a pond, an old orchard succession site, and gardens. The property is a significant wildlife habitat refuge, both for indigenous species and for the hundreds of species of migratory birds that use it as a resting place on their spring and fall travels. The property includes 30-acres of woodland, two significant wetland sites, and an old orchard succession site, used as a nesting area for Eastern box turtles.
Parties, Programs and Special Events The Nature Center hosts birthday parties and special programs for groups of all ages on a wide range of environmental topics. We offer numerous outreach and on-site environmental education programs for children, adults, and families. Bring the children; kids of all ages enjoy learning about nature. Press blue button to learn more about the Greenburgh Nature Center.
Things To Do Botanical Exhibits Greenhouse Hands-on Discovery Room Live Animal Museum Maple Sugaring Site
Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Mid-Westchester is located at 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583, Westchester County. The Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the community by providing cultural, social, educational and recreational/fitness programs, human services and Jewish identity-building opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds.
The JCC’s Aquatics Department offers a great selection of swim programs and instruction for all ages. From our baby swim class, kids group and private swim lessons to our distinguished award winning Stingrays swim team, lifeguard training program, and a selection of adult water aerobics classes and lap swimming.
The gymnastics program at the JCC teaches gymnastics skills and builds strength, flexibility, and agility, all in a fun and safe environment. Children as young as 18 months can join us for this exciting experience. Our program features pre-school gymnastics, recreational gymnastics, pre-team, and competitive team gymnastics.
Westchester Theatre of Dance (WTD) is the performance company of the JCC Dance School. Each year we invite guest choreographers and performers from New York to be a part of our dance concert. Our dancers learn the creative process of choreography from beginning to end, as well as the immeasurable experience of performing on stage. Our spring concert is a highly anticipated event in the Bendheim Performing Arts Center each year.
Features Aquatics (swim classes for children and adults) Art School Children's Birthday Parties (gymnastics, sports, swimming) Dance School Gymnastics
The Little Gym of Scarsdale is located at 777 White Plains Road, Shoppes at Eastchester, Scarsdale, NY 10583 in Westchester County. Our gymnastics program for grade school boys and girls is a little different than that of our younger members. Classes have been segmented to allow for gender-specific disciplines and varying developmental abilities, giving students the chance to tackle new challenges at their own skill level. Celebrated with cheers and high-fives, each new achievement leads to newfound confidence, determination and a desire to continue improving.
Paint Your Own Pottery is located at the Midway Shopping Center, 969 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583 in Westchester County. Paint Your Own Pottery, or P.Y.O.P. as we like to call it, is just that. A place to gather and paint your own pottery at your own pace. We supply everything you need from instructions and supplies, to a fun relaxing atmosphere in which to create.
Things To Do and Party Packages Storytime Party, ages 4 and up Paint Your Own Party, ages 6 and up Mirror Mirror Party, ages 6 and up
Party Pottery Parties To Go Each package includes all the materials for a pottery painting party for 12. We supply the pottery, paints, brushes, and tip sheets to help you run a great party. Pieces will be glazed, fired, and ready for pick up one week.
Party Packages All of our party packages include invitations, balloons, use of paint, brushes, design accessories, staff assistance, instructions, set-up, and clean-up. Pottery pieces will be glazed, fired, and ready for pick-up by the party host in one week. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and paper goods.
Philipsburg Manor is a historic site of great historical importance. Once the headquarters of a large Hudson Valley manor, the site vividly interprets aspects of the history of colonial New York and the system of racially-based slavery which helped keep the estate running in the 18th century.
The visitor center at Philipsburg, located on Rt. 9 in the village of Sleepy Hollow, offers a wide range of services and changing exhibitions, and also serves as the visitor center for Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate.
Philipsburg Manor is a late 17th/early 18th-century milling, farming, and trading complex owned by an Anglo-Dutch family of merchants. Philipsburg Manor was tenanted by farmers of diverse European backgrounds, and operated by enslaved Africans. In 1693, Frederick Philipse, a carpenter who rose to become the richest man in the colony of New York, was granted a charter for 52,000 acres along the Hudson River by William and Mary of England. Historically, the site is of particular interest because of the size of the enslaved community and the highly developed nature of this 18th-century commercial property.
Featuring a stone manor house filled with a handsome collection of 17th-and 18th-century period furnishings, this famous house also includes a working water-powered gristmill and millpond, an 18th-century barn, a slave garden, and a reconstructed tenant farm house. The grounds are home to historic breeds of cattle, sheep, and chickens.
Points of Interest: Philipsburg Manor is a living history museum. Guides in 18th-century costume conduct tours of the site and numerous special events are held throughout the year. One of many fun things to do with children in the Hudson River Valley.
Things To Do at Philipsburg Manor Birthday Parties at Philipsburg Manor Greenhouse Cafe Picnic grounds Sleepy Hollow Cemetery located next to Philipsburg Manor Tour Philipsburg Manor Historic Site Tours of Kykuit that originate at the Philipsburg Manor Visitor Tourist Center
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, located on Route 35 in Somers, NY, Westchester County, 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. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
The house that presently stands on this property was built in 1933 by Dr. Voislawsky after the original Van Cortlandt dwelling was destroyed by a fire. This three-story Colonial style mansion was modeled after George Washington’s Virginia home, Mount Vernon . . .
Enjoy the wonderful Midsummer Night Music Series featuring varied fare of classical, show tunes and more. Spend a magical evening under the stars and listen to the “Midsummer Night Music” concerts featuring the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra on four Saturdays this summer at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers. Each concert will feature varied and exciting musical fare to appeal to music aficionados of all kinds, so pack a picnic supper, sit back and enjoy the music.
Things To Do at Lasdon Park Arboretum Botanical Specimens Chinese Friendship Pavilion Formal Gardens Open Grass Meadow
Midsummer Night Music concerts at Lasdon Park
Gates open at 5 pm for picnicking; the music begins at 6 pm. Tickets will be sold at the gate on the evening of the performance. In case of rain, concerts will be cancelled. Call for tickets prices.
Click to enlarge picture of "Wolf at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem".
The Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) located in South Salem, NY 10590, is a 501c3 organization that promotes wolf conservation by teaching about wolves, their relationship to the environment, and the human role in protecting their future.
The Wolf Conservation Center accomplishes this mission by:
Promoting wolf conservation through education
Supporting wolf reintroduction in federally designated areas that can sustain viable wolf populations
Being the preeminent facility in the eastern United States for the captive breeding and pre-release of endangered wolf species
Providing the natural habitat for a few captive wolves where observation of natural behavior is possible
Through educational programs, the center works to convey the following messages:
Wolves in the wild are not dangerous to people
Wolves perform a vital role in the environment
Wolves are not pets
It is everyone's responsibility to do something each day to make the world a better place"
Press blue button to learn more about wolves, schedule a visit, checkout the events calendar, and learn more about the Wolf Conservation Center.
Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads.
Click to enlarge photo of Lyndhurst from rear grounds.
Circa 1838. Lyndhurst, a historic site of the National Trust, is a preeminent architectural landmark. It resides on a 67-acre park representing 19th century architecture, decorative arts, and landscape. Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, NY, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions.
The architectural brilliance of the residence is complemented by a park-like landscape and a comprehensive collection of original decorative arts. Its noteworthy occupants included: former New York City mayor William Paulding, merchant George Merritt, and the railroad magnate and Wall Street tycoon Jay Gould.
In the late 1830s, William Paulding acquired property high above the Hudson River overlooking the Tappan Zee. Lyndhurst was first conceived in the minds of architects A. J. Davis and William Paulding who constructed the country villa in 1838 and called it "Knoll". In 1864 Lyndhurst was acquired by George Merritt who hired Davis to more than double its size. In 1870, they also built one of the largest private greenhouses in the world.
In 1880, Jay Gould purchased the estate and renamed it Lyndhurst. The 1870 greenhouse that burned was replaced in the Gothic Revival style. The Goulds redecorated the house and embellished the spectacular art gallery with works by Corot, Courbet, Bouguereau, and others.
The important "gardenesque" landscape is the work of Ferdinand Mangold, a master gardener who worked at Lyndhurst for forty years. Many of the landscape features created by Mangold, his predecessors, and successors, are preserved. The spectacular specimen trees are of special interest.
The romantic Gothic Revival design immediately drew attention to the building. Critics called it "Paulding's Folly" because its fanciful turrets and asymmetrical outline were unlike most homes constructed in the post-colonial era. Fascination with the property continued for decades and, as ideas of wealth and status changed with the growing nation, so did the estate, reflecting the tastes and interests of wealthy New York.
Walk from Lyndhurst to Washington Irving's Sunnyside Lyndhurst is adjacent to Washington Irving's Sunnyside. The ability to walk between these two historic sites has a special appeal. At present, visitors may walk along the publicly maintained Croton Aqueduct Trail from Lyndhurst to West Sunnyside Lane. Walk the pathway connecting Lyndhurst and Sunnyside along the riverfront. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of sights.
Things To Do at Lyndhurst Castle Events at Lyndhurst First Floor of Lyndhurst Castle is handicap accessible* Hiking / Walking Historic Site Lyndhurst to Washington Irving's Sunnside Museum Shop Tour the castle Virtual Tour
Wheelchair Accessible* Accessible indicates that, to the extent practicable, the first floor of the mansion meets the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards. It is strongly recommended that you contact the facility in advance for a full description of facilities.
Circa 1835. Historic site of the National Trust and architectural landmark. Meticulously restored picturesque home of renowned author Washington Irving, America's first successful, internationally known author. Washington Irving's writings include numerous works of fiction, history and biography.
Washington Irving was born in New York City on April 3, 1783 (1783 - 1859) as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant, and his mother, an English woman, was the granddaughter of a clergyman. Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He studied law privately but practiced only briefly. From 1804 to 1806 he travelled widely in Europe. After returning to the United States, Irving was admitted to the New York bar in 1806.
Washington Irving was a short story writer, essayist, poet, travel book writer, biographer, and columnist. He is best known for the short stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle". Washington Irving also held diplomatic posts in Great Britain and Spain.
Sunnyside is one of the most famous historic landmarks in the Hudson Valley. This important house and landscape enjoys a quiet and unspoiled riverside setting in Tarrytown, New York. Sunnyside is adjacent to Lyndhurst, a historic landmark of distinction open to the public, to which it is possible to walk via the Croton Aqueduct Trail.
Sunnyside and its Romantic landscape are presented to visitors by guides dressed in the costume of the mid-Victorian period. You may take a guided tour of the house and grounds, or purchase a grounds-only ticket for a self-guided experience.
Point of Interest: For children, Sunnyside offers "Irving's Traveling Totes" that come stuffed with five to seven engaging family activities, a brief guide, a Talk Back card for feedback related to the activities, and a blank book for visitor responses. Visitors can learn about Washington Irving by reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow picture book and It Looks Like Spilt Milk, which, though not written by Irving, celebrates the life of the imagination, something Irving aspired to do. Children can play the Sunnyside Matching Card game and join in for a Scavenger Hunt. Dominoes, a 19th-century game, rounds out the experience. If you are a tourist or local resident exploring the Hudson River Valley, be sure to include this landmark in your list of places to see.
Attractions include: Seasonal Café, Sunnyside Tours, Museum Shop, Picnic Grounds.
Lake Isle Country Club is a Town-owned recreational facility located at 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 in southern Westchester County. Lake Isle is open to all residents and a limited number of non-residents. Town residents are defined as those people whose permanent and primary domicile is located within Eastchester, Bronxville, or Tuckahoe.
Attractive and affordable golfing, swimming, and tennis are available on a seasonal basis. The Lake Isle pool complex consists of five beautiful pools: an Olympic pool, diving tank, two kiddie’s pools, and a separate adult pool. Water activities include water basketball and water aerobics. Ping pong, foosball, and other games are available. Play equipment for younger children is conveniently situated in the giant sand-box at the kiddies pools. Lake Isle also has eight Har-Tru tennis courts, and a par 70, challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness.
Things To Do at Lake Isle Country Club Golf Course, par 70, 18-hole championship Restaurant and Snack Bar Swimming (5 pools) Tennis Courts (8)
Main Street Playground, a 3-acre park, is located at Main Street and Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe, NY 10707 in Westchester County. Main Street Playground offers two full basketball courts with lights, a climber, swings and benches.
Things To Do at Main Street Playground Ballfield Basketball Courts (2) with lights Playground
Parkway Oval Park, a 14-acre park, is located at Consulate Drive, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 in Westchester County. Parkway Oval offers a baseball and softball field, soccer fields, all-purpose playfield, full basketball court, playground area with swings, climber and benches. This park is adjacent to a jogging and bicycle path along the scenic Bronx River. The park is maintained by Eastchester.
Things To Do at Parkway Oval Park Baseball Field Basketball Court Playfield (all purpose) Playground Soccer Fields Softball Field
The Bronx River Parkway Reservation, one of Westchester’s oldest parks, is an 807-acre paved linear park that was created as an adjunct to the Bronx River Parkway that opened in 1925. The Reservation touts a number of “firsts”. It is the first linear park in Westchester, as well as one of the first in the country, and, the Bronx River Parkway was the first parkway in the nation. The Reservation also has the distinction of being the first official Westchester County Park, whose establishment led to the creation of today’s County Park System of more than 50 parks spanning nearly 18,000-acres. The picturesque Reservation, which runs through the heart of Southern Westchester County, features ponds, wooden footbridges, and hundreds of varieties of native trees and shrubs. It is a favorite place for bicycling, walking, running and nature study.
Things To Do Fishing Hiking Trails / Walking Ice skating Nature study Recreational Trail
Kensico Dam Plaza, a 98-acre property, is located at Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY 10595 in Westchester County. Kensico Dam Plaza is located at the base of the Kensico Dam built under the old dam that formed Lake Kensico, using stone taken from the adjacent Cranberry Lake Park.
Kensico dam was completed in 1915. It is 300 feet high and 1830 feet long, and forms the reservoir that contains 29,000 million gallons of water per day. It was acquired as parkland in 1963 from the New York City Watershed Commission and remains the property of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Bronx River Parkway Reservation.
Kensico gets its name from the Siwanoy sachem, "Cokenseko". It is 300 feet high and 1830 feet long. It forms the reservoir that contains 29,000 million gallons of water per day. The dam was built under the old dam that formed Lake Kensico, using stone taken from the adjacent Cranberry Lake Park. The park provides a unique setting for a wide variety of activities including ethnic celebrations, concerts, antiques shows, arts and craft shows, and nature study.
Things To Do at Kensico Dam Plaza Biking Fishing Hiking / Walking In-line Skating Nature Study Outdoor Film Festival Picnicking Playground Refreshments
Located in the Hudson Valley Village of Warwick, New York
Admission is FREE
Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the “Top 100 Events” in the country, over 30,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick’s apples, culture, and entertainment. The festival is produced by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley Community Center. Festival proceeds benefit these and other local non-profit organizations.
Things To Do and See at the Festival
Over 200 craft vendors
Dozens of food vendors
50 local non-profit exhibitors
Music & entertainment on several stages all day
Children’s Carnival
Farmers’ Market
Walk to Village shops, restaurants & businesses
2:09 AM 12/10/2012
Apple Pie Baking Contest (slices for sale)
Applefest Visitor's Guide An updated Applefest Visitors’ Guide will be posted on the website before Applefest next fall, and will also be available for free at the festival.
This 32-page booklet contains schedules of Applefest events, transportation information, directories for craft/food vendors, wineries, u-pick apples, a user-friendly map of the festival area, ads for local businesses and more.
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Early Dutch settlers were attracted to the area now known as "Historic River Towns" of Westchester. Visit the charming many towns overlooking the Hudson River and walk through areas both rich in history and beautiful to explore. Tourists and Weschester residents will enjoy wonderful sites including: Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, The Old Dutch Burying Ground in Sleepy Hollow, Lasdon Park Arboretum & Veterans Memorial consisting of woodlands, grass meadows, formal gardens or the beautiful Lyndhurst National Trust Historic Landmark.
Bring your family and experience the wonder of the Hudson River Valley with special programs and events geared especially for children.
Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, New York, may be the most popular site in the Hudson Valley for children. This working 17th century farm and trading center features demonstrations of early farm techniques with oxen, cows, and sheep. A working water-powered grist-mill is fascinating for children of all ages. Demonstrations of spinning and open-hearth cooking in the tenant farmer's house are scheduled frequently.
The North County Trailway spans 22.1 miles in Westchester County, from Eastview in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, to Baldwin Place in Somers. It now continues for two more miles into Mahopac in Putnam County as the Putnam Trailway. The North County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of-way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad.
The Putnam Railroad once served 23 stations in Westchester, some of which still stand today. Included is the Tudor-revival style Briarcliff Manor Station, which is now used as a public library. Other former stations can be found along the trailway in Millwood and in Railroad Park in Yorktown Heights. Historic marker plaques have been placed at most of the former station locations.
Performers of Westchester was established in 1982 by pianist Joel Rosen with the purpose of arranging performances of chamber music in homes rather than in concert halls. As a result we can listen to chamber music in an ambience intended by the composer. The performances are arranged by our artistic director, Andy Simionescu, with the musicians selected being professionally established, performing artists. The programs include the more frequently presented chamber music repertoire as well as modern, rarely presented, or unusual pieces.
Press blue button for the current season's Concert Schedule, tickets, contact information, and more about the Performers of Westchester.
The South County Trailway is a paved bicycle and pedestrian path located primarily on right-of- way lands of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad. The “Old Put,” as it was fondly referred to by commuters, provided freight and passenger service from 1881 to 1958 between the Bronx and Putnam County. Freight service continued to operate sporadically from Elmsford south, with the last freight train making its final run in August 1982.
The Putnam Railroad once served 23 stations in Westchester, some of which still stand today. The former Elmsford station is the only remaining station structure along the South County Trailway. It now houses a restaurant. Historic markers plaques have been placed at most of the former station locations.
Go bowling at AMF White Plains Lanes, a bowling center offering 56 bowling lanes, located at 47 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY 10607 in Westchester County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (56) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Extreme Bowling Scoring (automatic) Specials Tournaments Youth programs
American Revolution - Battle atop Chatterton Hill "Historic Site"
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Battles of the American Revolution Battle atop Chatterton Hill in White Plains Date: October 28, 1776 Between: British against the American Continental Army Location: White Plains, New York
Battle-Whitney Park is a historical landmark in White Plains. This park commemorates the Battle of White Plains and the historic event that occurred on this site on October 28, 1776.
"Following their occupation of Manhattan Island, British forces under General William Howe chased George Washington’s retreating Continental Army into Westchester County. Washington’s troops amassed atop Chatterton Hill and other heights near White Plains, where the British and their Hessian auxiliaries attacked them on October 28, 1776. Although Howe was credited with a victory because Washington eventually withdrew, he allowed the Americans to retreat into New Jersey."
Signage at Site Interpretive sign in Battle-Whitney Park, atop Chatterton Hill, recount the battle.
"During the Battle of White Plains, the Americans under General Washington were forced off Chatterton's Hill after inflicting heavy casualties on British troops, checking their advance into Westchester."
Historic Account of Battle of White Plains on Chatterton's Hill
"Chatterton's Hill, where the battle was fought, sixteen hundred Americans being engaged, is a commanding eminence west of the Bronx River, about a mile from White Plains. Washington's head-quarters, at the "Miller House," were to the north of the village, and east of that stream, the main body of the army being intrenched (entrenched) two miles beyond."
Wednesday, October 30 "At White Plains: Visits the several posts of the army. On the night of the 31st of October, General Washington withdrew his army to a very strong position upon the heights of North Castle, about two miles in the rear of his first encampment, and five from White Plains, where he caused new works of defense to be thrown up.
Wednesday, November 6 "At White Plains: "Yesterday morning the enemy made a sudden and unexpected movement from the several posts they had taken in our front. They broke up their whole encampments the preceding night and have advanced towards Kingsbridge and the North River. . . In consequence of this movement I called a council of general officers to-day to consult on such measures as should be adopted in case they pursued their retreat to New York."— Washington to the President of Congress.
"The council agreed unanimously, that, in case the enemy were retreating towards New York, it would be proper immediately to throw a body of troops into Jersey; that those raised on the west side of Hudson's River should be detached for this purpose, and that three thousand men should bo stationed at Peekskill and the passes of the Highlands.
Sunday, November 10 "At White Plains: "The late movement of the Enemy, and the probability of their having designs upon the Jerseys, (confirmed by sundry accounts from deserters and prisoners), rendering it necessary to throw a body of troops over the North River, I shall immediately follow, and the command of the army, which remains, (after General Heath's division marches to Peekskill,) will devolve upon you." - Washington to General Lee.
"Washington left White Plains at eleven o'clock on the morning of November 10, and arrived at Peekskill, the entrance to the Highlands, at sunset.
Sunday, November 11 "At Peekskill, New York: "November 11th.—The Commander in Chief directed our General [Heath] to attend him in taking a view of Fort Montgomery, and the other works up the river. Lord Sterling, Generals James and George Clinton, Gen. Mifflin and others were of the company. They went as far up the river as Constitution Island, which is opposite to West-Point, the latter of which was not then taken possession of; but the glance of the eye at it, without going on shore, evinced that this post was not to be neglected. There was a small work and a block house on Constitution Island. Fort Montgomery was in considerable forwardness."—Heath's Memoirs."
Source: "Itinerary of General Washington, From June 15, 1775, to December 23, 1783" by William S. Baker, J. B. Lippincott company, 1892.
Visit more historic sites in the Hudson Valley and learn about the Battle of Fort Montgomery in Bear Mountain.
Baldwin Farm is located at 500 Hall Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604 in Westchester County. Baldwin Farm is a community of garden beds in White Plains. White Plains residents can inquire about obtaining a garden through the City of White Plains business office.
Things to Do at Baldwin Farm Gardening Picnic tables (No alcohol, No fires, No pets, No smoking)
Bark Park is located on Main Street, across from field #2 at Delfino Park. Delphino Park is located at 30 Lake Street, White Plains, NY 10603.
Bark Park will be open from dawn until dusk. Resident dogs are welcome to run around and exercise at our dog park. The park offers a water fountain for dogs, a bag dispenser for cleaning up after dogs, and a waste receptacle. The park also features an area exclusively for small or young dogs.
Note All dogs are required to have a current license tag and vaccinations.
Battle-Whitney Park is located at 136 Hartsdale Avenue (Battle Avenue and Lincoln Avenue) White Plains, NY 10606, Westchester County.
Battle-Whitney Park is a historical landmark in White Plains. This park commemorates the Battle of White Plains and the historic event that occurred on this site on October 28, 1776.
Signage at Site Interpretive sign in Battle-Whitney Park, atop Chatterton Hill, recounts the battle.
"Following their occupation of Manhattan Island, British forces under General William Howe chased George Washington’s retreating Continental Army into Westchester County. Washington’s troops amassed atop Chatterton Hill and other heights near White Plains, where the British and their Hessian auxiliaries attacked them on October 28, 1776. Although Howe was credited with a victory because Washington eventually withdrew, he allowed the Americans to retreat into New Jersey."
The Central Westchester Audubon Society of White Plains is a local chapter of the Audubon Society covering the communities of Elmsford, Greenburgh, Harrison, Purchase, Rye, Rye Brook, Port Chester and White Plains. The mission of Central Westchester Audubon Society is to promote education, share information, support activities and advocate for a healthy environment, focusing on birds, other wildlife and human beings.
Central Westchester Audubon Society is about birds, as its name suggests; we are also about education, about what birds, animals, rivers and streams, trees and plants mean to the Earth and our own lives and to the future of the Earth we all live on. Press blue button for activities, bird seed sale, birdathon, and more about Central Westchester Audubon Society of White Plains.
Things To Do Audubon Adventures Birding | Bird Watching Programs Scholarships for Summer Camp
Chatterton Playground is located at Chatterton Avenue & Harmon Street, White Plains, NY 10606 in Westchester County. Chatterton Playground can be accessed from Battle Hill Park, or through its own entrance on Harmon Street. The park offers state-of-the-art playground equipment.
Historic Site "Near this spot the British under Howe forded the Bronx River and attacked the right wing of Washington’s Army located above on Chatterton Hill."
Battle of White Plains "Following their occupation of Manhattan Island, British forces under General William Howe chased George Washington’s retreating Continental Army into Westchester County. Washington’s troops amassed atop Chatterton Hill and other heights near White Plains, where the British and their Hessian auxiliaries attacked them on October 28, 1776. Although Howe was credited with a victory because Washington eventually withdrew, he allowed the Americans to retreat into New Jersey."
Learn more about the Battle of White Plains in Westchester County sourced from the "Itinerary of General Washington, From June 15, 1775, to December 23, 1783" by William S. Baker, J. B. Lippincott company, 1892.
The Cranberry Lake Nature Center is a 190-acre nature preserve comprised of forest, wetlands, and a 10-acre lake that was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago. There are three miles of trails, including a loop around the lake, and others that traverse the predominantly northern oak-hickory forest. The area is part of the Kensico Reservoir watershed, which provides drinking water for residents of Westchester County and New York City. The name Cranberry Lake is derived from the growth of wild cranberry, which still exist in various parts of the fen.
"Since 1967, the park has been a safe haven for animals and plants, including migratory birds, turtles, and dragonflies. Within the preserve are a variety of habitats including a four-acre lake, cliffs and scrubland, mixed hardwood forest, vernal pools, and a swamp. Visitors can learn about the area's past by following the History Trail to the remains of a 19th-century farmhouse and early 20th-century stone-mining operation.
"The Nature Center offers family-oriented nature programs most weekends and houses a variety of interactive, educational displays. Nature programs are offered to the public nearly every weekend."
Things To Do at Cranberry Lake Nature Center Birding | Bird Watching Children's Summer Ecology Program Hiking / Walking Nature Hikes Nature Interpretive Programs
Winter Activities Cross-country Skiing
After a day of birding, hiking, nature study, or viewing the beautiful scenery, enjoy dinner out at one of the excellent Restaurants in Westchester, New York
Delfino Memorial Park, a beautiful flagship park in White Plains, is located at 30 Lake Street, White Plains, NY 10603 in Westchester County. Delfino Park offers picnic tables and grills, a playground, softball fields, platform tennis courts, the Ebersole Ice Rink and more.
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Things To Do at Delfino Memorial Park Baseball fields Handball Courts Har-Tru Courts (six supervised, lighted Har-Tru courts) Picnicking (Tables and grills are available.) Platform Tennis Courts (3 tennis courts) Playground Softball Fields
Winter Activities Ice Skating (Indoor ice skating at Ebersole Ice Rink open during winter season)
The Ebersole Ice Rink, an indoor ice skating rink, is located in the Carl J. Delfino Park at 30 Lake Street, White Plains, NY 10603 in Westchester County.
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Gardella Park and Pool is located at 201 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603 in Westchester County. Cool off and enjoy swimming at the Gardella pool in White Plains.
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Things To Do at Gardella Park Basketball Court Playground Swimming at Gardella pool (admission is FREE to White Plains residents).
Gillie Park, an active multi-use park, is located at the corner of Mamaroneck Avenue and Gedney Way. The stone building at 85 Gedney Way houses the Recreation Administration offices where you can register for programs.
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Things To Do at Gillie Park Ball Fields Basketball Har-Tru surface Tennis Courts (supervised and lighted) Outdoor Concerts & Events Playground for Tots Recreation Room Softball fields
The City of White Plains Linear Park better known as The Greenway offers residents the opportunity to stroll the center of White Plains south side through a wooded environment. Enter this former Rail-Trail on Gedney Way and continue south of Ridgeway until you reach the Scarsdale boarder.
Enjoy the fall foliage with a hike on the The Greenway in White Plains, NY. The City of White Plains offers two unique trails that follow the former right of way of the New York, Westchester and Boston Railway. The terrain of the two trails are flat and linear and are excellent for both the first time and experienced hiker.
"The White Plains Greenway goes from the Scarsdale border to Bryant Avenue in White Plains, and travels along the New York Westchester & Boston right of way. The White Plains Greenway was born in 1939 when a major railroad line that ran directly through the southern portion of the city had to be dismantled for the war effort. Jack Harrington, active in the preservation of both TPL-protected properties, was a member of the community group that drove the city to transform the old railway into a nature trail and public recreation area. He and his neighbors seem to prize most the accessibility of the greenway. 'It's great to be able to take a long walk in the woods and end up at your back door.' The trail is 0.8 miles long between Gedney Way and Ridgeway. From Ridgeway to the Scarsdale border, the trail is 0.5 miles long. The Greenway is currently accessible only from Gedney Way and Ridgeway. Use of the entire Greenway is restricted to pedestrian traffic."
Things To Do at The Greenway Hiking / Walking Nature Trail
The word is Recommended starting point for The Greenway is on Gedney Avenue in White Plains. The trail continues down to the Scarsdale border. In addition to railroad artifacts the trail is bordered on both sides by attractive homes.
Kittrell Park and Pool is located at the corner of Bank Street and Fisher Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603 in Westchester County. Cool off and enjoy swimming at the Kittrell Park pool in White Plains.
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Things To Do Basketball Court Playground Swimming at Kittrell pool (Admission is FREE to White Plains residents.)
Liberty Park, a 2-acre property, is located in White Plains, NY 10601 in Westchester County. Visit Liberty Park set beside the beautiful Silver Lake where you can enjoy picnicking and relaxing by the lake.
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Things To Do at Liberty Park Hiking/Walking Trails Picnic Area
Mitchell Place Tot Lot is located at 1 Mitchell Place, White Plains, NY 10601 in Westchester County. The playground is located across the street from the American Legions and White Plains Senior Center.
This beautiful playground for pre-school age children offers a jungle gym and slides for your child's enjoyment. Mitchell Place Playground is gated in for child safety and has unique equipment that has been remolded to support educational playtime experiences. There is plenty of parking available, but to ensure you do not get a ticket, put money in the meter.
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Maple Moor Golf Course is located at 1128 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605. Named for the abundance of maple trees that line the course, Maple Moor is a challenging course with water hazards on six holes. Designed by golf course architect Tom Winton and opened to the public in 1927, Maple Moor was Westchester County's first public course. Maple Moor golfers now enjoy the results of a major improvement program in which all 18 tees were renovated and expanded, and there is a new restaurant and food service in the clubhouse.
Located just off the Hutchinson River Parkway in White Plains, NY, Maple Moor Golf Course has a full-service golf shop offering the latest in apparel and equipment. Additionally, the professional golf staff at Maple Moor offers PGA instruction and lessons to help improve your game. Press blue button for golfing rates, scorecard, and more about golf at Maple Moor.
Golf Course Attractions 18-hole regulation length course Blue tees = 6374 yards / par 71 Course rating / slope = 71.0 / 129 Greens = bent grass _____________________
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Renaissance Plaza is located at Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 in Westchester County. The plaza features a multi-jet, fountain display with several pools. The Plaza also offers informal sitting areas to relax and enjoy the water display in White Plains.
Renaissance Plaza, a 21st Century water feature and open space incubator is the centerpiece of the rebirth of downtown White Plains. At the time the fountain was built, it was the most modern and technically advanced water feature in New York State. The fountain ponds hold a total of 48,000 gallons of recycled water. It has a total of 75 jets that spout water 15 feet in the air, 24 jets that spout water, 25 feet in the air and 3 superjets that spout water as high as 60 feet in the air. It also has 13 leaperjets that spout water from one pond to another. It has a fog machine, over 160 lights and 6 water pumps. The fountain is completely computerized and has a state of the art sound system.
Downtown Development Projects and Attractions in White Plains The fountain has a regular schedule of water shows during lunch time hours and in the evening. Each show lasts between 3 to 5 minutes and will run every 20 minutes.
An indoor/outdoor Starbucks, located on the Court Street side of the fountain, services the park year round as a café while generating revenue for the City’s open space acquisition program. The City will generate $30,000 a year from its licensing agreement with Starbucks that will go directly into the City’s Open Space Acquisition Fund, used to secure more open space for future generations.
Pick-up a coffee or something to eat at Starbucks located at 200 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601 at the plaza.
Saxon Woods Park and Pool, a 700-acre property, is located on Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, NY 10605. "Saxon Woods Park contains an 18-hole golf course as well as a miniature golf course, the county’s largest swimming pool, a children’s aquatic playground and picnic areas. It is also the site of the county’s only playground that is accessible to the disabled.
A trail system connects the southern section to the upland wooded northern part of the park, characterized by mature hardwood forests. The trails are very popular with hikers, cross country skiers and horseback riders. The entire system extends along the Hutchinson River Parkway to Twin Lakes Park and north to Maple Moor Golf Course. It also links to the Leatherstocking Trail and Colonial Greenway and contains archeologically sensitive areas.
Things To Do 18-hole Mini Golf Course Birthday Parties at Saxon Woods Pool Equestrian trails Fishing Hiking & walking Nature study Picnicking Playground (Accessible) Refreshments Swimming in Westchester's largest swimming pool
Winter Activities Cross-country Skiing
Birthday Parties for Kids Saxon Woods has a large pool with a kiddy pool and aquatic playground with spray features. It is home to the only handicapped-accessible playground in Westchester, fun for kids of all ages. Call Saxon Woods Pool at (914) 995-4480 to arrange a birthday party.
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Silver Lake Preserve is located in White Plains, NY in Westchester County. Silver Lake features trails through woodlands and unmowed fields, some small streams and old stone foundations throughout its 236 acres. The topography is rugged, rising in steep rock outcrops from the lake. Fishing is not permitted.
This site was acquired by the county in two parcels in 1924 and 1925. The northern section contains the ruins of the old Stony Hill settlement. This settlement was founded by the Purchase meeting of the Society of Friends (Quakers).
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Stony Hill community extended at least 26 homes and outbuildings along Stony Hill Road. At its steepest point, the road was paved with cobblestones, ending with a footpath that joined Buckhout Road. Although the park was created in 1925, the last family did not leave until 1941. Several prehistoric and archeological resources have been identified within Silver Lake Preserve.
Things To Do at Silver Lake Preserve Hiking Trails / Walking Nature Study
The White Plains Greenway is located on the former New York, Westchester, & Boston Railway right-of-way. Two unique trails are available. The first trail between Gedney Way and Ridgeway covers 0.8 miles. The trail from Ridgeway to the border of Scarsdale covers 0.5 miles. The terrain of both trails is flat and linear and are excellent for beginner or experienced hikers.
For more information about the White Plains Greenway, contact the White Plains Recreation and Parks Department at 914-422-1336.
Things To Do on White Plains Greenway Hiking/Walking Trails
White Plains Performing Arts Center, Westchester's regional theatre, is located at 11 City Place, White Plains, NY 10601 in Westchester County.
From White Plains Performing Arts Center "The White Plains Performing Arts Center is committed to building, engaging, inspiring and educating the culturally diverse audiences of White Plains, Westchester County and the Tri-State area through the presentation of classical and contemporary theatre, music and dance as well as the development and training of the next generation of theatrical artists, while providing a vital resource of dynamic and progressive programming that enriches the quality of life in our community."
Attractions Concert Series Conservatory Theatre Mainstage Shows
The word is "Theatergoers have reason to celebrate in White Plains. Although it’s always been just a short train ride to Broadway, they don’t even need to make that trip anymore to see excellent theater. It just might be the best theater deal in the Hudson Valley.” by White Plains Times.
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YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester, offering gymnastics for all levels, is located at 515 North Street, White Plains, NY 10605 in Westchester County. The YWCA also offers recreational and competitive swimming in addition to gymnastics programs and fitness activities for all ages. Facilities include a newly renovated 8,000-square-foot, air-conditioned gymnasium with spring floor, trampoline, BAB system and 40-foot Tumbletrack. The program stresses safety and fun with opportunities for all ages to participate in YWCA League and USA Gymnastics Federation sponsored events.
Features Children's Birthday Parties Gymnastics Indoor Swimming Pool
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Beczak Environmental Education Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating people about the ecology, culture, and history of the Hudson River, is located at 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 in Southern Westchester County. Located on the banks of the Hudson River, within the two-acre Habirshaw Park, Beczak offers exciting interactive learning experiences year-round for young and old alike.
We believe that all children need to safely interact with the natural environment for healthy development. Our engaging, interactive learning programs are built on this principle. One of the primary goals of Beczak is to show even our youngest visitors that the river is part of a complex ecosystem that nurtures an amazing diversity of living things, including people.
Beczak offers an extensive curriculum of interactive educational programs designed to teach students about the complexity of the Hudson River and inspire them to become better stewards of this magnificent resource. Each year more than 5,000 school-age children visit Beczak on class trips and with youth organizations.
All our staff members are trained educators with specialized degrees in fields such as marine biology and environmental interpretation. By creating interdisciplinary programs that meet the New York State Department of Education standards for science, social studies, math, art and English language arts, Beczak educators help animate important concepts that many teachers have introduced in their own classrooms.
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Things to Do and Learn at Beczak Beczak Center's Estuary Monitoring Birthday Parties - "Where children discover the Hudson" Education Center Interpretive Center
The Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center is located at 348 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY 10710 in Southern Westchester County. The Murray Skating Center offers the largest weekly public skating schedule in the area. Most weekend sessions feature current popular music provided by our own “Disc Jockey”.
Voted “Best Ice Skating Rink in 2006, we take pride in our meticulously maintained ice surface and attractive public skating session program. We also offer the most reasonable rates in the area making a family outing both pleasurable and affordable. Top Quality skate rentals and food service are available as well. Bring the family to Murrays’ this weekend and ask about all the other skating and hockey programs the skating center has to offer.
As skaters advance to a higher level, many join the “Yonkers Figures Skating Club”. The Club offers a variety of programs to meets the needs of the serious skater. Those interested may also try out for one of the “Synchronized Skating Teams”. Whether you are interested in figure skating, hockey or just a recreational skate at one of our many public sessions, visit the Murray Skating Center and see what a great experience skating can become for your entire family.
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Habirshaw Park Yonkers, Westchester County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Scenic Hudson is working with New York State, Westchester County, the City of Yonkers and the Beczak Environmental Center to create a five-acre riverfront public park, esplanade and environmental education center with stunning views of the Palisades. Historically the area was dominated by industrial facilities that blocked public access to the river. Once slated for six, 38-story apartment buildings, the property is now protected by a 25-acre conservation easement held by The Scenic Hudson Land Trust. The park is currently open but improvements are continuing.
Directions From Rt. 9/9A south in Yonkers: right on Dock Street, right on River Street, left on Wells Street, right on Alexander Street, park 0.1 mile on left.
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After a day of hiking, walking, or relaxing at the Habirshaw Park, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Yonkers.
Go bowling at Homefield Bowl Bowling Center, a bowling center offering 32 bowling lanes, located at 938 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers NY, 10710 in southern Westchester County.
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Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester is a New York chapter of the National Audubon Society. We serve the communities of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Yonkers. Our mission is to foster protection and appreciation of birds, other wildlife and habitats, and to be an advocate for a cleaner, healthier environment.
Learn about our programs, field trips, Lenoir Hawk Watch, birding in Westchester, Lenoir Butterfly Garden, Westchester County Bird Checklist, Yonkers Butterfly Checklist, Lenoir Nature Preserve and more. Press blue button for more about Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester.
Things To Do Programs Field Trips Lenoir Hawk Watch Birding, Lenoir Butterfly Garden Bird Checklist
Lenoir Preserve Nature Center is a 40-acre nature preserve comprised of woodlands and field habitats. It is situated adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct on slopes overlooking the Hudson River, providing spectacular views. The property was formerly home to two Hudson River estates and boasts a number of unusual specimen trees and shrubs, imported from around the world.
Every spring and autumn, bird watchers gather to observe major hawk migrations. Nature enthusiasts can learn about raptor identification markings, such as flight patterns and silhouettes, and can take part in official tracking counts of raptors. In summer, the butterfly garden is at its height, visited by a wide variety of butterflies. Nearby, a dragonfly pond provides the necessary habitat for numerous aquatic insects and attracts birds and other wildlife. An organic community gardening area and composting exhibit instruct visitors on environmentally- friendly practices. The butterfly and hummingbird garden is maintained entirely by volunteers from Hudson River Audubon Society.
Things To Do at Lenoir Preserve Nature Center Birding | Bird Watching Gardening Hiking / Walking Nature Study Programs
Winter Activities Cross-country Skiing
After a day of birding, hiking, nature study, or enjoying the scenic views, eat out at one of the excellent Restaurants in Westchester, NY.
Dunwoodie Golf Course is located at 1 Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers, NY 10701. Dunwoodie lies at the top of "Dunwoodie Heights" in the center of the City of Yonkers. It is characterized by dramatic topography and steep slopes. Its layout is a mix of narrow fairways to rolling wide landscapes. The design of the course takes advantage of the natural topography, resulting in a challenging game. Press blue button for golf course layout, scorecard and more about golfing at Dunwoodie Golf Course.
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Go bowling at Paradise Lanes, a bowling center offering 20 bowling lanes, located at 790 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704 in Westchester County.
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The Sprain Ridge Mountain Bike Trail in Yonkers offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants.
The five miles of mountain bike trails at Sprain Ridge offer challenges to cyclists at every level of ability. The trails wind their way through 278-acres of varied terrain that offers challenges for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists. The beginner trail provides cyclists with challenging curves but a relatively level topography.
The intermediate and advanced trails provide experienced cyclists with more of a challenge with trails of increasing grades and challenging topography. There are picnic areas available near all three parking lots and a snack bar is open in season near the swimming pool
Sprain Ridge Park and Pool in Yonkers offers cyclists a day of fresh air and exercise in a wooded and natural environment. Sprain Ridge Park is a large land preserve with a variety of landscapes, ranging from heavily wooded areas to large and impressive rock outcroppings. The park was previously owned by the Boyce Thompson Institute, a botanical research center, and a result, contains many unusual and exotic woodland plants.
The five miles of mountain bike trails at Sprain Ridge offer challenges to cyclists at every level of ability. The trails wind their way through 278-acres of varied terrain that offers challenges for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists. The beginner trail provides cyclists with challenging curves but a relatively level topography. The intermediate and advanced trails provide experienced cyclists with more of a challenge with trails of increasing grades and challenging topography.
There are picnic areas available near all three parking lots and a snack bar is open in season near the swimming pool area.
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Things To Do at Sprain Ridge Park Birthday Parties at Sprain Ridge Pool Hiking Trails / Walking Mountain Biking (5 miles of mountain bike trails) Nature Study Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming
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Tibbetts Brook Park and Pool, a 161-acre park, is located at Midland Avenue, Yonkers NY 10710, Westchester County. This beautiful park’s offers an exciting new aquatic complex. There’s a spray playground for kids of all ages, in-pool basketball and volleyball, 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.”
Things To Do Ball Fields Biking Birthday Parties at Tibbetts Brook Park and Pool Fishing Hiking / Walking In-line Skating Miniature Golf Course Picnicking Playground Refreshments Swimming - Amazing Aquatic Complex
Birthday Parties for Kids The Brook at Tibbetts has a lazy river, areas for water basketball, a spray playground and more, with extensive picnic areas poolside. Call The Brook at Tibbetts at (914) 231-2865 to arrange a birthday party.
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Teatown Lake Reservation is located at 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562 in Westchester County. Teatown is located in the hills and highlands of New York’s Hudson Valley. This bioregion includes parts of five counties: Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange. Nearly 80% of the region lies east of the Hudson River in Westchester and Putnam counties. About 785,000 people share the 936-square-mile area with a rich diversity of habitats, plant and animals. The nationally-acclaimed Hudson River Estuary and majestic Hudson Highlands form the region’s backbone.
Teatown Lake Reservation is a nonprofit, environmental organization with an 834-acre nature preserve and education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt, and New Castle, New York.
Located in the heart of the Lower Hudson Valley’s Hudson Hills and Highlands bioregion, Teatown is the largest nonprofit nature preserve in Westchester County. About 28,000 people come each year to attend an education program, visit the Nature Center, hike our trails, or tour Wildflower Island, a two-acre island sanctuary located within Teatown Lake that is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers.
Teatown’s educators offer adult, family and children’s programs to over 18,000 participants annually, including nearly 9,000 school children and 700 summer campers. Annually, over 10,000 hikers traverse Teatown's 15 miles of scenic trails that span abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farm land.
Things To Do at Teatown Lake Reservation Children's Events Diverse Habitats Hiking Trails (15 miles) Nature Center Outdoor Animal Exhibits Wildflower Island - over 230 native species of wildflowers
The Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park is located at 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights NY 10598, Westchester County. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Park offers many scenic views. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate individual families as well as large groups, may be reserved in advance. The park's large pool can hold 4,000 bathers at one time.
The park's oasis of blue water, Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, provide excellent freshwater fishing and boating. Popular catches include bass, perch, and sun fish. A New York State Freshwater Fishing License is required. Both rowboats and pedal boats are available for rental; however, a regional boating permit allows visitors to launch their own rowboats, canoes or kayaks. For an additional fee, rowboat owners may also store their boats. In wintertime, the water's tree lined border provides a winter wonderland backdrop for ice skaters and ice fisherman.
The park's picnic areas have volleyball nets and many have softball fields or basketball courts. There is also a soccer field. Sports enthusiasts may wish to try their hand at Disc golf, a short distance from the picnic areas. You can play either 9 or 18 holes. The rules and scorecards are located at the course and loaner Frisbees are available from the park office. The park’s hills and trails are perfect for winter sports.
Things To Do Biking Boat Launch Sites Boat Rentals Fishing Food Golf Course Hiking Trails / Walking Picnic Tables Playground Playing Fields Pool Recreation Programs
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center is located at 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 in northern Westchester County. Hilltop is a working crop farm and environmental educational center. The farm was a former dairy farm dating back to the 1600's. Today the farm is a regional education center that offers programs on healthy and sustainable food production and teaches skills for small-scale suburban and urban farming techniques, illustrating sustainable living practices for the region and local communities.
"The farm features demonstration models for backyard farming, rainwater harvesting, composting, and greenroof technology. Visitors can hike the farm’s 3.5 miles of woodland trails, picnic on the farm grounds, purchase a CSA share, or produce from our farm stand or at U-Pick during the growing season, or attend any of our numerous classes and lectures. Hilltop Hanover Farm offers tours, classes and field trips to school groups, garden clubs, and scout troops."
"The farm was purchased in 2003 by Westchester County for watershed protection and agricultural education."
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Things To Do on the Farm Adult programs Classes & Field Trips Group Visits Hiking (3.5 miles of woodland trails) Picnicking Summer Camp Youth programs
Mohansic Golf Course is located at 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598. Rolling hills and moderately steep slopes combine to make Mohansic the most challenging of the county's courses. There are many tight holes that are an excellent test of a golfer's ability, with uphill, downhill and side hill shots. All 18 tees have recently been fully renovated, and several greens have been upgraded. Press blue button for more about golf at Mohansic Golf Course.
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees, is located at 1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights NY 10598, Westchester County in the lower-Hudson Valley. We sell a wide variety of apples and pumpkins, all of which you can pick yourself. In addition to these "Pick-Your-Own" items, Wilkens farm has several acres of Choose-N-Cut Christmas Trees.
Our harvest season starts at the end of August with peaches and beginning of September with apples. Pick your own pumpkins start in October, and Choose-N-Cut Christmas Trees just after Thanksgiving.
Attractions Choose-N-Cut Christmas Trees
U-Pick Apple Picking Christmas Trees Pumpkin Picking
Go bowling at Olympic Lanes, a family bowling center, located at 5 Elmwood Road, Albany, NY 12204 in the Capital District.
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Go bowling at Playdium Bowling Center, a bowling center offering 28 bowling lanes, located at 363 Ontario Street, Albany, NY 12208 in the Capital District.
Enjoy bumper bowling lanes just for kids. Bumpers are great to keep the bowling balls out of the gutters and smiles on the faces of your small children. Also available is Glow Bowling where you bowl with the lights down, great music turned up, and special effects lighting. Press blue button for more about Playdium Bowling Center.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (28) Bowling leagues Bowling videos Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Snackbar Youth programs
The Pottery Place is located at 1475 Western Ave, Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY 12203 in the Capital District. We are a paint-your-own pottery studio where people of all ages and abilities are welcome to create one of a kind works of art. Our product lines include ceramic painting and Lilly Ollo Silver Clay Jewelry making. We welcome walk-in customers and host parties and programs for both children and adults, including storytime, painting classes, and summer camps.
Things To Do and Party Packages The Pottery Place does parties here, there and everywhere. Plan a birthday party or
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Go bowling at Redwood Lanes Bowling Center, a bowling center offering 24 bowling lanes, located at 1541 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 in the Capital District.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (24) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl Special Events Youth programs
Go bowling at Sunset Recreation Bowling, a bowling center offering 32 bowling lanes, located at 1160 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 in the Capital District.
"In 1999, we completely remodeled our center. We have undergone many transformations since Charles Hoffman opened with 16 lanes and pinboys in 1940."
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (32) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Honor Scores Open Bowling Scoring (AMF Accuscore scoring system) Specials Tournaments
Swinburne Skating Rink, is located at 26 Broad Street, Albany NY 12202, Albany County in the Hudson Valley. The Swinburne Skating Rink provides an all weather protected ice skating rink for City residents from November through March.
Located in the Hudson Valley Village of Warwick, New York
Admission is FREE
Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the “Top 100 Events” in the country, over 30,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick’s apples, culture, and entertainment. The festival is produced by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley Community Center. Festival proceeds benefit these and other local non-profit organizations.
Things To Do and See at the Festival
Over 200 craft vendors
Dozens of food vendors
50 local non-profit exhibitors
Music & entertainment on several stages all day
Children’s Carnival
Farmers’ Market
Walk to Village shops, restaurants & businesses
2:09 AM 12/10/2012
Apple Pie Baking Contest (slices for sale)
Applefest Visitor's Guide An updated Applefest Visitors’ Guide will be posted on the website before Applefest next fall, and will also be available for free at the festival.
This 32-page booklet contains schedules of Applefest events, transportation information, directories for craft/food vendors, wineries, u-pick apples, a user-friendly map of the festival area, ads for local businesses and more.
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Altamont Orchards, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples, berries, pumpkins, and tomatoes is located at 6654 Dunnsville Road, Guilderland, NY 12009, Albany County in the upper-Hudson Valley.
A bit of history about the farm "The land on which the present day Altamont Orchards is located is rich in history. The original deed for the farm sits at the base of the Helderbergs, is dated February 2, 1792; for the lease of the farm to William Ward from Stephen Van Rensselaer."
Attractions Bakery Items Christmas Trees Farm Market Haunted House (September & October) Hayrides (September & October) Seasonal Gifts Vegetables
U-Pick Apple Picking Pumpkin Picking Strawberry Picking
Gardnerville Farms, a certified organic farm, is located at Gardner Road, Altamont, NY 12009, Albany County in the Hudson Valley. We grow organic garlic, hot peppers, raspberries, blackberries, and herbs.
Indian Ladder Farms, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, and pumpkins, is located at 342 Altamont Road, Altamont NY 12009, Albany County in the upper-Hudson Valley.
"Enjoy our seasonal pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and apples. Browse our farm store offering picked fresh, farm produce, local foods, and unique gifts and toys. Try our fresh baked homemade pies and goodies from the bakery.
Attractions Farm animals Field trips available Walk the nature trails as you view Helderberg Escarpment Yellow Rock Cafe serving 'Farm to Table' cuisine.
U-Pick Apple Picking Berry (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) Picking Pumpkin Picking
Frantzen's Scenic Acres Farm is located at 248 Line Road, Berne NY 12023, Albany County in the Hudson Valley.
Call about our duck eggs, duck, pork and grass-raised Scottish Highland beef. We use no chemicals, antibiotics or hormones - all our products are raised naturally.
Products Free-range brown eggs Pasture raised chicken and heritage breed turkeys Seasonal Vegetables
Morning Fog Farm is located at 1207 Switzkill Road, Berne, NY 12023, Albany County in the Hudson Valley. We offer organic vegetables, herbs, naturally raised beef and pork.
". . . We have produced certified organic eggs averaging 45 dozen a week for a N.J. store. We have frozen our own vegetables, dried our own herbs and searched out farm meat sources when necessary for the last 14 years. Now we would like to provide a source for others who wish to eat the way we do. If we sell it, then we eat it; and if we eat it, we either raise it or we know who does (and how).
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Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site is located at 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202 in the Upper Hudson River Valley. Schuyler Mansion was home to Philip J. Schuyler, the renowned Revolutionary War general, US Senator, and business entrepreneur. He and his wife, Catharine Van Rensselaer, descended from affluent and powerful Dutch families. Together they raised eight children in this home. The Georgian structure, reflecting Schuyler's English tastes - was built on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River. Originally situated on an 80-acre tract of land, the grounds once included an orchard, a formal garden, and a working farm. Throughout the Schuyler family occupancy from 1763-1804, the mansion was the site of military strategizing, political hobnobbing, elegant social affairs, and an active family life.
Today, visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the mansion as well as an orientation exhibition in the Visitor Center focusing on Philip Schuyler's life. Temporary exhibitions and public programs are scheduled year-round. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are available by reservation. Press blue button for attractions and more information about Schuyler Mansion.
Go bowling at Cohoes Bowling Arena, a bowling center offering 14 bowling lanes, located at 309 Ontario Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 in Albany County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (14) Bumper bowling for children Bowling leagues (adults and children) Moonlight Bowl Open bowling Pro Shop Special Events
Bethlehem Area YMCA Ice Rink is located at 900 Delaware Avenue, Delmar NY 12054, Albany County in the Hudson Valley. The Bethlehem YMCA Ice Rink, founded in 2004, is a NHL regulation sized rink and is one of only six YMCAs in the country with indoor rink facilities. The ice rink is open seasonally from October 1 to March 31st.
Ice skating sessions for the public are one of the main attractions at the Bethlehem Area YMCA. Skating provides excellent exercise and can be great fun.
Both Adult and Youth Ice Hockey programs are available. Both beginner skaters and experienced ice hockey players are welcome.
Ice Activities and Attractions Public Skating Sessions
Ice Skating Figure Skating Figure Skating Lessons Ice Skating Lessons for Adults Ice Skating Lessons for Children
Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Lessons Adult Ice Hockey Youth Ice Hockey
Go bowling at Del Lanes, a bowling center offering 24 lanes, located at 4 Bethlehem Court, Delmar, NY 12054 in the Capital District.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling Lanes (24) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for kids Open Bowling Pro Shop Rock 'N'Glo (Friday and Saturday nights) Specials Tournaments
Refreshments Sports Bar (Satellite TV, pool table)
Lansing’s Farm Market, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own berries, pumpkins, and vegetables, is located at 204 Lishakill Road, Colonie NY 12205, Albany County in the Hudson Valley. Lansing's Farm offers U-pick berries, vegetables, pumpkins, and flowers. Apple cider, honey, baked goods, preserves and greenhouse plants available.
Thompson's Lake State Park is located at 68 Thompsons Lake Road, East Berne NY 12059, Albany in the Hudson Valley. Thompson's Lake State Park, nestled in the mountains just four miles from the Helderberg Escarpment, is a popular camping ground and recreation area. In addition to 140 wooded campsites, the park offers a sandy beach, mixed hardwood and conifer forests, limestone outcroppings and open fields. Recreational opportunities include a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a playing field, swing-sets, carry-in boat access, rental row boats, fishing areas, and nature trails. Interpretive and recreational programs are offered for campers throughout the summer. During the winter, visitors can cross-country ski and ice fish.
The Emma Treadwell Thacher Center is located on Thompson's Lake next to the campground and is accessible to campers. The center opened in July 2001 and offers exhibits, interactive displays, trails for hiking and skiing, and educational programs. Boat Launch Site - Carry in Only
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Things to Do Beach (sandy beach) Boat Launches Boat Rentals Camper Recreation Campsites Fishing Hiking Horseshew Pits Nature Trails Picnic Tables Playgrounds Playing Fields Recreational Programs
Go bowling at Green Island Lanes, a bowling center offering 16 bowling lanes, located at 4 Lafayette Street, Green Island, NY 12183 in Albany County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (16) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Moonlight Bowl Open bowling Pro Shop Special Events
Go bowling at Town 'N Country Lanes, a bowling center offering 24 bowling lanes, located at 2509 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084 in Albany County. "While bowling is our main focus, we offer many other exciting options. During your visit we suggest that you check out our Snackbar & enjoy some of the best pizza, wings & sandwiches."
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (24) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Bumper league Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl Special Events Tournaments Youth programs
Longfield Farm, a small family farm is located at 1093 Township Road (Route 146), Knox NY 12107, Albany County in the Hudson Valley. We produce naturally-raised lamb, wool and artisan breads. We are committed to sustainable pasture management and humane animal husbandry. Our animals are hormone-free and only receive antibiotics when sick. Our chickens clean the barn, so we use less parasite medication. Our farm and home are solar powered and our pastures absorb more greenhouse gases than all of our animals and farm operations produce.
Go bowling at SpareTime Latham, a bowling center offering 32 bowling lanes, located at 375 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 in Albany County.
Spare Time Latham bowling center features a state-of-the-art scoring system complete with LCD screens and TVs, and a light and sound system. The bowling center also features a sports bar with a comfortable atmosphere, TVs, value priced pub style menu and entertainment.
Things To Do Arcade Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (32) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Game Room Open bowling Pro Shop Specials State-of-the-Art Scoring
Albany County Hockey Facility, offering recreational and competitive activities, is located at 830 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville NY 12211, Albany County in the Hudson Valley.
Ice Activities and Attractions Camps and Training Schools Programs for the Physically Challenged
Ice Skating Figure Skating Public Skating
Ice Hockey Adult Ice Hockey Youth Ice Hockey High School and College Hockey
Go bowling at Hootz Family Bowling Center, a bowling center offering 16 bowling lanes, located at 100 Main Street, Ravena, NY 12143 in the Capital District.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (16) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl Scoring (automatic) Specials
Go bowling at Boulevard Bowl, a bowling center offering 16 bowling lanes, located at 248 State Route 295, Chatham, NY 12037 in Columbia County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (16) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Cosmic Bowl Scoring (manual)
Go bowling at Sportsmans Bowl, a bowling center offering 28 bowling lanes, located at 1652 Crane Street, Schenectady, NY 12303 in the Capital District.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (28) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl Scoring (automatic) Specials
Go bowling at The Towne Bowling Academy, a bowling center offering 20 bowling lanes, located at 1601 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303 in the Capital District.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (20) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl Specials
Conway Ice Arena, offering public ice skating, is located at Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy NY 12180, Rensselaer County in the Hudson Valley.
Conway Ice Rink 18,000 square feet of space on ice surface Ice Rental Ice Skating Ice Skating Lessons Locker Rooms Pro shop and professional staff Public Skating Spectator seating for 1,000
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John Boyd Thacher State Park is located at 1 Hailes Cave Road, Voorheesville NY 12186, Albany in the Hudson Valley. John Boyd Thacher State Park, is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes, woodland and open fields, the park provides a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains.
The park has volleyball courts, playgrounds, ball fields and numerous picnic areas with nine reservable shelters. Interpretive programs are offered year-round, including guided tours of the famous Indian Ladder Trail. There are over twelve additional miles of trails for summer hiking and mountain biking, and winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and snowmobiling.
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Things to Do Biking Hiking Hunting Nature Trails Picnic Tables and Pavilions Playground Playing Fields Recreational Programs Waterfalls
Eight Mile Creek Farm, a family owned and operated farm situated between the Catskill Mountains and the Helderbergs, is located at 40 Johnny Cake Hill Road, Westerlo NY 12193, Albany County in the Hudson Valley.
Our farm consists of hay fields, vegetable gardens, ponds, a creek, woodlands and rolling pastures. Because of the diversity of our landscape, we are home to a variety of wildlife, including river otter, beaver, fisher, porcupine, waterfowl, raccoon, fox, coyote, bear and deer. The farm and some of its buildings date to 1835. Our farm is named after the Eight Mile Creek, which originates in the Helderberg Mountains.
Attractions Historic buildings Wildlife
Certified Organic Organic eggs Organic beef Organic seasonal produce
Campgaw Mountain is located at 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Campgaw is in Bergen County, New Jersey, approximately 18 miles north of the George Washington Bridge, making it a ski area that is very close to New York City.
As New Jersey’s premiere learn to ski, snowboard and tubing destination, Campgaw Mountain offers an alpine escape right in your backyard. Located in northern Bergen County, we are the closest ski area to the New York metro area with 100% snowmaking capabilities.
We provide of variety of skiing and snowboarding terrain for all abilities with short lift lines, un-crowded trails, and a friendly staff. You’ll find the latest in rental equipment and the highest level of skiing or snowboarding instruction for all ages. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast, you’ll love the skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Campgaw Mountain.
Children's Programs Campgaw's exclusive kids programs focus on safety, run and learning. Whether your child is just learning or already perfectly comfortable on the mountain, you can rest assured they will be having as much fun as you are! Our programs are tailored to teach your child the joys of skiing and the fun and excitement of our outdoor winter environment.
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Winter Outdoor Activities Skiing Night skiing Snowboarding snowtubing
Ski Area Features . . . 100% snowmaking capabilities Beginner/intermediate trails (5) Children's program for kids ages 4-6 Freestyle Terrain Park Six 800-ft. snowtubing runs with two dedicated surface lifts Rental equipment Two double chairlifts Two ‘Magic Carpet’ conveyer lifts
in 2005 Lake Taghkanic State Park was named one of the Top 100 Campgrounds in the nation. Lake Taghkanic State Park, nestled next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, offers a wonderful variety of recreational activities. The park has tent, trailer campsites, cabin, and cottage camping facilities. In the hot days of summer you can go swimming at one of the two beaches. Have picnics at the picnic grounds and launch your boat at the boat launch. In addition, the park has hiking, biking, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Ice skating and ice fishing are permitted when conditions are appropriate.
There are three Vacation Rental Cottages that have the amenities of home. The units are outfitted with a bathroom with toilet and shower, a kitchen with hot and cold running water, refrigerator, stove, microwave, cooking and eating utensils, enclosed/screened-in back porch facing the water, a picnic table and fire ring. Press blue button for photos, and more about Lake Taghkanic State Park.
Things To Do Beach Biking Boat Launch sites Boat Rentals Cabins & Campsites Fishing Food Hiking Hunting Pavilions Picnic Tables Playground & Playing Field(s) Showers Sledding, Snowmobiling & Snowshoeing Tent/Trailer Sites Vacation Rentals
Thompson-Finch Farm, a certified organic U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and apples, is located at 750 Wiltsie Bridge Road, Ancram NY 12502, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. Thompson-Finch Farm is a family-run fruit farm that specializes in growing certified organic fruit. The farm is known region wide for high quality fruit and our season long "Pick-Your-Own" operation.
U-Pick Apple Picking Blueberry Picking Raspberry Picking Strawberry Picking
Berry Farm, an organic U-Pick farm, is located at 2309 State Route 203, Chatham NY 12037, Columbia County in the Hudson Valley. Berry Farm is an organic farm also offering pick-your-own berries. The Berry Farm has provided Columbia County with food that is locally grown pesticide free and organic, farm to consumer, since 1982.
"The berries grown, as well as the beautiful Sunflowers, Zinnias, herbs, winter squash and pumpkins, fresh greens and herbs; are available all winter long with the addition of our passive geo-thermal, passive solar greenhouse." Bring the kids and enjoy pick-your-own berries.
With the greenhouse in full production mode, we offer a large selection of greens, turnips, beet greens, kale, scallions, herbs, braising mix, radishes, and more, all grown pesticide free in our greenhouse. We also handle beef, poultry, lamb, pork and fish. Press blue button for more about Berry Farm offering organic produce and pick-your-own berries.
Attractions Fresh greens and Herbs Sunflowers Winter Squash Zinnias
Go bowling at Chatham Bowl, a bowling center offering 16 bowling lanes, located at 248 State Route 295, Chatham, NY 12037 in Columbia County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (16) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Cosmic Bowl Open bowling Pro Shop Scoring (manual)
Little Seed Gardens, a 97-acre certified organic CSA farm, is located at PO Box 195, Chatham NY 12037, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. "We are committed to agricultural practices that protect land and human resources, build biological diversity, and produce quality food for our local communities. Our food is grown without synthetic insecticides, fungicides, herbicides or fertilizers."
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) offers farmers and community members the opportunity to join together to create markets for reasonably priced, healthy seasonal foods. Most CSAs produce a wide variety of organically grown vegetables and herbs.
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CSA Products & Projected Harvests
June - July Arugula, Basil, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Broccoli Raab, Cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Carrots, Garlic Scapes, Italian Dandelion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard greens, Radishes, Scallions, Spinach, Sugar snap peas, Turnips, Salad Mix
Philip Orchards, a U-Pick farm, is located at 270 Route 9H, Claverack NY 12513, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. Philip Orchards is a pick-your-own farm offering apples, pears, plums, raspberries, currents & gooseberries.
Located in the Hudson Valley Village of Warwick, New York
Admission is FREE
Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the “Top 100 Events” in the country, over 30,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick’s apples, culture, and entertainment. The festival is produced by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley Community Center. Festival proceeds benefit these and other local non-profit organizations.
Things To Do and See at the Festival
Over 200 craft vendors
Dozens of food vendors
50 local non-profit exhibitors
Music & entertainment on several stages all day
Children’s Carnival
Farmers’ Market
Walk to Village shops, restaurants & businesses
2:09 AM 12/10/2012
Apple Pie Baking Contest (slices for sale)
Applefest Visitor's Guide An updated Applefest Visitors’ Guide will be posted on the website before Applefest next fall, and will also be available for free at the festival.
This 32-page booklet contains schedules of Applefest events, transportation information, directories for craft/food vendors, wineries, u-pick apples, a user-friendly map of the festival area, ads for local businesses and more.
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Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area is located on Route 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517 in Columbia County and Dutchess County. The park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive trail system with terrain that varies from easy to challenging, offering spectacular views.
The extensive campground at Copake Falls has sites to accommodate campers seeking a more rustic experience, as well as those seeking a more "home like" experience. The cabin areas vary in number of cabins, location and size. The "Ironworkers" cabins are equipped with private showers and flush toilets; campers in the "Bash Bish" cabins utilize a centrally located shower facility with flush toilets. Some cabins in the Greenwich Cabin Area are wheelchair accessible and offer extra amenities such as a microwave, sofa, shower, dishwasher and cable television hookup.
There are great trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as 5 miles of snowmobile trails. In season both deer hunting (rifle/shotgun/bow) and turkey hunting (bow only, until 12 Noon) are permitted.
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Things To Do at Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area Beach Biking Cabins, Campsites, Cottages Dumping Stations Fishing Grills Hiking Hunting Museum & Visitors Center Pavilions Picnic Tables Playgrounds Recreation Programs Scenic Views Showers Waterfalls
Clermont State Historic Site, overlooking the Hudson River, is located at One Clermont Avenue, Germantown, NY 12526 in Columbia County in the Hudson River Valley. Clermont State Historic Site was the Hudson River seat of New York's politically and socially prominent Livingston Family. Seven successive generations of the family left their imprint on the site's architecture, room interiors, and landscape.
Robert R. Livingston, Jr. was Clermont's most notable resident. His accomplishments include: drafting the Declaration of Independence, serving as first U.S. Minister of Foreign Affairs, administering the oath of office to George Washington, negotiating the Louisiana Purchase, and developing steamboat technology with Robert Fulton. Today, Clermont appears much as it did in the early 20th century . . . Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, Clermont is an anchor in the 1990 Hudson River National Landmark District.
American Revolution / War of Independence Because of the Livingston family's prominent role in support of independence, Clermont was burned by British troops under the command of General John Vaughan during a foray up the Hudson River in the autumn of 1777. Margaret Beekman Livingston, who managed the estate during most of the war years, rebuilt the family home between 1779 and 1782.
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Things To Do at Clermont, Home of the Steamboat Bird Watching Gift Shop Group Tours Guided Bird Walk Historic House Special Events
Candlelight tours of museum and grounds Child's Christmas (stories and treats) Croquet Tournament Farm, Food & Music Festival
Hawthorne Valley Farm, a Demeter-certified biodynamic CSA farm, is located at 327 County Road 21C, Ghent, NY 12075, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. Hawthorne Valley Farm is a 400-acre farm, comprised of pastures, fields, woodlands, and a 12–acre market garden. The commercial and production facilities of the farm are nestled in the hamlet of Harlemville.
"We have forged a special relationship with members of the community and with those who support our farm and our farming practices. Membership in our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) means receiving a share of the weekly garden harvest of Hawthorne Valley Farm. It also means coming to know and understand the life of this particular farm and supporting the farmers in their efforts to grow healthy, nutritious food in a way that is environmentally responsible."
The rewards of CSA membership are great. Learning to eat seasonally, cooking and preserving new and interesting vegetables, celebrating the growing season through special membership events on the farm, and most of all, coming to feel a sense of connection with your local farmer.
The farm store carries a full line of organic fruit and vegetables year-round; and during the growing season, we have produce from the farm, as well as other local growers. Hawthorne Valley Farm itself produces organic (biodynamic) vegetables, which are sold in the store and at the Union Square and Inwood green markets.
Biodynamic/Organic Products Bakery (certified organic) Dairy (yogurt, quark, fresh and aged cheeses, raw milk) Fruit Grass-fed beef and farm-raised pork Sauerkraut Vegetables
LoveApple Farm, a u-pick farm offering pick-your-own tree ripe fruit, is located at 1421 Route 9H, Ghent NY 12075, Columbia County in the Hudson Valley. Children, kids, and grandma and grandpa will enjoy picking tree-ripe cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, pears, and apples. Strawberries, red & black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, currants, and gooseberries.
The Farm Market offers a large assortment of delicious fruits and vegetables, gift items, homemade and home cooked foods, and "made from scratch" pies, cider donuts, breads and cookies from the bakery.
Catamount Ski Area is located at State Route 23 East, Hillsdale NY 12529 in Columbia County on the Massachusetts / New York state line. Catamount Ski Area is one of the oldest original operating ski areas in the Northeast. Catamount first opened in 1939. The mountain was served by three rope tows - two 1,000' long, the third 800' long. A 500-vertical-foot climb was required to reach the summit.
Today, Catamount is one of the top recreation draws in the Berkshires, thanks to philosophy of continually improving and expanding the ski and snowboard product. Snowmaking has been continually expanded and improved upon over the years . . . more than 98 percent of terrain is covered.
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Outdoor Winter Activities Skiing Snowboarding
Ski Area Features . . . Catamount Snow Sports School Children's programs Rental equipment
White Oak Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own berries and herbs, is located at 65 Whippoorwill Road, Hillsdale NY 12529, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley.
Don Baker Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-you-own apples, is located at 183 Route 14, Hudson NY 12534, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. This pick-your-own farm offers many varieties of apples, including McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Macoun, Mutsu, Empire, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Northern Spy, Rome and Fuji.
The Farm at Miller's Crossing is a diversified Demeter-certified biodynamic farm offering Certified Organic produce and CSA shares. Miller's Crossing is located at 81 Roxbury Road, Hudson, NY 12513, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley.
The farm has 30 acres of vegetables within a 60-acre rotation, as well as 75 acres of pasture for our cows. The greenhouse provides room to grow the farm's transplants and bedding plants for sale. Produce is marketed through CSA, local farmers' markets, and wholesale accounts.
CSA members join in the winter and pick up their share of vegetables weekly during the season. Through this type of purchasing consumers and farmers share the risk of a difficult season as well as the bounty of a good year. Because of their diversity, CSA farms rarely have "bad years". In a rainy season, the greens are happy; a hot and dry year grows great tomatoes. The Farm at Miller's Crossing offers regular family sized shares as well as single shares for smaller households.
Organic CSA Products Arugula, Adian Basil, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Collard Greens Eggplant: Italian & Japanese Escarole, Kale Radish, Red Round Potatoes Squash, Zucchini Tomatoes, Turnips and more
What is Demeter® USA? Demeter® USA is a certifier of Biodynamic® farms and products. Biodynamic agriculture goes beyond organic, envisioning the farm as a self-contained and self-sustaining organism. In an effort to keep the farm, the farmer, the consumer, and the earth healthy, farmers avoid chemical pesticides and fertilizers, utilize compost and cover crops, and set aside a minimum of 10% of their total acreage for biodiversity. The entire farm, versus a particular crop, must be certified, and farms are inspected annually. In order for a product to bear the Demeter logo it must be made with certified Biodynamic® ingredients and meet strict processing standards to ensure the purest possible product.
Green Acres Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own late fall raspberries, is located at 226 Route 82, Hudson NY, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley.
Green Acres' roadside market is open from July thru November, and only sells local produce from their farm and neighboring farms in Columbia County. Enjoy their heirloom tomatoes, fall squashes, fruits and vegetables including late fall raspberries. Do not miss their farm bakery offering, homemade on the farm products including, homemade breads, pies, cookies, muffins and more.
Attractions Farm Bakery Heirloom tomatoes, fall squashes, fruits & vegetables
Harrier Hill Park City of Hudson, Columbia County Hudson River Valley, New York State
This beautiful grassland offers splendid long-distance views of the Catskills and the Hudson River.
These protected acres in Columbia County include breathtaking meadows, wooded bluffs and a hay farm, all near the Stockport Flats Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve. With assistance from the state and Columbia Land Conservancy, we are safeguarding these valuable habitats while enabling people to hike the land and learn about wildlife. Park improvements currently underway include creation of a handicapped-accessible hiking trail and construction of an open-sided pavilion for picnicking and community-group activities.
Things To Do Hiking / Walking Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions From Warren Street, City of Hudson: 4.8 miles north on Rte. 9, left on W. Atlantic Avenue at light, right on Rod & Gun Road. Follow Rod and Gun approximately 1/2 mile to entrance gate.
After a day of hiking, walking, or studying the wildlife, dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Hudson, New York.
Olana State Historic Site, overlooking the Hudson River, is located at 5720 Route 9-G, Hudson, NY 12534 in Columbia County in the Hudson River Valley. Olana is a masterpiece created by Frederic Edwin Church (1826 - 1900), one of the most renowned American artists of the Hudson River School. The stone, brick, and polychrome stenciled Persian-style villa is the best known element of Olana. Church designed "the castle" as the family home for his wife and four children, as well as a multidimensional work of art.
Olana encompasses the house, the farm and the entire 250-acre estate. The picturesque landscape, with panoramic vistas of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, like the house, was designed by Church. Visitors throughout the year enjoy guided and self-guided tours of the Church-inspired landscape.
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Things To Do Artists (Children can stop by the Wagon House for pencils and paper.) Bird Watching Gardens Gift Shop Guided Tours Hiking Trails / Walking on the carriage roads Historic Site Maurice Sharp Gallery Museum Store Picnic Area Scenic Views
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is located at 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook NY 12106, Columbia County in the Hudson Valley. "The history associated with Martin Van Buren and the culture of ante bellum America are deep, rich veins for discovering much about the country. Likewise, his farm Lindenwald provides a microcosm for us to learn about the transformations taking place in America during the 1840's and 1850's.
"Van Buren was preeminent among the second generation of American politicians. As eighth President, the first born under the U.S. flag, he continued building the Democratic Party he helped organize. His administration faced daunting challenges: The nation suffered a severe and lingering economic depression. Crises with Great Britain, Spain, and the Republic of Texas taxed his diplomatic skills.
"Most troubling throughout his political career was the issue of extending slavery into new states. Van Buren opposed extension while still trying to cultivate a coalition of northern and southern interests. The issue divided the nation and his party and foreshadowed the whirlpool of frustration, anger and violence which was to consume the country in the 1860's."
Roxbury Farm, a Community Supported Farm (CSA), is located at 2501 Route 9H, Kinderhook NY 12106, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. "All our produce is grown without the input of any synthetic or artificial fertilizers or pesticides . . . We believe that soil health is the basis for sound farming.
We are members of the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York's Farmer's Pledge in place of becoming certified organic."
"We strive to provide our animals with environments that best suit the instinctual needs of the animal. Our lamb is all grass-fed and our pigs are pastured and fed organic grain. Our beef is also 100% grass-fed."
"Roxbury Farm is a community supported farm. We grow vegetables, herbs, and grass-fed pork, lamb, and beef for over 1000 shareholders representing over 1200 families in four communities: Columbia County, the Capital Region, Westchester County and Manhattan . . .
Samascott Orchards, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples and vegetables, is located at 5 Sunset Ave, Kinderhook NY 12106, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. Samascott Orchards is a family owned and operated farm started in the early 1900's.
Samascott Orchards offers a large selection of fruits and vegetables for you to pick. Press blue button for picking dates for fruits and vegetables.
Question: Is pick-your-own less expensive than pre-picked? Absolutely! Not only will you save money picking your own fruits and vegetables, you will get a healthy dose of fresh air, sun and exercise.
Attractions Garden Market (Over 30 varieties of herb and vegetable plants.)
Fix Brothers Fruit Farm, offering U-Pick fruit, is located at 215 White Birch Road, Livingston (for MapQuest enter Hudson), NY 12534, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley.
Press blue button for dates and time for pick-your-own fruit availability of peaches, cherries, and apples. Early varieties include: Honey Crisp, MacIntosh, Acey Macs, Jonagold, Cortland, Empire. Soon after varieties will include: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Macoun, Fortune. Later varieties will include: Fuji, Mutsu and Cameo. Also available will be Pears (Bartlett & Bosc), Pumpkins & Gourds, Honey, Apple Cider and Spiced Mulled Cider Mix.
Attractions Beautiful orchards and ponds
U-Pick Apple Picking Black Sour Cherries & Red Sour Cherry Picking Sweet Cherry Picking Peaches Picking Pumpkin Picking
Smith Farms, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own berries and apples, is located at 200 White Birch Road, Livingston NY 12534, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley. Smith Farms is a small fruit farm in the historic and beautiful Hudson Valley. We have over 6,500 new generation trees and canes that offer their fruit for pick-your-own from July to October.
The season begins in mid June with cherries, followed by raspberries, peaches and nectarines and apples such as Gala, Acey Mac, Honey Crisp, Fuji, Royal Cortland, Lady Apple, and Macoun. Press blue button for picking schedules.
Red Oak Farm, a certified organic CSA farm is located at 1921 Route 9 Stuyvesant, NY 12173, Columbia County in the upper-Hudson Valley.
We specialize in certified organic produce. We provide produce from early May through mid to late November. We distribute our produce through our CSA, local markets, and special orders. We also offer a diverse line of herbal teas and organic herbal products.
In Red Oak Farm's CSA Program, members pay at the beginning of the season for a weekly installment of ever-changing, in-season produce from our farm. It runs from mid-May through mid-November, and in the course of a season provides over 40 different types of delicious, fresh-picked produce. Installment payments or other agreed upon payment schedules are also possible. We also offer an extended share option starting in mid-November which runs into the winter, offering an array of roots and other storage and cold-hardy crops.
Organic CSA Products Arugula Beets, Broccoli Carrots, Cucumber, Garlic Green Beans, Kale, Onions, Potatoes, Peas Salad Greens, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and more
Golden Harvest Farms, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, is located at 3074 US 9, Valatie NY 12184, Columbia County in the Hudson Valley. Golden Harvest Farms offers a wide selection of fruits, vegetables and baked goods From hot apple cider donuts right from our on-site bakery to batch-crafted apple cider pressed every week . . . and pick-your-own fruits and vegetables.
"Even in the lean months of January and February, our store always has complimentary hot mulled cider and fresh baked goods."
Attractions Tractor Rides
Open All Year Round Bakery Year Round Farm Fresh Honey Farm Market Local Cheeses Local Range Eggs Local Vegetables Organic Kosher Maple Syrup and Candy Organic Mixes and Nuts Seasonal Fruits
U-Pick Apple Picking Pumpkin Picking Vegetable Picking
Plattekill Mountain is located at 469 Plattekill Mountain Road, Roxbury, NY 12474 in Delaware County. Nestled in the heart of the Western Catskills of New York, lies home to Plattekill Mountain, featuring skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing.
At Plattekill Mountain, it's not just the big mountain terrain you'll find here, it's the small mountain charm and friendly, family-oriented, atmosphere that welcomes you when you arrive. Privately-operated by a husband and wife and their two small children, Plattekill strives to offer personalized service and cater to what they know best . . . a true family mountain experience.
At the mountain, skiers will find 35 trails to choose from, each one offering a unique feel and a little something different each run. The "Powder Puff" beginner trail is the most famous, a great 2-mile beginner cruiser with just the right pitch and for the experts, Plattekill's double diamonds offer 1100 feet of continuous vertical with pure steeps from top to bottom and some of the steepest terrain in the region.
Situated in a natural ski bowl, Plattekill's western location garners significant lake effect snows off the Great Lakes and brings Plattekill an average annual snowfall of 190" just 3 hours from NYC and 1 hour from Albany.. The snows off the lakes travel east till they hit the first biggest mountain range - that's us - and then it DUMPS! This is why Plattekill Mountain tends to get significantly more snow than neighboring mountains and even more than just one town east of us.
"The lover of the expressive in nature, or the beautiful in art, will find here innumerable subjects for study. The natural scenery in many portions approaches the character of grandeur, and the foreground of rich woods and lawns, stretching out on all sides of the mountain, completes a home landscape of dignified and elegant seclusion, rarely surpassed in any country" by Andrew Jackson Downing
Montgomery Place, a serene reflection of nearly 200 years of continuous family stewardship, is best known as an architectural landmark designed by Alexander Jackson Davis and a landscape influenced by the great Andrew Jackson Downing. But the totality of the estate - house furnishings, gardens, woodlands, orchards, and hamlet make it a unique American treasure.
A National Historic Landmark, Montgomery Place is an extraordinary 434-acre Hudson River estate with magnificent views of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. It is located on historic River Road in the hamlet of Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, just north of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge.
Montgomery Place was established by Janet Livingston Montgomery, widow of Revolutionary War hero General Richard Montgomery. She built the Federal-style house in 1804-05 and established a prosperous commercial nursery on the property. During the first half of the 19th century, her descendants created one of the most beautiful estates in the nation. The era's preeminent designers, architect Alexander Jackson Davis and landscape designer Andrew Jackson Downing, assisted them in their endeavor. In 1850, Downing wrote that Montgomery Place is "...nowhere surpassed in America in point of location, natural beauty, or landscape gardening charms." In the 1930s, the generation living there created a 20th-century horticultural showcase, one that continues to flourish today.
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park / Beacon Point Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
"Scenic Hudson has created "An exciting riverfront destination boasting a kayak pavilion and beach for launching boats, rehabilitated wetlands and meadows that attract wildlife, and the restored, historic Red Barn, now Scenic Hudson's River Center for arts and environmental-education activities. One of the most popular attractions in the park, at Long Dock's tip, is Beacon Point, a shoreline installation by renowned artist George Trakas. The work projects out over the river (at high tide, water actually flows through it), making this a perfect place to fish, sunbathe and admire magnificent vistas of Newburgh Bay and the Hudson Highlands."
Things To Do at Long Dock Park Biking Birding and nature study Boat launch site for kayaks & canoes Fishing Pier Hiking / Walking Trails Picnicking
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman Street, Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Road.
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Madam Brett Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Madam Brett Park is an urban oasis along the Fishkill Creek in Beacon featuring tranquil trails and a beautiful waterfall. This 12-acre park connects to the "Beacon Shoreline Trail" providing a link between Dennings Point, Long Dock Beacon and the Beacon train station.
One mile of trails along the Fishkill Creek lead to scenic overlooks of tidal marshes and Tioronda Falls.
Things To Do Hiking / Walking Trails Picnicking Scenic Waterfall
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge head 3.2 miles south on Route 9D, turn right on Tioronda Avenue, then left under the railroad trestle. Parking area is on the left.
Spend a few hours enjoying Madam Brett Park. When it's time to eat, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County.
Mount Beacon Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands.
Mount Beacon is the most visible summit for miles around, providing the defining backdrop for local communities. Its prominence made the mountain an important factor in the Revolutionary War when it served as part of the Continental Army's early warning and signaling system. George Washington's troops set signal fires to communicate vital information about British troop movements. Mount Beacon is named for the beacon fires lit upon its summit during the Revolutionary War.
The incline railway, the steepest of its kind in the world at the time, carried visitors to the heights of the mountain for dining, dancing and enjoying spectacular views, from 1902 until the late 1970s.
Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Interesting Points Revolutionary War reference
Directions Parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon.
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Go bowling at Southern Dutchess Bowl, a bowling center offering 32 bowling lanes, located at 629 State Route 52, Beacon, NY 12508 in Southwestern Dutchess County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (32) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Cosmic Rock Bowl Open bowling Pro Shop Specials Automatic Scoring
Located in the Hudson Valley Village of Warwick, New York
Admission is FREE
Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the “Top 100 Events” in the country, over 30,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick’s apples, culture, and entertainment. The festival is produced by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley Community Center. Festival proceeds benefit these and other local non-profit organizations.
Things To Do and See at the Festival
Over 200 craft vendors
Dozens of food vendors
50 local non-profit exhibitors
Music & entertainment on several stages all day
Children’s Carnival
Farmers’ Market
Walk to Village shops, restaurants & businesses
2:09 AM 12/10/2012
Apple Pie Baking Contest (slices for sale)
Applefest Visitor's Guide An updated Applefest Visitors’ Guide will be posted on the website before Applefest next fall, and will also be available for free at the festival.
This 32-page booklet contains schedules of Applefest events, transportation information, directories for craft/food vendors, wineries, u-pick apples, a user-friendly map of the festival area, ads for local businesses and more.
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Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is a wonderful park for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086-acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. On the hot days of summer, go swimming at the park's beautiful beach.
The park is also home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center which provides high quality environmental programming. In the winter, you can enjoy the Fahnestock Winter Park that includes 15 kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and an area for sledding.
The large beach at Canopus Lake is the jewel of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Its sandy shore and nearby picnic area are enjoyed by thousands of bathers. In addition to swimming, campers and day trippers can fish in or tour Canopus Lake by row boats which are available for rental by the hour or the day. Fishing by boat is permitted at Stillwater and Canopus Lakes. Fishing at both lakes and four ponds is excellent in all seasons for anglers seeking bass, pickerel, perch or brook and rainbow trout.
The scenic campground, formed along the park’s natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Each of the 80 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Additionally there is an area for RV camping. The campground’s nature center houses environmental displays and a variety of touch boxes. On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the enjoyment of all campers.
Things To Do Beach Biking Boat Launch Sites Boat Rentals Bridle Path Campsites Fishing Food Group Camping Hiking Trails / Walking Hunting Nature Trail Pavilions Picnic Tables Recreation Programs Showers Swimming Tent & Trailer Sites
Estelle & Alfonso Performing Arts Complex is located at 4 Old Route 9W, Fishkill, NY 12524, Dutchess County in the mid-Hudson Valley of New York. We offer unsurpassed instruction everyday in our beautiful 18,000 square foot facility. With over 50 years of experience, and our ability to recognize and develop talent early; our students have gone on to professional careers in Broadway, Film, Television, Stage, and related arts. Others have used our training to excel as doctors; lawyers, or public officials all the result of great personal discipline and focus built upon a solid foundation and relentless training.
Fishkill Ridge Hudson River Valley, New York State
At the northern gateway to the fabled Hudson Highlands, this rugged 1900-acre park is home to eagles, falcons and numerous rare species.
The 11.5 miles of trails on Fishkill Ridge connect to thousands of acres in Hudson Highlands State Park and the summit of Mount Beacon. This largest and must rugged of Scenic Hudson's properties features some of the valley's best hiking opportunities, including the access to two of the highest peaks east of the Hudson River.
Some of the region's best hiking trails connect to thousands of acres in Hudson Highlands State Park and on historic Mount Beacon.
Things To Do Access two of the highest peaks east of the Hudson River Birding - Eagles, Falcons, and rare species Hiking Trails Panoramic views of Hudson River and Catskill Mountains
Directions View our Fishkill Ridge Trail Map information and maps that will guide you on a quest to learn about the history and ecology of Fishkill Ridge.
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After a beautiful day viewing the Hudson Highlands, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County and nearby areas.
Fishkill Golf Course & Driving Range is located at Routes 9 & I-84 in Fishkill, NY 12524 in historic Dutchess County. The Fishkill Golf Course was designed by Wilton Villetto, and the course opened in 1989.
Fishkill Golf Course also offers 18 holes of miniature golf.
Golf Course Attractions Golf only facility 12-hole executive length golf course Longest tees 2571 yards with a par of 41 Course rating/slope = 69.0/122 _____________________
Club rental Driving range Chipping and putting greens Pro shop Restaurant Riding cart rental
Go bowling at Schneider's Fishkill Bowl, a bowling center offering 40 bowling lanes, located at 110 Route 82, Fishkill, NY 12524 in Dutchess County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling lanes (40) Bumper bowling for children (automatic) Bowling leagues Cosmic Bowling Open bowling Pro Shop Scoring (automatic) Tournaments
Refreshments Lounge (open for league bowling) Snackbar
Fishkill Farms, a U-Pick farm offering organic pick-your-own fruit and vegetables, is located at 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction NY 12533, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. Enjoy apple picking at this beautiful farm offering "healthy" and "pesticide free" produce.
Fishkill Farms is Eco-Apple certified for sustainable and clean growing practices by Red Tomato, a third party certifier; for Fishkill Farm apples.
Our vegetables are grown according to organic standards, certified by NOFA-NY's Farmer's Pledge program, and we have recently started the transition of a block of our apple orchard to organic management.
Attractions Apple Cider Donuts and Fresh Pressed Cider Bouncy Castle for kids Face Painting for kids Farm Animals - See our pasture-raised heritage breed laying hens. Hay Jump for kids Hay rides to the orchards and around the farm
Organic U-Pick Apple Picking Pumpkin Picking Strawberry Picking
The Little Gym of East Fishkill, offering gymnastics, is located at 2531 Route 52, Heritage Square, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 in Dutchess County.
Practically overnight, your little one changes from an unsteady toddler into a rambunctious child. At The Little Gym, our gymnastics program for preschoolers and kindergarteners has been specially designed to help your child channel all that energy and reach developmental milestones. Independent enough to attend classes without parents, children in this age group still learn best in a structured environment where gymnastics activities are combined with a healthy dose of fun.
The home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a National Historic Site, is located at 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Visit the Home of FDR and Presidential Library & Museum to learn about the only President elected to four terms.
"All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River." FDR The above quote captures FDR's connection to Springwood, the estate that he loved and the place he considered home. The first US Presidential Library was started by FDR here.
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site includes:
FDR's Springwood, the lifelong home of America's only 4-term President
Presidential Library and Museum
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage
Summer Programs for children and their families
Guided tour of FDR's home
Self-guided tour of the Museum, grounds, gardens, and trails of this 300-acre site.
Self-guided tour of the Museum, grounds, gardens, and trails of this 300-acre site. Start your visit at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center and watch the introductory film. Arrange for self guided tours of the Presidential Library and Museum, and Ranger-led tours of the historic home. Visit FDR’s Top Cottage retreat, the place he built in 1938 to, "escape the mob" at Springwood. He also brought close friends and political allies here to discuss the state of the world or to simply relax. Designed by FDR to emulate the Dutch colonial architecture found throughout the Hudson River Valley, the structure was planned with accessibility in mind to accommodate his wheelchair and give him greater independence.
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The word is At least one day is recommended to experience Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Historic Site. Visit Springwood, Top Cottage retreat, and Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage along with the grounds, the library, family events and more.
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is located at 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park NY 12538; on the eastern shore of the Hudson River, four miles north of Poughkeepsie, New York, midway between New York City and Albany. The Library is easily reached by car, train or plane.
History of the FDR Library and Museum The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is America's first presidential library and the only one used by a sitting president. It was conceived and built under President Roosevelt's direction and opened to the public in 1941.
Prior to Roosevelt's Presidency, the final disposition of Presidential papers was left to chance. Although a valued part of the nation's heritage, the papers of chief executives were private property which they took with them upon leaving office . . .
In erecting his library, Roosevelt created an institution to preserve intact all his papers . . .
"Fireside Chat" from the Library, December 24, 1943. Roosevelt's actions served as a precedent. When Congress passed the Presidential Libraries Act in 1955, it regularized the procedures initiated by President Roosevelt for privately built and federally maintained libraries to preserve the papers of future Presidents . . .
. . . He visited the library often during the war to sort and classify his records and memorabilia; and from his study in the library he delivered several of his famous radio speeches or "fireside chats".
In early planning for the Library the President expressed the hope that Mrs. Roosevelt's papers would eventually find a place here . . . At the time of her death in 1962 Eleanor Roosevelt's papers totaled a staggering three million pages. In 1972, the wings FDR envisioned were added to the original building. Mrs. Roosevelt's papers were stored in the South Wing, and a gallery devoted to Eleanor and her life and accomplishments was created in the museum portion of the new addition.
The Library reflects the vision that its founder displayed when he spoke at the dedication of the library on June 30, 1941. To maintain archival facilities and records, he stated: ". . . a Nation must believe in three things. It must believe in the past. It must believe in the future. It must, above all, believe in the capacity of its own people so to learn from the past that they can gain in judgment in creating their own future." by Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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The River Connection is located at 9 West Market Street, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. Learning to kayak safely, effectively and efficiently is best done with the help of a qualified instructor. The lead instructors for the River Connection Kayak Instructional Courses and Kayak Tours are American Canoe Association Certified Instructors.
Skills development courses are worth months of just paddling around. After your course, get out and practice your strokes and rescues. Attend one of our TuneUp Sessions to build on the skills you already have and to keep your skills fresh. If you are interested in sightseeing and going places, consider one of our guided Kayak Tours.
Guided Kayak Tour: Historic Hyde Park Region
An Island, a beautiful creek, a lighthouse, historic mansions, serene scenery fill this area of the Hudson with magic. One of our favorite destination paddle spots. Following the cove out into the Hudson River and past Bard Rock, the island directly to the north is Esopus Island. There is a small beach on the southeast side of the island and a few sheltered spots on the west side. Black Creek lies directly across from Esopus Island along the west shore of the river. This area of the Hudson River has been long known as a favored Bald Eagle watching area. North of Norrie Point lies Mills Mansion on the eastern shore and beyond the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse can be seen.
Shaupeneak Ridge Louisa Pond, Ulster County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Deer, foxes, coyotes and wild turkeys roam this rugged and beautiful property in the Marlboro Mountains
In addition to great hiking and mountain biking, educators can use this 570-acre park as an outdoor classroom; this mountain forest featuring a pond, waterfall, hiking trails and views of the Hudson River and Catskills is a great place for children to learn about ecology and environmental ethics.
Perfect for nature study, hiking and mountain biking. Six miles of trails. Great views of eastern Hudson River shore and Catskill Mountains.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Fishing (Contact local guides for information.) Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Crossing Mid-Hudson Bridge from east to west, take Route 9W north for 8.2 miles. Left on Old Post Road. Lower parking lot is 0.2 miles on right. For upper lot, follow Old Post Road to Poppletown Road, which splits off to the right. Parking area is on the left, 2.5 miles from intersection of 9W and Old Post Road.
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After a day of hiking, nature study or mountain biking in this scenic wonderland, pack a picnic from the produce at one of the local farms in the Hudson Valley. Or dine at one of the many excellent restaurants in Ulster, New York.
Val-Kill at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site is located at Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
“The greatest thing I have learned is how good it is to come home again,” Eleanor Roosevelt
This simple statement expresses her love for the modest house she called Val-Kill. The only National Historic Site dedicated to a first lady, Val-Kill welcomes visitors in the style of Mrs. Roosevelt. Come and be part of the entire Roosevelt Experience at Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill.
Eleanor Roosevelt chose Val-Kill for her retreat, her office, her home, and her "laboratory" for social change during the prominent and influential period of her life from 1924 until her death in 1962. During that time she formulated and carried out her social and political beliefs. This is the place most closely associated with one of the most prominent women of 20th-century America.
Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill (ERVK) works to preserve ER's home as a living memorial, a center for exchange of significant ideas, and a catalyst for change and the betterment of the human condition. They offer programs such as the Girls Leadership Workshop, held every summer.
Enjoy fun things to do with your children this summer. Join a park ranger for free Summer Family Programs. Press blue button for a schedule and description of Family walks and hikes on the grounds of the FDR estate. "Play like Franklin Roosevelt did in the olden days of the 19th century. Learn to use a Jacob’s ladder, a jump rope, or the hoop and stick." Previous scheduled walks for children included:
Springwood Stroll: A Historic Site Grounds Walk ER’s Woodland Walk: Nature Study at Val-Kill FDR’s Boyhood Fun
Note: Children ages 4 and up, and for big kids of all ages.
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The word is At least one day is recommended to experience Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Historic Site. Visit Springwood, Top Cottage retreat, and Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill Cottage along with the grounds, the library, family events and more.
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is located at 119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. "Vanderbilt Mansion NHS, in terms of architecture, interiors, mechanical systems, road systems and landscape, is a remarkably complete example of a gilded-age country place, illustrating the political, economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes that occurred as America industrialized in the years after the Civil War. Vanderbilt Mansion was the first home in the Town of Hyde Park to have electricity.
"The Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site was established as a monument to an era rather than a tribute to any one person or family. The estate illustrates a way of life modeled on the English country house and is only unusual today because so few examples survive in the 21st century. More than a place to discuss the lifestyles of the rich and famous, the park offers a window into the philosophy of the American country house, the lives of its domestic staff, and its relationship to the surrounding community.
Formal Gardens "The Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association was formed in 1984 with a mission to restore the Formal Gardens as closely as possible to their appearance in the 1930s." Visitors may walk the grounds, hike carriage trails, or picnic at the overlook." The above information is sourced from the National Park Service.
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The word is Tour the house and stroll the 200 + acres of park land that boast centuries old tree plantings, stunning Hudson River and Catskill Mountain views and Italian Gardens. At least one full day is recommended to experience the Vanderbilt Mansion and Franklin D. Roosevelt, National Historic Sites.
Bontecou Rink at Millbrook School "Ice Skating and Ice Hockey"
845-677-8261
Bontecou Rink is located at the Millbrook School, School Road (Rt. 44), Millbrook NY 12545, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. Call school for Public Skating schedule.
Ice Skating Public Skating Skate Sharpening (no rentals)
Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area is located at 59 Rudd Pond Road, Millerton, NY 12546 in Dutchess County in the Northern Hudson Valley. The park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive trail system with terrain that varies from easy to challenging, offering spectacular views.
Rudd Pond has 15 tent sites and 26 tent platform sites, each providing campers with grand views of the ridge, pond, and nearby countryside. Enjoy boating on the scenic 64 acre pond. Visitors who possess regional boating permits are also welcome to launch their own rowboats, canoes, or kayaks. A variety of fish, including bass, sunfish and pickerel, inhabit the pond and fishing is permitted with a New York State Freshwater Fishing License. In the winter months, visitors can ice skate and fish on the pond, conditions permitting.
In season both deer hunting and turkey hunting are permitted in designated areas. A New York State hunting license is required. Please be aware that Taconic State Park property encompasses land in both Dutchess and Columbia Counties.
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Things To Do at Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area Beach Biking Boating Boat Launch Boat rentals (rowboats, canoes, kayaks) Campsites Fishing Grills Hiking Hunting Picnic Tables Showers Tent / Trailer sites
James Baird State Park, a 590-acre park, is located at 14 Maintenance Lane, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 in Dutchess County. The park is situated on farmland once owned by James Baird, a contractor and engineer whose firm constructed the Lincoln Memorial. In 1939 James Baird donated the 590 acres of land to New York State under the stipulation that it be known as James Baird State Park.
Work began on the park and golf course in 1940. Construction continued intermittently during World War II and the James Baird State Park Golf Course was officially opened in 1948.
James Baird State Park has much to offer. There are spacious open and wooded picnic areas and two picnic pavilions which can accommodate up to 300 people each by reservation. There is also a sports complex where visitors enjoy playing basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball. Additionally there is a playground and a nature center. Open summer weekends, the nature center loans recreational equipment and offers nature programs. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the seven miles of scenic wooded trails ideal for hiking in the warm months and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the wintertime.
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Things To Do at James Baird State Park Basketball Birding Golf Hiking Nature Center Picnic Pavilions Picnic Tables Playground Softball Tennis Volleyball
Clinton House State Historic Site is located at 549 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602 in Dutchess County. The Clinton House is an 18th century Georgian stone building, named for George Clinton, who served as the first Governor of New York and fourth Vice-President of the United States.
The vernacular stone house now known as Clinton House State Historic Site was built in 1765. The house was actively utilized from 1777 - 1783 when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York State and several branches of state government convened in town. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New Windsor Cantonment ordered carpenters to rebuild this important structure. In addition to repairs, the house was enlarged and the present stairway was constructed at this time. Clinton House State Historic Site has foundations which are two feet thick. The walls are constructed of rough fieldstone, while the gabled ends are made of wood. It is named in tribute to George Clinton, first governor of New York State, who resided in Poughkeepsie for twenty-one years. Today, with the support of the Dutchess County Historical Society, the site houses archives and a library for local historical research.
Things To Do at Clinton House State Historic Site Gift Shop Historic House
Diamond Gymnastics is located at 657 Sheafe Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 in Dutchess County.
Teaching Gymnastics Training at Diamond Gymnastics gives you access to the largest, fully-equipped gymnastics facility in the area. We focus on developing self-esteem and confidence through gymnastics training while reinforcing good health through physical activity.
Go bowling at Mardi-Bob Lanes, a bowling center offering 52 bowling lanes, located at 45 Taft Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 in Dutchess County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (52) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl Scoring (automatic)
Locust Grove, the Samuel Morse Historic Site, is located at 2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. Locust Grove was the nineteenth-century country estate of Samuel Morse, the artist, founder of the National Academy of Design, and the inventor of the telegraph and Morse Code.
In honor of the site’s history and connection to the visual arts and the Hudson River School of Art, Locust Grove opened its doors in 2006 to contemporary artists whose work reflects this style of artwork. Juried by a panel of art professionals, selected artists are offered a solo show at the estate’s elegant Museum Pavilion. Locust Grove encourages artists to develop new works of art for this exhibition opportunity. Contact Ursula Morgan at 845.454.4500, ext. 17 or at u.morgan@lgny.org.
"The historic site's stately trees, rolling hills, and picturesque views from the house and gardens situated on the highest bluff above the river all combine to create the natural landscape garden that Morse found so appealing . . . Near the house, Victorian style gardens and urns are set within the larger context of this landscape garden. Both the Morse and Young families loved flowers and the Main Perennial Garden preserves the unique style of these enthusiastic "students" of horticulture and plant collectors. It is truly a one-of-a-kind garden in the Hudson Valley."
About the Trails Walk or hike three miles of trails comprised of carriage roads and footpaths, all clearly marked with trail maps available tol visitors.
Garden Volunteer Program Volunteers are vital to the horticulture program at Locust Grove. Most garden volunteers come on a regularly scheduled day for two to three hours to help the professional horticulture staff with all variety of garden related projects.
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The McCann Ice Arena is located at 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. The McCann Ice Arena provides hockey and skating programs to the community and is an affiliate of the New York Rangers hockey team.
Programs include.
Freestyle Program Skaters will learn freestyle skating and moves in the field through the USFSA test structure. Daily curriculum will include on-ice instruction in free skating technique, such as jumping, spinning, moves in the field, creative movement, technical turning and elements of school figures. Off-ice training will include classes in dance and fitness/conditioning, including Pilates.
Dutchess Figure Skating Club The goals of the club are to promote the sport of figure skating, to promote sportsmanship and to provide skaters the opportunity to test within the USFS.
Learn to Play Hockey Learn what it takes to be a Blueshirt. The Future Rangers program provides a solid foundation in all the fundamental skating and hockey skills that a Ranger needs. All you need to start is your True Blue spirit.
Ice Activities and Attractions Birthday Parties Clinics and Camp Pro Shop
Ice Skating Figure Skating Freestyle Program Ice Skating Lessons Public Skating Speed Skating
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is located at 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. "Our Mission is to enlighten minds through a fun and creative learning environment where hands-on experiences spark curiosity, discovery and the joy of exploration." The Children's Museum offers two floors of hands-on exhibits.
Activities for Children Hudson River Tides Water Play Table River Town Disney Radio Station The Battle for Liberty - Hands on History Hudson River Dive Bell Sculpture: "Light aat the End of the Fallkill" IBM's Da Vinci Inventions Morse Telegraph Health Center Geography Gravity Roll Starlab Planetarium Hudson River Mural . . .
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The Mid-Hudson Civic Center is located at 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. The Mid-Hudson Civic Center is a private, not-for-profit community organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational and educational opportunities to the Hudson Valley. It is a dual venue comprised of Mair Hall and McCann Ice Arena. Mair Hall is a 15,475 square foot space with the capacity to host 3,050 seated spectators and large expos and trade shows.
The McCann Ice Arena serves youth organizations, leagues and individuals for both recreational and competitive figure skating and ice hockey, and offers ice slots, group and private lesson, public skating sessions and private parties.
The Mid-Hudson Civic Center is capable of hosting a wide variety of events, including: concerts, trade shows/expos, banquets, theater shows, meetings/conferences, assemblies, family events, and parties/dances.
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"On October 3, 2009 Governor David A. Paterson opened the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park as a legacy project of the Hudson Fulton Champlain Quadricentennial. The park provides access to the Hudson River's breathtaking landscape for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and people with disabilities. The bridge deck stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 6,678 feet (1.28 miles) long, making it the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.
"The Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge was built in the late 19th century to link New York and New England to an extensive, nationwide railway network. For decades, it was a major rail corridor for both freight and passengers.
"After a fire in 1974, the bridge was abandoned and sat for decades as an oprhaned relic. This brand new park was made possible due to the unwavering commitment of the community, who, through a non-profit organization called Walkway Over the Hudson, forged a public private partnership involving the State of New York, the federal government, neighboring municipalities, private corporations and other not for profit groups. The amazing result of this wonderful partnership is a brand new state park, now open for all to enjoy."
The park offers interpretive signs and a Talkway Over the Walkway cell phone tour. The park closes as sunset. Please visit sunrisesunset.com to plan your trip. There are two entrances to the park, one on either side of the Hudson River
Press blue button for hours of operation, directions, history, maps, amenities and activities and more about the Walway Over The Hudson - Entrances to Walkway Over the Hudson are located in Poughkeepsie NY 12601 in Dutchess County, and in Highland NY, Ulster County.
Barton Orchards, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples, is located at 63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag NY 12570, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. "We invite you, your family and friends to visit our rolling 122 acres of land in the beautiful and historic Dutchess County.
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Attractions Boulder Dash for children and adults Giant rope maze, corn maze, tile puzzle, bouncers for the kids Face painting, storyteller and sing-along performer Haunted House Hayrides (free) to the orchard and pumpkin patch Live Bands - Check weekend schedule. Pedal Carts for children and adults Petting Zoo Pirate ship or ride the train at the Kids Playground.
Greig Farm, a U-Pick farm, is located at 223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook NY 12571, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. The Greig Farm has been open to the public for pick your own fruits and vegetables for more than 60 years.
Our new "Fresh Fruit Membership" at the Greig Farm includes all of our delicious farm fresh fruit. We do not use systemic chemicals and chose natural predators over the chemical solution whenever possible.
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Approximate Picking Schedule for 2010
Summer Raspberries - July
Blueberries - July - Early August
Blackberries - August
Apples - September - October
Fall Raspberries - September - October
Pumpkins - October
U-Pick Apple Picking Blueberry, Blackberry, Fall Raspberry Picking Pumpkin Picking
Miniature Golf Course, offering 18 holes, at Ro-Lin is located at 3974 Route 9G, Red Hook, NY 12571 in Dutchess County.
". . . each of the 18 par-three holes plays beautifully. Water hazards and traps are numerous and add to the challenging experience. Kids love the waterfall, ponds, and stream continually running for the net to retrieve an errant put. Nature lovers are impressed by the wide variety of the lush landscaping. Our golf course is open from May through October, closing at dusk."
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Poets' Walk Red Hook, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
The rolling fields and quiet woodlands have inspired generations of writers and artists.
This 120-acre park is nestled in the region's famous National Historic Landmark District and offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge and Catskill Mountains. A visit to this property by Washington Irving is said to have inspired his classic story "Rip Van Winkle".
The park itself is buffered on all sides by 780-acres of private lands under Scenic Hudson conservation easements that insure the landscape's protection from development.
Attractions at Poets' Walk include two miles of trails through woods and open fields, magnificent setting for landscape artists, and rustic cedar pavilions.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Crossing Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge from west to east, turn left at first traffic light onto River Road. Entrance is 0.6 miles on left.
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Go bowling at Ro-Lin Lanes, a bowling center offering 20 bowling lanes, located at 3974 Route 9G, Red Hook, NY 12571 in Dutchess County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (20) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl
Upstate Farms of Highland, a Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) farm, is located in Red Hook NY 12571, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. "Upstate Farms operates year-round, offering our clients a wide range of products. We work with multiple small farms in upstate New York to distribute the very best locally produced food."
CSA Products Apples Eggs Herbs Honey Locally made cheeses Organic Vegetables
Burger Hill Park Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
This beautiful hill top park offers picnicking, hiking, and all-season activities including winter activities such as sledding and cross-country skiing. Burger Hill rises to a 550-foot hilltop that boasts panoramic vistas of the Hudson River Valley including the Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill and Taconic mountains, Stissing Mountain and the Berkshires.
Burger Hill's seventy-six-acres of open meadows and rural, scenic beauty are perfect for bird-watching. The park is protected by a Scenic Hudson conservation easement and is owned by Winnakee Land Trust.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Hiking / Walking Picnicking
Winter Activities Cross-County Skiing Sledding
Directions From intersection of Route 9 and Route 9G, take Route 9G south for 2.5 miles. Parking area on right
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When its time to eat, after a wonderful day of birding, hiking, or relaxing in the this beautiful park, pack a picnic from the healthy produce at one of the local farms in the area. Or select one of many excellent restaurants in Rhinebeck.
Click to enlarge photo of the CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck is located at 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck NY 12572, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck (known familiarly as The CENTER) is a non-profit arts organization which offers performances and classes throughout the year. Performing and teaching artists are of local, national and international talent.
The CENTER serves as a regular performance venue for local theater companies including CENTERstage Productions (Death of a Salesman, Cabaret, Into The Woods) the Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Theater Company (The Mikado, A Little Night Music, The Pirates of Penzance), Kids on Stage (Cinderella, The Emperor's New Clothes), Rhinebeck Theater Society (HONK!, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged, Oliver!), and Up In One Productions (Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Company).
The CENTER also hosts appearances by artists such as Jeff Boyer, Brian Bradley, Elaine Colandrea, Alpin Hong, Kitty Jones, Jeff McBride, The Puppet People, Solas an Lae, Tanglewood Marionettes, Pitchfork Militia, Barbara Rankin, and David Temple, to name a few.
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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is located at 9 Norton Road, Rhinebeck NY 12572, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. A great deal has changed here at Old Rhinebeck since a Spad XIII, Aeronca C3 and a Fleet biplane touched down on a thousand feet of dirt and gravel nearly 51 years ago. But Cole Palen's dream and vision lives through it's dedicated staff, volunteers and membership.
On Saturday June 12th, the Aerodrome will begin its 51st Season. The 2010 season will run through October 17th, with air-shows every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. The gates open and biplane rides begin at 10:00am, the air show starts at 2pm and ends at 4pm, and the Museum is open daily 10:00am - 5:00pm. Press blue button for more about the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.
Wilderstein Historic Site is located at 330 Morton Road, Rhinebeck NY 12572, Dutchess County in the mid-Hudson Valley. The history of Wilderstein begins in 1852 with Thomas Holy Suckley's purchase of the river front site, then a sheep meadow of the adjacent late 18th-century estate, Wildercliff . . .
Thomas Suckley and his wife Catherine Murray Bowne wanted a building site endowed with striking natural features in the best traditions of the picturesque aesthetic. The landscape setting for Wilderstein fulfilled this criteria by virtue of its varied terrain and the scenic views it afforded of the river and distant mountains - the vistas framed by tall cedars and evergreens.
Suckley named the property "Wilderstein" (wild man's stone) in reference to a nearby Indian petroglyph, an allusive reminder of a cultural heritage that preceded European settlements in the region.
The original Italianate villa designed by John Warren Ritch was remodeled and enlarged in 1888 by Thomas's son Robert Bowne Suckley and his wife, Elizabeth Philips Montgomery. Poughkeepsie architect Arnout Cannon was hired to transform the two story villa into an elaborate Queen Anne style country house . . .
The fashionably appointed interiors were designed by the New York City decorator, Joseph Burr Tiffany. With the ground floor rooms executed in contrasting historic revival and aesthetic movement styles, the interiors at Wilderstein offer a splendid microcosm of the decorative arts during this period of American design.
The self-conscious opulence of the newly remodeled Wilderstein was complimented by the Picturesque Landscape design of Calvert Vaux who laid out the grounds at Wilderstein according to the principles of American Romantic Landscape style . . .
The last resident of Wilderstein was Margaret (Daisy) Suckley. A cousin and confidante of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Miss Suckley traveled extensively with FDR during his presidency, gave him his famous black Scottish terrier Fala and helped to establish his library in Hyde Park. Miss Suckley was with FDR when he was fatally stricken at Warm Springs, Georgia in 1945. She died at Wilderstein in 1991, in her 100th year. The letters they exchanged during their friendship, discovered in a black battered suitcase at Wilderstein, provide one of the best resources for understanding the private side of Roosevelt’s life during his presidency. Press blue button for more about Wilderstein Historic Site in the Hudson Valley of New York.
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park is located at Staatsburg NY 12580, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location. The park's marina as well as its camping sites are extremely popular, as are the numerous hiking trails.
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park adjoins Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park and together, comprise more than 1,000-acres. Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park offers a full menu of exhilarating recreational opportunities and activities for visitors of all ages.
A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location for camping. A marina consisting of slip space and a boat launch ramp is a popular area within the park. Press blue button for directions, and more about the activities and attractions available at Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park.
Things To Do Biking Boat Launches Cabins Campsites Dockage Fishing Golf Grills Hiking Marina (Marina Pump Out Stations) Nature Trails Pavilions Picnic Tables Powerboats Scenic Views Showers (Accessible) Tent/Trailer Sites
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park is located at Old Post Road, Staatsburg NY 12580 in Dutchess County. The Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills State Park adjoins Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and together, comprise more than one thousand acres.
Mills Memorial State Park is the home of Staatsburgh State Historic Site and the Dinsmore Public Golf Course. The Mills Park also offers some of the best hiking in the hudson valley with many trails that weave through the grounds of both Mills and Norrie State Parks, ideal for walking, jogging, hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Visitors can see exquisite views of the Hudson River that runs directly along the parks' western boundaries.
A Bit of History Staatsburgh State was the elegant country home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth Livingston Mills. Sitting atop a grassy hill overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, their house is a fine example of a great estate built by America's financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age (1876 - 1917). Also known as the American Renaissance, this period in American history was marked by America's rapid economic growth and emergence as a world power.
Darius Ogden Mills, father of Ogden Mills, established the family fortune by investing in banks, railroads and mines. Ogden Mills, like his father, was a noted financier and philanthropist. In 1882 he married Ruth Livingston, whose family had been prominent landowners in the Hudson Valley since the 17th century. In the 1890s Mr. & Mrs. Mills commissioned the prestigious New York City architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White to remodel and enlarge their home. Work began in 1895 and when completed in 1896, the house had been transformed from a 25-room Greek Revival style home into a Beaux-Arts mansion of 65 rooms and 14 bathrooms. Although the interior was lavishly decorated, mostly in the styles of 17th and 18th-century France, many architectural features of the earlier Livingston home such as the trims, moldings and many of the fireplaces had been preserved. This melding of grandeur and heritage is characteristic of the American Renaissance period.
Owning five homes, the Mills family resided in their Staatsburg home primarily in the fall and entertained as many as 80 guests at a time. The home and surrounding property was passed to their son, Ogden Livingston Mills in 1929. After his death in 1937 his sister Gladys Mills Phipps inherited the property and in 1938 donated the house and 192-acres of the estate to the State of New York as a memorial to her parents. Today the elegant mansion, restored to its turn-of-the-century appearance, is open for tours, and the house and grounds offer special events throughout the year.
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Things To Do at Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park Biking Fishing Gift Shop Golf Group Tours Hiking Historic Site Interpretive Sign Recreation Programs (Accessible) Refreshments Picnic Area Scenic Views
Staatsburgh State Historic Site is located at Old Post Road, Staatsburg NY 12580 in Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. Staatsburgh is the elegant country home of Ogden Mills and his wife Ruth Livingston Mills. Sitting atop a grassy hill overlooking the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains, their house is a fine example of a great estate built by America's financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age (1876 - 1917). Also known as the American Renaissance, this period in American history was marked by America's rapid economic growth and emergence as a world power. Darius Ogden Mills, father of Ogden Mills, established the family fortune by investing in banks, railroads and mines. Ogden Mills, like his father, was a noted financier and philanthropist. In 1882 he married Ruth Livingston, whose family had been prominent landowners in the Hudson Valley since the 17th century. In 1890, Ruth Livingston Mills inherited her childhood home and property which had once belonged to her great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, the third governor of New York State.
A Bit of History In the 1890s Mr. & Mrs. Mills commissioned the prestigious New York City architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White to remodel and enlarge their home. Work began in 1895 and when completed in 1896, the house had been transformed from a 25-room Greek Revival style home into a Beaux-Arts mansion of 65 rooms and 14 bathrooms. Although the interior was lavishly decorated, mostly in the styles of 17th and 18th-century France, many architectural features of the earlier Livingston home such as the trims, moldings and many of the fireplaces had been preserved. This melding of grandeur and heritage is characteristic of the American Renaissance period. Owning five homes, the Mills family resided in their Staatsburg home primarily in the fall and entertained as many as 80 guests at a time. The home and surrounding property was passed to their son, Ogden Livingston Mills in 1929. After his death in 1937 his sister Gladys Mills Phipps inherited the property and in 1938 donated the house and 192 acres of the estate to the State of New York as a memorial to her parents.
Today the elegant mansion, restored to its turn-of-the-century appearance, is open for tours and the house and grounds offer special events throughout the year.
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Things To Do at Staatsburgh State Historic Site Biking Educational Services (Accessible) Gift Shop Group Tours Guided Tours Hiking Historic House Interpretive Signs (Accessible) Picnic Area (Accessible) Scenic Views (Accessible)
Mead Orchards, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, pumpkins, and strawberries, is located at 15 Scism Road, Tivoli NY 12583, Northern Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. "Mead Orchards is our family's picturesque, 180-acre fruit orchard and vegetable farm, located in the mid-Hudson River Valley of New York.
Go bowling at Holiday Bowl - Wappingers, a bowling center offering 36 bowling lanes, located at 1677 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 in Dutchess County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (36) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl
Willard Mountain is located at 77 Intervale Road, Greenwich, NY 12834 in Washington County. Willard Mountain is a little mountain big on family fun. Nestled in the quiet farmland of Easton, NY, Willard offers everything you need in a full service mountain just a short drive from anywhere in the Capital Region.
The Willard Mountain Terrain Park is the area on the mountain where you can cut loose. Open to skiers and riders, the park is filled with bumps, jumps, rails and funboxes. We are always adding more features and constantly trying to improve the park. The Terrain Park is also host to Open Rail Jam Competitions throughout the year. Press blue button for information about skiing, snowboarding, and tubing, at Willard Mountain.
The New Canaan Nature Center is located at 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840. The New Canaan Nature Center features diverse habitats, including wet and dry meadows and woodlands, two ponds, dense thickets, an old orchard and a cattail marsh. Two miles of trails criss-cross the site that is one of the six largest tracks of open space in New Canaan. Our trails and grounds are open from dawn to dusk and admission is free. In addition to our natural trails, visitors are welcome to enjoy an arboretum and a variety of gardens.
The Animal Care Building houses our live animal teaching collection and a live Birds of Prey exhibit. The Bliss Education Building and Educational Annex house our Beginner's Nature Program as well as classrooms used for Summer Camp, Birthday Parties, Scout programs and many other community, youth and family programs. Also open to the public are a teaching tropical greenhouse, maple syrup shed, Naturalist's Garden, Butterfly Garden, Wildflower Garden and Herb Garden. Press blue button for more about the New Canaan Nature Center.
Things To Do Arboretum and Gardens Birds of Prey Exhibit Greenhouse Hiking Trails Interactive Discovery Room Nature Gift Shop Visitors Center Calendar of Events
The Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofield Town Road at High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT in Fairfield County. Stamford Museum & Nature Center has miles of beautiful walking trails. These trails cover much of the 118-acre property, offering short hikes along Poorhouse Creek to more challenging excursions along the High Ridge Trail. A walk through any trail may afford glimpses of wood duck pairs, painted turtles sunning on rocks, or even a pileated woodpecker. Spectacular glacial erratic boulders are strewn throughout the trail system. An enthusiastic hiker will find a number of different walks to suit a particular mood or season, like finding a secluded bridge on a bird-watching morning, or discovering a cave where coyotes have slept. The trails wind through a mature forest of American beech, oaks, black birch, and other native plant species.
Playground Did you ever wonder what the world is like from an animal's point of view? Scamper through the giant hollow log into Nature's Playground and find out. This exciting new playground in the woods at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is nestled into a rocky hillside and is part of the Overbrook Natural Science Complex. Kids (or adults) can scale a spider's web to a tree house with a lookout, then wind their way down a tubular slide or zoom down the otter slide.
They can jump on a bouncing bug, try to walk across a moving bridge or climb into a hawk's nest to survey their territory. Wiggle like a worm across two huge maple leaves, and crawl through an ant's nest. Dig for fossils in the huge sand pit. They also can become the captain and crew of the boat that's anchored here.
Nature Trails Our trails connect with the 88 acre-Bartlett Arboretum on the north end of the Museum's property.
New England Working Farm Explore our traditional working farm and discover the sounds, smells, and textures that evoke memories and reveal the nature of farmlife. Observe staff conduct the daily chores that maintain this active, productive farm. Heckscher Farm is a living resource for learning. Children and families make personal connections to a not-so-distant past when farming was a major way of life in the region. Through observation, exploration, and participation, visitors can immerse themselves in the experiences of farming.
Education We are an Educational Institution. The Museum's 10-acre farm provides educational and recreational activities. At the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, we offer year-round classes in art and nature for toddlers through adults. Press blue button for more information about the Stamford Museum and Nature Center.
Things To Do Hiking / Walking Playground Nature Trails Working Farm
Mount Pisgah Ski Area is located at Mt. Pisgah Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 in Franklin County; (approximately 4 miles from downtown Saranac Lake, 10 miles from Lake Placid, and 20 miles from Tupper Lake). Mount Pisgah, an excellent family ski area offering: skiing, night skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.
Skiing traditions in Saranac Lake go back to 1892. . . . over the years the old rope-tow has been replaced by a more reliable t-bar lift, which greatly increased the uphill traffic and allowed more downhill time. A comfortable lodge and ample parking allowed parental observation during day and night operation. Saranac Lakers now had an excellent facility right in their backyard where a younger generation could learn to ski in a family-oriented atmosphere. Press blue button for more about Mount Pisgah.
Outdoor Winter Activities Night skiing trails Skiing Snowboarding Snowtubing
Ski Area Features . . . Ski lessons - Group Snowboard lessons - Group
Go bowling at Hoebowl Family Fun, a bowling center offering 24 bowling lanes, located at 305 West Bridge Street, Catskill, NY 12414 in Greene County.
Things To Do Birthday Parties (parties for kids and adults) Bowling coupons Bowling lanes (24) Bowling leagues Bumper bowling for children Open bowling Pro Shop Rock N Bowl
Imagine That Ceramics is located at 35 Cowles Street, Catskill, NY 12414 in Greene County. We are a family owned ceramic business with twenty years experience. Our services consist of mold making, production of ceramic products for the wholesale gift market, and wholesale hobby ceramics.
Things To Do and Party Packages We have stamps, stencils, books, brushes, and friendly staff to help you let your inner Da Vinci come out. Plan a birthday party or
Baby Showers Bachelorette Parties Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Birthday Party Bridal Showers Craft Nights Family Reunions Girl Scout Outing Girls Night Out Holiday Celebrations Team Builders
RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary Catskill, Greene County Hudson River Valley, New York State
At 480-acres, RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary is the Hudson River's largest tidal swamp forest.
The RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary is an important feeding area for heron, waterfowl and migratory birds. It is also a breeding ground and nursery for American shad and bass. This property is co-owned by The Scenic Hudson Land Trust and the National Audubon Society.
Attractions in this wonderful 480-acre forest includes more than three and a half miles of trails, Twenty-eight-foot wildlife observation tower, kayak and canoe launch to the river (following half-mile walk from parking area). Note that canoe/kayak access to the Sanctuary is by way of the RamsHorn Creek that connects to the Hudson River (nearest put-in is Catskill Point).
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Canoeing / Kayaking Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Observation Tower Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Crossing the Rip Van Winkle Bridge from east to west, turn left at first traffic light onto Route 385. Continue 2.5 miles through the Village of Catskill. Left on West Main Street after crossing the Catskill Creek. Continue 0.8 miles to small rotary; exit rotary on Dubois Road. Proceed 0.1 miles to RamsHorn parking area on right.
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Story Farms, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own strawberries and peas, is located at 4640 New York 32, Catskill NY 12414, Greene County in the Hudson Valley.
Products Flowers Hay Honey Maple syrup Produce picked daily
Boehm Farm, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, and peaches, is located at 233A County Route 26, Climax, NY 12042 in Greene County in the Hudson Valley.
Attractions Horse drawn carriage rides on weekends
U-Pick Apple Picking Peach Picking Pumpkin Picking
Schnare's Sunset Orchard, a U-Pick farm offering pick-your-own apples and pumpkin picking, is located at 1008 Route 81 Climax, NY 12042, Greene County in the Hudson Valley.
Products Fruit (pears, grapes and peaches) Pumpkins Squash
Black Walnut Farm, a U-Pick farm stand offering pick-your-own flowers and organic berries, is located at East Stone Bridge Road, Cornwallville, NY 12418 in Greene County within the Hudson Valley.
Black Walnut Farm offers organically produced vegetables, corn, maple products, honey and pumpkins, and U-pick flowers and berries.
Lazy S Ranch, offering a "Cowboy Experience" is located at 637 Hervey Street Road, Cornwallville, NY 12418, Greene County in the upper Hudson Valley. "Come see cattle in their natural habitat and learn how we work with nature to raise our animals. We also have pigs, sheep, goats, horses, border collies, and more. Come and join us for a real ranch experience."
Attractions Recreational livestock production Rodeo Activities Team Roping
Four Mile Point Town of Coxsackie, Greene County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Scenic Hudson saved this riverfront parcel from development
This 7.6-acre riverfront preserve now offers a picturesque shoreline, tranquil inland pond and 60-foot knoll that provides dramatic vistas. The preserve once housed an icehouse during the height of the historic ice industry along the Hudson River. The property was purchased and turned into a public park in 1992 by The Scenic Hudson Land Trust, the Town of Coxsackie and the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Things To Do Birding | Bird Watching Canoeing Kayaking Nature Trails Picnic Spot Wetland & wildlife viewing platform
Directions Crossing Rip Van Winkle Bridge from east to west, turn right at first traffic light onto Route 385 north. Continue 7.6 miles. Right on Four-Mile Point Road.
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After a day of canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or relaxing at this lovely spot in Coxsackie, select from one of many good restaurants in Greene County.
Located in the Hudson Valley Village of Warwick, New York
Admission is FREE
Applefest began in 1989 as a simple harvest celebration to support the Warwick Valley Community Center. Named one of the “Top 100 Events” in the country, over 30,000 visitors now attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Warwick’s apples, culture, and entertainment. The festival is produced by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley Community Center. Festival proceeds benefit these and other local non-profit organizations.
Things To Do and See at the Festival
Over 200 craft vendors
Dozens of food vendors
50 local non-profit exhibitors
Music & entertainment on several stages all day
Children’s Carnival
Farmers’ Market
Walk to Village shops, restaurants & businesses
2:09 AM 12/10/2012
Apple Pie Baking Contest (slices for sale)
Applefest Visitor's Guide An updated Applefest Visitors’ Guide will be posted on the website before Applefest next fall, and will also be available for free at the festival.
This 32-page booklet contains schedules of Applefest events, transportation information, directories for craft/food vendors, wineries, u-pick apples, a user-friendly map of the festival area, ads for local businesses and more.
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The Cortina Mountain Resort is located at 227 Clum Hill Road, Haines Falls, Hunter, NY 12436 in Greene County. Cortina features 20 quaint, clean and comfortable cable TV equipped hotel rooms with private bath.
Outdoor Winter Activities Horseback Riding Mountain Terrain Park, including hips, rails, and jumps. Paintball Skiing Snowboarding Snowtubing Snowskates
Hunter Mountain is located at Hunter, New York 12442 in Greene County; within the Hudson River Valley. As the Catskills' premier winter destination, Hunter Mountain celebrates renowned terrain, award-winning facilities and luxury mountainside accommodations.
Hunter Mountain boasts terrain for all abilities, an impressive vertical drop, and some of the most reliable snow conditions in the East. Families and beginners will enjoy the trails of Hunter One, each specially designated for learning and comfort while on the slopes. Intermediates have a nice choice of summit-to-base groomed cruisers, and experts can challenge their skills when making turns on an impressive variety of advanced trails including the slopes of Hunter West.
Programs for Kids PlayCare is our indoor service for toddlers and children ages 6 months to 6 years. Explorers and Mountaineers for children ages 4-12 are perfect for the young skiers and snowboarders. And our seasonal programs and competition teams are a great way for older kids to stay involved in skiing and riding.
Press blue button for Snow Report page for currently open lifts and trails, and more about Hunter Mountain.
Outdoor Winter Activities Skiing Snowboarding
Mountain Statistics Number of trails = 55 trails for easy, intermediate, and advanced Lifts = 11 Vertical Drop = 1,600 feet
Ski Area Features . . . Lessons for Kids Lessons for Adults Lodging - multiple options Mountain eateries Rental equipment
Kaaterskill Falls Kaaterskill Falls is located in the Catskill Mountains, in the town of Hunter 12441, Greene County in the Hudson Valley. Kaaterskill Falls is a two-drop waterfall located in the eastern Catskill Mountains of New York, on the north side of Kaaterskill Clove, between the hamlets of Haines Falls and Palenville. The dual cascades total 260 feet (79 m) in height, making it one of the higher waterfalls in New York, and one of the taller waterfalls in the eastern United States.
Waterfall Statistics Total height of both falls = 260 feet (79 m) Height of the longest drop = 180 feet (60 m) Number of drops 2
The Kaaterskill Falls are one of America's oldest tourist attractions, with it appearing in some of the most prominent books, essays, poems and paintings of the early 19th century. Long before Alexis de Tocqueville's famous essay on America, Kaaterskill Falls was lauded as a place where a traveler could see a wilder image, a sort of primeval Eden. Beginning with Thomas Cole's first visit in 1825, they became an icon subject for painters of the Hudson River School, setting the wilderness ideal for American landscape painting. The Falls also inspired "Catterskill Falls", a poem by William Cullen Bryant. Source: Several articles including Wikipedia.com
The word is Hiking through the Catskills, on the way to Kaaterskill Falls, is Bastion Falls. Although smaller and not as dramatic as Kaaterskill Falls, Bastion Falls, 30 feet high, is quite striking and beautiful. Be sure to spend some time enjoying this smaller fall.
Warning It appears that people have had serious accidents climbing to the top of the falls. Do not be tempted to climb to the top of the falls as missteps on the slippery rocks have resulted in serious accidents and even fatalities.
The Northern Catskills Audubon Society is located in Palenville, NY 12463, Greene County in the Hudson River Valley. Please call for information about the Audubon Society.
Mountain Trails cross-country Ski Center is located on the northern border of Tannersville, New York in the beautiful Northern Catskills. We are minutes to Hunter Mountain and Ski Windham. We are conveniently located 2 hours from New York City and 1 hour from Albany.
Explore one of the Catskill Mountain's most beautiful winter wonderlands. Catch a glimpse of timid woodland creatures on hemlock shaded-trails in the pine-scented forest. Once frequented by loggers and trappers, Tannersville drew its name from the many tanneries that once flourished the area. Our trails were predominately old logging roads, but have since been upgraded, regroomed, and graded.
We offer 35 kilometers of quiet nature trails on 300-acres that are groomed, track-set, and marked to their degree of difficulty. All of our trails are patrolled by the National Ski Patrol. We carry all the necessities for your skiing enjoyment and we rent the equipment that we sell so you can try it before you buy it.
Windham Mountain is located at 33 Clarence D. Lane Road, Windham NY 12496, Greene County in the Hudson Valley. Windham is known for being a family-oriented ski resort. The town has over 20 restaurants and pubs, wonderful boutiques and shops, and a whole range of enjoyable activities.
One of the best ice skating centers in the region is located at the Windham Mountain Adventure Park on South Street, just 1/8 of a mile west of the ski area. Right next to the snow tubing area, you'll find a 120' x 60' skating area and a warming center complete with skate rentals.
If your children aren’t quite ready for the slopes, the Children's Learning Center offers supervised indoor care and entertainment to keep young minds engaged and happy. The Children's Learning Center is located conveniently in the Base Lodge; it has a bright, cozy space that kids warm up to very quickly.
Activities and Attractions Children's Learning Center Wheel House Restaurant mid-mountain Windham Mountain Adventure Park
Winter Outdoor Activities Skate Rentals Ice Skating Snow Tubing Tubing Hill with 650 foot slope Lifts = 3 Expert, intermediate and beginner trails Five terrain parks, complete with rails, bumps, boxes, jibs, tabletops
Windham Mountain is located in Windham, NY 12496 in the northern Catskill Mountains in Greene County. Windham Mountain is a family-friendly Catskill Mountain resort offering skiing, snowboarding, riding and winter fun for the whole family. Our location in New York’s Northern Catskills, closer than Vermont, and with more vertical than the Berkshires, offers an authentic, big mountain ski experience that’s within a two-hour drive of metro New York, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Albany, and other Northeast cities.
With the Catskills’ highest vertical and 98% snowmaking coverage, Windham makes the most of Northeast winter. Our world-class snowmaking crew blankets over 700-acres with a thick base of snow and grooms our natural snow for the best ski conditions in the East.
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Indian Lake is located at Route 30, Indian Lake, NY 12842 in Hamilton County. When winter arrives, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain, and Sabael become the perfect place for playing in the snow and finding warm hospitality. Ski down a slope, ride a snowmobile or a toboggan, catch the bumps on a snowboard, ice skate, snowshoe, ice fish, or cross-country ski. Be sure to be here for our yearly Winter Festival in February.
Enjoy the pleasures of no lines and no fees; offering one T-bar and two slopes. Great for sledding and tobogganing too. Lift is open Saturday, Sunday, School vacations 12:00pm - 4:00 pm. Ice Rink is open when ice conditions permit. Located 1/2 mile from village on Rt 30. Skate rentals at Pine's Country Store.
The best the Adirondacks has to offer, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake and Sabael together comprise the centerpiece vacationland of the Adirondack Park, a 6 million acre natural sanctuary of public and private land, which stretches over nearly a third of New York State.
This national treasure stands today as the largest wilderness preserve outside of Alaska and is one of the most successful conservation efforts in history. Our region is within an easy day's drive of most major cities in the Northeast.
Outdoor Winter Activities Cross-Country skiing Ice fish Ice Skate Skiing Snowboard Snowmobile and toboggan Snowshoe Winter Festival in February
Oak Mountain Ski Center is located in Speculator, New York 12614 in Hamilton County. Oak Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lessons for children and adults, and more.
The whole family can enjoy tubing on our snow tubing hill. No skills needed. All you have to do is sit on a tube and slide down the hill specially groomed for tubing. You even get to ride your tube back to the top of the hill. Press blue button for more about Oak Mountain.
Outdoor Winter Activities Night snowboarding Skiing Snowboarding Snowtubing
Ski Area Features . . . Ski lessons for children Ski lessons for adults
Mt. Southington is located at 396 Mount Vernon Road, Plantsville, CT 06479. Mt. Southington is Connecticut’s convenient location for both skiing and snowboarding for all ages and for all ability-levels. Novice trails that gently glide down sloping hillsides as well as down-hill runs that challenge and excite are just some features of this popular ski area.
Mt. Southington is a must-do winter sport for the entire family. We start young with our children’s learning area staffed by outstanding instructors to school ski clubs and competitive high school racing teams. Our Terrain Park for high-flyers is a favorite and our Flex Ticket makes it possible for skiers and boarders to choose their ski time at Mt. Southington.
Skiing Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. At areas you may see people using alpine skis, snowboards, telemark skis, cross-country skis, and other specialized equipment, such as that used by the disabled. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.
Snowboarding The Drop Zone, Mount Southington's terrain park, is located on the connecting trails Lift Line and Stardust. It features Big Air - rails, boxes and other fun elements. If you’re a new rider, we have quality instructors who will have you cruising the mountain in a very short time. If you’re an experienced rider, our instructors will help you hone your skills.
Winter Outdoor Activities 14 trails Night Skiing Skiing Snowboarding
Ski Area Features . . . Rental equipment Ski lessons for children Ski lessons for adults
Mountain Statistics Number of trails: 14 % Beginner: 33 % Intermediate: 42 % Advanced: 25 Longest Trail: Dom's Way 7/8 mile Alpine Parks: 1 Snow Making: 100% Night Skiing: 100% Skiable acres: 51 Lift Capacity: 6254 per hour Vertical Drop: 425 Peak Elevation: 525 above sea level Base Elevation: 100 above sea level Number of Lifts = 7
McCauley Mountain is located at Old Forge NY 13420, off Route 28, north of Utica and west of Lake George in Herkimer County. McCauley Mountain provides skiing for all levels of skiers along with terrain of a “big mountain” resort without those long lift lines and high ticket prices. McCauley Mountain's ski lodge is a cozy place to warm up and relax with a bite to eat or a drink at the bar at the end of the day.
A mountain nestled in the central Adirondacks just outside Old Forge, New York, McCauley Mountain's 633 foot vertical drop and twenty-one trails make it so you never have to look hard to find a challenge. Also offers: Chairlift, T-Bars, Rope Tow, Beginner Hill/Cross Country trails, lighted slope for night skiing and more.
Old Forge offers many great accommodations all located within minutes from McCauley Mountain.
Outdoor Winter Activities Night skiing trails Skiing
Cross Country Trails Cross county skiing
Ski Area Features . . . Rental equipment Ski lessons for children Ski lessons for adults
Hudson River Adventures welcomes you aboard the "Pride Of The Hudson". Our ship will thrill you with its sleek design and elegant decor. Come relax in our climate controlled main salon or enjoy the passing scenery from our spacious sun deck. The "Pride Of The Hudson" specializes in Weddings, Receptions, Schools, Corporate Functions, Reunions, Fund Raisers, Theme Parties, Anniversaries, Surprise Parties, Political Functions, or any other occasions. Excellent Catering to fit all budgets is available.
One of the tours available, "The Bannerman Island Cruise Tour" begins at Torches Landing in Newburgh NY. Then South to what is described as "One of the most beautiful sights on the Hudson River." Bannerman Castle rises from the North side of Pollepel Island like a medieval fantasy. This cruise does not stop on the island. However, a short video takes you on a tour of the Bannerman Castle. Press blue button to view Public Sightseeing Schedule, Bannerman Island, and other cruise schedules, available in the Hudson River Valley.
"New York's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) helps communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archeological, and cultural resources. The SHPO administers programs authorized by both the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980. These programs, including the Statewide Historic Resources Survey, the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places, the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit, the Certified Local Government program, the state historic preservation grants program, state and federal environmental review, and a wide range of technical assistance, are provided through a network of teams assigned to territories across the state. The SHPO works with governments, the public, and educational and not-for-profit organizations to raise historic preservation awareness, to instill in New Yorkers a sense of pride in the state's unique history and to encourage heritage tourism and community revitalization."
From May 1st through October, the M.V. Commander cruises on the Hudson River from West Haverstraw, West Point and Peekskill for charter parties and group excursions.The M.V. Commander's home port is located in West Haverstraw, NY, which is on the west bank of the Hudson River about mid way between the Tappan Zee Bridge and the Bear Mountain Bridge.
The historic vessel, built in 1917, is listed on the National and State registers of Historic Places. The M.V. Commander is US Coast Guard licensed and inspected, with a certified captain and crew. The upper deck has ample seating and is partly covered by a canopy, affording both sun and shade for those enjoying the magnificent view of the Hudson Highlands. The enclosed lower deck has a maximum capacity of 100 passengers and spacious picture windows, allowing for pleasurable viewing of the passing scenery. There are chairs, tables and benches, and an area for dancing.
Daytime cruise rates and schedule are available for groups of 30 or more who do not require exclusive use of the boat, with reduced rates for senior and children. On these cruises, we describe the points of interest and give a brief history of the area. Press blue button for more information about Hudson Highlands Cruises.
Hudson River Adventures welcomes you aboard the "Pride Of The Hudson". Our ship will thrill you with its sleek design and elegant decor. Come relax in our climate controlled main salon or enjoy the passing scenery from our spacious sun deck. The "Pride Of The Hudson" specializes in Weddings, Receptions, Schools, Corporate Functions, Reunions, Fund Raisers, Theme Parties, Anniversaries, Surprise Parties, Political Functions, or any other occasions. Excellent Catering to fit all budgets is available.
One of the tours available, "The Bannerman Island Cruise Tour" begins at Torches Landing in Newburgh NY. Then South to what is described as "One of the most beautiful sights on the Hudson River." Bannerman Castle rises from the North side of Pollepel Island like a medieval fantasy. This cruise does not stop on the island. However, a short video takes you on a tour of the Bannerman Castle. Press blue button to view Public Sightseeing Schedule, Bannerman Island, and other cruise schedules, available in the Hudson River Valley.
Hudson River Cruises is located in Kingston, NY in Ulster County. For thirty years, Hudson River Excursions with Hudson River Cruises has provided passengers a first hand view of the historic shoreline from the decks of the Rip Van Winkle cruise boat. Hudson River cruises provide a delightfully unique opportunity to explore this scenic shoreline.
As you relax on the cool shaded deck of the Rip Van Winkle, visit our beverage & snack bars for tasty refreshments. Your experienced guide will point out millionaires' sumptuous estates, picturesque Hudson river lighthouses and quaint sleepy villages surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards, orchards and scenic preservation sites.
Among the tours available is a cruise to Hudson River Lighthouses offering an intriguing glimpse into the past. See the Lighthouses in Ulster County, including Rondout Lighthouse and the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse. Esopus Lighthouse, the only lighthouse made of wood, is the second oldest, on the job since 1871. See the extraordinary and opulent Hudson River waterfront mansions that marked the height of industrial success during the turn of the century.
Press blue button to view Public Sightseeing Schedule, and other cruise schedules, available in the Hudson River Valley.
A listing of 30 public boat ramps. These ramps are located on the Hudson River, from Jersey City to Kingston, NY, with descriptions, directions and launching fees. Keep us posted on the conditions of these ramps! E-Mail us your reviews! Both Fishermen Feedback and Boaters Feedback Needed!
Osprey Marine Ltd. is a small company specializing in fishing charters and boating education, offering courses for Safe Boating Certification, vessel handling and navigation. Our vessel meets all Coast Guard requirements for safety and is designed for fishing as well as comfort. We supply all the necessary tackle for an exciting day on the water and look forward to serving you.
During the spring we concentrate on fishing for striped bass in the Hudson River during their spawning run. During the summer and early fall we fish Long Island Sound and offshore.
A Walk in the Woods website can be enjoyed by K3 and older children. Kids and adults learn the basics of enjoying a safe and fun walk in the woods. Tips given to make your walk safe and enjoyable include wearing the right shoes, bringing insect repellant, identifying poison oak and poison ivy, and more. Site sections include a Teachers Guide, Nature Notes, Getting Ready, Fun Place, and Resources.
A Walk in the Woods website conveys information in simple and easy to follow steps that can be followed by even the youngest child. The Teachers' Guide can be used by parents and teachers as an opportunity to explore the environment.
The word is A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson is a wonderfully funny and engaging tale of Bryson's walk on the Appalachian Trail. Follow him on his walk and prepare to laugh out loud.
"A A Fishing" is dedicated to those kindred spirits who have an inborn desire for fishing and seek knowledge about the science and sport of fishing. Since the beginning, mankind has sought fish as a food source. To most, catching fish was simply a means to an end. To some, the pursuit was the awakening of an instinct that drew them to the water in search of the thrill of the "tap - tap" that only a true fisherman really understands.
Knowledge gained from fishing for fun as well as tournament fishing is collected and organized relative to fishing various waters for a variety of species. Their Knowledge center comprises the work of many anglers who wish to share their knowledge and fishing experiences with others. Included in "AA Fishing" are tips, techniques and secrets for all aspects of fishing.
New York State apple growers have been perfecting their apples for over 300 years. Enjoy them all year long. From the classic McIntosh to the snappy Empire, New York has what you want in an apple. Taste the difference, savor the quality, share the pride.
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