PARKS & RECREATION AREAS
Blue Mountain Reservation
Welcher Avenue, Peekskill. 737-2194
Cross-country skiing is featured in the winter. The park is handicapped accessible, and also includes a playground on the grounds.
Cranberry Lake Preserve
Off Route 22, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains. 428-1005
Offers hiking and walking trails, nature study, and a museum. The park is handicapped accessible.
Croton Gorge
Route 129, Courtlandt. 271-3293
A playground, picnic areas, hiking and walking trails, fishing, ballfields, cross-country skiing, and nature study are some of the activities available at the park. Handicapped accessible.
Croton Point Park
Route 9,
Croton-on-Hudson. 271-3293
Experience cross-country skiing, picnicking, hiking,fishing, camping, swimming on the beach and more. Handicapped accessible.
George's Island Park
Dutch Street, Montrose. 737-7530
The park features a playground, picnic areas, hiking and walking trails, and ball fields. Fishing and a boat launch are also available. Handicapped accessible.
Glen Island Park
Pelham Road, New Rochelle. 632-9500
Come for the in-line skating, bicycling,picnic areas, playground,beach, boating, fishing, mini golf and concession stand. Handicapped assessible, park pass required.
Graham Hills
Route 117, Mount Pleasant. 232-4905
Hiking trails are the main attraction at this park.
John E. Hand Park
Blinn Road, Yorktown. 242-6300
The park offers hiking and walking trails, and nature studies.
Kensico Dam Plaza
Bronx River Parkway, Vahalla. 723-4058
Park-goers may enjoy in-line skating, ice skating, bicycling, hiking and a playground. Handicapped accessible.
Kingsland Point Park
Palmer Avenue, off Route 9, North Tarrytown. 631-1068
This park is home to ball fields, picnic areas, hiking trails and a playground. The Tarrytown Lighthouae is located off the park's shore. Handicapped accessible, park pass required.
Kitchawan Preserve
Route 134, Yorktown. 242-6300
Hiking and cross-country skiing are offered on a seasonal basis.
Lasdon Park & Arboretum/Vietnam Memorial
Route 35, Somers. 232-3141
Visit the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial comprised of three bronze statues honoring the soldiers who served in the Vietnam War. Viewing hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer.
Mildred D. Lasdon Bird & Nature Sanctuary
Wood Street & Route 35, Somers. 232-3141
The park's walking trails offer excellent bird-watching and nature study opportunities.
Lenoir Preserve
Dudley Street, Yonkers. 968-5851
In addition to a museum on the grounds, hiking and walking trails and cross-country skiing can also be enjoyed here. Handicapped accessible.
V. Everit Macy Park
Ardsley. 946-8133
A playground and picnic areas, ball fields, fishing and ice skating are available at the park. Handicapped accessible, park pass required.
Marshlands Conservancy
Route 1, Rye. 835-4466
The park features hiking and walking trails, cross-country skiing, and a museum. Handicapped accessible.
Mountain Lakes
Hawley Road, North Salem. 669-5793
In-season cross-country skiing, fishing, camping, swimming, ice skating and hiking are some of the activities found here. Handicapped accessible.
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Muscoot Farm
Route 100, Somers 232-7118
This 777-acre interpretive farm features a barnyard with animals, hiking trails, a museum and a concession stand. Handicapped accessible.
Nature Study Woods
Webster Avenue, New Rochelle. 242-6300
Enjoy hiking and fishing.
Oscawana Park
Furnace Dock Road, Off Route 9, Courtlandt. 271-3292
Hiking and fishing are offered.
Playland Park
Playland Parkway, Rye 921-0370
Swimming, picnicking, ice skating, fishing, mini golf and concession stands are available. Handicapped accessible.
Pocantico Lakes
Old Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor 593-2600
Enjoy hiking and fishing.
Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Playland Parkway, Rye 967-8720
Features Hiking, wildlife viewing and a museum.
Ridge Road Park
Ridge Road, Hartsdale 946-8133
This handicapped accessible park has a playground, picnic areas and a ball field. A park pass is required.
Saxon Woods Park
Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains 285-4480
Playgrounds, swimming, picnic areas, hiking trails, fishing, mini golf, cross-country skiing and a concession stand are offered. Handicapped accessible, park pass required.
Silver Lake Preserve
Lake Street, East White Plains.
Enjoy hiking and fishing.
Sportsman Center
Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt. 737-7450
Handicapped accessible target range.
Sprain Ridge Park
Jackson Avenue, Yonkers 478-2300
Features a playground, picnic areas, swimming, hiking and concession stand. Handicapped accessible, park pass required.
Tibbetts Brook Park
Midland Avenue, Yonkers 965-1901
A playground, mini golf, swimming, cross-sountry skiing, picnic areas, ball fields,hiking trails,
fishing, biking ice skating and in-line skating are available. Handicapped accessible, park pass required.
Twin Lakes
California Road, Eastchester 242-6300
Activities include ice skating, fishing, hiking and bridle trails.
Wampus Pond
Route 128, Armonk 273-3230
Great fishing, ice skating, and picnic areas.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Routes 35 & 121 South, Cross River
Reservations: 763-3493
Museum: 763-3993
A playground, picnic areas, hiking trails, riding trails, camping facilities, fishing, and cross-country skiing are offered. The Trailside Nature Museum is also located on the grounds. Handicapped accessible.
Wilsons's Woods Park
East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon 668-1309
Playgrounds, swimming, picnicking, hiking, fishing, ice skating and concessions are some of the activities to take part in. Handicapped accessible, park pass required.
GOLF COURSES
Dunwoodie Golf Course
Wasylenko Lane, Yonkers. 476-5151
18-hole, par 70, public course.
Maple Moore Golf Course
1128 North Street, White Plains. 949-6752
18-hole, par 71, public course.
Saxon Woods Golf Course
Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale. 723-0949
18-hole, par 72. public cpurse.
Sprain Lake Golf Course
290 East Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers. 779-5180
18-hole, par 70, public course.
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