This is just a beautiful spot to spend a couple of hours on a mild summer day. Our grandson had…read moreheard about it last year and wanted to check it out, so we got a Zipcar and drove up. Hiked up and across, ate the lunch we'd brought at one of the umbrella'ed tables near the playground, and then the skies opened up; drove back to Manhattan on an almost flooded Bronx River Parkway. Grandson back for a visit this year, wanted to go back! Zipcar got more expensive, so I followed the directions on their website using public transportation. DON'T! The website says take Metronorth to White Plains and then a Bee-line bus, #6, to the Dam Plaza. We found the bus stop, and the schedule said 11:43. Perfect, right? Not. 12:43 came and went. Other buses came and went. The #6 never showed up, so finally we took a taxi for $20.00. Took 10 minutes to get there. Better to take a train to Valhalla and walk the less than a mile or Uber for 8.95 or something like that. Watch the schedule for going back to Grand Central, because in the afternoon it seems to run just once an hour. Plan accordingly. Otherwise we had a good time.

I had an amazing time visiting this beautiful dam! There's a scenic trail you can hike to reach the…read moretop, and while the steps are pretty intense, it's definitely worth it. I'd recommend wearing comfortable shoes and taking your time on the way up. The view from the top is absolutely stunning, and you can even walk across the dam. There's also a lovely park area where you can relax and hang out, plus convenient on-site parking.

Surprisingly great park - do people even know about this place? I know that White Plains residents…read moredo.. this park's pavilion is always jumpin (Zumba classes, BBQs). The tennis courts were pretty good; very well maintained. If you go in the morning, just be advised that there isn't much shade on the courts at all! Yosemite also has accessible, clean bathrooms.

i had no clue about this park in my backyard of white plains well not really in my backyard but 5…read moreminutes by car is good enough .a really nice family, kids , dogs , loner , friendly park that has playground for the kiddies, ,baseball field , basketball courts , area to sit and watch events , space to run and jog , handball and tennis courts , picnic area with grilling allowed and much more. very well maintained grounds and even though its closed now i was able to walk around a bit till a county worker ask me kindly to get lost. i will be back when the weather gets warmer and the virus madness is gone . Also was told that park was updated and renovated a few years back courtesy of the White plains tax payers .

North County Trailway is a flat, blacktopped, abandoned railway bed that extends for miles in…read morenorthern Westchester and Putnam. Different parking lots at different points. Clean and well taken care of. Very serene.

I've been cycling the loop of Bronx River Parkway every Sunday, rain or shine, during the Bicycle…read moreSundays season. And recently this year, I started exploring the NCT and SCT after a quick loop on the BRP. A portion of the trailway in Ardsley look like under construction (gravel) and I believe is part of the SCT. This is where I first started exploring this trailway and just rode 4 miles north for I am not yet familiar and not sure what to expect. On my next rides I gained some confidence and started exploring further north and was able to reach Yorktown Heights border. I should have started this back in mid-summer but was so focus on the BRP loop which help me improved my laps time but I am not in that pro category... yet. I recommend this trail for cyclist/cylcing-lovers and who loves nature's beauty in Westchester. I am impressed on the improvements that were made in the NCT yet be still on the lookout when you cross the roads specially by Briarcliff Manor area. Alway make yourself visible (use lights) and be corteous to the joggers and fellow cyclist.

Scary somebody reviewed they got lost here.. so be careful. I made sure we stayed on the easy…read moretrail around the lake. Went up the trail to Pop's cave (somewhat steep and very rocky), but didn't find a cave. I can see how trails can be tricky. Also see why it's called Silver Lake -- on a perfect winter day the sun reflection on the water looked silver. Very relaxing, good, not too strenuous hike.

Love this place! It has great, scenic trails. The trails aren't ever super crowded. The views are…read morereally awesome too!

this memorial in irvington westchester county is part of the westchester county parks dept and the…read moreplaques and statues inside the park is to remind us that hunger kills and for the folks in ireland it meant 0ver 1.500 million people died cause of it and thats misery no one wants .the great hunger memorial was dedicated in june of 2oo1 and reading the brief history about the irish famine made me appreciate what i have .well worth the visit and deserving of 5 stars .

Not really what I would call a traditional park as it's mostly concrete with basketball courts and…read morea small playground area for the kiddies but this particular park in Elmsford is decent enough to play or watch some b ball or sit at the benches while having a snack and drink while wondering why am I here watching old dudes putting up bricks on the court . For me it's just fine as I took a little nap while cuz was missing every shot he took . 3.5 stars for the many laughs on a Thursday morning .

This is a small park but it hast everything you need for a pleasant afternoon. It has a small track…read moreto keep you fit. A picnic area. A tennis court. A play area for the little one and basket ball court for the older one. Over all a nice park. Parking available and gate closes at 7p

With its small size, Travis Hill Park has the essential amenities of what you may see at a larger…read morepark. The park has 2 accessible entrances and includes a paved trail for runners, tennis courts, a basketball court and nice greenery to throw your blanket and relax. In truth, Travis Hill Park, is by no means Central Park but it does the job. It's just a straight up park with an open field that draws people to several sport events such as soccer, volleyball and basketball in the warm months. When I want to really sweat it out and hit the pavement without doing a class at the gym, Travis Hill Park does the job and get s real good workout.

My boyfriend and I went for a mini vacation in Norwalk, CT and I booked the Sunset Harbor…read moreLighthouse Tour which we went on this past Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30, on 8/10/25. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! Captain John and Charlie were great and all the passengers aboard had a great time! We passed three lighthouses-Peck Ledge LH, Sheffield Island LH and Green's Ledge LH. Charlie, co-captain of Captain John, had just toured the inside of Green's Ledge LH the day before which is listed on Airbnb for $6,000! He went around the ship showing everyone the floor plan. It especially exciting to be on the Long Island Sound and to see the red and white towers from Northport, since I live on Long Island!! We were able to see several different viewpoints of the sunset and osprey nests as well. Definitely recommend to residents of Norwalk AND tourists alike!

What a treat! If you live in the area, you need to put this on your summer to-do list. I've lived…read morein the area for five years but didn't learn about this cruise until this summer. Be warned, book tickets online and in advance. They sold out for day/time we wanted to take the cruise, but there were 20 tickets still available the night before. Plan accordingly. We arrived for a 3:30 cruise on a beautiful August afternoon. The cruise seemed to be full, and there was a mix of couples and families on the boat. The boat ride is smooth and relaxing. The boat staff was offering a "guided" tour, but it was tough to hear, so I gave up trying and just enjoyed the experience of being out on the water. The boat ride is about 30 - 40 minutes each way. You won't get wet, at least we didn't, and there are enough seats/room for everyone. Once you arrive at the island, you have about 1.5 hours to explore. They have a guided lighthouse tour, a small concession stand, a small beach (not one that you would lay out at, so no need to bring a suit), volleyball courts, nature trails, etc. This entire experience is set up to be calm and relaxing. There isn't too much to do on the island, but that's kind of the point. You are only there for 1.5 hours, and there's no way you can get that bored in that period. Just unwind and take in the scenery for a few minutes, it will clear your mind. They offer limited food at the concession stand, but you can always bring your own snacks as well. Next time, I will bring a few snacks for us, especially since our trip was over dinner time. The bugs - BEWARE. They don't spray for mosquitos, and as a result, they are everywhere. I didn't know bugs would be a problem in advance, but the cruise provides spray upon arrival for free! I brought my own SPF, but they also provided that as well. The staff is lovely and do anything they can to make your experience as pleasant as possible. This is the perfect low-key day trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.