My wife and I start our day by visiting Bruce Park every single morning with our fur babies, and…read morehonestly, it's become an essential ritual for us. There is something incredibly grounding about catching the park early in the morning, especially when there's a blanket of fog hovering right over the Duck Pond. We use this time to soak in the serenity and wonder of nature, establishing peace with ourselves before we have to give the rest of our day to others. As the oldest coastal public park in Greenwich (Robert Moffat Bruce donated the 100-acre estate back in 1908), it's just a beautiful, historic piece of land. It is always incredibly clean and impeccably well-maintained. The landscape transitions seamlessly from open wooded areas to tranquil ponds with benches and scenic salt marshes. If you are into photography, this place is an absolute goldmine for flowers and wildlife. It's a diverse sanctuary for both resident and migratory birds. Depending on the season, I've been able to photograph everything from Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Mute Swans, and Double-crested Cormorants to Raptors like Red-tailed Hawks, Ospreys, and even wintering Bald Eagles. The songbirds (like Carolina Wrens and Tufted Titmice) and winter visitors like Buffleheads and Wood Ducks make it a birdwatcher's paradise. Beyond the wildlife and walking/jogging paths, the park has a ton of amenities--a great children's playground, gazebos, picnic areas, and scattered public art and sculptures. For sports, they have baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, and even a lawn bowling and croquet court. Public restrooms are also available and kept clean. Whether you're looking for a vigorous morning jog, a spot to bring the family, or just a quiet place to sit on a bench and watch the ospreys dive, Bruce Park is a local gem. Highly recommend an early morning visit!

Lovely and well maintained park…read more Lots of parking available surrounding the ponds along the park paths. Lots of walking/running paths throughout the park. A few benches around the park. The large sundial sculpture is an interesting attraction. There is a little diagram nearby explaining how the sundial works. There are also a few sculptures there as well. Very safe with lots of friendly park-goers. Public welcome...no town/county/state restrictions to my knowledge.

A marine educational center, tennis center, lots of piers and docks to fish and launch kayaks and…read moresmall boats. I used to love going to the village beach here, play tennis & bike.

Great Little Spot to enjoy a festival walk around in plenty of parking wheelchair handicap…read moreaccessible, which is important because I have a lot of people in my family disabilities and something generally healthier to do with the family so it's a plus and on a nice day is perfect to enjoy

We headed to Saxon Woods Park Trail Head this Saturday morning and had a fantastic time!…read more It's a great spot for hikers of any level. I love that the trails are color-coded, which makes it easy to gauge the difficulty and mileage for each zone before you head out. The trails are very dog-friendly, which we really appreciated! While there is signage asking people to leash their dogs, we encountered a few people with dogs off-leash, and honestly, everyone was super friendly and respectful, which made for a great environment. One tip for fellow hikers: while there are maps and markers throughout the woods, they can be a little hard to spot or follow in certain sections. Since cell service can get pretty spotty out there, I'd highly recommend downloading your trail map beforehand just to be safe. Overall, it's a beautiful place to spend a morning--definitely worth checking out!

Very accessible park especially for persons with disabilities. 3 different levels for kids, 2-5,…read more5-12, etc. There are spaces to eat. Tables are also accessible.

Overall great spot. Beautiful views of the sound. Parking can be a problem at times…read more If beach member it can get crowded on Friday night but overall a great spot.

Hubby & I looking for a spot to have our weekend walks along the water & he found this one…read more Beautiful views of the river, tranquil & not crowded at all. The place looks well maintained, with benches & gazebo. No parking in the park but we found empty spots on the streets. Lots of what looks like locals are walking their dogs. They don't look friendly, maybe they could tell we are not from there. I assume they are more strict during the warmer months. So if you are not from westchester like us, i recommend visiting in the winter or maybe fall.

This is a hidden gem. PepsiCo headquarters are surrounded by a beautiful sculpture garden that is…read moreopen to public on weekends and is free. This is a great way to spend 1-1.5 hrs walking around meticulously landscaped garden with some nice sculptures. About half the sculptures are modern art which i don't care about. But plenty are actually pleasant to look at. Totems were great looking. Some sculptures are funny like Personage ( aka ET with erection) Overall very enjoyable afternoon here

Such a gorgeous park! The sculptures are varied and fascinating, and the landscaping is beyond…read morebelief. You can keep finding new little delights, sometimes almost hidden! Lots of treats await you as you stroll through the park and discover almost unseen gateways into the woods, or the lily pond, or a piece of sculpture that awes you.

This is a beautiful place to visit and take a nice long walk in the woods…read more You can even walk down to Long Island sound.

This sanctuary has been a peaceful and beautiful escape during these pandemic days. The area is…read moresurrounded by water on both sides and far off the other side of the odd looking park of Rye Playland which looks neglected and abandoned at this time. The sanctuary is less crowded and a more desirable destination. One can park their car in the Rye park parking lot all the way at the end ($10) during peak warm season and enjoy. *Fishing is forbidden, although we saw a few people fishing a few times.*

A nice family friendly in new Rochelle that is the perfect place to have a picnic, throw the ball…read morearound, walk the trail that's well maintained or just put a blanket on the grass and relax as a random dog runs toward you barking up a storm . I came here a while ago and recalled how crowded it was but due to COVID19 the park today is for the most part empty .I assume the city of new Rochelle has a daily crew who maintain the park as it's clean and the grass is green . Overall a nice park that's in no way fancy but a good park to chill and relax .

I love this place! There could be lots of people here - but it's always quiet. There's lots of…read morespace to run and walk around. You can bring your dog, sit and relax or walk/run around the path. It's great!

Pretty, clean and quiet, it's the best way to describe it. Everything has to be paid from from…read moreparking to accessing the beach and parking is not cheap. Be ready to spend a good penny to just park for a couple of hours. The beach was pretty empty when we were there. Traffic wasn't bad getting there at the time we arrived.

If I could give this a 0 I sure would. Absolutely horrible beach. Idk why even call this a beach?…read moreI'm from Miami, FL and I get NY is horrible when it comes to beaches but what the beep is this??? Disgusting waters, literally looks the same as Orchard Beach. Then it charges you to park $10 for them to close not even two hours later. Then is t this supposed to be public? Why are they charging to come to this half a** beach? You can't even swim fat or anything of the sort. The prices are ridiculous and you are charged for the pool and beach which again I really think just paying for the life guards to sit there and do nothing because with how deep you can actually go who in the entire would would drown?

Such a charming neighborhood spot. The day after a blizzard, tons of kids gathered on the hill to…read morego sledding and it was like out of a Hallmark movie. Right near town, tucked away by the gorgeous cottage homes. 5 stars!!!!

A lovely park. We were driving through the Larchmont area (Half Time - Beer Lovers paradise) and…read morenoticed this park on the navigation map. I know that many parks on the western side of Westchester County require a Westchester County Park Pass or proof of Westchester County Residence. There were no signs or anything that said anything of the sort so we parked up and played. This park is lovely. It is very well kept. It has a lovely playground which is right next to the basketball courts. The courts have 4 regulation height hoops as well as 2 shorter hoops, which my little one loved. There is adequate space there to kick around a soccer ball or even fly a kite (yep, we did both). There is a baseball field there as well. I would imagine that the baseball field and the open field space (maybe used for soccer) is used for organized sports such as little league during the spring and summer. There is also a nice trailway which does not have too much to see besides some nice houses (I'm sure the residents there are thrilled with having tons of people look at their property, then again it could make for some great advertising). Overall we had a great time and I will likely to be returning. The park had everything we wanted and was clean and quiet enough. Also...gives me an excuse to go to Half Time...

12th May 2026 Rye, New York 10580…read more Partly Cloudy 65°F We often visit this off-the-beaten-path sanctuary in the Spring, Summer and Autumn months, when it is easier to traverse the rocky and often muddy terrain. It's is always worth the trip, we find we are surprisingly greeted by the beauty of nature's animals, birds, and plants. Marshlands Conservancy is a lush and beautiful 147-acre wildlife sanctuary in Rye, NY, featuring such diverse habitats like: Salt Marsh, Forest, Meadows, and stunning Shoreline along the Long Island Sound. The Conservancy is a prime spot for birdwatching with over 230 species sighted. Managed by Westchester County Parks, the Conservancy offers three miles of trails for hiking and exploration, a Nature Center with exhibits, and is adjacent to the historic Jay Heritage Center. The preserve is also known for its accessible tidal salt marsh, a rare feature in the state of NY. It is a significant habitat for various wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and marine life, such as Comerants, Egrets, crabs, mussels and Herons. Enjoy! Thank you

Beautiful, free spot to hike, reflect, see nature and more…read more I have always seen wildlife when I'm here - mostly Deer, Turkeys, Squirrels, Birds & Chipmunks. There are plenty of short & long walking trails and it's a great escape / reset from the rigors of daily life. There's a large Wildflower Meadow, Marshlands, Woods and plenty of trees and rocks to sit & enjoy the vibes. Plenty of parking but it can get crowded on weekends. If you've ever heard of "Forest Bathing" aka spending time in nature, this is the perfect place for that. Get off the grid for a while and walk around, it's pretty great