Spent s very relaxing & enjoyable 2hrsa here on a beautiful spring weekday…read more Had always heard sboiy these gardens but hsf never been I'm so happy that I went Took lots of picturesas everthing was blooming. Everyone wanted to know where I took such beautiful photos. With only a 2hr visit I'm sure I only scratched the surface & so I know that I will have to visit again

My visit to Untermyer Gardens Conservancy this year was a highlight. It is such a majestic place…read more Although our trip was short, we made the best of it. The weather was absolutely beautiful. It was a crowded day, and the traffic entering and leaving the Gardens was intense. For anyone who enjoys natural beauty and has a whole day to relax and explore these grounds, you will absolutely love it. The fact that this garden is free is also a great gift to the community. One drawback is that you can't bring your fur babies.

Love to walk the trails in this park very picturesque and I feel very safe while doing so. I also…read morebring my pets for walks and they really enjoy the watching the ducks on the pond watching the squirrels and chipmunks play. Great selection of birds for bird watching.

Another place I decide to try living in Yonkers it was different they just had too many loud people…read moreI think they were from camps but it was a nice day to be out. I would try it again when there's not so many kid from camps.

I love to do nature walks, but im not a fan of heights. For this reason lenoir preserve is perfect…read morefor me. If you want peace & quiet & needs a dose of nature this is the place for you. i saw some interesting ruins, old buildings, greenery, birds & butterflies. Will come back in the fall to see the leaves change color!

I came here after a visit to the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy. It was a beautiful day and it's…read moreonly a 2 minute or so walk down the block from the Gardens. It's a 40 acre nature preserve that's easily walkable. After you first walk in there's an area with picnic benches and a house that has a cute bird garden in the back. The public areas are kept well and clean. Unfortunately, some people don't know how to pick up after themselves and ruin it. There are benches throughout the preserve. There are two former Hudson River estates located in here. They pretty much are in ruins. It looks eerie, yet inviting. They are working on these properties so they're all closed off. The best part of the preserve are the TONS of white tailed deer that roam throughout. They're not too scared of humans. They'll walk right in front of you without a care in the world. I found great joy in that. I was able to sit at one of the picnic tables and enjoy watching them graze on the grass. I don't get to do that in NYC! I also came across a groundhog while walking through the place. There are many layers here and steep slopes with stairs that lead down to other areas going towards a street, some housing and towards the river. The butterfly garden was nice, but I didn't see a butterfly during my visit. Lenoir Preserve is very quite with not too much people traffic so if you're looking for a nice place to relax, read a book or take a hike, it's perfect. They say no pets allowed, but there were quite a few people there walking their dogs.

I was passing along central Ave again with nothing much planned before I get to White plains and…read morehad my annoying niece along for the ride and she wanted to stop at the park and get some air and as long as it's not closed or much of a crowd around its fine with me .I don't know who Richard presser is but Dude has a nice clean park .Look at the signs before you enter cause no booze , no dogs , no grilling , no golf , no assholes (I added that ) and groups of 10 or more must get a permit from the town . Nice area to play baseball and kids friendly playground that clearly states that parents must be supervising the kiddies at all times . There is a elementary school steps from the park which is closed now due to the coronavirus mess which explains no little brats running around. Not a big park but it's spacious enough for folks to bring the kids , play a little baseball , have a no grilling picnic or just enjoy being outdoors when weather permits .

Love this place! I have been here so many times…read more I love running, walking, hiking and sight seeing here. There are always great views and very picturesque paths ... I would highly recommend this place. During Covid, most people had masks. I would say that most people were social distancing, and it was still a safe place during quarantining. I'll definitely be back again soon.

Beautiful park with areas for picnics they also have grills installed. You can also hike or go for…read morea stroll with your dog.

I really enjoy walking through Tibbetts. The atmosphere very scenic and serene depending on the…read morearea you travel. I prefer to find a quiet corner by the lake they have benches among the picturesque trails during the beautiful changes of the Seasons. The park is named for Tibbetts Brook, which in turn is named for George Tibbetts, a Briton who had settled the land in 1668. The park is bordered by the Cross County Parkway to the north, Saw Mill River Parkway to the west, McLean Avenue to the south and Midland Avenue to the East. Tibbetts Brook Park is north of Van Cortlandt Park along South County Trailway, and Tibbetts Brook crosses north-south through the park on its way to the Harlem River.

It's a very quaint tiny park situated in between North and South Broadway. It runs along the…read morestreet. May favorite spot is around the fountain to sit and read.

It was a nice spring day so we decided to come for a hike. It's a shame how poorly maintained these…read moretrails are. For a state park it is particularly disappointing. The paths are very very poorly marked. They are old school - painted on the tree. But the marked trees are few and far between. You have to hunt to find the trees and even so they are missing. And the path is not obvious. We and others we happened upon along the way were off the trail a few times. And there is only one map at the start. So don't go here if you're not experienced. You will get lost in these woods. It's funny because we went to Rockleigh recently and the difference is like night and day. Those trails are all marked. Frequently. Such a shame.

The Palisades Scenic Byway in Bergen County offers some of the most impressive views New Jersey has…read moreto offer. Situated in the northern section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway just after exit 2 northbound, State Line Overlook is the highest point at an elevation of 532 feet, about half a mile south of the New Jersey-New York state line. This site offers astounding views of the Hudson River and Westchester County from Yonkers to Tarrytown at the Tappan Zee Bridge. The lookout itself is open year-round, from dawn to dusk. Metered parking is in effect at $2.50 per hour on weekends. One could pay at the destinated pay station or parking app. It offers birdwatchers plenty to look at; in particular, the fall months offer a chance to spot hawks and provide access to some of the best hiking, which is where my partner and I came on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Following the North to Shore Trail, we hiked for about a mile north before ending at the New York border with the NJ boundary stone marker. On our return heading back to the parking lot, we followed trail E, ending up on Old Route 9W. This truly offers an escape from the hectic city life as one hears birds chirping, which we can recommend.

Harts Brook Park & Preserve is a wonderful place to go with or without your dogs! Given our…read moreconcerns for safety and social distancing, we were delighted to only see one or two other people as we followed a nap and enjoyed walking on easy to traverse trails. While this isn't a park to have a picnic , in fact they ask you not to bring food and certainly not to litter! Since this was our first time at the park, we ate our sandwiches in our car and them went for a lovely hike!

Beautiful green space and hiking trails to enjoy the nature and quiet. Ample parking and (mostly)…read morefriendly walkers make for a great experience! If you bring a dog, be mindful of keeping it leashed, the residents of the home at the beginning of the trail will call the police and report you!

The park is excellent. During the summer and autumn, little league baseball and football operate…read more The fields are 2 soccer fields and 1 baseball with 2 basketball courts and swings for kids. The track is used a lot but its never packed. During soccer matches between the locals you can find people selling an assortment of foreign foods from corn on a stick Mexican style. ( mayo lime chilli pepper) to tamales, pupusas, horchatas etc. When I started to run, there where only 2-3 people running with me.. Now it seems that everyone got the memo and a lot of people show up to walk/run the track in the morning.

i like running here . been doing it for years. I use the track and the bleachers to excersize on.read more

What an amazing place to have a beach day because only Westchester residence are allowed and their…read moreguest and everyone else has to pay. Additionally, it's kept more private, but not there's not tons of eateries so you have to bring your own food, but the bathrooms are amazing. Kept beautifully clean with changing rooms galore. It's an easy walk to the beach plenty of parking outside and people do go to the park outside, so it's wonderful there as well. Life preserves are given freely to those who cannot swim and encouraged, which is totally a plus as well. We sat there on the beach, waiting for the tide to come in. Had our food played some games with their hours and everyone was pleasant and nice too that came around. I actually would like to do this next year. I'm sorry I found out about this place this year at the end of the summer.

Lovely visit to Glen Island Park…read more While this park is restricted to Westchester residents only...there were no attendants when I visited on a late Friday morning in November. This restriction may be during the peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) but I am not sure. Lots of parking in large main lot. Again, I believe there is a fee for parking but that may be effective during the peak season only. Lots of space throughout the park. Some tabled, grilling and gazebo areas throughout...some of which require reservations for. Lots of paths with great views of the Long Island Sound and the marina.