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    Tibbets Brooks Park

    3.6 (54 reviews)

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    William H.

    When the temperature is 80 and above Tibbets park is the lake to be to keep cool. It's big with a varieties of sections. They have a kiddy section with a bucket on top of the playground , just like Great Wolf Lodge, they have a water basket ball section, lazy river. A lot of places to sit 0us a concession stand. They have a huge water slide. When the pool is open , parking is 10bucks for non members then another 10 to enter the pool. When the weather is bad , the parking is free because the pool isn't open. I was lucky , I went today with my child to play miniature golf , since the weather bad , the pool was closed so I didn't have to pay for parking but miniature golf is 10 bucks per person, no bad at all, they have 19 holes , their course is a bit bigger than Saxon miniature golf, they sell ice cream bars . We had fun there. Not too crowed as long you don't hit the ball in the 19th holes, you can play for a long time. After the 19th hole the ball doesn't return to you. The playground has 3 sections. , there's a fitness area, that's cool! No permit needed to play pickle ball / tennis. A grilling sections , this lake is awesome, can bike ride, roller blade, jogging. Can have a birthday party . They have water classes too. This park is hidden, only the locals would know about it. Would have to google parks near me. Just right off the saw mill pkway. Bring your driver license , they check if you are a resident in Westchester

    2015
    Cam E.

    Tibbetts is a beautiful park in Yonkers, North of Van Cortlandt Park. Early last Sunday morning, we hiked ten miles. T'was a beautiful morning! They have a gigantic pool in the summer with an amazing water slide. Plus the landscaping of the park has a lake with a gazebo, a waterfall and small bridge. We have seen a variety of birds: Grey Heron, Swans, and recently a gorgeous Double-crested Cormorant. The Park also has a miniature golf course. It is a great park to stroll, run, jog or just take in the surroundings. Enjoy! Thank you for reading.

    Tata G.

    Beautiful & quiet park perfect for walks & nature appreciation. Everything is so green when we visited & the water views is so relaxing. Parking is free and the place felt safe.

    Swan in a lake
    Pedro F.

    Great place for a walk. There's even an area for barbecuing. There's also an outdoor water park.

    Lissete M.

    It is a very beautiful peaceful park, super quiet, you can just walk around or take a bike ride to exercise, it is worth any option. I'm lucky it's close to my house so I can go and relax when I can.

    Murky water......these days.
    Matt F.

    Great park, despite some flaws. I've been coming to this park since the early 80's - hell I spent 2 years of hell in that Discovery Day Camp that used to be in this park. This park, to me, has almost been like family to me......if a land mass could be considered that at all. The park itself is a nice walk - whether you want to walk in the woodsy area or the paths. There are areas to sit, picnic, bike ride, sunbathe, play sports, or just look at nature. It doesn't matter what season it is, I love just going for a walk in this park. It's very sizable and a good time if you're one of those who appreciates a good park. During the summer, they do charge for parking - even if you are a Yonkers/Westchester resident, though they offer a pass for residents at a cost. I haven't had a pass in a long, long time, so I'm not so sure about the newer rules/fees. I think you have to pay for the pool or other things, but I don't do the miniature golf or that pool to comment on that. Past the summer, you're pretty much free to come and go by car as you please. Speaking of the pool, it was upgraded since the craphole it was back in the day. Kids will love it. There are also some nice play ground areas for kids. There are picnic tables if you want to have an outing or barbecue. Not sure if there are fees for that, so if you intend to do that, you may want to check. With the good is always the bad. There are a lot of inconsiderate pigs that come to this park. It's always dismaying to me to see liter all over the place despite the many garbage cans. It's very irritating to see, but it's gonna happen. Even worse is seeing it in the water where the geese and ducks are. One of the waterfalls had a pool of garbage at the base - disgusting and inconsiderate people are indeed. The gazebo looks in utter disrepair. It used to be decent back in the 80's - but it looks like it hasn't been maintained since then. Would be nice if they upgraded it, but perhaps it's not in the budget. As a kid, I used to catch the little crawfish under the rocks near the brook - but I guess they moved on or maybe got sick of the pollution. it was always a fond memory to me to catch them and bring them home for my low budget "aquarium", but since they're gone my son won't experience the same memory. Overall a great park and a true gem in Yonkers and for Westchester in general. Check it out.

    Juan T.

    they have re-done Tibbets and its so much better. I never liked coming here because people kept the park nasty, always making a mess out of everything, but the new park has all it needs to be one of the best in Westchester. The new Water park the BBQ grills with seating for tons of people and now the tables cant be moved. They are fixing all the parking lots and the sun area is just so green. More security driving by and talking to people, the pool is divided now with a toboggan that comes down tot the main pool I will def recommend the park.

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    Ask the Community - Tibbets Brooks Park

    Are dogs allowed in the picnic area?

    Are there lockers available?

    yes, both men and women locker rooms are available. I dont remember if bring your own lock or pay for a key.

    Is this park open to Bronx, NY residents?

    You can still visit if you're not a resident of Westchester but the cost is higher and you have to be a guest of a resident whether or not the have a pool pass. I'm unsure about parking, though. In the past few years they've begun implementing a fee… 

    Can you bring food into the pool area?

    can you get in the water or is that not allowed

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