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Park
Pass |
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The pass is your key to our 18,000 acres of parkland and more
than 50 recreational facilities, and we’re open all year!
(pdf 5.55 mb) |
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CONSERVATION
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Biodiversity
Research Program |
Birds of Ward Pound Ridge
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The research of hundreds of plants and animals found in the
Westchester County Parks.
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A birdwatcher's paradise. This
pamphlet contains a useful checklist of the 184 species which
have been recorded in the park. |
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Bronx River Parkway
Reservation |
Butterflies
of Ward Pound
Ridge |
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A walker's guide to the Bronx River Parkway Reservation.
The Bronx River Parkway is a scenic roadway connecting
Westchester to The Bronx. |
Because a significant portions of Ward Pound Ridge is maintained
on a mowing schedule that is highly favorable for butterflies,
it is one of the premier butterflying locations in the
Northeastern United States. |
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Go Native
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A guide to Westchester County Native Plants for Homeowners
and Landscapers.
(pdf 320.1 kb*) |
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HISTORIC PARKS
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Lasdon Park |
Muscoot Farm |
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A magnificent 234-acre property consisting of woodlands,
open grass meadows and formal gardens, Chinese Friendship
Pavilion and the Westchester County Veterans Memorials and
Museum.
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A 777-acre early 1900's interpretive farm that is open
year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families,
tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups.
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RECREATION
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Camping
(pdf) |
Group Picnicking |
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Whether you're a seasoned camper or just getting started,
there are accommodations and facilities to suit your camping
needs.
(pdf 2.99mb) |
Whether you're planning a small family party for 10 or a company
picnic for 500, Westchester County Parks provide an ideal
setting for your next group outing.
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Golf
Westchester
(pdf) |
Skiing and Skating |
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Westchester County owns six beautiful 18-hole golf courses.
Whether you are new to the sport or bringing up the level of play, you'll find that
Westchester County courses fill the bill.
(pdf 5.69 mb*)
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Westchester County parks and golf courses offer an ideal
setting for cross country skiing and the lakes and ponds provide
ideal locations for scenic outdoor ice skating.
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The Sportsman Center
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The
only public sportsman's recreation facility in Westchester
County offering target areas for trap and skeet, large and
small bore rifle, pistol and archery. (pdf 676.48 kb) |
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TRAILS |
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Croton Nature Center &
Discovery Trail |
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
(pdf) |
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The Nature Center offers a year-round schedule of
programs. The discovery trail winds around the park enabling
visitors to explore plants and wildlife.
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A 4,700-acre park with a nature center, hiking trails and picnic
areas, and camping.
(pdf 240 mb) |
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Trailway Brochures
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VOLUNTEERS
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Adopt-a-Park |
V.I.P (Volunteers in Parks) |
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A county-wide program providing
groups, organizations, business and individuals opportunities
to beautify and improve Westchester County parkland.
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Westchester County volunteers enjoy a rewarding learning and
work experience and have countless opportunities to develop
their interests and utilize their skills
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