Where can I launch my boat?
Where can I get parks brochures and a Calendar of Parks Events?
Where can I have a wedding or a Christening or other occasion?
How do I get to your parks
Where can I find a county events calendar?
Where can I go ice skating?
How and where do I get a County Park Pass?
How can I obtain a Westchester County Parks Pass?
How do I find out about Westchester County parks, nature centers, beaches, pools and golf courses?
How do I obtain a picnic/outing permit?
What are the pool hours?
What type of Summer Camps do you offer?
Is it safe to swim in Long Island Sound?
Where can I get tickets for the County Center Events?
What are the closest hotels to the Westchester County Airport?
What are the closest hotels to the Westchester County Center?
I am planning a visit to Westchester. How can I find out about hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc.?
What events are happening this weekend?
Where can I find a beach in Westchester County?
Where can I go cross-country skiing in Westchester County?
When will the South County Trail be completed?
Where can I get a trail map?

 
Where can I launch my boat?
Boat Launching is available at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle and George’s Island in Montrose.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/SideBar/FishingBoating.htm
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Where can I get parks brochures and a Calendar of Parks Events?
Brochures are available on the Parks website or by calling 864-PARK.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/brochures/Publications.htm
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Where can I have a wedding or a Christening or other occasion?
Many of Westchester County’s magnificent parks are available for private rental including Lasdon, County Center and Playland.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/Catering

www.westchestergov.com/parks/Catering/CateringMain.htm
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How do I get to your parks
Directions are provided on our web site for all of our parks or by calling 864-PARK.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/directions/Attraction&HistoricDirection.htm
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Where can I find a county events calendar?
You can view a county events calendar on our web site. Non-profit groups are welcome to list their events free of charge. Our Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation also publishes events.
Phone: 914-995-2951 or 914-864-PARK

Contact email:

amd2@westchestergov.com
Dept: Parks and Recreation or Events Calendar

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/searchevents.htm

www.westchestergov.com/calendar/parksorgcalquery.asp
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Where can I go ice skating?
Indoor ice skating is offered at Playland Ice Casino. Outdoor ice skating is available at several of our parks.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/ Skiing&Skating/SkiingSkatingMain.htm
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How and where do I get a County Park Pass?
A Park Pass is available to all residents of Westchester County over the age of 12 for a fee of $45. The pass is valid for up to three years.

Contact name:

Angela Dragonetti
Phone: 864-7075

Contact email:

axd5@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/SideBar/parkpass2.htm

www.westchestergov.com/parks/SideBar/parkpass2.htm
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How can I obtain a Westchester County Parks Pass?
Park passes are issued year-round at the Westchester County Center at the intersection of Tarrytown Road, Central Park Avenue and the Bronx River Parkway and the County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. For cost and additional location information, call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation at (914) 864-7000.
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How do I find out about Westchester County parks, nature centers, beaches, pools and golf courses?
The County's Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation at (914) 864-PARK and its web site will answer all of your questions.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: Parks

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/Parks
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How do I obtain a picnic/outing permit?
Information is available on our web site under Group Picnics or by calling the Group Permits Office at 914-864-7075.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/brochures/GroupPicnic/picnicbrochure.htm
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What are the pool hours?
Hours at all swimming areas are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call in the event of inclement weather. Any changes to hours will be reflected on the web site.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

ww.westchestergov.com/parks/SideBar/Swimming.htm
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What type of Summer Camps do you offer?
Westchester County Parks offers several programs for young people. PRC has camps for sports. music and nature enthusiasts.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/SideBar/SummerCamps.htm
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Is it safe to swim in Long Island Sound?
The Health Department maintains a listing of beaches and monitors their water quality. Visit the website for more information.

Contact name:

Mary Landrigan
Phone: 813 - 5013

Contact email:

hweb@westchestsergov.com
Dept: Health

More info:

westchestergov.com/health

westchestergov.com/health/environmental_health.htm

www.westchestergov.com/health/PoolsandBeaches.htm
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Where can I get tickets for the County Center Events?
The Westchester County Center is a TicketMaster outlet. Tickets for concerts, special events and Broadway Shows may be purchased Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/SideBar/CountyCenter.htm
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What are the closest hotels to the Westchester County Airport?
The closest hotel is the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Armonk, (914) 273-9090 www.LQ.com.

Other nearby hotels include the Renaissance Westchester in White Plains, (914) 694-5400 www.renaissancewestchester.com and the Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook, (914)939-5500 www.doralarrowwood.com.

Contact name:

Tourism@westchestergov.com
Phone: 995-8500

Contact email:

Tourism@westchestergov.com
Dept: Office of Tourism

More info:

www.westchestertourism.com
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What are the closest hotels to the Westchester County Center?
The three closest hotel are the Crowne Plaza White Plains,(914) 682-0050), www.crowneplaza.com/whiteplainsny; Residence Inn by Marriott, (914)761-7700 www.marriott.com/hpnri; and The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, (914)946-5500 www.ritzcarlton.com.
Phone: 995-8500

Contact email:

Tourism@westchestergov.com
Dept: Office of Tourism

More info:

www.westchestertourism.com
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I am planning a visit to Westchester. How can I find out about hotels, restaurants, attractions, etc.?
The Westchester County Office of Tourism website www.westchestertourism.com is the perfect source for all the information you will need to plan your visit. You may also call 914-995-8500 or 800-833-9282 for assistance.

Phone: (914) 995-8500 or 800-833-9282

Contact email:

Tourism@westchestergov.com
Dept: Tourism

More info:

www.westchestertourism.com
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What events are happening this weekend?
The Westchester County Office of Tourism website http://www.westchestertourism.com contains a Calendar of Events. We also have an annual Travel Guide, which can be mailed to you upon request. Call or email to request one: (914) 995-8500, 800-833-9282 or tourism@westchestergov.com.


In addition, check out our searchable Calendar of Events by going to: http://www.westchestergov.com/searchevents.htm
Phone: 995-8500 914-864-PARK

Contact email:

Tourism@westchestergov.com
Dept: Office of Tourism, Deptartment of Parks, Recreation and Conservation

More info:

www.westchestertourism.com

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/searchevents.htm
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Where can I find a beach in Westchester County?
Westchester is fortunate to have two waterfronts, Long Island Sound and the Hudson River, and several lakes.

Beaches are located at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, (914) 271-3293; Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, (914) 813-6720; Playland Park in Rye, (914)813-7000 www.ryeplayland.com and Osceola Beach in Jefferson Valley (914) 245-3246 www.lakesideatosceola.com.

Further information about beaches may be found at http://www.westchestergov.com/parksandtourism_pools.htm
Phone: 995-8500 (Tourism) 914-864-PARK (Parks)

Contact email:

Tourism@westchestergov.com
Dept: Office of Tourism; Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Conservation

More info:

www.westchestertourism.com

www.westchestergov.com/parks
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Where can I go cross-country skiing in Westchester County?
There are 17 county-operated parks, trails and nature centers throughout Westchester where cross-country skiing is permitted. The Office of Tourism has Outdoor Adventure and Hike & Bike brochures that provide complete details. They are available at www.westchestertourism.com or by request, (914) 995-8500 or 800-833-9282 or email tourism@westchestergov.com.
Phone: 995-8500

Contact email:

Tourism@westchestergov.com
Dept: Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Conservation

More info:

www.westchestertourism.com

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks
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When will the South County Trail be completed?
Th trailway is completed except for a 2-mile stretch in Yonkers from Dunwoodie Golf Course north to Tuckahoe Road; and a 1/2-mile segment in Elmford/Greenburgh from Tarrytown Road (Rt. 119) north to Warehouse Lane. These sections are in design; construction is set to begin in late 2009 or early 2010.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/brochures/TrailwayBrochures.htm
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Where can I get a trail map?
Maps are available on our website or by calling 864-PARK.

Contact name:

Alice Pouch
Phone: 864-7083

Contact email:

Ajm4@westchestergov.com
Dept: PRC

More info:

www.westchestergov.com/parks

www.westchestergov.com/parks/brochures/TrailwayBrochures.htm
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