Publications

Adopt-a-Park A county-wide program providing groups, organizations, business and individuals opportunities to beautify and improve Westchester County parkland.	Biodiversity Research Program The research of hundreds of plants and animals found in the Westchester County  Parks.
Birds of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation A birdwatcher's paradise.  This pamphlet contains a useful checklist of the 184 species which have been recorded in the park.	The Bronx River Parkway Reservation A walker's guide to the Bronx River Parkway Reservation.  The Bronx River Parkway is a scenic roadway connecting Westchester to The Bronx.
Butterflies of Ward Pound Ridge 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.	Camping  Whether you're a seasoned camper or just getting started, there are accommodations and facilities to suit your camping needs.
Croton Point Nature Center & Discovery Trail The Nature Center offers a year-round schedule of  programs. The discovery trail winds around the park enabling visitors to explore plants and wildlife.	Group Picnicking 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.
Go Native A guide to Westchester County Native Plants for Homeowners and Landscapers. (pdf 320.1 kb*)	Lasdon Park 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.
Golf Westchester Westchester County owns six beautiful 18-hole golf courses that are conveniently located throughout the county.  Whether you are new to the sport and would like to learn to play, or bringing up the level of  play, you'll find that Westchester County courses fill the bill. (pdf 5.69 mb*)	Muscoot Farm 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.
Skiing and Skating 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.	The Sportsman Center 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.
V.I.P (Volunteers in Parks) Westchester County volunteers enjoy a rewarding learning and work experience and have countless opportunities to develop their interests and utilize their skills	Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (pdf 240 mb) A 4,700-acre park with a nature center, hiking trails and picnic areas, and camping.

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