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Tibbetts Brook Park History Date Acquired: 1927 Acres: 161 Background: The first large-scale recreational development by the County, this property was named for George Tippet, a local pioneer settler during the colonial period. Because his descendants were royalists during the Revolution, the property was confiscated and sold by the state. The low grounds along the western branch of Tibbetts Brook had once been used by the city of Yonkers as a refuge dump, which polluted the water. The swimming pool at Tibbetts was constructed because children were still swimming in the brook. The Park is now seen as a refuge from urban living, an oasis of green surrounded by the city. It offers woodlands, lakes, playing fields, playgrounds and a swimming complex, and includes a major activities lawn that hosts various events.
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