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County Parks and Playland

The Westchester County Parks system spans nearly 18,000 acres and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. There are 50 parks and recreational areas where you can hike, swim, bicycle, fish, skate, and picnic, or just spend quiet time outdoors. Our nationally accredited Westchester County Parks Department is enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year.

Playland

Playland has the distinction of being America’s first totally planned amusement park and prototype for today’s successful theme parks.

Parks Department

These pages provide all the details on the parks, with a broad range of programs, activities, fees, driving directions, and other information to help you to enjoy your visit to the fullest.

Friends of Parks

Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc. is comprised of volunteers who work to support and enhance Westchester’s Parks system.

Park E-Club

Join the County Parks E-Club! Be a part of the great Westchester County park system. Get e-mail bulletins with information on programs, events and activities during every season. Plus, receive valuable offers and coupons throughout the year.

Friends of Westchester County Parks On-line Membership

Become a Friend of Westchester County Parks! The Friends of Westchester County Parks play an important role in the future of our parks system by providing support for our programs and helping to ensure that our parks are kept clean, green and growing.

Park Information

Find out specific information on Westchester County parks, such as background, admission, fees, accessibility, park hours, and rules regarding pets.

Park Listings

We have more than 18,000 acres with parks, golf courses, an amusement park, a farm, camping areas, pools and beaches, nature preserves, as well as recreational and historic trails. Make sure to visit them all.