The best parks & outdoor spots in Westchester County

“Large wildlife sanctuary bordering the harbor with a visitor center & 3 miles of hiking paths.”

“Run by the Village of Scarsdale with support from Friends of Weinberg, Weinberg Nature Center is a spot for trail time and critter learning.”

From the White Plains newsletter, September 12, 2026

“If you need a close-to-home nature reset, Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary is a 179-acre haven right next to Rye Playland with monthly workshops and guided walks, well-marked trails, and solid birding resources.”

From the Port Chester newsletter, September 11, 2026

“5 to the Scarsdale border. Quiet, local, and no fuss, it follows the old NY-Westchester-Boston Railroad for an easy, history-tinged stroll.”

From the White Plains newsletter, October 8, 2026

“A few minutes from home, Larchmont Manor Park is a lovingly kept nature preserve with a seasonal beach that offers kids’ programs and swim lessons. Swing by this week, take an easy waterfront stroll, and let the midweek stress evaporate.”

From the New Rochelle newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Five Islands Park has everything for an easy local reset: kid-friendly playground, shady picnic spots with barbeque pits, a sunbather's beach, and a dock if you feel like casting a line. Stroll the pedestrian bridge between the islands and call it a solid Sunday victory lap.”

From the New Rochelle newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Larchmont Flint Park has you covered when you need to get the kid energy out or your own. Big soccer and baseball fields, legit tennis courts, a solid playground, plus a mellow nature trail for a brain reset between errands.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, August 27, 2026

“For an easy local reset, Ward Acres Park packs 62 acres of forested trails, a dog run, plus a barn complex, farmhouse and meadows. Bring the mutt or a thermos, wander a bit, and remember why living here still feels pretty good.”

From the Hudson Valley newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Flowers Park is New Ro's go-to 20-acre sandbox for grownups and kids, with three ballfields, a basketball court, playground, and the Sidney E. Frank Skate Park. Between Fosina Stadium and the Skidelsky Field Complex, it’s basically your any-day excuse to burn off energy close to home.”

From the New Rochelle newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Take your four-legged roommate to East Rumbrook Park for its one acre dog run with separate areas for small dogs and for all dogs, plus a wood trail for leashed strolls. The Friends group keeps improvements coming, so it just keeps getting better.”

From the White Plains newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Between sandy swims, kid-approved playground time, and sprawling lawn hangs, Hudson Park & Beach nails that easy New Rochelle summer vibe. Roll in for a low-stress beach day, catch a bandshell show as the sun drops, and remember why living near the water quietly rules.”

From the New Rochelle newsletter, October 6, 2026

“Need an easy, outdoorsy reset close to home? Hit Secor Woods Park this week for shaded picnic groves with grills, a pavilion for gathering, a playground for the kiddos, a horseshoe pit, and a ball field, so you can round up the crew and turn a low-key afternoon into a legit mini block party.”

From the Greenburgh newsletter, September 29, 2026

“Waterfront Park (Dobbs Ferry) is the kind of spot Greenburgh folks claim as their backyard, with community concerts, mellow open space, and a Hudson-and-Palisades panorama that quiets the noise. Pack a picnic, cast a line, and thank the volunteer gardeners keeping it beautiful.”

From the Greenburgh newsletter, October 6, 2026

“Nature Center at Greenburgh is your easy escape for garden strolls, wooded trails, and an Indoor Live Animal Museum that kids and curious adults will love. Hit the Butterfly Tours this week through August 30 or bring a blanket for outdoor movie night, then circle back for trivia and fall programs.”

From the White Plains newsletter, August 27, 2026

“When you need a quick reset, J Harvey Turnure Memorial Park delivers breezy strolls under 100-plus cherry trees, kid-approved climbs, and a stone bandstand perfect for neighborhood tunes. Pack a snack, wander the paved paths, and pretend your calendar doesn’t exist for a minute.”

From the White Plains newsletter, September 24, 2026

“Swap errands for fresh Hudson air this week at Scenic Hudson RiverWalk Park at Tarrytown, where a breezy esplanade, grass terraces, and a native-plant eco-corridor set up easy walks, leash-led pup time, and low-key picnics, all with those long views that stretch to the Manhattan skyline.”

From the Greenburgh newsletter, September 23, 2026

“Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture is a nonprofit farm, research, and education center where cooks and farmers lead tours and workshops that make soil talk surprisingly fun.”

From the Greenburgh newsletter, September 4, 2026