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Open daily, 8 am – 4 pm
Trails and gardens are open for walking
Dinosaur Garden
Visit the Dinosaur Garden at Lasdon Park in Somers. Download the free ZAPPAR App onto your smart phone and scan the codes along the trail. Children will enjoy this new educational and fun experience as Lexi takes them on a prehistoric journey through the garden! At the end, take a photo with Lexi the Dinosaur and send it to your friends!
When you aim your smart phone at the icon shown at left will be visible at each stop on the Lasdon Historical Tree Walk. You can access information about each of the historical trees you encounter. Some interesting tips and techniques about each tree will be available as well as growing features to enhance your walk.
In light of the current ban on public gatherings:
The Shop will be open for limited purchases Thursdays through Sundays
Conservatory, Veterans Museum is closed to the public
Rules for social distancing must be observed at all times
Parking lots may close intermittently on high-volume days
Visit Lasdon Park on Facebook & Instagram
Open daily, dawn to dusk
The Marsh Sanctuary is a 156-acre nature preserve that protects lands and wildlife of Mount Kisco. Four & a half miles of hiking trails are maintained on the property and connect to trails in Leonard Park and other local preserves. The trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk for hiking, walking, and nature fun.
Visit The Marsh Sanctuary on Facebook & Instagram
Grounds and trails open daily, 8 am to dusk
Free
Merestead is an exquisite country mansion tucked away in the hills overlooking the surrounding valley. Here you can imagine the elegance of life on a 130-acre estate with a staff of 12 to keep everything running smoothly. The Merestead property is the former estate of Mrs. Margaret Sloane Patterson, daughter of William Sloane, President of W and J Sloane, and her husband Dr. Robert Patterson, a prominent orthopedic surgeon in New York City. Merestead features a 28-room Georgian mansion with beautiful gardens built during the early 20th century. In 1982, the Pattersons deeded the property to Westchester County, and upon Mrs. Patterson’s death in August of 2000, Westchester took full possession of the property.
Hiking Trails
“As you explore this 2.3-mile system of trails, you’ll meander through woodlands, open fields and gardens that offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the northeast. Some of the trails are original to the property and were utilized by the Patterson family during the early part of the century and follow along old farm roads. Thanks to the efforts of park staff and the County’s Youth Conservation Corps, these old trails were rehabilitated and several new trails were developed during the summer of 2003…
Highlights along the trail include bridges that are remnants of 100-year-old farm bridges, restored fieldstone root cellars, the masonry milk spring, the old pet cemetery, and two Chinese lantern statuaries that lead the way to a magnificent vista of the Hudson Highlands. With its high terrain and varying habitats, Merestead is also an ideal site for watching local resident birds and migrating species throughout the year…
Access to the trail system is located across the street from the main driveway to the property. Follow the signs to the parking lot.”
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Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 5:30 pm
$10 Adults/ $6 Students & Seniors 65+/ $4 Children 6+ / Free to Members & children under 6
Admission is FREE on Thursdays but reservations are still required
Wave Hill is a museum without walls with a living collection of more than 4,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants. It is the only public garden in the New York metropolitan area practicing a unique combination of classic horticultural craftsmanship and daring design.
Here you will find a multitude of linked gardens, distinct from one another and intimate, as well as wide-open stretches of land. Frequently described as an urban oasis, Wave Hill comes as an enchanting surprise. The 28-acre site itself is stunning—high above the Hudson River with sweeping views and lots of open sky.
Wave Hill’s 28-acre site includes gardens, greenhouses and an 8-acre woodland. As you explore Wave Hill, please remember that it is a carefully cultivated garden, which is very different from a park. Our tips and guidelines help you navigate our expansive grounds and protect our living collection. Please be respectful of all that grows here and have a wonderful time exploring.
Open daily, 8 am – 4 pm
Trails and gardens are open for walking
Dinosaur Garden
Visit the Dinosaur Garden at Lasdon Park in Somers. Download the free ZAPPAR App onto your smart phone and scan the codes along the trail. Children will enjoy this new educational and fun experience as Lexi takes them on a prehistoric journey through the garden! At the end, take a photo with Lexi the Dinosaur and send it to your friends!
When you aim your smart phone at the icon shown at left will be visible at each stop on the Lasdon Historical Tree Walk. You can access information about each of the historical trees you encounter. Some interesting tips and techniques about each tree will be available as well as growing features to enhance your walk.
In light of the current ban on public gatherings:
The Shop will be open for limited purchases Thursdays through Sundays
Conservatory, Veterans Museum is closed to the public
Rules for social distancing must be observed at all times
Parking lots may close intermittently on high-volume days
Visit Lasdon Park on Facebook & Instagram
Open daily, dawn to dusk
The Marsh Sanctuary is a 156-acre nature preserve that protects lands and wildlife of Mount Kisco. Four & a half miles of hiking trails are maintained on the property and connect to trails in Leonard Park and other local preserves. The trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk for hiking, walking, and nature fun.
Visit The Marsh Sanctuary on Facebook & Instagram
Grounds and trails open daily, 8 am to dusk
Free
Merestead is an exquisite country mansion tucked away in the hills overlooking the surrounding valley. Here you can imagine the elegance of life on a 130-acre estate with a staff of 12 to keep everything running smoothly. The Merestead property is the former estate of Mrs. Margaret Sloane Patterson, daughter of William Sloane, President of W and J Sloane, and her husband Dr. Robert Patterson, a prominent orthopedic surgeon in New York City. Merestead features a 28-room Georgian mansion with beautiful gardens built during the early 20th century. In 1982, the Pattersons deeded the property to Westchester County, and upon Mrs. Patterson’s death in August of 2000, Westchester took full possession of the property.
Hiking Trails
“As you explore this 2.3-mile system of trails, you’ll meander through woodlands, open fields and gardens that offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the northeast. Some of the trails are original to the property and were utilized by the Patterson family during the early part of the century and follow along old farm roads. Thanks to the efforts of park staff and the County’s Youth Conservation Corps, these old trails were rehabilitated and several new trails were developed during the summer of 2003…
Highlights along the trail include bridges that are remnants of 100-year-old farm bridges, restored fieldstone root cellars, the masonry milk spring, the old pet cemetery, and two Chinese lantern statuaries that lead the way to a magnificent vista of the Hudson Highlands. With its high terrain and varying habitats, Merestead is also an ideal site for watching local resident birds and migrating species throughout the year…
Access to the trail system is located across the street from the main driveway to the property. Follow the signs to the parking lot.”
Visit Westchester County Parks on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
Open daily, 10 am – 5 pm
Set on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York the not-for-profit Locust Grove Estate includes a historic Italianate mansion open for tours, 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails, and a visitor welcome center with art galleries, museum shop, and classrooms for educational programs.
Hiking trails closed due to storm damage as of August 5, 2020
Visit Locust Grove on Facebook & Instagram
Please practice social distancing. Masks are required when groups are less than 6 feet apart.
Enter and exit through Visitor Center.
Restrooms are not available.
Thursday – Sunday, 12 – 5:30 pm
$10 Adults/ $6 Students & Seniors 65+/ $4 Children 6+ / Free to Members & children under 6
Admission is FREE on Thursdays but reservations are still required
Wave Hill is a museum without walls with a living collection of more than 4,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants. It is the only public garden in the New York metropolitan area practicing a unique combination of classic horticultural craftsmanship and daring design.
Here you will find a multitude of linked gardens, distinct from one another and intimate, as well as wide-open stretches of land. Frequently described as an urban oasis, Wave Hill comes as an enchanting surprise. The 28-acre site itself is stunning—high above the Hudson River with sweeping views and lots of open sky.
Wave Hill’s 28-acre site includes gardens, greenhouses and an 8-acre woodland. As you explore Wave Hill, please remember that it is a carefully cultivated garden, which is very different from a park. Our tips and guidelines help you navigate our expansive grounds and protect our living collection. Please be respectful of all that grows here and have a wonderful time exploring.
Open daily, 8 am – 4 pm
Trails and gardens are open for walking
Dinosaur Garden
Visit the Dinosaur Garden at Lasdon Park in Somers. Download the free ZAPPAR App onto your smart phone and scan the codes along the trail. Children will enjoy this new educational and fun experience as Lexi takes them on a prehistoric journey through the garden! At the end, take a photo with Lexi the Dinosaur and send it to your friends!
When you aim your smart phone at the icon shown at left will be visible at each stop on the Lasdon Historical Tree Walk. You can access information about each of the historical trees you encounter. Some interesting tips and techniques about each tree will be available as well as growing features to enhance your walk.
In light of the current ban on public gatherings:
The Shop will be open for limited purchases Thursdays through Sundays
Conservatory, Veterans Museum is closed to the public
Rules for social distancing must be observed at all times
Parking lots may close intermittently on high-volume days
Visit Lasdon Park on Facebook & Instagram
Open daily, dawn to dusk
The Marsh Sanctuary is a 156-acre nature preserve that protects lands and wildlife of Mount Kisco. Four & a half miles of hiking trails are maintained on the property and connect to trails in Leonard Park and other local preserves. The trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk for hiking, walking, and nature fun.
Visit The Marsh Sanctuary on Facebook & Instagram
Grounds and trails open daily, 8 am to dusk
Free
Merestead is an exquisite country mansion tucked away in the hills overlooking the surrounding valley. Here you can imagine the elegance of life on a 130-acre estate with a staff of 12 to keep everything running smoothly. The Merestead property is the former estate of Mrs. Margaret Sloane Patterson, daughter of William Sloane, President of W and J Sloane, and her husband Dr. Robert Patterson, a prominent orthopedic surgeon in New York City. Merestead features a 28-room Georgian mansion with beautiful gardens built during the early 20th century. In 1982, the Pattersons deeded the property to Westchester County, and upon Mrs. Patterson’s death in August of 2000, Westchester took full possession of the property.
Hiking Trails
“As you explore this 2.3-mile system of trails, you’ll meander through woodlands, open fields and gardens that offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the northeast. Some of the trails are original to the property and were utilized by the Patterson family during the early part of the century and follow along old farm roads. Thanks to the efforts of park staff and the County’s Youth Conservation Corps, these old trails were rehabilitated and several new trails were developed during the summer of 2003…
Highlights along the trail include bridges that are remnants of 100-year-old farm bridges, restored fieldstone root cellars, the masonry milk spring, the old pet cemetery, and two Chinese lantern statuaries that lead the way to a magnificent vista of the Hudson Highlands. With its high terrain and varying habitats, Merestead is also an ideal site for watching local resident birds and migrating species throughout the year…
Access to the trail system is located across the street from the main driveway to the property. Follow the signs to the parking lot.”
Visit Westchester County Parks on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
Open daily, 10 am – 5 pm
Set on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York the not-for-profit Locust Grove Estate includes a historic Italianate mansion open for tours, 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails, and a visitor welcome center with art galleries, museum shop, and classrooms for educational programs.
Hiking trails closed due to storm damage as of August 5, 2020
Visit Locust Grove on Facebook & Instagram
Please practice social distancing. Masks are required when groups are less than 6 feet apart.
Enter and exit through Visitor Center.
Restrooms are not available.
Open daily, 8 am – 4 pm
Trails and gardens are open for walking
Dinosaur Garden
Visit the Dinosaur Garden at Lasdon Park in Somers. Download the free ZAPPAR App onto your smart phone and scan the codes along the trail. Children will enjoy this new educational and fun experience as Lexi takes them on a prehistoric journey through the garden! At the end, take a photo with Lexi the Dinosaur and send it to your friends!
When you aim your smart phone at the icon shown at left will be visible at each stop on the Lasdon Historical Tree Walk. You can access information about each of the historical trees you encounter. Some interesting tips and techniques about each tree will be available as well as growing features to enhance your walk.
In light of the current ban on public gatherings:
The Shop will be open for limited purchases Thursdays through Sundays
Conservatory, Veterans Museum is closed to the public
Rules for social distancing must be observed at all times
Parking lots may close intermittently on high-volume days
Visit Lasdon Park on Facebook & Instagram
Open daily, dawn to dusk
The Marsh Sanctuary is a 156-acre nature preserve that protects lands and wildlife of Mount Kisco. Four & a half miles of hiking trails are maintained on the property and connect to trails in Leonard Park and other local preserves. The trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk for hiking, walking, and nature fun.
Visit The Marsh Sanctuary on Facebook & Instagram
Grounds and trails open daily, 8 am to dusk
Free
Merestead is an exquisite country mansion tucked away in the hills overlooking the surrounding valley. Here you can imagine the elegance of life on a 130-acre estate with a staff of 12 to keep everything running smoothly. The Merestead property is the former estate of Mrs. Margaret Sloane Patterson, daughter of William Sloane, President of W and J Sloane, and her husband Dr. Robert Patterson, a prominent orthopedic surgeon in New York City. Merestead features a 28-room Georgian mansion with beautiful gardens built during the early 20th century. In 1982, the Pattersons deeded the property to Westchester County, and upon Mrs. Patterson’s death in August of 2000, Westchester took full possession of the property.
Hiking Trails
“As you explore this 2.3-mile system of trails, you’ll meander through woodlands, open fields and gardens that offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the northeast. Some of the trails are original to the property and were utilized by the Patterson family during the early part of the century and follow along old farm roads. Thanks to the efforts of park staff and the County’s Youth Conservation Corps, these old trails were rehabilitated and several new trails were developed during the summer of 2003…
Highlights along the trail include bridges that are remnants of 100-year-old farm bridges, restored fieldstone root cellars, the masonry milk spring, the old pet cemetery, and two Chinese lantern statuaries that lead the way to a magnificent vista of the Hudson Highlands. With its high terrain and varying habitats, Merestead is also an ideal site for watching local resident birds and migrating species throughout the year…
Access to the trail system is located across the street from the main driveway to the property. Follow the signs to the parking lot.”
Visit Westchester County Parks on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
Open daily, 10 am – 5 pm
Set on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York the not-for-profit Locust Grove Estate includes a historic Italianate mansion open for tours, 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails, and a visitor welcome center with art galleries, museum shop, and classrooms for educational programs.
Hiking trails closed due to storm damage as of August 5, 2020
Visit Locust Grove on Facebook & Instagram
Please practice social distancing. Masks are required when groups are less than 6 feet apart.
Enter and exit through Visitor Center.
Restrooms are not available.
Open daily, 8 am – 4 pm
Trails and gardens are open for walking
Dinosaur Garden
Visit the Dinosaur Garden at Lasdon Park in Somers. Download the free ZAPPAR App onto your smart phone and scan the codes along the trail. Children will enjoy this new educational and fun experience as Lexi takes them on a prehistoric journey through the garden! At the end, take a photo with Lexi the Dinosaur and send it to your friends!
When you aim your smart phone at the icon shown at left will be visible at each stop on the Lasdon Historical Tree Walk. You can access information about each of the historical trees you encounter. Some interesting tips and techniques about each tree will be available as well as growing features to enhance your walk.
In light of the current ban on public gatherings:
The Shop will be open for limited purchases Thursdays through Sundays
Conservatory, Veterans Museum is closed to the public
Rules for social distancing must be observed at all times
Parking lots may close intermittently on high-volume days
Visit Lasdon Park on Facebook & Instagram
Open daily, dawn to dusk
The Marsh Sanctuary is a 156-acre nature preserve that protects lands and wildlife of Mount Kisco. Four & a half miles of hiking trails are maintained on the property and connect to trails in Leonard Park and other local preserves. The trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk for hiking, walking, and nature fun.
Visit The Marsh Sanctuary on Facebook & Instagram
Grounds and trails open daily, 8 am to dusk
Free
Merestead is an exquisite country mansion tucked away in the hills overlooking the surrounding valley. Here you can imagine the elegance of life on a 130-acre estate with a staff of 12 to keep everything running smoothly. The Merestead property is the former estate of Mrs. Margaret Sloane Patterson, daughter of William Sloane, President of W and J Sloane, and her husband Dr. Robert Patterson, a prominent orthopedic surgeon in New York City. Merestead features a 28-room Georgian mansion with beautiful gardens built during the early 20th century. In 1982, the Pattersons deeded the property to Westchester County, and upon Mrs. Patterson’s death in August of 2000, Westchester took full possession of the property.
Hiking Trails
“As you explore this 2.3-mile system of trails, you’ll meander through woodlands, open fields and gardens that offer some of the most beautiful scenery in the northeast. Some of the trails are original to the property and were utilized by the Patterson family during the early part of the century and follow along old farm roads. Thanks to the efforts of park staff and the County’s Youth Conservation Corps, these old trails were rehabilitated and several new trails were developed during the summer of 2003…
Highlights along the trail include bridges that are remnants of 100-year-old farm bridges, restored fieldstone root cellars, the masonry milk spring, the old pet cemetery, and two Chinese lantern statuaries that lead the way to a magnificent vista of the Hudson Highlands. With its high terrain and varying habitats, Merestead is also an ideal site for watching local resident birds and migrating species throughout the year…
Access to the trail system is located across the street from the main driveway to the property. Follow the signs to the parking lot.”
Visit Westchester County Parks on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
