FDR park is a spacious 960 acre park. This open park has nice trails for long walks, jogging, and…read morebicycling. There are basketball courts, fields for playing soccer or softball, and a children's playground. I could not believe the many areas for barbecuing with plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, and some areas even had volleyball nets,. Perfect for cookouts, and nice pavilions for events. There is also a beautiful scenic lake where you can rent row boats, and fish. It is also home to the largest pool of all New York State parks that can accommodate 3,500 people.

Came here for the pool, really nice when it's not crowded. Clean and friendly staff! Entrance fee…read moreis $3 per person and you can spend a whole day here!

The Biosphere pool is an awesome facility with an indoor-outdoor jacuzzi and a natural looking pool…read morewith waterfalls and a grotto jacuzzi. It even has a waterslide. However, if you come on a weekday the waterslide is closed. The pool area is 5 stars on weekends. However, the bar/cafe opens late on weekdays. They don't permit you to bring any outside food or beverages in but they also don't sell any on weekdays. I asked if I could have room service bring food and drink to the pool and I was told no. So if you're looking to enjoy the pool and a drink, make sure to do it in a weekend.

Depew park is bigger than you might think and it abuts against Blue Mountain reservation making it…read moreeven more enormous (for suburb standards.) Great spot for walks, nature hikes, picnicking, playgrounds and they also have a pool in the summer but I hear some of the local kiddies get a bit rowdy in there. I'll stick to my own backyard oasis thanks

Great park right in the middle of Peekskill. Basketball courts, pool, hiking trails, picnic tables.read more

This is a great municipal pool! Spacious and doesn't feel too crowded even on busy days & holiday…read moreweekends when you can hardly find parking (though the parking lot is quite large). There are a few picnic tables and grills on the lawn. No pool lounge chairs or towel service so bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, food/snacks and other accoutrements to enjoy a leisurely summer day. Facilities are clean and well-maintained. Very kids/toddler-friendly. The sizeable shallow end has several sprinklers/splash fountains for children to play in, and there are slides on both the kiddie and adult sides. Also a playground in the back (not affiliated with the pool). There are always many life guards on duty every time I've gone. The pool is accessible only to Clarkstown residents and their guests, so if you're not a resident befriend someone who is. You must obtain a Clarkstown resident ID card first at the registration office at 31 Zukor Road in New City. (The pool won't simply accept a driver's license.) Rates can be either daily or seasonal for individuals or family, and are very reasonable compared to similar community pools.

Back in the day we used to refer to this beleaguered mud hole as "Nanuet Snake" for the inundation…read moreof various slithering creatures who would join you on your swim in what was then a dark and unknowable crater that had more in common with Loch Ness than 20th century suburbia. It's no exaggeration that these monsters from the deep probably kept a legion of child psychiatrists in full time employment. On a recent visit it was nice to see that the previous snake-ridden den of iniquity has long been been replaced with a legitimate pool and that the mythological beasts of years past have been slayed by chlorine and actual cement walls. You can even see right to the bottom. What a concept. This is what Nanuet Lake should have been like all along... no thanks whatsoever to my parents who thought this was some tough love version of Shangri La, albeit minus the all consuming bliss one often finds in paradise. I kid about my parents (almost) and am happy to bestow five easy stars for a childhood reclaimed. I still hate snakes.

Willowbrook Swim & Tennis Club is a gem! The pool is heated and nicely laid out, with a shallow…read moreend, lap lanes, and deep end with in water basketball and two diving boards. Awesome social events keep us coming back frequently. Winning swim team! Great Har-tru courts. Something for everyone. My family has loved it here for 15 years.

Wow, this is the epitome of summer! Idyllic, carefree, happy. A beautiful pool set amid the woods,…read moretennis courts, and sprawling fields of Katonah. Yummy local deli Paulie's is the canteen, offering a great mozzarella-balsamic-chicken sandwich and mozzarella sticks. Has a baby pool and adult/all ages pool. Lots of lounge chairs in the sun and shade. $40 per person for a day pass, or $180 per person for the whole year's membership. Can't wait to come back. 5 stars!!!!

Oops, wrong category! The main "nightlife" at this club is tennis after dark under the lights! To…read morebe accurate, there are social events, but this is a summer tennis and swim club, and the best in the area! Gorgeous immaculate pool and beautiful har-tru courts in an exquisite country setting. Special membership offer through Jan. 2011!

Such a great place for kids! The water is gorgeous and so nicely maintained. The facilities are…read morenice and clean too. And the director and staff are SUPER sweet. In most pools, you see grumpy lifeguards twirling their whistles, wishing they were somewhere else! (I used to be a pool lifeguard - your job is not that bad, kiddos!) The guards here actually enjoy being there and are very warm and welcoming to my boys. A great way to spend the day!

Absolutely beautiful swimming pool and tennis club hidden in the woods on Stormytown Rd in…read moreOssining. 4 clay tennis courts with lessons available, pickle ball court. Snackbar has awesome burgers wraps and salads. Pool is very large with deep end, 2 diving boards, dedicated lap lane and large free swim area. Separate kiddie pool. Very family friendly fun place. Swim team, tennis team, basketball courts.

From the owner: Torview swim and tennis club is a private club and has served families for more than 60 years and…read moreis a great place to spend the summer. Through our different memberships, we provide access to beautiful swimming pools, tennis courts, and so much more! We have swim and dive teams, as well as offering swimming lessons. Feel free to also take advantage of our Family Fun and Kids' Nights! Join the fun of Torview with.... *25 Meter Pool with Diving Area *Separate Baby Pool *4 Har-tru Tennis Courts *Ball Fields *Basketball Court *Platform Tennis Court *Snack Bar, operated by Wobble Cafe *13 Beautiful Acres *Free High-Speed Internet with Wi-Fi Access