7th September 2026 Untermyer Gardens…read moreYonkers, NY Very Sunny 72°F Did you know that in 1913 Samuel Untermyer hired William Bosworth who was the same designer of Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate in Pocantico, to design the "finest garden in the world"? His vision was of a theatrical, magnificent landscape blending Indo-Persian, ancient Greek, Roman, and Italian Renaissance designs. When I was last here in 2013, the Untermyer gardens looked sadly desolate and neglected. Today, the gardens have been restored to their true remarkable glory thanks 100% to generous donations in the millions. We could not have chosen a more perfect day to visit the celebrated historical Untermyer Gardens overlooking the Hudson on this glorious Labor Day Monday. I took many photos which do not do justice to the gorgeous scope and details of the beautiful manicured 43 acres. ***Open 7AM to 7PM - seasonally.*** There's more information on their website and QR codes at the entrance with rules to respect the environment. Good job! **Get there early.** We went at 8:30AM. By the time we were leaving at 11AM the park was packed and parking impossible. Thank you so much for reading.

Untermyer Gardens is one of the most beautiful hidden gems in the New York area. The grounds are…read morealways stunning, but they're especially spectacular in September when everything is in full bloom and the gardens are filled with vibrant colors. Admission is completely free, although donations are accepted to help preserve this incredible place--which is amazing considering how well maintained it is. It's the perfect destination to spend about two hours, whether you want to enjoy a peaceful stroll, take plenty of photos, or do a little of both. The breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades make the visit even more memorable. There's also plenty of free parking, which makes getting there easy. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that it can get fairly crowded on beautiful weekends, but it's absolutely worth visiting and returning to throughout the year.

Surprisingly great park - do people even know about this place? I know that White Plains residents…read moredo.. this park's pavilion is always jumpin (Zumba classes, BBQs). The tennis courts were pretty good; very well maintained. If you go in the morning, just be advised that there isn't much shade on the courts at all! Yosemite also has accessible, clean bathrooms.

i had no clue about this park in my backyard of white plains well not really in my backyard but 5…read moreminutes by car is good enough .a really nice family, kids , dogs , loner , friendly park that has playground for the kiddies, ,baseball field , basketball courts , area to sit and watch events , space to run and jog , handball and tennis courts , picnic area with grilling allowed and much more. very well maintained grounds and even though its closed now i was able to walk around a bit till a county worker ask me kindly to get lost. i will be back when the weather gets warmer and the virus madness is gone . Also was told that park was updated and renovated a few years back courtesy of the White plains tax payers .

As other reviewers have put it, these are the highlights:…read moreGreat park, great views, lots of goose poop. The people have spoken.

This is a beautiful park along the Hudson River and you can see great views. You can park on Main…read moreStreet. Go south on Main Street. There's a walking trail, playground, and picnic tables. Dogs are not allowed on the park. They're open from 7 AM every day, closing at 10 for most the year, and at 7 In December, January, and February.

I just love botanical gardens! This one is located in the Bronx, about an hour via subway from…read moreManhatten, and then about a 20 min walk from subway to garden. This garden was absolutely huge. There's a tram near the library that you can hop on and its route stops throughout the entire park. Unfortunately, due to the cold, bulbs and cherry blossom trees weren't quite blooming yet. Most, like tulips were trying to emerge. So, on our tram ride, we never stopped and got off along the route, because most sections were not in bloom. Note: April would be the best time to visit in the spring. By the end of the month, all should be in full bloom action. But, one attraction that did stand out was the orchid exhibit at the Haupt conservatory. This area was a must visit. It was absolutely amazing and gorgeous! I felt like I was submerged in a totally different world- a jungle where every variety of orchid - common and rare were on full display and living. Even had to remove a few layers of clothing as it was warm and humid inside which helped to create a tropical environment. Various tropical plants were dispersed among all the orchids and water was an important element that was shown as well as you'll see small waterfalls. Lots of beautiful photo opportunities and selfies galore lol Continuing on past the orchids, you'll come across a succulent and cacti section. Very interesting. The entire conservatory was fabulous, you can easily spend up to 2 hours here. Visited their gift store- they sell cool items , for example a glass container especially made to accommodate a growing avocado seed. Kinda expensive, but gave me inspiration to create my own. Bought an orchid exhibition poster, orchid tea mug with infuser, and biodegradable cards that contain flower seeds! Probably could have spent all day here if things were in bloom. Definitely worth the visit, till next time!

An excellent display of Japanese chrysanthemums! The Kiku has guided tours this Saturday & Sunday…read moreat 1pm. The flowers are a combination of trained and structured or free flowing arrangements. Beautiful and unusual colors and shapes of petals filled the glass enclosure. If you're interested in seeing this special feature, the tram has a stop between the Roosevelt rose garden and the Nolen Green house. It was worth it!

Absolutely stunning views of the river and can see the skyline. Went on cloudy morning and was cool…read moreand refreshing. Park is very small, but big enough for a quick jog.

this is a little wierd to get to but the park is nice and has really great views of the manhattan…read moreskyline and the tappan zee.

This sanctuary has been a peaceful and beautiful escape during these pandemic days. The area is…read moresurrounded by water on both sides and far off the other side of the odd looking park of Rye Playland which looks neglected and abandoned at this time. The sanctuary is less crowded and a more desirable destination. One can park their car in the Rye park parking lot all the way at the end ($10) during peak warm season and enjoy. *Fishing is forbidden, although we saw a few people fishing a few times.*

This is a beautiful place to visit and take a nice long walk in the woods…read more You can even walk down to Long Island sound.

Not a very long hike, but it has some beautiful views, the blue trail was my favorite partread more

I love to do nature walks, but im not a fan of heights. For this reason lenoir preserve is perfect…read morefor me. If you want peace & quiet & needs a dose of nature this is the place for you. i saw some interesting ruins, old buildings, greenery, birds & butterflies. Will come back in the fall to see the leaves change color!

Pretty garden with a giant lawn to explore. You probably won't spend more that 20 minutes here if…read moreyou're not planning to sit in the garden but it's nice to get out and breathe some clean air. The garden is beautifully manicured, they definitely keep up with the maintenance. There's a parking lot here as well that's free.

Lovely lovely lovely little garden. If you're ever in the area and just want to breathe in the…read morefresh air - this is the place is a must! Also be aware to stay 6 feet a part and social distance accordingly! During this pandemic we still need to appreciate the Earth and lovely gardens such as this! If you have a car to stop by for 15 minutes I would highly recommend it. It's never too crowded but a lovely place to sit down and smell the flowers. We just happened to stop by this place as we were exploring and driving to different towns. I hope you take this time to relax and stay calm and safe.