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.

Tibbetts Brooks Park is a nice park in Yonkers that features a few streams, walking trails and a…read moregreat bathhouse; though, I did not swim on this occasion. My church held its annual family day cookout on a beautiful Saturday morning and afternoon. The park ingress and egress demand good bus drivers at a few tight corners within and just outside the park. Tibbetts has plenty of parking to accommodate a large number of visitors and the bathhouse is as much a draw as the rest of the park. The pool features a few sections with different tiers outside the pool for lounging and families gathering. It's not all concrete, rather many of the lounge areas are covered in AstroTurf, which makes for a more relaxed and comfortable surface upon which to lay towels and blankets. The restrooms are kept clean, but they have a rather heavy duty check-in for access to the bathhouse. They are controlled by park employees and park police. The pool access fee is $12pp for non-Yonkers residents, even if you think you have a different understanding for group access. Many of our church members were turned away, unless they paid the individual fee. The park employees regularly removed the trash in the vicinity of our family day outing and wherever other groups gathered. They are setup well to handle large groups at Tibbetts Brooks Park. 3.8 stars!

Playground Review Only- Tibbetts Brook Park has so much potential, but the playground is badly…read moreoutdated and in serious need of renovation. The equipment is visibly old and deteriorating, with features that are broken, missing, rusting, or simply being closed off instead of replaced. One of the most obvious examples is a missing slide. The slide has been completely removed, with the concrete footing where it once ended still visible on the ground, while the elevated entrance to the slide has simply been blocked with a small metal barrier. Other play components are worn, faded, and incomplete. The condition of the equipment also goes beyond simply looking old. There is significant visible deterioration on the elevated metal platforms, including peeling and worn protective coating and exposed, rusted metal. These are surfaces children regularly walk on, climb over, and touch. Combined with the missing slide, blocked-off play features, deteriorated equipment, and inadequate ground covering, the playground gives the appearance of being maintained through temporary fixes rather than properly rehabilitated. The playground surface is another concern. Much of the area is bare, compacted dirt with very little wood-chip coverage, including underneath and around elevated play equipment. A children's playground should have adequately maintained protective surfacing, especially in areas where children could fall. This is a major Westchester County park in Yonkers that is heavily used by families, and the playground should reflect that. Removing equipment as it fails, blocking openings, and leaving the remaining aging structure in place is not a long-term solution. At this point, this playground needs more than cosmetic maintenance. Westchester County should conduct a comprehensive safety inspection and replace or fully rehabilitate the aging playground equipment and safety surfacing. Families and children using Tibbetts Brook Park deserve a playground that is safe, complete, modern, and properly maintained.

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!

I was passing along central Ave again with nothing much planned before I get to White plains and…read morehad my annoying niece along for the ride and she wanted to stop at the park and get some air and as long as it's not closed or much of a crowd around its fine with me .I don't know who Richard presser is but Dude has a nice clean park .Look at the signs before you enter cause no booze , no dogs , no grilling , no golf , no assholes (I added that ) and groups of 10 or more must get a permit from the town . Nice area to play baseball and kids friendly playground that clearly states that parents must be supervising the kiddies at all times . There is a elementary school steps from the park which is closed now due to the coronavirus mess which explains no little brats running around. Not a big park but it's spacious enough for folks to bring the kids , play a little baseball , have a no grilling picnic or just enjoy being outdoors when weather permits .

Love this place! I have been here so many times…read more I love running, walking, hiking and sight seeing here. There are always great views and very picturesque paths ... I would highly recommend this place. During Covid, most people had masks. I would say that most people were social distancing, and it was still a safe place during quarantining. I'll definitely be back again soon.

Beautiful park with areas for picnics they also have grills installed. You can also hike or go for…read morea stroll with your dog.

I really enjoy walking through Tibbetts. The atmosphere very scenic and serene depending on the…read morearea you travel. I prefer to find a quiet corner by the lake they have benches among the picturesque trails during the beautiful changes of the Seasons. The park is named for Tibbetts Brook, which in turn is named for George Tibbetts, a Briton who had settled the land in 1668. The park is bordered by the Cross County Parkway to the north, Saw Mill River Parkway to the west, McLean Avenue to the south and Midland Avenue to the East. Tibbetts Brook Park is north of Van Cortlandt Park along South County Trailway, and Tibbetts Brook crosses north-south through the park on its way to the Harlem River.

Tibbets Park is a pleasant green area in the middle of White Plains. That said, I wouldn't go out…read moreof my way to make it a destination. It's basically a thin narrow strip of land bisected by numerous streets and there's also perpetual heavy traffic on either side. It does have some utility to it though; its a fine spot for area workers to take a break and maybe sip their coffee or for residents to walk their dogs. They also have events from time to time, for example, an Arts and Crafts Show we just saw today, and the Christmas show in December.

This is one of the nicest viewpoints along the Palisades. The overlook offers a wide view of the…read moreHudson River surrounded by tall cliffs and greenery. We visited on a clear day, and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. There are benches where you can sit quietly and enjoy nature. It's a popular stop for bikers, hikers, and people going for a scenic drive. I guess, during fall season it woul The parking lot is decent in size and easy to access. Its metered parking btw... There are also restrooms and a small snack shop nearby during the season. It's a peaceful place to relax for a while before continuing your drive...

It was a nice spring day so we decided to come for a hike. It's a shame how poorly maintained these…read moretrails are. For a state park it is particularly disappointing. The paths are very very poorly marked. They are old school - painted on the tree. But the marked trees are few and far between. You have to hunt to find the trees and even so they are missing. And the path is not obvious. We and others we happened upon along the way were off the trail a few times. And there is only one map at the start. So don't go here if you're not experienced. You will get lost in these woods. It's funny because we went to Rockleigh recently and the difference is like night and day. Those trails are all marked. Frequently. Such a shame.

Harts Brook Park & Preserve is a wonderful place to go with or without your dogs! Given our…read moreconcerns for safety and social distancing, we were delighted to only see one or two other people as we followed a nap and enjoyed walking on easy to traverse trails. While this isn't a park to have a picnic , in fact they ask you not to bring food and certainly not to litter! Since this was our first time at the park, we ate our sandwiches in our car and them went for a lovely hike!

Beautiful green space and hiking trails to enjoy the nature and quiet. Ample parking and (mostly)…read morefriendly walkers make for a great experience! If you bring a dog, be mindful of keeping it leashed, the residents of the home at the beginning of the trail will call the police and report you!

The park is excellent. During the summer and autumn, little league baseball and football operate…read more The fields are 2 soccer fields and 1 baseball with 2 basketball courts and swings for kids. The track is used a lot but its never packed. During soccer matches between the locals you can find people selling an assortment of foreign foods from corn on a stick Mexican style. ( mayo lime chilli pepper) to tamales, pupusas, horchatas etc. When I started to run, there where only 2-3 people running with me.. Now it seems that everyone got the memo and a lot of people show up to walk/run the track in the morning.

i like running here . been doing it for years. I use the track and the bleachers to excersize on.read more

What an amazing place to have a beach day because only Westchester residence are allowed and their…read moreguest and everyone else has to pay. Additionally, it's kept more private, but not there's not tons of eateries so you have to bring your own food, but the bathrooms are amazing. Kept beautifully clean with changing rooms galore. It's an easy walk to the beach plenty of parking outside and people do go to the park outside, so it's wonderful there as well. Life preserves are given freely to those who cannot swim and encouraged, which is totally a plus as well. We sat there on the beach, waiting for the tide to come in. Had our food played some games with their hours and everyone was pleasant and nice too that came around. I actually would like to do this next year. I'm sorry I found out about this place this year at the end of the summer.

Beautiful scenery. Lovely picnic & BBQ area. Beautiful Gazebo. It's nice and Quiet!read more