Tilley Pond Park

(52 reviews)

2.6 mi

Came here for a walk along the beach in end of October because my in laws live in the Atlanta area…read moreso they don't get to see the beach often haha. It was nice and refreshing, beautiful views with fresh air.

A super adaptable park, here you can get your cardio along the walking trail or workout equipment…read more You can stroll slowly between the sand and clam beds, or you can sit and watch the waves, or let your kids have fun at the playgrounds. Though you need resident parking during swim season, it's a great winter escape for all between Labor Day and Memorial Day. People decorate memorial benches for the winter holidays, and jingle bell horse rides go on during the December holiday season. It's a park near and dear. At some point we'll make it to the museum, but the historic interpretative signs helped us make do. Kids can sled the hills by the entrance, and everyone can find beach glass along the cove itself. Whether you're looking for nature or exercise, this is a great local escape.

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Cherry Lawn Park

4.5

(2 reviews)

1.0 mi

This is a nice little neighborhood park with a playground, tennis courts, sports fields, a nice…read morelittle pond and a nice little hiking trail. This isn't really a destination park due to its size, but it's a charming thing to have in one's neighborhood.

Excellent playground fenced in for toddlers and great open area for bigger kids. Great nature…read morehiking trail and center. Tennis courts. Field to play. Just watch the young ones...field leads to a large pond off an open deck.

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Selleck's Woods

4.5

(2 reviews)

0.7 mi

So, you drive through this area of construction, past a number of buildings, and you wonder to…read moreyourself "is this right, is there really a hiking trail near here?" And then, you get to the end of the parking lot, and lo and behold, there really *is* a park with hiking trails here. Selleck's Woods is a really nice little park in Darien. There are a lot of trails here to hike, packed into a pretty small space. There's a nice lake to sit and enjoy, and some small and large paths to explore. There's even some cool sections for kids to introduce them to hiking and the woods. Altogether a really enjoyable place, that I plan on visiting again soon!

Trails for days. Dog-friendly -- on leash only, or they'll release the hounds on you (oh, the irony)read more

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Weed Beach Park

4.4

(7 reviews)

2.4 mi

Nice Park, the best.., no kidding..!. There are not that…read moremany parks left on Long Island... well tat have not been overrun w/not human specimens. No kidding... There all turning into hang outs in the worse of niehborhoods-!- In the best of the skids on the island

So, this is a park/beach which is within bicycling range of where we live in Stamford. During the…read morenice months (May through October) it is for residents only ($70 parking fee) but it is free to cyclists at any time of the day, which is very nice, as it makes a place we can bicycle to during the weekends. It's a very pretty, well-maintained park. There's a number of tennis courts as well as platform tennis, which is a flavor of tennis I hadn't heard of until moving to this area. There's also a nice beach, with a pretty view of the sound. It's a nice place to walk and enjoy the nice weather. If you live in the area, or are able to access by bicycle, it's definitely worth visiting. Pack a picnic in your bike bag and enjoy the view!

Super cold but super pretty.

Croton-On-Hudson

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Baker Park

3.0

1.3 mi

We stopped here to give our pup's legs a stretch. This isn't a destination park, but a neighborhood…read morepark. There's a baseball diamond, and a little wooded area with a little hiking path that circles around the back area of the park. There are a few benches for sitting and resting. Nice little park if you live in the area.

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Flax Hill Park

2.5

(2 reviews)

2.5 mi

This is a cozy neighborhood park, that has a really secret, hard to find entrance on Flax Hill Rd,…read morejust between a couple of houses. I missed it the first time, and had to turn around. There's really not a lot here per se - there's a couple of parking areas, a little pond, a baseball diamond with a walking path around it, a playground, and some cement surfaces that look to be basketball and tennis courts. This is really one of those parks that is meant for neighborhood use, and not really a destination park. The kind of park that if you live nearby, you'd go here for a walk. It's small and cute.

This is a nice park to walk your dog in but my biggest concern is the drug paraphernalia that I…read morefind on the ground everywhere there. And I see single people just hanging out in their cars for hours in the parking lot. Not a place to go alone too especially after hours.

Cummings Park

3.3

(7 reviews)

3.5 mi

Beach doesnt let you swim after it rains. Only 1 side to swim. However, it is good beach to kayak…read moreout of. Plus pickleball is good, always packed.

Nice views of the beach and marina. Wish they didn't charge to park to enjoy the views…read more Too cold during my visit so I didn't go for a swim, but was definitely crossing my mind as to whether I should dip a toe or two in. Ultimately, my fear of the freeze got to me so I didn't. Maybe next time.

View of the beach from the pier

Shell

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No walking on the rocks

Rowayton Community Center Dog Run

(6 reviews)

1.9 mi

Very big dog park which has been split into small dogs and large. Because of the rain and winter…read moreweather there is no more grass and it is all mud. Also the water spouts have been turned off so you cannot supply water for your dogs except if you bring it. This was a little disappointing because this is a dog park that is always been maintained and I was very shocked at the lack of grass.

Very large run that is nothing special, but has potential…read more Things it has going for it: - Size - Good fencing - Dedicated drinking water for dogs in run - Clean - Poop bags - 2 entrances Things it has against it: - Limited Shade - Ground cover is grass except at drinking area which is large gravel - No separate large and small dog runs - Not all entrances are a double gate entry area - Limited seating I have been to this park only once and this dog run is big .... thats the main reason it got 3 stars. There is nothing much to this run compared to others I have been to. Add a separate small dog run, upgrade entry gates, add seating & shade ....this is a solid 4 star run. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-5

Gallery, Art School and more Rowayton Arts Center 145 Rowayton Avenue Rowayton, CT

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Darien Volunteer Firefighter Monument

0.9 mi

A fireman cradles a young girl in both of his arms as he carries her to safety. She clutches a…read moreteddy bear in her right hand. The fireman is talking to her, reassuring her. It's one of those simple monuments that is so eloquent and so powerful. The monument is located in a large park adjacent to the Post Road (Route 1) where the main drag is intersected by Quaker Lane. The metal sculpture sits on a stone base with the following inscription: To our Brave Volunteer Firefighters Past and Present From a Grateful Community October 7, 2000

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Pear Tree Point Beach

4.3

(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

Where Darien Beachgoing Gets Practical…read more Pear Tree Point is the more, shall we say, functional, of the two Darien public beaches. Weed Beach, located across a bay from Stamford, has something of a mystical quality to it. It is where high schoolers go in the summertime to smoke out (yes, the name is a coincidence), where the passionate but slightly off-tune sounds of local bands fill humid night air. Weed Beach has woodlands to wander through, a hidden playground through a clearing of trees, paddle tennis courts that I think only ghosts use, and lots and lots of weeds, making every step into the water squishy and unsure. But Pear Tree Point is the beach where you get things done. It's got boat docks attached, so it's the starting point for many a "booze cruise", a favorite pasttime of the Darienite. Families love Pear Tree Point, probably because it's shaped in such a way that it's easy for the kids to stay in view; there's nowhere to disappear to. So children go about producing their childlike things: sandcastles, trenches for the water to flow through, holes to bury themselves in. Pear Tree Point has a gazebo at its center, perched on top of rocks. It's perfect for eating a hamburger and fries from the concession stand during the day, and for making out at night. Pear Tree Point is situated along Long Neck Point, location of some of the fanciest houses in this very, very fancy part of the world. If you're the kind of person who likes to gawk at luxurious homes a la Newport, Rhode Island, then it's worth a slow drive down Long Neck Point road until you get to the end, which is a former girls' school now converted, I think, into residences. The atmosphere is rarefied, elegant, and oh-so-preppy. Pear Tree Point, like all the beaches in southern Fairfield County, has a kind of rough sand, and the water's generally cold. Tahiti it is not. The sun, like so many phenomena in the New York area, is either too dim or too scorching. It takes a certain toughness to enjoy beachgoing in the northeastern part of the United States. But after a day being there, you feel as if you have accompilshed something, and accomplishment, after all, is the highest personal value among most Darienites who bring the never-stop-achieving ethos of New York City back to their town.

Pear tree point is lovely. A beautiful beach to go to during the sunset. Large amount of parking…read moreand can either be quiet or busy depending on when you go. The snack bar "uncles by the shore" is owned by uncles deli which is situated on the post road in Darien and closes around 3pm I believe which is pretty annoying. One star off for their gross bathrooms. This beach is smaller than weed beach and does not have a pavilion like weed beach but has a cute gazebo and plenty of space. If you're lucky enough to even get in.

Wonderful night at Pear Tree Point Beach!!

Beautiful sky

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Lake Nanuet Pool

4.6

(9 reviews)

27.5 mi

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.

View from the shallow end (kids area)

Kiddie slide

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Chelsea Piers Athletic Club

3.7

(27 reviews)

2.9 mi

Fantastic place, great facilities and friendly staff. Reminds me a lot of when the original CP…read moreopened in Manhattan. Highly recommend.

Great pool and trained competent staff. Great for adults and children. Hours of operation are…read moreespecially good

Stretch it out on our turf training field.

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Nature Conservancy - Devil's Den Preserve

4.3

(17 reviews)

11.7 mi

Great place for a hike. My son and I really enjoyed the trail. It wasn't that easy to follow but…read moreit was a nice work out going up and round. Will definitely go back!

No. Dogs. Allowed…read more Nothing indicates this until you actually drive into the parking lot. A beautiful day for a hike but had my dog along so it was a no-go. Doubt I'd try to return since it's not dog-friendly.

Lake

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Lake

Velo-CT

(4 reviews)

5.6 mi

I have a 3 year old and 4 year old who have been attending for a couple of months 3x a week. They…read morehave made tremendous gains. The mission there is to TEACH them how to swim and this you can tell. Sure they cried at first but after a few more sessions they quickly got out of that mode and are eager to attend. Joy and Samantha have been great and have a lot of patience. A few times the classes had to be rescheduled due to unforeseen issues but they are easy to make up.The classes are small. I listened to Joy's advice and sat where my youngest could not see me at first when he was crying and voila- the tears stopped. Now he can't wait for me to watch him swim. I'm glad I stuck to it even though they cried the whole time the first few session as both can't wait to jump in after a matter of times and have learned vital life skills.

In my experience the front desk was staffed with people that had no answers and were not…read moreknowledgeable. I was treated so poorly and spoken to rudely by the lifeguards on duty and when I asked to speak to management I was treated even worse. I was really disappointed in my experience and how I was treated and I would not recommend this facility.

Pilates at Velo-CT! Private and Group sessions available

Velo-CT's weight room and cardio machines located on our upper level, over looking the pool!

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