6 Destination Parks for Westchester Families
Submitted by Christi O'Donnell on
Westchester County and the lower Hudson Valley area are brimming with beautiful state, county and local parks that are wonderful places to pass a few hours in the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley. But what if you are looking for a place to spend the day—or even the weekend? Several state and county parks are particularly well suited to all day adventures, offering the ability to reserve picnic spots, to cook or buy food and feature amenities like swimming, boating, hiking and educational programs to help entertain old and young alike. Though all of the parks listed below collect parking fees, it is a well known secret that early risers can often get in for FREE--park right around 8 or 9am when the parks open and the park may not be collecting fees yet—particularly on weekdays. Read on for more details about some of the area's best spots for picnicking and all-day park fun.