Yonkers Parks & Gardens

The 1,146-acre (464-ha) Van Cortlandt Park is the fourth largest park in New York City and contains the country's oldest municipal golf course, the Bronx's oldest building (Van Cortlandt House, built in 1749), and the largest freshwater lake in the borough. The park also boasts the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (a National Historic Landmark trail), and a renowned cross-country running course. Visitors can also enjoy numerous ball fields and courts, children's playgrounds, a nature center and the Riverdale Equestrian Center.

Located on Park Hill Heights, the 8.5-acre (3.4-ha) Sutherland Park offers great views over Yonkers, and nature trails through wooded areas.

This 161-acre (65-ha) park features a sprawling outdoor swimming pool, ball fields, tennis courts, miniature golf, picnic areas and a children's playground. Host to many festivals and events during summer, the park is also a popular destination for biking, walking, cross-country skiing, fishing, ice and inline skating.

Pelton Park's 10.3 acres (4.2 ha) includes baseball diamonds, basketball courts, sitting and open grass areas, and children's playgrounds. The park is located on McLean and Van Cortlandt Park Avenues.

Spanning 2.3 acres (0.9 ha) on Riverdale Avenue, Cerrato Park offers visitors a basketball court, children's playground, handball courts, an open asphalt area and a sitting area.

This large park is located on Prescott Street and boasts many amenities, including lighted ball fields, baseball diamonds, spectator seating, children's playgrounds, sitting areas, open grass areas and a parking lot.

Set on 13.2 acres (5.3 ha), War Memorial Field is an ideal recreation area, with three baseball diamonds, a running track, basketball courts, a softball diamond and open grass area. Children's playgrounds, park benches and spectator seating are also located at the park.

Sullivan Oval Park features a baseball diamond, basketball courts, a football field, softball diamond, children's playgrounds and a parking lot on 28 acres (11 ha).

This pretty little park is located on Charlotte Street and Sprain Road, and offers pleasant wooded areas and a river walk. Sitting areas offer a peaceful spot to enjoy the scenery and sunshine.

Richter Park's facilities include two baseball diamonds, a football field, basketball courts, a softball little league diamond, spectator seating, an open grass area and children's playgrounds.

Sprain Ridge Park is located on a ridge between the north and southbound lanes of the Sprain Brook Parkway. The 278-acre (112-ha) park boasts an extensive pool complex, picnic areas, and various hiking and biking trails through wooded areas.

Enjoy a sunny day outdoors at Conor Park, with a basketball court, tennis courts, a children's playground and a grassy sitting area. This 4-acre (1.6-ha) park is located on McLean and Central Park Avenues.

A statue of Abraham Lincoln stands proudly in this asphalt park located on S Broadway and McLean Avenue.

Featuring tennis courts, a soccer field, basketball court, baseball field, playground, a wooded area and open grass areas, this large park is a popular recreation destination.

Coyne Park is a 5.9-acre (2.4-ha) park featuring open grass areas, a children's playground, football field, basketball court, spectator seating and a rifle range. A parking lot is located on-site.

Get some fresh air at Welty Park, which features three baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a softball diamond, open grass area, children's playgrounds and park benches.

Located on Lake and Park Avenues, Lennon Park features three baseball diamonds, a basketball court, softball little league diamond, spectator seating, children's playgrounds, open grass and sitting areas.

Stretching from Yonkers to Valhalla, this 807-acre (326-ha) park was the first linear park in Westchester County and the first parkway in the country. This scenic reserve features a wide variety of native trees and plants, ponds and wooden footbridges. It's a popular destination for cycling, hiking, walking, running, fishing and nature viewing.

Lenoir Preserve is a 40-acre (16-ha) park and nature reserve overlooking the Hudson River. It features hiking trails through fields and forest, a butterfly garden and a nature center with wildlife exhibits. Lenoir Preserve is a popular spot for bird watching, hiking and cross-country skiing.

Spanning 25 acres (10 ha), Trevor Park offers tennis courts, basketball courts, children's playgrounds, expansive open grass areas and sitting areas. The park is located on Ravine Avenue.

This 35.5-acre (14.4-ha) park features attractive open grass areas, wooded areas, three baseball diamonds, a softball little league diamond, spectator seating and children's playgrounds.

This attractive park offers a variety of recreational opportunities with tennis courts, basketball courts and an open grass area. The park also features a children's playground and sitting areas.

Located on 4 acres (1.6 ha) on Rigby Street and Brandon Road, Bregano Park features baseball diamonds, a football field, basketball courts, a softball Little League diamond, spectator seating, an open grass area, playgrounds and a parking lot.