Located just a few miles north of the Bronx border, Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers is a sprawling, scenic urban oasis that can be enjoyed by the whole family year-round.

Living as close to the park as we do, I would take my children there at least once a week, and they always enjoyed a trip to the “fountains park,” as they called it. They loved running around the Walled Garden, with its beautiful flowers and pools filled with goldfish, climbing up to the Temple of Love for a spectacular view of the Hudson River, or just hiking the many trails that crisscross the grounds.

Read on for five reasons to love this natural gem and find more ways to enjoy the great outdoors with Westchester kids in our Guide to Parks and Playgrounds.