Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in Westchester & the Hudson Valley

Find great playgrounds for your Westchester and Hudson Valley kids, as well as nature trails, hiking in our many state parks, and bike riding paths. 

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Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground in Montgomery. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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Hike or drive to gaze out at the view from Perkins Memorial Tower.
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Balance on the wobbly bridge at Freedom Park in Lagrangeville.
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Bear Mountain offers a great first hike for kids. Photo by Anne Grego
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Bear Mountain State Park offers a variety of easy hikes near NYC perfect for kids. Photo courtesy of Bear Mountain
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Little ones can take the wheel(s) of the wooden car at Sunset Park.
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Latest Parks & Playgrounds News

PS 197's new playground is a big improvement from its prior asphalt look. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land
Have You Seen the Whimsical, Kid-Designed Playground at PS 197?
Bright colors, room to romp, climb, and play await at this kid-centric park.
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The buildings of midtown feel a world away when you're immersed in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary.
Hidden Gem for Families in NYC: Hallett Nature Sanctuary in Central Park
Little ones will appreciate an expedition to this beautiful, off-the-beaten-path enclave.
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Tom Otterness' whimsical sculptures take centerstage at this lower Manhattan park.
Hidden Gem in NYC: Find Whimsical Tom Otterness Sculptures at this NYC Park
This corner of one of our favorite green spaces overflows with whimsical art.
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Come nose-to-nose with the adorable aardvark at the Home for Retired Playground Animals in Queens.
Hidden Gem in NYC: Home for Retired Playground Animals in Flushing Meadows Park
It's hard to resist the nostalgic pull of this Queens hidden gem.
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Rainey Park is fresh off a full renovation that brought new playground equipment and accessible features.
From Swings to Spray Showers: Rainey Park Reopens in Astoria with a Kid-Friendly Makeover
Fresh playground equipment and better greenway access make Rainey Park a winner.
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The water is flowing once again at the LeFrak Center in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, which is reopened under new management.
Prospect Park's LeFrak Center Reopens with New Management and Exciting Upgrades
Brooklyn's beloved all-seasons destination has gotten some needed upgrades.
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