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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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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