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. Photo by the author
Top Playgrounds in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
The view from Perkins Memorial Tower. Photo by Katherine Dhurandar.
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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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Tibbets Brook Park's swimming complex includes a splash pad complete with cool jets and sprinklers.
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Balance on the wobbly bridge at Freedom Park in Lagrangeville.
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Make a splash at Croton Point Beach. Photo courtesy of Westchester County
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Cool off in one of these great freshwater spots.
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Play hockey or twirl on the ice at Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park in North Salem.
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