Serene is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Wave Hill Gardens. The garden is spread over 28 acres with plenty of lounge chairs and benches sprinkled throughout. The garden is a great place to relax in addition to walking the...
Cos Cob Park in Greenwich, CT is just off the Cos Cob Harbor. There are beautiful scenic pathways with views of the harbor and surrounding areas. A gazebo sits atop a small hill with unobstructed views of the water. Children love the gated-in playground with...
After spending a few fun-filled days at Lake George I was in the mood of something wet and adventurous. There are many speed boat rentals that offer tubes to be attached by rope and pulled along with the boat. The challenging part was finding an...
The Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse is what attracted me to the park. Once I got there, I was pleasantly surprised. In addition to the lighthouse, which is only open about every two Sundays in the spring and summer, there is an 18 acre park on the...
Whenever I crossed over the Tappan Zee Bridge I would look with wonder at the little lighthouse and wonder about it. I finally got to visit during one of the few Sundays that the lighthouse is open to visitors. Access to the lighthouse is currently...
We wanted to soak up some sun during a rare warm day this spring. Rye Beach is not far from us and I decided to visit. During the summertime I had seen that it was very full but before the season I reasoned it...
Whenever I am in Teaneck and pass the park, I so much want to stop. The 40 acre park within the city catches the attention of everyone that passes. This park is huge! There are courts for just about every type of ball you can...
After a friend recommended the playground, I tried finding it on my navigation. For some reason, it did not come up. Although it is a public playground, it is owned by the school district and is technically part of the school across the street....
We finally got one warm spring day so I decided to head to a beach park. I just couldn’t wait to embrace the outdoors. I looked up a park that is not too far but by the water. I came across Byram Beach Park. ...
The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park) is a beautiful waterfront park on the Southern tip of Manhattan with gardens and paths and a playground. The Battery is adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. It features the amazing Seaglass Carousel and the ferries to...