Adventure is Out There!

Westchester boasts many fun activities. But when it’s nice out, who doesn’t want to take advantage of being outside? Here are some wonderful family activities to do in the great outdoors.

by Kayla Garritano

AMUSEMENT PARKS

Westchester County has full-day thrills that will keep the family entertained. Take a look at some of these park gems that are sure to meet the family’s amusement.

Fun City Adventure Park

For a rainy day or cooler weather, this indoor park offers nonstop fun for kids and adults alike. Consisting of trampolines, ninja warrior and ropes courses, climbing walls, dodgeball, a foam pit, and more, there is an endless amount to do. Throw a birthday party, come in for the day, just make sure you’re prepared for all the activities. You’ll be soaring and exploring!

500 E Sandford Boulevard, Mt. Vernon, NY | 914.363.8194
funcitymtvernon.com

Playland

Probably one of the most famous landmarks Westchester County has to offer, Playland is the perfect place for a day of fun. This amusement park is full of rides for kids and adults, including the Dragon Coaster, a wooden rollercoaster from 1929 that still operates to this day (with plenty of maintenance throughout the years). It’s so iconic that it’s even protected by its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Everything from the Fun Slide, to bumper cars, The Whip, Double Shot, House of Mirrors, and more, there is something for all ride levels. Along with an abundance of rides and carnival games, Playland also offers beach and pool access during the summer, as well as a children’s museum on the boardwalk. Playland has proudly built itself as “America’s Premier Playground,” and as creator Frank Darling once said, “the park is old in amusements but young in enthusiasm.”

1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY | 914.813.7010
playlandpark.org

Tibbetts Brook Park

Looking to dip your toes in some water adventures? Tibbetts Brook Park has an exciting aquatic complex fit for the whole family. Enjoy a spray playground, an in-pool basketball and volleyball court, lap lanes, in-pool benches, and the signature “lazy river.” This 161-acre park not only features water activities, but there are plenty of recreation activities hosted throughout the year as well, including ethnic celebrations, fairs, and festivals. There’s also a classic Tudor revival bathhouse that sits at the center.

355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, NY | 914.231.2870
parks.westchestercountyny.gov/tibbetts-brook-park