Teatown Lake Reservation

"I've been visiting Teatown since before I could even walk to the point where I still, over three decades later, randomly have dreams take place here haha. It's one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, places in Westchester County. It's absolutely serene with great trails that are very doable with both kids and dogs. There are so many activities they do that are fantastic for the whole family. The work they do to take care of the animals and the earth here is so needed in this day and age and it's truly manifest in the beauty of this park. It's beautiful in unique ways each time of year though the attached pics are from our most recent visit in December. I can't recommend this place enough whether you're a seasoned hiker just looking for a beautiful and relaxing hike, someone wanting a nice walk to get started exploring the outdoors, or are looking for somewhere nice to take the kids."

"The lake is surrounded by beautiful trails, the wildflower island, and the nature house. You can connect to a few other trail systems for a really exceptional hike. The trails are not difficult and well marked"

"Parking at teatown reservations costs $7/day for non-members! It’s a beautiful reservation with lots of life and it’s a comfortable hike. I love coming here on the occasional basis. During the warmer season, they have an outdoor wildlife animal enclosure area where you can visit them and learn more about themselves and their species. There are also a few animals indoor too. Again during the warmer season, a sensory garden is available to understand about the texture and aromas of the plants. The store inside has lovely accessories and gifts available to purchase and some are local to the area."

"Beautiful and easy trail around the lake to do with family. There are a lot of benches to enjoy a peaceful morning and evening. Early in the morning you might see some active wildlife around you. The blue trail is 2 miles long. There are pay and park machines installed in the two parking lots. Parking fee is $7 which is a bit high."

"Even in winter this reservation is a beautiful hiking experience. Lots of trails, dog friendly, and good parking spaces (paid). The watershed passes through the reservation's grounds and there are three decent sized lakes with hilly surroundings and some marshlands."