Parks and the outdoors in Briarcliff Manor

13 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Briarcliff Manor.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway
12 mi of unpaved linear park, built on lands originally intended to become a parkway. Bisects many nature preserves, reservations, and parks. No bicycles allowed.
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Chilmark Park
Large park in the Chilmark district, formerly the site of the Chilmark Country Club. Offers tennis and pickleball courts (permit only), a basketball court, soccer field, baseball field, and a large playground.
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Hunan Garden
Generous portions of classic American-Chinese cuisine. Offers take-out only, and vegetarian and diet options are available. Call ahead for fastest service,
Mon–Thu 11AM–9:30PM, Fri Sat 11AM–10:30PM, Sun noon–9:30PMLunch specials starts from $8, dinner entrees from $10
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Law Memorial Park
A charming park, with a public pool, racket sports courts (permit only), a soccer field, baseball field, and a pond with benches, walkways, and period lighting. The pool is usually open Memorial Day to Labor Day, although non-residents are not generally allowed unless accompanied by a village resident. In the summer, the pavilion next to the pool sells ice cream, cold drinks, and small finger foods.
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North County Trailway
A 22.1 mi paved, multi-use path that spans from Eastview to the Putnam County border. Built along the railbed of the former Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad, the trailway provided rail service in the late 19th century and early 20th century from the Bronx to Putnam County. While on the trail, look out for old remnants of train tracks bisecting the trail.
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Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
A 26.2 mi unpaved multiuse trail which follows the path of the Croton Aqueduct, built in the 19th century to fulfill New York City's need for fresh water. The park stretches from the Bronx County border to the Croton Dam in Cortlandt, and features numerous historical buildings along the trail. In the winter, the trail, snow dependent, can be used for cross-country skiing.
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Pocantico Park
The largest park in Briarcliff, offering two hiking trails of moderate difficulty with a total of one mile of hiking trails. At the top of the hiking trail, there is a scenic vista with views over Briarcliff. Parking is available along the side of Laurel Lane.
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Scarborough Park
A small patch of green that borders the Hudson and offers gorgeous river views across to the Palisades, one of the only riverside parts of Briarcliff. At sunset, the views over the Hudson River are gorgeous. A quiet place to relax, unwind and feed the geese or go fishing.
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Squire's of Briarcliff
Locally renowned steak and seafood restaurant with a full bar offering large portions in a casual, New England coastal environment. Voted "Best in Westchester" for many years for the burgers. Walk-in tables get busy during the weekends.
Mon-Tue 4-10PM, Wed-Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun 1-9PM$15 for sandwiches and $20-$30 for seafood entrees
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Trump National Golf Club
Private 18-hole golf course located just southwest of Briarcliff's central business district, featuring a $1-million waterfall on hole thirteen.
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Briarcliff Manor Community Bonfire
Hosted at Law Memorial Park during the month of December by the village and the Recreation Advisory Committee, the bonfire features live music and a community Sing-a-Long, holiday craft projects for children, and small snacks and warm drinks.
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Community Day
Held every September, it is one of the biggest events in the village every year. Local vendors, inflatable play areas, and food trucks are all brought out to Law Memorial Park, and there is always a firework show at the end.
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Memorial Day Parade
Featuring Fire and Police Departments, boy and girl scouts, bands, and other groups, who march from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department to the Tree Streets and back to Law Memorial Park for a brief remembrance ceremony, usually held in the Law Pavilion. There are multiple pedestrian areas where spectators can watch the parade throughout the village.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Briarcliff Manor (CC BY-SA 4.0).