Ossining Park Information
Call recreation dept. for further information at 941-3189
Soccer
Organized youth soccer-- For info call Ossining recreation dept.
Organized adult leagues-- Will post phone number soon.
Pickup games at Nelson park. International standard (not for the faint-of-heart) Will post phone number soon.
Ice Skating
| Veterans' Park Ossining | 941-3189 | Open only during park hours
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| Bear Mountain State Park | 786-2701 | Small rink, picturesque setting, almost always open
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| Edward Murray Rink Tuckahoe Rd. Yonkers | 377-6469 , 377-6470 | Full sized, indoor
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| Ebersole Rink White Plains | 422-1348 , 422-1390 | Full sized, semi-indoor
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| Teatown Lake Reservation Ossining | 762-2912 | Lake skating, often snow covered. Skate at own risk, no supervision |
| Westchester Skating Academy, Elmsford | 347-8232 | New private facility. Indoor, 3 rinks. Call for schedule |
Beaches
Louis Engel Park on the Hudson River
The beach at the Louis Engel Park on the water front is ideal for sunbathing, beachcombing, picnics, kayaking, dogwalks (pick up after your pooch!). Stunning scenery which inspired a generation of painters. Also, a boat launch on the other side of the park available for $5.00/ day, or $45./season for residents and $90./season for non-residents. No boat storage. (However, sailboat moorings, and storage of canoes, kayaks, rowing shells, and boats trailers are available through the Ossining Canoe Club adjacent to the park).
Swimming in Hudson NOT recommended due to strong tidal currents!
Cedar Lane Park Lake
The beach at the Cedar Lane Park is on a small lake. This park is new and policy concerning permitted uses of the lake has not yet been established. However, rowboats are likely, and sailing of model sailboats from this beach and the lake perimeter is ideal.
Horseshoes
Bring your own horseshoes. Pits available on first-come/first-serve basis.
Pavilions
Pavilions available for special events, parties, etc. Call recreation dept. for reservations and policy. 941-3189
Swimming
Swimming for all ages in pools at Community Center and Cedar Lane Park. Call rec. dept. for further info. 941-3189
Fishing
Great fishing in Hudson River (Striped Bass 40 pounders, shad, bluefish,) and good family fishing on lake at Cedar Lane Park. Lead fishing weights discouraged for wildlife protection.
Hiking
Hiking on Crawbuckie Beach nature trails great for bird watching. Hiking at Cedar Lane park for deer, wild Turkey, and Coyote spotting. Also beautiful rock formations.
Take precautions for Lyme Ticks.
Track
Tracks open without reservation except during scheduled events.
Bocce
Bocce is an outdoor game involving bowling a fist-sized ball down a lane toward another ball. The closest wins. A traditional sport in Lower East Side New York and Italy. Lots of fun and good for all ages.
Tennis
Tennis in Ossining requires a permit.
Clay courts (Hartrue) at Nelson Park. $45./season for adult, $27.50/season under 18 years old., $5./day.
All asphalt courts. $35./season adult, $17.50/season under 18 years old, $1.00/day.
Tips
In addition to the manicured clay courts, Nelson Park also has an asphalt court with a backboard.
Asphalt courts at Veteran's park newly refurbished.
Basketball
Call recreation dept. for info on indoor basketball during winter. 941-3189
Ballfields
Call recreation dept. for scheduled events and for reservations. 941-3189
Playgrounds
Call recreation dept. for information on playgrounds . 941-3189
Picnic
Call recreation dept. for further information 941-3189
Equestrian
There are no official equestrian facilities in Ossining (yet). However, the Old Croton Aqueduct Park, which is a linear state park running for 30 miles from New York City to the Croton Dam, IS an officially designated bridal path. The Old Croton Aqueduct park runs through Ossining for several miles. Gerlach Park in Ossining is an ideal starting point as you can park your horse trailer and ride 50 yards to get onto the Aqueduct. It's about a 4 mile ride to Croton Dam from there. Bathroom facilities. Water fountain. For information on the Old Croton Aqueduct, call the New York State parks dept. Taconic region. (718) 595-3506 or (718) 595-3483 for a walker's guide to the aqueduct.
Restrooms
Call the recreation dept. for information on restroom hours, etc. 941-3189
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