Westchester Parks Foundation

Our Mission Westchester Parks Foundation engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. Parks are a vital and fundamental part of the community. They exist to conserve green space, whether 1 or 100 acres. They provide a place where people from all walks may gather and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors. They invite people of every age and ability to engage in fitness and reap the wellness benefits of outdoor activities. In Westchester County, our 18,000-acre park system is one of our most valuable assets. Encompassing more land than many state park systems, it is a reason that people live here, work here, and spend time here. Recognizing this, Westchester Parks Foundation seeks to: Preserve this asset for future generations; Strengthen the connection between parks and our communities; Create stewards of our parks, through ...