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Activities with Children - Bicycling and TrailsBronx River Pathway5 mile path from the Kensico Dam in Valhalla to Greenacres Avenue in Hartsdale
North County TrailwayRuns in sections from the park-and-ride lot at the Eastview exit of the Saw Mill River Parkway north to the Putnam County line. Freihofer “Bike ‘n’ Blade” SundaysPortions of the Bronx River Parkway close to vehicular traffic on Sundays May, June, and September (except Holiday weekends) from 10-2 . The 14-mile bicycling round-trip begins at the Westchester County Center in White Plains and runs south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Central Park - ManhattanThere’s so much to do in Central Park that it could be included in every category. Make sure to spend some time here. Play frisbee on the Great Lawn, skate at Wollman Rink, visit the zoo and explore Belvedere Castle. Watch New York Road Runner Club races, boat at the Loeb Boathouse and see the John Lennon memorial Strawberry Fields. Climb on the Alice in Wonderland Statue, run through the formal gardens, have a picnic.
Bear Mountain State ParkYou can hike on carefully marked trails, fish in season, with a license (bring your own gear) and roller skate. In the summer, swimming and boating are available. Winter activities include ice skating, sledding, and cross-country skiing.
Information checked June 2008. Call before you go to get up-to-date information and news of special opportunities.
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