Benjamin D.
8/15/2025
This is our favorite place to do (very) early morning birdwatching. We come here in all 4 seasons.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
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Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, nestled in Pound Ridge, NY, boasts a sprawling 4,315-acre expanse, making it the largest park in Westchester County. The park's diverse terrain and extensive wooded trails offer a wide array of activities throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing, and cross-country skiing in this picturesque natural setting.
Originally a part of Cortlandt Manor, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation has a rich history dating back to the settlement of farmers from Connecticut. The park's name, Pound Ridge, originates from the local Indians who utilized a pound to store game. The park's title was later amended to honor William Lukens Ward, a prominent figure in Westchester County's political landscape.
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4.525 reviews
Bonnie G.
12/30/2020
What can I say? This is the creme de la creme of Westchester hiking. Tons of trails to choose from, dogs mostly run off-leash, there's bridges, streams. Gorgeous on our 34-degree hike. 5 stars!!!!
Katherine P.
1/25/2020
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest park in Westchester County, with over 40 miles of trails. It's actually closer to me in Connecticut than it is to a lot of people in New York. There...
Wallace W.
11/29/2020
I was online searching for this 5 mile star loop-- it turns out it's the red loop trail. And the starting point is Michigan Road Parking Area. Park and start here if you are planning on doing the...
Jesse P.
3/12/2023
Nice place to walk around. Lots of stunning natural space to explore. I've been here many, many times and I don't think I've seen it all just yet. Even so, I still find the scenery to be...
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