Teatown Lake Reservation’s 834-acre nature preserve spans into three towns (Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle) located in the northwest section of Westchester County, New York. The property provides a unique glimpse of the biological diversity and fragile ecosystem of the entire Hudson Hills and Highlands bioregion. Visitors are awed by the beauty of the preserve, which includes streams, hardwood swamps, mixed forests, meadows, hemlock forests, laurel groves and a scenic gorge.
FIFTEEN MILES OF HIKING TRAILS
There are nearly 15 miles of hiking trails marked throughout Teatown’s preserve for visitors to traverse and enjoy. The trails are open daily from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.
NATURE CENTER
Teatown’s Nature Center houses nature education exhibits and a live animal collection of a variety of amphibians, reptiles, birds of prey, and mammals. There is free admission to both our indoor and outdoor exhibits. The Nature Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
WILDFLOWER ISLAND
Wildflower Island is a two-acre island refuge located within Teatown Lake. This unique sanctuary is home to over 230 native and endangered species of wildflowers. Guided tours are available by reservation from April through September.
DIVERSE HABITATS
Teatown Lake Reservation’s abundant fields, mixed forests, lakes, streams, swamps and farmland provide a unique glimpse of the biological diversity of the region. Some featured destinations include Teatown Lake, Shadow Lake, Hidden Valley, Griffin Swamp and Cliffdale Meadows.
