The Irvington Woods Park

The Irvington Woods is one of the largest forested areas in Southern Westchester County and possesses tremendous ecological value. As part of one of the largest continuous corridors of open space in the New York City Metropolitan area, it provides sanctuary for diverse wildlife, and includes the largest freshwater wetlands in Southern Westchester County. In the middle of the 251-acre forest is a large section of property that could be considered a primary forest. Here resides a stand of 200+ year-old white oaks including one exceptionally healthy 318+-year-old (cored/pitted at 3.5' DBH)

The Irvington Woods has an extensive trail way system accessible from several trailheads for hiking and biking. Irvington High School’s award-winning scholar-athlete varsity cross-country team practices on the trails here.

The Irvington Woods and the O’Hara Nature Center are rich with educational value and have been the site for school-based programs with the Irvington Union Free School District and other area schools and recreational sponsored educational programs.