Parks
50 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- Sullivan Oval Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Yonkers War Memorial Field0.6 mi from downtown
- Culver Park0.8 mi from downtown
On a budget
Free things to do in Yonkers
5 kinds of free outings in and around Yonkers.
Good days out in Yonkers don’t have to cost anything. These ideas come from the city’s parks, libraries, historic landmarks and nearby public lands. For free concerts, markets and festivals this week, see the free events calendar.
Libraries
Borrow books, movies and museum passes, and join free programs.
- Riverfront LibraryOne Larkin Center
- Bronxville Public Library201 Pondfield Road
- Tuckahoe Public Library71 Columbus Avenue
Historic places
28 landmarks on the National Register, many easy to see on a walk.
- Untermyer ParkBuilt 1917
- Glenview Mansion
- Alexander Smith Carpet Mills Historic District
Hiking
Trails on public land; some areas charge a parking or day-use fee.
- National Parks of New York Harbor20 mi south
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site21 mi east
- Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny23 mi south
Wildlife viewing
Birding and nature watching on public land.
- National Parks of New York Harbor20 mi south
- Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge21 mi east
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site21 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What are free things to do in Yonkers?
Parks, Libraries, Historic places, Hiking, Wildlife viewing. City parks and libraries are free; some outdoor areas on federal land charge a parking or day-use fee, noted on each listing.
Are there free events in Yonkers this weekend?
Check the free events calendar, updated daily from local organizations, libraries and the city.
Do I need a library card to use the library?
No card is needed to visit or attend most programs; a free card from the local library lets you borrow books, movies and often museum passes.