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Winter Boredom Busters

February 27, 2015
SLEDDING LOCATIONS:

ICE SKATING:

Blue Mountain Reservation - 45 Welcher Avenue, Peekskill 
Public Skating Info: When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.

Brewster Ice Arena - 63 Fields Lane, Brewster 845-279-2229
Public skating times through February 2015: Mon, Wed and Thurs 9-2, Tuesdays 9-2 and 3-5, Fridays 9-2, 3-4:30, and 8:15-10:15, Saturdays 12:45-2:15, 3:00-4:30, and 8-10pm, and Sundays 12:45-2:15 and 3:00-4:30

EJ Murray Memorial Skating Rink - 348 Tuckahoe Rd Yonkers (914) 377-6439
Public skating times: Fridays 10am-noon and 8-10pm Saturdays and Sundays 11-1 and 2-4, Saturdays only 8-10pm, Sundays only 5:20-7:20pm

Gedney Park - 161 Millwood Road, Chappaqua (914) 238-3909
Call Recreation Department for Public Skating Times

Harvey School Skating Rink - 240 Jay Street, Katonah (914) 232-3618
Special public skating times: January 19 and February 26 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

Boston Post Road and Weaver Street (behind Hommocks Middle School), Larchmont (914) 834-1069
Public Skating Times: Mondays 12:30-2:30, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 1:00-5:15pm, Fridays 1:00-5:15pm and *7:15-9:15pm, Sundays 11:00-5:15pm *Friday Night Skate with music & lights
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Mid Winter Recess February 16-20- public skating 11:15-5:15

Kensico Dam - 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla 
Public Skating Info: When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.

Ice Hutch - 655 Garden Avenue, Mount Vernon (914) 699-6787
Public Skating Times: January and February 
Tuesdays 3:00pm – 5:00pm - No session on 2/17 
Thursdays 10:00am – 1:00pm - No sessions on 1/1 & 2/19 
Saturdays 1:00pm – 2:30pm - Session on 1/3 is from 12:00pm - 1:30pm 

Leonard Park - Route 172, Mount Kisco 914-666-3059
Call Recreation Department for Public Skating Times

Mountain Lakes Park - 201 Hawley Road, North Salem 
Public Skating Info: When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.

Playland Ice - 100 Playland Parkway, Rye (914) 481-5941
Check website for daily public skating sessions

Tibbetts Brooke Park - 355 Midland Avenue, Yonkers  
Public Skating Info: When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.

Twin Lakes Park - California Road, Eastchester 
Public Skating Info: When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.

Wampus Pond - Route 128, Armonk
Public Skating Info: When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.

Westchester Skating Academy - 91 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford 914.347.8232 
Check website for daily public skating sessions

Willsons Woods Park - East Lincoln Avenue, Mount Vernon 
Public Skating Info: When the white flag with the green ball or sign is posted indicating safe conditions, ice skating is permitted seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information call (914) 864-PARK.


INDOOR PLAY PLACES:

Belizzi - 153 Main Street, Mount Kisco (914) 241-1200
Arcade and games appropriate for all ages
Open Sun-Thurs 11-8pm and Fri and Sat 11-9:30pm

Bounce U - 150 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford (914) 874-5200
Giant inflatables and bounce areas
Open Bounce: Mon-Fri 10:00-11:30 for Preschool to Age 7 Mon-Thurs 4:00-5:30pm for all ages, Family night (parents FREE) Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm

Cliffs of Valhalla - 1 Commerce Street, Valhalla (914) 328-ROCK
Over 13,000 sq. ft. of climbing terrain
Open climb Mon-Thurs 3:00-6:00pm, Friday 3:00-8:00pm, Sat and Sun 9-6

Grand Prix/Spins Bowl - 333 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco (914) 241- 3131 
Go Karting, Arcade, Inflatables, and Bowling
Mon-Thurs 3:00-10pm, Friday noon-midnight, Saturday 10am-midnight, Sunday 10am-9pm

Jumpin’ Jeepers - 926 US Route 6, Mahopac, NY 845.621.4922
2 level play structure, castle bounce house, and imaginative play area
Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Kids U-Pleasantville - 175 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville (914) 747-7478
The Kids U Play Quad is a large, multi-level jungle gym, in a 2,000 square foot play area
See website for daily play quad times

Kids U-Portchester - 14 Waterfront Place, Port Chester (914) 939-3520
The Kids U Play Quad is a large, multi-level jungle gym, in a 2,000 square foot play area
See website for daily play quad times

Kidville Mount Kisco - 145 Kisco Ave. Mt. Kisco (914) 458-1909
Award winning gym, art, dance, and music classes 
See website for daily classes and open gym times

Lego Land Discovery Center at Ridge Hill - Ridge Hill 1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers (866) 243-0770
15 different attractions! View New York's top landmarks made out of LEGO bricks, learn Master Model Builder tips, indoor soft play, and LEGO rides. Hours of Operation: Sundays: 10am – 7pm , Mon-Thurs: 10am – 7pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 9pm 

Rockin’ Jump - 333 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco (914) 743-5730
Giant trampoline play space including “Rockin” dodgeball, basketball, and foam pit areas 
Open daily 11am-9pm plus Rockin’ Fridays for Teens and Tweens including DJ (age 11-17) from 9-11pm, Rockin’ Saturdays for all ages 9-11pm

Stepping Stones Museum for Children - 303 West Avenue Norwalk, CT (203) 899-0606
5 museum galleries with over 100 hands-on exhibits and educational programs to engage, inspire, and delight 
Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mondays in summer)

Sportstime USA - 380 Saw Mill River Rd. Elmsford (914) 592-2111
Indoor Amusement Center of Westchester. With over 150 Arcade Games, Lasertag, Rock Climbing Wall, 4 Dimensional Motion Theater, Bumper Cars, Amusement Rides, Batting Cages, Billiard tables, 3 Level Indoor Playground and Restaurant. See website for daily hours of operation.

Wee Zee World - 480 N. Bedford Road (off Readers Digest Road), Chappaqua 
18,000 square foot play, fitness and learning facility for children 0 through 12 of all abilities. Call (914) 752.2100 or check website for daily hours of operation and programs.

World Cup Gymnastics - 170 Hunts Lane, Chappaqua (914) 238-4967
The World Cup Romperee Gym is designed to promote development for all children up to three years old.
Open Gym times: Mon - Fri: 4:00PM - 6:00PM, Sat & Sun: 9:00AM - 10:30AM