Playgrounds
4 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Gillie Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Druss Park1 mi from downtown
- Turnure Park1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in White Plains with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around White Plains, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- White Plains Public Library100 Martine Avenue
- West Harrison Branch LibraryEast Madison Street
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site16 mi southeast
- Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument27 mi southwest
- Governors Island National Monument27 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge15 mi southeast
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site16 mi southeast
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge18 mi east
Get a feel for the city
A WALK AROUND TOWN
Walking Downtown White Plains
An August 2023 walk along Martine Avenue, Mamaroneck Avenue and Court Street to the library plaza. A film shared by Walking & Driving Incognito.
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A WALK AROUND TOWN
Downtown White Plains Walking Tour, 2011
A July 2011 walk around downtown from Church Street along Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street. A film shared by Go Treasure Hunting.
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What is there to do in White Plains with kids?
Playgrounds (4), Libraries (2), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (18). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in White Plains for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in White Plains when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.