Hart's Brook Park and Preserve
Managed by Town of Greenburgh
117 acres3.2 mi of trail
Yellow TrailRed TrailGreen TrailOrange Trail+1
Dogs on leash
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: ajay_suresh · CC BY 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Hartsdale
21% of Hartsdale’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Hart's Brook Park and Preserve (3.2 mi). 21% of Hartsdale’s land is conserved, about 120 acres.
Conserved land
21%
120 acres · of 0.8 sq mi of land
Trails
3.4 mi
4.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
119 ac
41 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Hart's Brook Park and Preserve, with 3.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
120 conserved acres
21% of Hartsdale’s land. Who manages Hartsdale’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks240 ac
State Park · 120 acState Conservation Area · 120 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum State Park | State parks | 120 | Open |
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve & Arboretum State Conservation Area | State parks | 120 | Open |
Trails & water
5 named trails
Named trails
Yellow Trail0.7 mi
Red Trail0.6 mi
Orange Trail0.6 mi
Green Trail0.5 mi
Blue Trail0.5 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in Hartsdale: April to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 41 | 49 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 65 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
February is the driest month (2.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.6 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Hartsdale →
Next door
Hartsdale and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsdale | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Greenville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Scarsdale | 15% | 3.4 | 36 | 99%+ | A+ |
| Greenburgh | 12% | 2.4 | 27 | 97% | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Hartsdale
Where can I hike in Hartsdale?
The longest trail networks: Hart's Brook Park and Preserve, 3.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hartsdale’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Hart's Brook Park and Preserve (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hartsdale?
25,603 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hartsdale or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 119 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hartsdale neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →