Bicycle Sundays are back in Westchester!
Sunday, May 4 marked the kickoff of Westchester County’s 51st annual Bicycle Sundays program, which sees the Bronx River Parkway closed to motor vehicles and opened for the enjoyment of non-motorized bicyclists, joggers, scooters, in-line skaters, and pedestrians.
Since its inception in 1974, the Bicycle Sundays program has been immensely popular among Westchester residents looking to get outdoors and stretch their legs while staying close to home. The Bronx River Pathway, a trail enjoyed year-round by cyclists and pedestrians, runs alongside the Parkway, but Bicycle Sundays allow for a more inclusive experience perfect for kids and casual bikers. Admission is free, and parking is available in the East Lot at the Westchester County Center.
The 6.5-mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway reserved for the program reaches from the Westchester County Center in White Plans to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers and will be open every Sunday in May, June, July, September, and October 5 (except for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends).
Westchester Parks Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and preserving the County’s parks, and the Westchester County Parks Department co-administer the program, with financial support from New York-Presbyterian Westchester, Con Edison, and Danny’s Cycles in Scarsdale as the official bicycle sponsor.
The Bronx River Parkway runs parallel to the Bronx River Parkway Reservation, an 807-acre park that is the oldest in Westchester and a picturesque backdrop for a day of outdoor fun. The trail runs through six municipalities including White Plains, Hartsdale/Greenburgh, Scarsdale, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Yonkers.
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The Parkway itself is similarly historic, being the oldest parkway not just in Westchester but the United States. This year, it will celebrate its 103rd birthday.
Bicycle Sundays began May 4 and will run Sundays this summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 5. Residents and visitors can enjoy earlier hours from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. only on June 1, 15, and 29 and July 13, 30, and 27.
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