Fall is putting on a colorful show across the City of Yonkers, with vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red and brown beginning to transform the City’s parks, tree-lined neighborhoods and four-mile waterfront.
“Fall is one of my favorite times to enjoy everything Yonkers has to offer,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “From the beautiful trees in our City parks and neighborhoods to the breathtaking views of the Palisades from our waterfront, there is so much to appreciate right here in our own backyard. I encourage everyone to get outside, take a walk and enjoy the beauty of Yonkers this fall.”
According to the I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report, Yonkers is moving toward peak fall foliage, making it the perfect time for residents and visitors to get outdoors and take in the season’s natural beauty, color transition and leaf droppage.
Among the signs of the changing season, honey locust trees are beginning to turn yellow at Stillwell Park along the McLean Avenue side. Leaf peepers can also view the seasonal hues of brilliant red, orange and scarlet of red and Sugar Maples along with the golden yellow leaves of Norway Maples and the striking mix of orange and red found on Tupelo trees.
Residents can also take in the fall colors at:
Trevor Park, Ravine Avenue
Lennon Park, 75 Lake Avenue
O’Boyle Park, 169 Hawthorne Avenue
JFK Marina, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive
Untermyer Park, 945 North Broadway
Wakefield Park, 167 Bronx River Road
Yonkers’ four-mile waterfront offers another opportunity to enjoy the season, with scenic walking paths and views across the Hudson River toward the Palisades.
“Much of Yonkers’ beauty shines through the trees that fill our neighborhoods, especially during this time of year,” said Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner Steve Sansone. “As we celebrate the natural beauty around us, we remain committed to planting more trees to ensure a greener, healthier Yonkers for generations to come.”
