Park is open year round from 8 a.m. to dusk, except to campers occupying shelters overnight. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is the largest park in the Westchester County Park System. Its extensive acreage of both open space and wooded area provides unparalleled habitat for the region's native flora and fauna.
Open space includes meadows, wet meadows, sandy moraines and vernal ponds.
These trails contain challenging terrain and connect with private trails. Ward also features a collection of historic buildings constructed over a 250 year period. Trailside Museum Exhibits specimen animals, Native American artifacts, minerals. Regularly scheduled nature programs are offered to the public. School and group visits are available by appointment.