Pruyn Sanctuary

Pruyn Sanctuary
County: Westchester Co
Open: Year-Round
Price: Free
Dog-friendly: Yes, Dogs must be leashed

Pruyn Sanctuary is the headquarters of Saw Mill River Audubon. Located in the Town of New Castle on Route 133-Millwood Road, three miles east of Millwood, Pruyn Sanctuary protects 92-acres of open space and offers over two-miles of hiking trails through diverse habitats including a system of boardwalks through Gedney Swamp.

Gedney Swamp is a 57-acre state-designated wetland protected by Pruyn Sanctuary. Pruyn Sanctuary drains to the New Croton Reservoir. As dedicated open space, Pruyn Sanctuary also protects the drinking water quality of the New York City watershed.

FEATURES:
One of the most popular sanctuary features is a small butterfly and hummingbird garden, open to the public.
Trail maps are located on their website.

HOURS:
Open daily, sunrise to sunset

PLEASE NOTE:
This is a living museum. Do not remove plants or animals. No hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, fires, biking or motorized vehicles.


 

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