Pinecliff Audubon Sanctuary
📍 Chappaqua, NY
Seven-acre Audubon sanctuary in Chappaqua with a quarter-mile ADA-accessible boardwalk through red maple swamp and a short woodland trail. Free entry. Green herons, frogs, and turtles regularly spotted.
Beautiful, serene. Great place to explore. Trails are here. Light walk for the afternoon, even if you are a little bit out of shape, post COVID. Lots of beautiful birds, in fact it’s a bird lover’s paradise. Come give give some love to your family by sharing a good time this awesome tucked away treasure. So what exactly are you waiting for? Parking is limited, so be considerate and don’t bring multiple cars. It’s on a residential street.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and young children who want a calm, pram-accessible nature experience without long distances. The boardwalk is the main draw — fully flat, clearly marked, and engaging for young children who notice frogs and birds up close.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Anna B
4 years ago
“Beautiful, serene. Great place to explore. Trails are here. Light walk for the afternoon, even if you are a little bit out of shape, post COVID. Lots of beautiful birds, in fact it’s a bird lover’s paradise. Come give give some love to your family by sharing a good time this awesome tucked away treasure. So what exactly are you waiting for? Parking is limited, so be considerate and don’t bring multiple cars. It’s on a residential street.”
Jie Zhang
5 years ago
“A quarter mile of stroller / baby friendly boardwalk over a peaceful swamp. Additional easy well marked trails for a quiet walk to soak in the beauty in nature. Highly recommend.”
Lisa S
a year ago
“Very nice short walk(I was on the boardwalk only, not the other trails). It's very well kept and located at the end of a residential street.”
Luis Ramos
6 years ago
“A great place to spend a couple of hours just walking and enjoying the sound from the different animals.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Pinecliff Audubon Sanctuary offers a quarter-mile boardwalk fully accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, winding through a red maple swamp with interpretive signage at key points. A short woodland trail extends the walk. Wildlife sightings include green herons, frogs, and turtles. Free entry. Parking is sparse to a small pull-off on a residential street — arrive with one car per family group.
