Discover Scarsdale
6 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Bronx River Park
A long, paved riverside trail with woodlands, historic small bridges and plentiful wildlife — great for intimate river scenes, birdlife and atmospheric trail shots. Best at golden hour or dawn for soft light and mist; spring and fall offer peak color. Easily accessible from Bronx River Pkwy with free public access and roadside parking; bike racks and benches along the route. Weekday mornings are quieter; no permit required but respect wildlife and stay on paths.
Hartsdale Duck Pond
Small park centered on a calm duck pond with boardwalks, reeds and mature trees—ideal for intimate wildlife and reflective waterscape shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and mirror-like reflections; late winter/snow adds contrast and winter waterfowl. Easy street parking and short walk from Greenacres Ave; wheelchair-accessible paths in parts. Family-friendly, no entry fee, can be busy on weekends—visit early for solitude.
Weinberg Nature Center
Small, wooded nature center with easy trails, overlooks of the Hutchinson River corridor and seasonal wildlife/educational displays. Best in fall for color or spring for wildflowers; sunrise and golden hour offer soft light on trails. Accessible trails and small parking lot; bring bug spray and expect casual public programs.
Saxon Woods Park
Saxon Woods Park offers mixed woods, winding trails, a small lakebed, picnic lawns, a public pool and mini-golf — good for intimate nature, trail and family-activity shots. Best light is early morning or late afternoon for warm side-light in the trees; weekdays and sunrise reduce crowds and highway noise. Trails are uneven—bring boots; pool has entry fee and seasonal hours; free parking at lot off Mamaroneck Ave. Expect mosquitoes in summer.
Aspen Park
Small, family-friendly neighborhood park with open lawns, shady aspen trees and a playground — great for candid family shots, low-angle child portraits, seasonal contrasts (lush summer greens, snowy winter sledding). No entry fee; parking on quiet nearby streets. Visit golden hour or weekday mornings for soft light and fewer people.
Hyatt Park
Small suburban park with lawns, mature trees, walking paths and a decorative pond—good for intimate landscape, seasonal foliage and community-life shots. Visit early morning or late afternoon for soft light and reflections; fall offers peak color. Easily accessible from Scarsdale Blvd with street or small lot parking; paved paths and benches make handheld or tripod work simple. No entry fee; busy on weekends with local families and dog walkers.