Discover White Plains
7 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
J Harvey Turnure Memorial Park
Small urban park with manicured lawns, a pond with ducks, playgrounds and seasonal cherry blossoms — great for intimate nature scenes, family portraits, festival shots and calm waterscape reflections. Best at spring bloom and golden hour; accessible paths, parking nearby and no entry fee.
Liberty Park
Small, biodiverse park around a pond and wooded trails — great for birding (herons, warblers, hawks), turtles, reflections and intimate forest scenes. Best at dawn and golden hour for color and quiet; midweek mornings reduce crowds. Expect mosquitoes and muddy trails after rain. Free access off Lake St with limited parking; no formal facilities on the lake side. Pack insect repellent, waterproof shoes and quiet lenses.
Percy Grainger House
Intimate historic house museum preserving composer Percy Grainger’s eccentric workspace, piano rooms, photographs and manuscripts. Shoot rich interior details, period architecture, and portraits of artifacts during guided tours. Best visited on weekday mornings or scheduled tour slots for fewer people and steadier light through tall windows; interiors require low-light techniques and permission for tripods. Limited on-site parking; check tour times and access for steps/limited mobility. Cultural
Tibbits Park
Compact downtown green with a decorative clock, gazebo, fountains and memorial statues—great for intimate urban park scenes, portraits, and details. Visit early morning or golden hour for soft light and fewer pedestrians; craft fairs and weekend events add candid street-style opportunities. No entry fee; street parking and nearby garages in White Plains. Paths and benches are accessible; park is bisected by traffic so plan compositions accordingly.
Battle of White Plains Park
Small 1.3-acre Revolutionary War site on Battle Hill with interpretive boards, a memorial cannon and shady trees — compact scenes of history, plaque detail and neighborhood views. Best at golden hour or late afternoon for warm side-light on plaques and cannon; weekday mornings are quiet. Street parking on Battle Ave; fully public, stroller- and wheelchair-accessible paths. Great for intimate historical portraits and local landscape context.
Battle Hill Park
Small hilltop park with Revolutionary War monument, open lawns and tree-lined trails offering compositional variety and local skyline/vista views. Best at golden hour for warm light and long shadows; autumn boosts color. Easy access, free entry, small parking area off Battle Ave; wheelchair-accessible paths near the summit.
Chatterton Park
Small neighborhood green space with mature trees, walking paths and benches — good for intimate nature, seasonal foliage and environmental portraiture. Easy, free access off Chatterton Ave with street parking; paved paths are wheelchair-friendly. Best light is golden hour and late-afternoon for warm backlight; weekdays are quieter. No entry fee; observe local residents and leash rules.