 Distance to NYC: 23 miles
Area: 2 square miles
Washington Irving, America's first great literary figure, lived in and wrote about the area. His home, Sunnyside, is now open to the public. Commencing in the late 1850's, Irvington became a veritable showplace of opulent estates. Though some remain, there is now a diverse mix of housing, ranging from new condominiums to older village Colonials.
Irvington remains a delightful river village and is 37 express minutes from Grand Central Station via the Hudson Division of Metro-North. Route 9 runs through the village giving easy access to the Cross Westchester (Rte. 287) and the New York Thruway with the Saw Mill Parkway on its eastern boundary.
Educational Facilities
Public schools are Dows Lane, K-5, Main Street
School, grades 6-8 and Irvington High, grades 9-12.
A Parochial school, nursery school and several private
schools are in the immediate vicinity.
Recreational Facilities
Memorial Park: 7.6 acres. Play equipment for
preschool children, wading pool, wooded area for picnicking,
horseshoe pits, archery area, three tennis
courts (lighted at night), converted to ice rink in winter.
Large play field for baseball, soccer and football.
Matthiesen Park: 3.3 acres, beautifully located on the
Hudson River, with picnic facilities and play equipment.
The Isabel K. Benjamin Community Center contains
excellent facilities.
A majority of the
indoor recreation
programs are
conducted in this center. There is also a private boat
club and Ardsley Country Club in Irvington as well.
Houses of Worship
Include a Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and
Episcopal church, with other denominations located
in nearby villages, including Greenburgh Hebrew
Center & Temple Beth Abraham.
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