 Distance to NYC: 21 miles
Area: 6.64 square miles
Scarsdale traces its roots back to Colonial times. In 1702, the "Lordship and Manor of Scarsdale" was granted to Caleb Heathcote by edict of King William 111. The exquisite architecture is reminiscent of its English roots, making Scarsdale a community of classics. A quaint but bustling village of mostly single-family detached homes, Scarsdale offers an enviable quality of life amid the beauty of its setting. Shopping is pleasant in the village area with quaint storefronts and a supermarket. In addition, Scarsdale's proximity to Eastchester and White Plains puts The Westchester and branches of many New York department stores within reach. Both the Bronx River Parkway and the Hutchinson River Parkway are nearby, giving a 35-minute access to New York's La Guardia and JFK International Airports. The Harlem Division of the Metro-North services Scarsdale with a 32-minute commute to Manhattan.
Educational Facilities
The Scarsdale Union Free School District is a
nationally acclaimed school system with a concern
for excellence in education. The district includes five
neighborhood elementary schools, one middle
school and one high school. Scarsdale students continue
to do well, winning recognition locally and
nationally for their achievements. Curriculum is basically
college preparatory and 98% of Scarsdale's
high school graduates continue their education in
college with an exceptionally high number attending
Ivy League Schools. Child care is provided by the program
"Kids B.A.S.E." (Kids Before And After School
Education), for kindergarten through 6th and the "Little
School" a preschool day care center.
Recreational Facilities
Opportunities for leisure activities abound in Scarsdale.
Public facilities include 19 tennis courts and 9
platform tennis courts. The popular municipal pool
complex attracts many residents. The Recreation
Department sponsors a variety of sports and also
runs an outstanding summer day-camp. There are many parks and playgrounds
throughout the village.
Houses of Worship
Scarsdale has more than 15 centers of worship
representing a variety of faiths and denominations.
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