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VILLAGE OF IRVINGTON 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 showplace of opulent estates. Today few remain, there is now a mix of housing ranging from new condominiums to older village Colonials. Irvington remains a delightful rive village and is a 37 minutes express train away from Grand Central Station on the 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 is eastern boundary. 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. Memorial Park has 7.6 acres of 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. click to link to www.irvington.ny.us/news |
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