Westchester County Parenting: Why We LOVE It Here

Why do you love being a parent in Westchester County? See how our readers answered that question!

We at NYMetroParents and Westchester Parent asked readers to tell us, in words and photos, why they love being a parent in their particular hometown. Below are the answers we received, sorted by location.

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Ardsley

Always so many safe fun things to do with so many other families. Also, best of all worlds--urban feeling, malls, buildings, and beautiful parks, woods, etc.
 

Croton on Hudson

I live in a small town where it's a big community and where we are all here to help one another. I'm always here to help out a parent, and I can say they always return the help when needed.

We have a great community and so many different activities to involve our children with. 
 

Hastings On Hudson

Is the big backyard for "The City." Everything is close (half hour/45 min away). Schools are great and people are nice and friendly. Housing means a lot more room than living in a city apartment, and there's still a lot of fun around the corner. Also, food is amazing, and from the farm near by. 
 

Irvington

I love being a parent because it's safe, friendly, and a tight community. 
 

Larchmont

I love my hometown because it is close to the water and makes for gorgeous sunrises! Nothing beats an early morning stroll with the kids and the dogs.
 

Mohegan Lake

I love living in Yorktown and being a parent in the Lakeland school district because the parents and teachers all look out for each other, our kids, and our community. It brings tears to my eyes when I think about how my kids are so blessed to be here surrounded by great love. As a child who grew up in the Bronx, I consider myself to be so blessed to be part of this awesome community!

I love my hometown because it's close to nature and not far from the city. We have the best of both worlds! 
 

New Rochelle

There are so many thing to do with kids, they learn and have fun at the same time. 
 

Ossining

I absolutely love being a parent in historic Ossining, NY, but also love how close I am to NYC! I can hop with the kids on Metro North or drive in for a day in the city :-) 
 

Peekskill

Great, supported elementary school teachers. Great library, with various programs for little kids. 
 

Pelham

I love Pelham because it's multicultural, friendly, and well-rounded. We are happily exposed to all walks of life here. My kids have people from 45 countries at their school and I'm proud to be a part of that, especially since we are in the suburbs. 
 

Port Chester

I love being a parent in Port Chester because I was born and raised in this town, and I had a great childhood. I have seen how much it has changed for the best. It's a multi-cultural, safe, contemporary, nice-size town. Being a parent and raising two boys is not easy but I can say that as long as they are founded with values and know what's good and bad, they will be in the right path. As teenagers they will be able to enjoy the entertainment and restaurants here without going far. 
 

White Plains

Westchester / White Plains gives you the benefits of both city and suburban living--it's a great juxtaposition of the quaint and the trendy. There are always events to go to, places to visit and things to do.