St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, is a parish that is truly a family of God, Jesus Christ our Teacher and Savior. The parish had its beginnings in the homes of its members and continued in that fashion until the present structure was completed in July of 1931. The Parish Hall which houses the Nursery School and office and function rooms was completed in the 1950’s. Then, as now, we are fathers and mothers; we are children of all ages - infants to teenagers. Some of us live alone, some of us have raised our children and now enjoy being grandparents . Our members live in and about Eastchester sharing many of the joys and challenges of life in these small villages. We are a parish that actively cares about each other in good times and in bad. Spiritual growth and education in the Faith is an important part of life in this parish family.
Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.
Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.
Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.
Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.
A separate and autonomous unit of government, the Eastchester Fire District has the same boundaries as the Town. It is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners who are responsible for general administration; the appointment of department personnel (paid and volunteer), physician, attorney and secretary (salaried positions), and the preparation and adoption of the annual Fire District budget after a public hearing. While this budget appears in the Town-at-large budget, the Town Board is not authorized to alter in any way. The fire chief is the head of the department and is responsible for the overall operation of the Fire Department. There is a staff of salaried firefighters who, in addition to fire fighting duties, are responsible for the five firehouses and equipment and are provided with a meeting room in each of the five firehouses.
The fire department conducts numerous building inspections throughout the year to ensure compliance with New York State and local fire safety codes. During the year, local schools are visited and fire safety educational material and demonstrations are presented as part of the department's ongoing education program for school children. Special presentations and demonstrations are conducted throughout the District and can be scheduled on a request basis (parades, summer camps, Tuckahoe Day, street fairs, etc.) All residents are encouraged to visit their local fire stations. Special arrangements can be made to accommodate large groups.
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Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.
Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.
Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.
Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.
The Town of Eastchester's Lake Isle is a town owned recreational facility situated on White Plains Road in the heart of Eastchester. The Town purchased the 116 acre former private club site in 1979. Additional pools and tennis courts were added prior to opening. Attractive and affordable golfing, swimming, and tennis are available on a seasonal basis. In addition, Lake Isle provides a host of other recreational activities, special events and instructional opportunities for all to enjoy. Both snack bar and more elegant terrace luncheon services overlooking the main pool complex are also provided.
Golf Course Lake Isle offers you a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness. Our capable P.G.A. Golf Pro/Director oversees golfing activities. Both Pro and staff are available to answer your golf related questions. Expert individual and group instruction is available. The finest in golfing equipment and apparel, as well as golf club cleaning, repair, and storage are offered at the Lake Isle Golf Shop.
Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.
Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.
The Town of Eastchester, which includes the incorporated villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe, is about 5 miles south of White Plains and 20 miles north of New York City. Eastchester covers an area of 3.26 square miles.
Eastchester began settlement in 1664 when ten families migrated from Fairfield, Connecticut. Thomas Pell, who at that time also owned the territory that is now New Rochelle and Pelham granted a deed to the group to "settle down at Hutchinsons” where the home of Anne Hutchinson had stood some twenty years before. Another twenty-six shortly joined the ten original families.
Laws for the region were established the following year, in 1665, under an agreement called the "Eastchester Covenant." The covenant was a rare document for this period. It contained twenty-six provisions including items such as: education of children, disposition and upkeep of property, support of a minister, and more.
Governor Richard Nicolls granted confirmation of their 1664 patent in 1666 after the occupation of the area by the English. A controversy arose in 1700 when the settlers signed a deed with the Indians. The tract of land involved was known as "Long Reach" because of its odd geographical makeup. The sites included are the present Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and a section of Northwest Mt. Vernon. The dispute over the ownership of the land involved the towns of New Rochelle, Westchester and the Pell Family. When a decision was reached in favor of Eastchester, England's Queen Anne granted a second patent in the year 1708.
Eastchester was a farming community at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Although no major battles were fought here, as the heart of the Neutral Ground it saw constant fighting for over 13 years. Eastchester was harassed by both sides as well as by the cowboys and skinners.
Eastchester's rural makeup began to change with the coming of the railroad in the 1840's. Three hundred-seventy acres of land were incorporated at the village of Mt. Vernon in 1853 by a group of New York businessmen; the village of Bronxville was incorporated in 1898; and the village of Tuckahoe in 1903. Today, Eastchester is bound by Scarsdale on the north, New Rochelle on the east, Yonkers on the west, and Mt. Vernon on the south. The town covers approximately five square miles, including Bronxville and Tuckahoe.
Points of Interest: Marble Capital of the World: In 1818 the town's first marble quarry was opened. The quarries produced heavily for almost a century. The extremely high quality of "Tuckahoe Marble" was in great demand and was used in many famous structures.
Red Bird Stage Line: Before the railroads, communication with New York City was primarily via stagecoach or private horse. One such line in the 1830's, the Red Bird ran between Grand Street (the Bowery) and Danbury, Conn. One of its stops was the Ward House, then known as "Marble Hall," with the fare from New York City at $2.00.
Ward House: Originally owned by the Stephen Ward family, it was sold in the 1800's to John Hayward who operated it as a tavern, "The Marble Hall." In the 1830's he entertained President Martin Van Buren. During the Revolution it was the site of many skirmishes. Ward House is the most important Revolutionary site in Eastchester. "Dutch" Schultz the infamous gangster and bootlegger lived in the house across the street. There was a tunnel connecting both houses, which are now closed in.
Eastchester has had its share of champions. In 1928 the town was acclaimed "cradle of American golf." Eastchester residents who have won titles are: Will MacFarlane won the U.S. Open in 1925, defeating the legendary Bobby Jones; 1926 had Jess Sweetser winning the British Amateur Championship; 1928, Johnny Farrell won the U.S. Open, again Bobby Jones the victim; 1931, Tom Creavy won the P.G.A. title, defeating Denny Shute.
Home of The Treetures : The children’s national Treeture Environmental Education Program began here in Eastchester, New York, when Judith Hope Blau created her family of whimsical characters to educate children about the important role trees play in keeping our environment healthy. The small Magic Treeture Forest Nursery on California Road and Highland Avenue became the pilot nursery for many others in the country.
Many famous people, sites and more historical information are associated with Eastchester. Press the "Blue Button" for more on Eastchester History.
Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.
Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.
The Eastchester Public Library is located at 11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester, New York 10709. The Eastchester Public Library opened in May, 1967 at its current location. The library serves the residents of the unincorporated area of the Town of Eastchester as well as all residents of Westchester County. The Eastchester Public Library is a member of the Westchester Library System.
The Children's Room at the Eastchester Public Library is a popular place for children and their parents to read and learn together. The Eastchester Public Library offers a variety of programs for children; including arts and crafts, story time, reading groups, and other fun activities. Press "Blue Button" for information about The Eastchester Public Library.
Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study is located at California Road, Eastchester, New York. Twin Lakes Park & Nature Study offers a wooded nature study area with several trails.
Twin Lakes Park was named after the two lakes on the property. The property used to belong to the Mahlsted family and included an ice house. The park contains mostly wooded areas but there are also fields and marshlands and several ponds. Two stables hire out horses for riding on existing bridle trails.
Chester Heights Park located at Oregon Avenue in Eastchester is a five-acre park. Park contains a softball field, a basketball court and a state of the art playground.
Parks attractions include: Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Playground
Joyce Road Park located at Joyce Road in Eastchester has a small playfield, climbing apparatus, benches and a sandbox on this two-thirds of an acre. A climbing structure and additional benches have been added.
Leewood Park located on Leewood Drive in Eastchester has six all-weather tennis courts and two paddle tennis courts. Permits for tennis and paddle tennis are available at the Recreation and Parks office. There is also a basketball court, outdoor volleyball courts, an official horseshoe court and tennis backboard. The ballfield and playground were recently renovated and enlarged.
Main Street Playground located at Main Street and Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe is within the municipality of Eastchester. Main Street Playground is a three-acre park located in and maintained by Tuckahoe. It has two full basketball courts with lights, a climber, swings and benches.
Parks attractions include: Basketball Courts, Playground
For more than three decades Tri-Crest Realty has been servicing clients in Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Scarsdale, Crestwood and Edgemont, and the surrounding communities of lower Westchester. Their reputation of integrity and expertise in the real estate industry is enhanced by their staff of top-producing full-time agents. Whether you are selling or planning to purchase a home in the near future, Tri-Crest Realty, Inc. offers a caring professional to assist you in all aspects of Real Estate. Press "Blue Button" for more information.
Westchester Real Estate, Inc. is the area's most successful affiliation of select local real estate firms. This alliance provides optimum service, value, and convenience to consumers, all with a single contact to our relocation center. Services include residential sales, listings and rentals, commercial sales, listings and leases, corporate relocation, and property management. Member offices include 24 locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Manhattan and Fairfield County, CT. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Westchester Real Estate.
Dunkin' Donuts sells 52 varieties of donuts and more than a dozen coffee beverages as well as an array of bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Try some healty alternatives at Dunkin Donuts - check the nutritional breakdown of Dunkin' Donuts products on their website. Press "Blue Button" for menus, locations, and nutrition.
Jackie's Bistro is located at 434 White Plains Road, Eastchester NY 10709. Jackie's Bistro serves fine French cuisine offering "A little touch of Paris in Eastchester". Press "Blue Button" for Reviews, Photo Gallery and Menu.
Ciao Restaurant is located at 5-7 John Albanese Place, Eastchester, NY 10709. "Ciao takes an unpretentious approach to its authentic and simple Italian dishes. The talented and creative chef behind this cuisine is Chef Zef Gjelaj. Come together for small dinners or large events. The service at Ciao is relaxed and friendly. You are a guest, and are made to feel as welcome as an old friend." Press "Blue Button" for menus and website.
The Eastchester Union Free School District is located at 580 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 in Westchester County. Eastchester's Greenvale Elementary School also serves students in Scarsdale. The Eastchester Union Free School District is comprised of the following schools:
It is the mission of the Eastchester Public Schools to provide an environment that fosters mutual respect, promotes the uniqueness of the individual, provides opportunities for student successes, and guides all students intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. Press "Blue Button" to explore the Eastchester Union Free School District.
The Tuckahoe Union Free School District is located at 29 Elm Street, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 in Westchester County. The Tuckahoe Schools service the Town of Eatchester in the communities of Tuckahoe, Bronxville and Chester Heights. The Tuckahoe Union Free School District is comprised of the following schools:
"The continued growth of the Tuckahoe Schools is many faceted. From our addition of meaningful and challenging high school electives, to the introduction of Balanced Literacy and Foreign Language at the Cottle Elementary School, our students are being exposed to and are enjoying a much wider array of academic experiences. Our Middle School continues to develop specialized curriculum and support services for all our students that are geared to improve academic focus and achievement at a very difficult stage of life. Our extracurricular and athletic opportunities have been expanded to include chess at the Middle School, peer leadership, bowling, tennis, hockey and track in partnership with Eastchester Schools, community service groups, expanded intramurals at the Cottle School, and a proposed Tuckahoe High School Debate Team. The addition of Latin and advanced coursework in Science and Math will enhance the competitive edge of our students as they enter the arena of college selection. I remain extremely proud of our students and grateful for the ongoing support of our parents and community. I also am confident in the expertise and dedication of our staff to continue the excellent work they have begun." by Michael V. Yazurlo, Superintendent of Schools
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Chester Heights Park located at Oregon Avenue in Eastchester is a five-acre park. Park contains a softball field, a basketball court and a state of the art playground.
Parks attractions include: Ball Fields, Basketball Court, Playground
Cooper Field Park located on Locust Avenue in Eastchester is an open playfield and softball field on four acres in the north end of the Town. A small "tot lot" is also featured.
Parks attractions include: Open Playfield, Softball Field, Tot Lot
Dunwoodie Park located at Dunwoodie Street in Eastchester, is a seven-acre park consisting of Saggese field, an official Pony-Colt baseball field, a basketball court, and a large playfield for soccer, softball, or football.
Parks attractions include: Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Ball Fields
Garth Road Park located at Garth Road in Eastchester, includes O'Rourke Field, an official Little League field, climbing apparatus, swings, slides, benches, two basketball courts, checker tables and picnic tables.
Parks attractions include: Basketball Courts, Checker Tables, Picnic Tables, Playground
Haindl Recreation Park is located at Brunham Road and Rescigno Drive. There are two fields that can be used for softball, soccer or football on this four and half-acres of parkland. There are also picnic tables under the trees.
Parks attractions include: Softball, Soccer, & Football Fields, Picnicking
Joyce Road Park located at Joyce Road in Eastchester has a small playfield, climbing apparatus, benches and a sandbox on this two-thirds of an acre. A climbing structure and additional benches have been added.
Labriola Park located at the end of Burnham Road in Eastchester has two Little League size ballfields and one smaller children's ballfield that can be used for softball. Picnic tables are available. Group picnics can be held but must be reserved through the Recreation & Parks office. There is a charge for group picnics.
Parks attractions include: Little Leaque Ballfields, Softball Field, Picnicking, Restrooms,
Leewood Park located on Leewood Drive in Eastchester has six all-weather tennis courts and two paddle tennis courts. Permits for tennis and paddle tennis are available at the Recreation and Parks office. There is also a basketball court, outdoor volleyball courts, an official horseshoe court and tennis backboard. The ballfield and playground were recently renovated and enlarged.
Main Street Playground located at Main Street and Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe is within the municipality of Eastchester. Main Street Playground is a three-acre park located in and maintained by Tuckahoe. It has two full basketball courts with lights, a climber, swings and benches.
Parks attractions include: Basketball Courts, Playground
The Town of Eastchester's Lake Isle is a town owned recreational facility situated on White Plains Road in the heart of Eastchester. The Town purchased the 116 acre former private club site in 1979. Additional pools and tennis courts were added prior to opening. Attractive and affordable golfing, swimming, and tennis are available on a seasonal basis. In addition, Lake Isle provides a host of other recreational activities, special events and instructional opportunities for all to enjoy. Both snack bar and more elegant terrace luncheon services overlooking the main pool complex are also provided.
Golf Course Lake Isle offers you a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and nearly year round play. A fleet of over 70 power golf carts is in readiness. Our capable P.G.A. Golf Pro/Director oversees golfing activities. Both Pro and staff are available to answer your golf related questions. Expert individual and group instruction is available. The finest in golfing equipment and apparel, as well as golf club cleaning, repair, and storage are offered at the Lake Isle Golf Shop.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church - Eastchester