Lenoir Preserve
Lenoir Preserve
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laurenceb284
Ardsley, NY142 contributions
Jul 2017
The Lenoir Preserve is a former mansion property with spectacular views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. It seems to have been donated to Yonkers without enough money for proper upkeep, since it's very overgrown.
A few years ago, it was even worse. They've removed a lot of undergrowth, built a butterfly garden and some vegetable gardens, and sometimes you'll see volunteers (?) working on these areas. There is a visitor center that's never been open when I was there. Parking is free and there are always available spaces.
Local animals you might see include deer and turkeys.
I wish this place was as good as it could be. An easier and more rewarding visit to a former mansion is next door at Untermyer.
A few years ago, it was even worse. They've removed a lot of undergrowth, built a butterfly garden and some vegetable gardens, and sometimes you'll see volunteers (?) working on these areas. There is a visitor center that's never been open when I was there. Parking is free and there are always available spaces.
Local animals you might see include deer and turkeys.
I wish this place was as good as it could be. An easier and more rewarding visit to a former mansion is next door at Untermyer.
Written 10 September 2017
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Nick K
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Jun 2017 • Family
1.0 star rating 6/4/2017
BE CAREFUL--- We have walked this preserve for many years and loved it. Recently we went for our usual walk and found that the area around the mansion is under repair & modification.
This is OK but when we went for our walk we discovered that they are SPRAYING PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES on the grounds and are NOT marking the area with signs. We enjoyed the years of nibbling of fresh mulberries and other berries in season with our grandchildren and the Boy Scouts. This is totally unacceptable and those responsible should be held responsible for any injuries incurred by their acts.; 6/04/2017
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BE CAREFUL--- We have walked this preserve for many years and loved it. Recently we went for our usual walk and found that the area around the mansion is under repair & modification.
This is OK but when we went for our walk we discovered that they are SPRAYING PESTICIDES/HERBICIDES on the grounds and are NOT marking the area with signs. We enjoyed the years of nibbling of fresh mulberries and other berries in season with our grandchildren and the Boy Scouts. This is totally unacceptable and those responsible should be held responsible for any injuries incurred by their acts.; 6/04/2017
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Written 13 June 2017
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Sonja C
404 contributions
Jan 2023
Loved this place and cannot wait to go back in the spring or summer. Nice place for a stroll or bring your lunch and sit at a picnic table and enjoy the scenery.
Written 5 February 2023
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Frank P
Yonkers, NY41 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Went here with my wife for a nature walk. We were very pleased with the overall experience. There is a nature lodge on site, but we arrived later in the day after they were closed. The trails are in good condition. The butterfly garden is designed with plants to attract butterflies of the season. We went in the early fall. If you are adventurous enough, and in good physical shape, you can take the trail down the hill, and get fairly close to the deer. There is an old mansion on site. Was curious to see the interior but it wasn’t open at that hour. Good amount of parking spaces on site. Looking forward to returning in Spring and Summer.
Written 31 March 2019
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Matia B
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Nov 2018 • Couples
What I appreciate about this beautiful preserve is the sense that it is relatively untouched--just as nature should be. Maybe not everyone actually wants that...more for those who do to quietly enjoy.
Written 2 December 2018
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Dante-Donna
Yonkers, NY390 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Wow , what a great time we had, spent a few hours and enjoy ourselves and the preserve. A not tone missed attraction for locals as well as travelers .
Written 27 June 2016
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Grace D
Greece, New York, United States11 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We went to visit the preserve, on a Monday, knowing that the butterfly and hummingbird exhibit was closed, but the preserve itself was Not well maintained and was very dismal- no flowers or groomed bushes or trees to attract birds or small animals....it looked deserted and in need of serious attention!
Written 13 June 2016
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Dante-Donna
Yonkers, NY390 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Lenoir is a great place for families and couples, good for the kids too. The views of the Hudson are just fantastic, great place to come and relax and have some fun with the kids or just relax alone.
Written 18 February 2016
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Andrew H
Yonkers, NY69 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Nothing to see but bushes. They have a butterfly garden that's overgrown. Not one butterfly was to be seen. There is also construction going on. My daughter and I left in less than an hour
Written 14 July 2017
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jrpard0
Yonkers, NY73 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Nice park with awesome views and pretty landscaping. Great to go any time of year. Butterfly garden is very nice.
Written 14 April 2017
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How much is the admission??
Written 30 September 2016
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