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Part of the [[Croton Aqueduct|Old Croton Aqueduct]] runs through Tibbetts Brook Park. The aqueduct was built between 1837 and 1842 in order to supply fresh clean water for [[New York City]] which was suffering [[water-borne disease]] outbreaks. In 1890, the Old Croton Aqueduct was decommissioned to make way for the new, improved and higher capacity [[New Croton Aqueduct]]. |
Part of the [[Croton Aqueduct|Old Croton Aqueduct]] runs through Tibbetts Brook Park. The aqueduct was built between 1837 and 1842 in order to supply fresh clean water for [[New York City]] which was suffering [[water-borne disease]] outbreaks. In 1890, the Old Croton Aqueduct was decommissioned to make way for the new, improved and higher capacity [[New Croton Aqueduct]]. |
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In 1872, the site of Tibbetts Brook Park was purchased by Leonard W. Jerome, which became part of "Valley Farms".<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Outing-Jun1926">{{cite news|title=Tibbetts Brook Park An Outing Paradise|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201926%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201926%2520-%25201934.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2Fe6f45f56971824dcad256cd5133e68e6#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=The Yonkers Statesman|agency=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=June 12, 1926|page=3}}</ref> By the 20th Century, the northern portion of the site would become a garbage dump, with a lake created by the overflow of [[Tibbetts Brook]]. This lake, called ''Peckham's Lake'', was used as a swimming hole in spite of high levels of pollution and disease, due to the brook water passing through the garbage dump.<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Outing-Jun1926"/><ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Nov1923-Pg3"/><ref name="Hastings-TBPk-Jun1927">{{cite news|title=Tibbetts Brook Park To Open Tomorrow|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FHastings%2520NY%2520Hastings%2520on%2520the%2520Hudson%2520News%2FHastings%2520NY%2520Hastings%2520on%2520the%2520Hudson%2520News%25201927%2FHastings%2520NY%2520Hastings%2520on%2520the%2520Hudson%2520News%25201927%2520-%25200205.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F67717538e2eae0d9f558746744fd2182#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=[[Hastings-on-Hudson, New York|The Hastings News]]|agency=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=June 24, 1927}}</ref> In 1923, the Westchester County Park Commission proposed constructing a park on the site |
In 1872, the site of Tibbetts Brook Park was purchased by Leonard W. Jerome, which became part of "Valley Farms".<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Outing-Jun1926">{{cite news|title=Tibbetts Brook Park An Outing Paradise|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201926%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201926%2520-%25201934.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2Fe6f45f56971824dcad256cd5133e68e6#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=The Yonkers Statesman|agency=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=June 12, 1926|page=3}}</ref><ref name="Ossining-TBPk-May1960"/> By the 20th Century, the northern portion of the site would become a garbage dump, with a lake created by the overflow of [[Tibbetts Brook]]. This lake, called ''Peckham's Lake'', was used as a swimming hole in spite of high levels of pollution and disease, due to the brook water passing through the garbage dump.<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Outing-Jun1926"/><ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Nov1923-Pg3"/><ref name="Hastings-TBPk-Jun1927">{{cite news|title=Tibbetts Brook Park To Open Tomorrow|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FHastings%2520NY%2520Hastings%2520on%2520the%2520Hudson%2520News%2FHastings%2520NY%2520Hastings%2520on%2520the%2520Hudson%2520News%25201927%2FHastings%2520NY%2520Hastings%2520on%2520the%2520Hudson%2520News%25201927%2520-%25200205.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F67717538e2eae0d9f558746744fd2182#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=[[Hastings-on-Hudson, New York|The Hastings News]]|agency=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=June 24, 1927}}</ref> The area immediately south had been a swamp which was a haven for mosquitoes.<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Outing-Jun1926"/><ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Nov1923-Pg3"/><ref name="Hastings-TBPk-Jun1927"> The entire site was referred to as "The Jungle".<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Jungle-May1927-Pg1">{{cite news|title=To Build New 46 Acre Yonkers Park: Country Will Convert "Jungle" On Central Ave. Into Play Area|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201927%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201927%2520-%25201898.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F5de6537a940899768de5d015d110eb13#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=The Yonkers Statesman|agency=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=May 18, 1927|page=1}}</ref> In 1923, the Westchester County Park Commission proposed constructing a park on the site,<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Nov1923-Pg3">{{cite news|last1=Landau|first1=Frank E.|title=New County Park To Be Great Boon To City In Year|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201923%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201923%2520-%25203860.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2Fd1d6099233be6d1c2efcf6f75904aceb#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=The Yonkers Statesman|publisher=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=November 30, 1923|page=3}}</ref><ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Nov1923-Pg1">{{cite news|last1=Landau|first1=Frank E.|title=New County Park To Be Great Boon To City In Year|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201923%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201923%2520-%25203858.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F77e2f79fa5df8efafe9f369a5e0bae47#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=The Yonkers Statesman|publisher=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=November 30, 1923|page=1}}</ref><ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Nov1923-Pg2">{{cite news|last1=Landau|first1=Frank E.|title=New County Park To Be Great Boon To City In Year|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201923%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201923%2520-%25203859.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F9bedf448e94c1fc9553860462a79aff3#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=The Yonkers Statesman|publisher=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=November 30, 1923|page=2}}</ref> purchasing the land from Valley Farms in October of that year.<ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Jungle-May1927-Pg2">{{cite news|title=To Build New 46 Acre Yonkers Park: Country Will Convert "Jungle" On Central Ave. Into Play Area|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspaper%252018%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201927%2FYonkers%2520NY%2520Statesman%25201927%2520-%25201899.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F308c777988f604736d93335af571a70e#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=The Yonkers Statesman|agency=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=May 18, 1927|page=2}}</ref> Construction on the park began in September 1924, which included removing "fourteen feet of garbage" from the site.<ref name="Ossining-TBPk-May1960">{{cite news|title=Tibbetts Brook Park: Big Boon for Yonkers|url=http://fultonhistory.com/highlighter/viewer/?file=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2FNewspapers%252023%2FOssining%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Register%2FOssining%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Register%25201960%2FOssining%2520NY%2520Citizen%2520Register%25201960%2520-%25202896.pdf&highlightsFile=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttp%2Ffultonhistory.com%2Fhighlighter%2Fhits%2F7a6d3991c73da13fc5394bf74e9afef4#page=1|accessdate=8 January 2017|work=Ossining Citizen-Register|agency=[[Fultonhistory.com]]|date=May 14, 1960}}</ref><ref name="Yonkers-TBPk-Jungle-May1927-Pg2"/> The park opened on June 25, 1927.<ref name="tibnor">{{cite web|title=Tibbetts Brook Park North|url=http://www.wardpc.net/newsletters/2009-SPOTLIGHT-Tibbetts.pdf|publisher=Ward Associates, P.C.|accessdate=January 6, 2017|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120301123933/http://www.wardpc.net/newsletters/2009-SPOTLIGHT-Tibbetts.pdf|archivedate=2012-03-01|deadurl=yes}}</ref><ref name="YonkersHistSociety">{{cite book|author1=Yonkers Historical Society|author2=Blue Door Artist Association|title=Yonkers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gILG-eC6N3oC&pg=PA95|accessdate=5 January 2017|year=2008|publisher=Arcadia Publishing|isbn=978-0-7385-5760-1|page=95}}</ref><ref name="Hastings-TBPk-Jun1927"/><ref name="NYTimes-TibbettsPk-Jun1927">{{cite news|title=NEW PARK OPENED BY WESTCHESTER; 15,000 Attend Exercises on 411-Acre Tippett's Brook Tract in Yonkers.|url=http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf?res=9C0CE1DC163CE733A25755C2A9609C946695D6CF|accessdate=6 January 2017|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=June 26, 1927}}</ref> |
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On July 1, 1927, Tibbetts Brook Park was formally opened but was rather undeveloped, containing a boat dock. The park's pool was soon built and commissioned because children still swam in [[Tibbetts Brook (New York)|Tibbetts Brook]].<ref>[http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0A11FF345B12738DDDA80894DF405B878EF1D3 Westchester's New Park]</ref> In 1931, the [[Saw Mill River Parkway]] from [[Yonkers]] to [[Elmsford]] was completed and in 1940, a pedestrian bridge over the Saw Mill River Parkway and [[New York and Putnam Railroad|the railroad]] was finished, allowing people from a western, yet undeveloped portion of the park to walk in. In June, 2007, Tibbetts Brook Park North, a complex of three sports fields were opened.<ref name ="tibnor"/> |
On July 1, 1927, Tibbetts Brook Park was formally opened but was rather undeveloped, containing a boat dock. The park's pool was soon built and commissioned because children still swam in [[Tibbetts Brook (New York)|Tibbetts Brook]].<ref>[http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0A11FF345B12738DDDA80894DF405B878EF1D3 Westchester's New Park]</ref> In 1931, the [[Saw Mill River Parkway]] from [[Yonkers]] to [[Elmsford]] was completed and in 1940, a pedestrian bridge over the Saw Mill River Parkway and [[New York and Putnam Railroad|the railroad]] was finished, allowing people from a western, yet undeveloped portion of the park to walk in. In June, 2007, Tibbetts Brook Park North, a complex of three sports fields were opened.<ref name ="tibnor"/> |
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| Tibbetts Brook Park | |
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 Tibbetts Brook Park, waterfall on the brook and facing admin. building. | |
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| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Yonkers, New York, NY, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°55′33″N 73°52′40″W / 40.92583°N 73.87778°W |
| Area | 161 acres (65 ha) |
| Created | 1927 |
| Operated by | Westchester Country Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation |
| Status | Home of the New York Magpies |
Tibbetts Brook Park is a 161-acre (65 ha) park located in Yonkers in Westchester County, New York. Opened in 1927, it was one of the first developed parks in Westchester County and currently serves residents with activities that include swimming, hiking, sports, nature watching and fishing.[1]
The park is the home ground of the New York Magpies in the USAFL
The park was named for George Tibbetts, a Briton who had settled the land in 1668.
Tibbetts is bordered by the Cross County Parkway to the north, Saw Mill River Parkway to the west, McLean Avenue to the south and Midland Avenue to the East. Tibbetts Brook Park is .6 miles (1 km) north of Van Cortlandt Park along South County Trailway, and Tibbets Brook crosses north-south through the park on its way to the Harlem River.
History
In 1668, Georger Tippett purchased the land from Elias Doughty who had owned a large estate that encompassed much of the land from the Hudson River through the Bronx River and Saw Mill River. George's descendants were removed from the land after the American Revolution for their loyalty to the Crown. Their land was subsequently confiscated and sold.[2] The park was partially the site of the Battle of Tibbett's Brook or Battle of Kingsbridge in 1778. Sachem (Chief) Daniel Nimham, a Native American chief, and Ethan Allen joined with other Americans and fought the Queen's Rangers commanded by John Graves Simcoe. Ninham led the Stockbridge Militia, consiting of members of the Mahican and Wappinger tribes. The battle lasted from August 30 to 31. The British were victorious, while Ninham and other members of the militia died during the battle. They were buried in an area now known as Indian Field in nearby Van Cortlandt Park. Four British soldiers were killed and three were wounded including Simcoe.[3][4][5]
Part of the Old Croton Aqueduct runs through Tibbetts Brook Park. The aqueduct was built between 1837 and 1842 in order to supply fresh clean water for New York City which was suffering water-borne disease outbreaks. In 1890, the Old Croton Aqueduct was decommissioned to make way for the new, improved and higher capacity New Croton Aqueduct.
In 1872, the site of Tibbetts Brook Park was purchased by Leonard W. Jerome, which became part of "Valley Farms".[6][7] By the 20th Century, the northern portion of the site would become a garbage dump, with a lake created by the overflow of Tibbetts Brook. This lake, called Peckham's Lake, was used as a swimming hole in spite of high levels of pollution and disease, due to the brook water passing through the garbage dump.[6][8][9] The area immediately south had been a swamp which was a haven for mosquitoes.[6][8]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). In 1923, the Westchester County Park Commission proposed constructing a park on the site,[8][10][11] purchasing the land from Valley Farms in October of that year.[12] Construction on the park began in September 1924, which included removing "fourteen feet of garbage" from the site.[7][12] The park opened on June 25, 1927.[2][13][9][3]
On July 1, 1927, Tibbetts Brook Park was formally opened but was rather undeveloped, containing a boat dock. The park's pool was soon built and commissioned because children still swam in Tibbetts Brook.[14] In 1931, the Saw Mill River Parkway from Yonkers to Elmsford was completed and in 1940, a pedestrian bridge over the Saw Mill River Parkway and the railroad was finished, allowing people from a western, yet undeveloped portion of the park to walk in. In June, 2007, Tibbetts Brook Park North, a complex of three sports fields were opened.[2]
Attractions
Tibbetts was known for its 412 x 125-foot (38 m) pool which in June 2011 reopened as a state of the art saline water park featuring a river, various sprays and waterfalls and a small lap pool enclosed amist the rest of the water park. The numerous walking/hiking trails include part of the 14-mile (23 km) South County Trailway which runs near the western side of the park, and part of the Croton Aqueduct Trail. Tibbets also has a miniature golf course, ice skating/skiing (winter), two artificial lakes for fishing, playgrounds and camp sites along with tennis, soccer, football, and baseball facilities.[1]
The park is open 7-days a week from 8 am until dusk.
References
- ^ a b Westchester Country Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation - Tibbetts Brook Park.
- ^ a b c "Tibbetts Brook Park North" (PDF). Ward Associates, P.C. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-01. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "NEW PARK OPENED BY WESTCHESTER; 15,000 Attend Exercises on 411-Acre Tippett's Brook Tract in Yonkers". The New York Times. June 26, 1927. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ^ Hiking Tibbets Brook
- ^ Battle of Kingsbridge
- ^ a b c "Tibbetts Brook Park An Outing Paradise". The Yonkers Statesman. Fultonhistory.com. June 12, 1926. p. 3. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Tibbetts Brook Park: Big Boon for Yonkers". Ossining Citizen-Register. Fultonhistory.com. May 14, 1960. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ a b c Landau, Frank E. (November 30, 1923). "New County Park To Be Great Boon To City In Year". The Yonkers Statesman. Fultonhistory.com. p. 3. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Tibbetts Brook Park To Open Tomorrow". The Hastings News. Fultonhistory.com. June 24, 1927. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ Landau, Frank E. (November 30, 1923). "New County Park To Be Great Boon To City In Year". The Yonkers Statesman. Fultonhistory.com. p. 1. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ Landau, Frank E. (November 30, 1923). "New County Park To Be Great Boon To City In Year". The Yonkers Statesman. Fultonhistory.com. p. 2. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ a b "To Build New 46 Acre Yonkers Park: Country Will Convert "Jungle" On Central Ave. Into Play Area". The Yonkers Statesman. Fultonhistory.com. May 18, 1927. p. 2. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ Yonkers Historical Society; Blue Door Artist Association (2008). Yonkers. Arcadia Publishing. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-7385-5760-1. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ Westchester's New Park