Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary — Attraction in City of Rye

The trail is easy and well-maintained, stretching about a mile in length. During my walk, I spotted a variety of birds including catbirds, cardinals, blue jays, red-winged blackbirds, ravens, red-bellied woodpeckers, ospreys, cranes, cormorants, and even a wild turkey with several chicks. I also saw some wildlife such as white-tailed deer, a woodchuck, and a few rabbits. I visited on a Monday, so it was quiet with very few people around. Both parking and...

Kind of a 'hidden gem', very nice views of the water, very quiet, very relaxing. Great place for photographers, a nice amount of birds, and a much-needed space of tranquility. You have to kind of drive through Playland to get there, and there isn't great signage to direct you – I used the GPS on my phone. This could be a small inconvenience for some people, but it also might serve to keep out people who aren't serious about these kind of...

This is a very pleasant and easy to navigate wildlife sanctuary. It lies just beyond Playland Park, so you sort of have to drive through its large parking area to access. The sanctuary has its own very small lot but if it's full you can park closer to Playland. It offers scenic hiking trails with great views of Playland Lake and the Long Island Sound. It's a pretty small area so you can't get lost and most people will not...