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Mount Vernon is a major Hudson Valley city in Westchester County, New York
It is an inner suburb of New York City, immediately to the north of the borough of the Bronx.
Mount Vernon has an estimated population of approximately Mount Vernon, NY had a population of 68k people with a median age of 38, thus making it the eighth most populous city in the state.
Mount Vernon is an amazing place because of its vibrant downtown business district and other public buildings.
There are many options for you to explore in Mount Vernon such as historic sites and parks that even offer hiking.
The Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site contains around 9,000 burials.
As the parish started declining in the 20th century, the church held the last service in 1977. The church and the old tower which is around 225 years old is open to visitors.
Mount Vernon Heights is one of the main neighborhoods in Mount Vernon city.
The Mount Vernon Heights is also known as the ‘rolling hills of homes’ because of its unique elevated terrain. This is one of the main commercial sectors of the city located near to Sandford Boulevard.
The Sandford Square is the main area in the Mount Vernon Heights neighborhood.
It has big box stores such as Best Buy, CVS, Target, Colonial Plaza, Stop and Shop, Restaurant Depot, Staples and much more.
Wilson’s Woods Park is one of the oldest parks in the region.
The park is spread over 23 acres of land.
The park is well known for its large swimming pool and a beautiful two-story bathhouse.
The waterpark is also known as Willson’s Waves, which is complete with a wave pool where you can easily surf waves and then splash downward on a 18-foot high water slide.
There are also beautiful cascades and fountains in the water playground.
You can easily relax on the spray deck. It is also called an aquatic playground. There are water slides, a splash pad, a small pool and a play area for kids.
The only requirement to get an entry into the Wilson’s Woods Park is to get a Park Pass which can be purchased from the park and other locations in the county.
Mount Vernon is situated on the Bronx and Hutchinson rivers.
