Irvington Village of Irvington Distance to NYC: 23 miles Area: 2 square miles Washington Irving, America's first great literary figure, lived in and wrote about the area. His home, Sunnyside, is now open to the public. Commencing in the late 1850's, Irvington became a veritable showplace of opulent estates. Though some remain, there is now a diverse mix of housing, ranging from new condominiums to older village Colonials. Irvington remains a delightful river village and is 37 express minutes from Grand Central Station via the Hudson Division of Metro-North. Route 9 runs through the village giving easy access to the Cross Westchester (Rte. 287) and the New York Thruway with the Saw Mill Parkway on its eastern boundary. Educational Facilities Public schools are Dows Lane, K-5, Main Street School, grades 6-8 and Irvington High, grades 9-12. A Parochial school, nursery school and several private schools are in the immediate vicinity. Recreational Facilities Memorial Park: 7.6 acres. Play equipment for preschool children, wading pool, wooded area for picnicking, horseshoe pits, archery area, three tennis courts (lighted at night), converted to ice rink in winter. Large play field for baseball, soccer and football. Matthiesen Park: 3.3 acres, beautifully located on the Hudson River, with picnic facilities and play equipment. The Isabel K. Benjamin Community Center contains excellent facilities. A majority of the indoor recreation programs are conducted in this center. There is also a private boat club and Ardsley Country Club in Irvington as well. Houses of Worship Include a Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and Episcopal church, with other denominations located in nearby villages, including Greenburgh Hebrew Center & Temple Beth Abraham. Local Links Village of Irvington: www.irvingtonny.gov Irvington School District: www.edline.net