Tarrytown Village of Tarrytown Distance to NYC: 25 miles Area: 3.71 square miles Located on the hills of the east bank of the Hudson River, Tarrytown is the eastern terminus of the Tappan Zee Bridge connecting the New York State Thruway between Tarrytown and Nyack. The Village of Tarrytown combines the charm of a river village with the excitement and energy of a downtown area complete with thriving businesses, restaurants and antique stores. Serviced by Metro North's Hudson Division, the 25 miles to Grand Central Station in New York City is about 35 minutes. The Stanford area is the perfect destination for anyone looking for peace and tranquility. There are rolling fields, dense forests, lakes and small hamlets with historical buildings. The Town is only about 90 minutes from New York City and is easily accessible via the Taconic State Parkway. Educational Facilities Tarrytown has a consolidated school system with Sleepy Hollow. It includes a pre-K, K, Pre-1, and 1,2-3, 4-6, grades 7-8 at Sleepy Hollow Middle School and 9-12 at Sleepy Hollow High School. There are parochial schools in the area, as well as Hackley, a private school (K-12),Marymount College and Fordham Graduate School. The Board of Education phone number is 914.631.9404. Recreational Facilities Tarrytown has an active recreational department servicing both the young and old. Activities include AYSO soccer, TNT baseball leagues, men's softball leagues, Halloween parties, an Easter Egg Hunt and summer concerts in the park. The department of recreation's telephone is 914.631.5906. Parks include Patriot Park on Broadway near the Warner Library, Pierson Park on the Waterfront with tennis courts, basketball courts and picnic areas, and Losee Park with lighted softball and baseball fields on the Hudson River. The Ridge Street Country School for Pre-K through age 6 is an accredited nursery school. There are three parochial elementary schools, and nearby Rye Country Day School, which is a private, small-class school for students Pre-K thru 12. Houses of Worship Include three Baptist Churches, one Episcopal, one Presbyterian, one Reformed Church, one Methodist, three Catholic, one Christian Science and one Synagogue. Temple Beth Abraham Conservative and Reform services and pre-school program.