Rye, New York - Westchester County

The Community

Set along two protected miles of Long Island Sound shoreline with its own harbor and sandy beaches the City of Rye is a pleasing mix of natural beauty and urban amenities.   The smallest city in New York State, it is six square miles in area, has a population of almost 17,000 people and is governed by a Mayor and six-member City Council.   Founded in 1660, this well know, richly historic community is almost completely residential in character and rests within an area of m\notable affluence.  A wide variety of architectural styles provide an interesting diversity of living choices in Rye.  The charming "downtown" with its quaint shops and elegant boutiques, imparts the flavor of a classic "New England Village" to this haven for professionals and executives, many of whom commute to nearby New York City. 

Education and Cultural Facilities

Recognized for academic excellence, three elementary schools, and a combined junior and senior high school serve the district, all with low student-to-teacher ratios.  In fact, 94 % of Rye High School graduates go on to higher education.  Private instruction is available at the Rye Country Day School, Resurrection School and nearby Japanese language Keio Academy.  

Recreational Facilities

Rye is unsurpassed in recreation facilities, enjoying the sparkling waters of Long Island ?Sound, beautiful beaches, woodlands and nature preserves.  The civilized amenities of many private country clubs include the nearby Westchester Country Club, home of the famed Barclays Golf Classic.  The Rye golf Club, for Rye residents provides a waterfront with 18 hole course, putting green, Olympic-sized pool and dining facilities in the magnificent Whitby Castle Clubhouse.  For sailors, the City Boat Marina and private boatyards beckon and Rye Playland Amusement Park adds another wonderful dimension.  In Addition Rye is fortunate to have two tennis court sites, the Rye Arts Center and a YMCA.

Transportation

Convenient for commutation, Rye is 23 miles from Manhattan, thirty-seven minutes by Metro North express train to Gran d Central Station.  Interstate 95, 87, 287, The Hutchinson River Parkway, Merritt Parkway, and the Saw Mill River Parkway provide convenient access to Westchesters network of major roads.  Air travel is most convenient as the Westchester County Airport is situated within nearby Harrisons borders and serves many cities directly with multiple airlines.  La Guardia and JFK airports are within comfortable driving distance.

Rye: New England Atmosphere

and Metropolitan Sophistication on the Shore of the Sound

http://www.ryeny.gov/