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Some Westchester Beaches And Pools Open, Which Do You Like Best?

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – With Memorial Day weekend upon us, some of Westchester County’s three beaches and four pools are now awaiting to christen your newest swimsuit.

Playland Pool at Playland Park does not open until June 21.

Playland Pool at Playland Park does not open until June 21.

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Here is the 2013 county wide swimming schedule:

 

Beaches:

 

Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5290

  • May 25 – June 16: open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day
  • June 21 – Aug. 18: open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)*
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
  • Swimming is free
  • Parking $5 with a County Park Pass and $10 without Pass

Glen Island Park, Pelham Road, New Rochelle – (914) 813-6720

  • May 25 – June 16: open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day
  • June 21 – Aug. 18: open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)*
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
  • $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 11 with a valid Westchester County Park Pass; children under 5 admitted free. 
  • Seniors pay $2 on weekdays only (except holidays) with a valid Westchester County Senior Citizen Park Pass.
  • Parking $5 -- Westchester County Park Pass required for admittance

 

Playland Beach at Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010

  • June 21 –Aug. 18:  open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
  • $4 adults and $3 children ages 5 to 11 with a valid Westchester County Park Pass; under 5 years old are free.
  • $3 Seniors on weekdays only (except holidays) with a Westchester County Senior Citizen Park Pass
  • Park Pass not required for entry.
  • Parking: $5 weekdays ($1 seniors with a senior I.D.), $7 weekends and $10 holidays

Pools:

 

Saxon Woods Park, White Plains – (914) 995-4480

  • June 21 – Aug. 18: open seven days a week
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
  • Park Pass or proof of county residency required
  • $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under with a valid Westchester County Park Pass, $4 for seniors on weekdays only with a valid Westchester County Senior Park Pass (includes parking)

The Brook at Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers – (914) 231-2865

  • June 21 – Aug. 18: open seven days a week
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
  • Park Pass or proof of county residency required
  • $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12 with a valid Westchester County Park Pass, and $5 for seniors weekdays only with a valid Westchester County Senior Park Pass
  • Parking: $5

 

Willson’s Waves at Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon – (914) 813-6990

  • June 21 – Aug. 18: open seven days a week*
  • Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
  • Park Pass or proof of county residency required
  • $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12 with a valid Westchester County Park Pass, and $5 for seniors weekdays only (parking included) with a valid Westchester County Senior Park Pass

Playland Pool at Playland Park, Rye – (914 813-7010

  • June 21 – Aug. 18: open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday) Hours: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
  • $6 adults, $5 with a Park Pass; $4 children 12 and under, $3.50 with a Park Pass; children under 5 are free.
  • Seniors with a Westchester County Senior Citizen Park Pass pay $3 on weekdays only (except holidays).
  • Parking: $5 weekdays ($es1 seniors with a senior I.D.), $7 weekends and $10 holidays

 

County Park Pass holders are eligible for a Season Swim Pass, which allows unlimited admission to Glen Island beach and all pools except Playland. For more information, go to westchestergov.com/parks.

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