Westchester Announces Opening Of Beaches, Pools For Summer

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Grab the sunblock and head to one of Westchester County's beaches during Memorial Day weekend.

The county announced Monday that Croton Point Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle will open on a pre-season basis Saturday.

Both beaches will be open through Monday, which is Memorial Day.

After the upcoming weekend, the beaches will be open weekends only through Sunday, June 26, when the full summer schedule begins.

Effective Friday, June 24, the four county-owned pools will open for the summer season.

County pools are located at Saxon Woods Park in White Plains, Sprain Ridge Park and Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers and Willson's Woods Park in Mount Vernon.

County officials said that Glen Island and all four pools will be open daily through Labor Day, which is Sept. 5.

Because of ongoing capital projects, Croton point Beach will only be open weekends for the season, with the exceptions of Mondays on July 4 and Sept. 5.

Hours for all facilities during the season are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with last entry at 6 p.m.

Westchester County residency is required at Glen Island Park and all pools. Proof of residency must be shown with either a Westchester County Park Pass or a New York State driver’s license showing a valid Westchester County address.

Admission fees apply at all of the beach and pool facilities and parking fees apply at Tibbetts Brook Park, Croton Point and Glen Island. Park Passes also offer discounted admission and parking and are available at a variety of locations. Go to the county park's website for more information.