Westchester County Pool & Beach Update- June 2020

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Things are looking up! Outdoor pools in Westchester County are opening, with social distancing and safety measures in place.  Here is an update on the latest county pool and beach information.

As information changes regularly, we suggest keeping an eye on these websites for the latest updates regarding outdoor openings and closings:

• Westchester County Parks COVID-19 Updates 
• Westchester Parks updates on Facebook & Twitter
• Westchester County Beaches and Pools
• ​NY State Parks COVID-19 Page
• NY State Region Tracker (see Mid-Hudson)​​

County Pools

Wilson's Woods

Saxon Woods

Sprain Ridge

Tibbetts Brook Park

Yesterday, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that four county pools will open this summer. On Friday, June 26 Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains and Sprain Ridge Pool in Yonkers will open followed by Willson Woods Pool in Mount Vernon and Tibbetts Brook Pool in Yonkers on July 3. The County will not be opening Playland Pool this summer

The details:

• Two daily sessions, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. All tickets sold at the pool day of visit. When Session One is sold out at locations, Session Two tickets will go on sale. Only day of tickets will be sold.
• Admission – $4 adults and children; free for children under 5 but counted as part of maximum occupancy. No issuance of seasonal Swim Passes.
• Open to Westchester residents only - Visitors will be required to verify their residency with their Westchester County Park Pass or driver’s license with a Westchester address.
• Pools – 50% capacity for sunning and swimming.
• Food concessions – Open under NYS social distancing protocols.
• Bathrooms – open
• Showers – closed
• Swimming features closed - Saxon Woods aqua playground; Sprain Ridge aqua splash pad; Willson’s Woods no waves, aqua playground, Splash Pad, Slides; Tibbetts Brook no tubes, aqua playground, basketball court or slides.
• Social distancing – Visitors must wear a mask if they cannot social distance within six feet. Small families in specific sand areas do not have to wear mask when sitting. Mask not required in the water.

County Beaches

Croton Point

Playland Beach

Currently Playland and Croton Point Beaches are open only Saturdays and Sundays. On June 26, Croton Point Park beach will be open Thursday-Sunday and Playland beach will be open every day but Monday.  The following beach stipulations apply now:

• 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., no admittance after 6 p.m.
• Admission - $4 adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 11 and free for children age 5 and under.
• Parking - $5 with Park Pass; $10 without.
• Beach and Park – Open to Westchester Residents only. Visitors will be required to verify their residency with their Westchester County Park Pass or driver’s license with a Westchester address.
• Beach - 50% capacity for sunning and swimming, no concessions.
• Bathrooms – Open
• Showers – Closed
• Concessions – Closed
• Coolers – with food and non-alcoholic beverages in plastic containers only.
• Social Distancing – Visitors must wear a mask if they cannot social distance within six feet. Small families in specific sand areas do not have to wear a mask when sitting. Mask not required in the water

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