Ready for a swim?
Three Westchester County beaches open for the season this Saturday in New Rochelle, Rye and Croton-on-Hudson.
County pools open June 22.
Here’s the county’s announcement, complete with bathing schedule and information on fees and passes:
COUNTY SWIMMING 2012 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
ALL POOLS AND BEACHES ARE OPEN FROM 11 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M., WITH LAST ADMITTANCE AT 6 P.M.
With Memorial Day Weekend drawing near, get out your bathing suit and sunscreen and head out for some sun and a dip!
BEACHES
Glen Island Park, New Rochelle – (914) 813-6720
Schedule:
- May 26 – June 21: open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day
- June 22 – Aug. 19: open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)*
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no admittance allowed after 6 p.m.
Fees:
- $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 11; children under 5 are 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.
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 864-5290
Schedule:
- May 26 – June 21: open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day
- June 22 – Aug. 19: open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)*
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no admittance allowed after 6 p.m.
Fees:
- Swimming is free
- Parking $5 with a County Park Pass and $10 without Pass.
Playland Beach at Playland Park, Rye – (914) 813-7000
Schedule:
- May 26 – June 21: open Saturdays and Sundays only
- June 22 – Sept. 3: open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday)*
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no admittance after 6 p.m.
Fees:
- $4 adults and $3 children ages 5 to 11; 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 fees are $5 weekdays, $7 weekends and $10 holidays.
POOLS
Saxon Woods Park, White Plains – (914) 995-4480
Schedule:
- June 22 – Aug. 19: open seven days a week*
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no admittance after 6 p.m.
- Park Pass or proof of county residency is required for admittance.
Fees:
- $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under, $4 for seniors on weekdays only (includes parking)
The Brook at Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers – (914) 231-2865
Schedule:
- June 22 – Aug. 19: open seven days a week*
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no admittance after 6 p.m.
- Park Pass or proof of county residency is required for admittance.
Fees:
- $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and $5 for seniors weekdays only
- $5 parking Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Willson’s Waves at Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon – (914) 813-6990
Schedule:
- June 22 – Aug. 19: open seven days a week*
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with no admittance after 6 p.m.
- Park Pass or proof of county residency is required for admittance.
Fees:
- $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and $5 for seniors weekdays only (parking included)
Playland Pool at Playland Park, Rye – (914 813-7000
Schedule:
- June 22 – Aug. 19: open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday) Hours: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., with no admittance after 6 p.m.
Fees:
- $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 fees are $5 weekdays, $7 weekends and $10 holidays.
*Schedule changes Aug. 20. Check for updates at westchestergov.com/parks.
SEASON SWIM PASS
County Park Pass holders are eligible for a Season Swim Pass, which allows unlimited entry to Glen Island Beach and all pools except Playland throughout the season. Fees are $250 for a family, $100 for individuals, and $75 for seniors. It can be purchased at all pools (except Playland) or at Glen Island park. For Family Pass, all members must be present at time of issue.
For public bus transportation availability, visit www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus.
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