COUNTY SWIMMING 2012 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
With Memorial Day Weekend drawing near, get out your bathing suit and sunscreen and head out for some sun and a dip!
PLAYLAND BEACH OPENS THIS WEEKEND--POOL JUNE 22ND
The Memorial Day Weekend forecast for the tri-state area predicts hazy hot humid uncomfortable weather, temperatures in the 80s all three days with strong chance of thunderstorms developing in the afternoons Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Memorial Day Parade, May 31, 2005,White Plains New York, USA
Memorial Day Parade, White Plains New York USA, 2006
The White Plains Memorial Day Parade will be staged Monday at 10 A.M. in downtown White Plains.
White Plains Pools at Gardella and Kittrell Park will open June 16, according to the Department of Recreation and Parks.
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 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 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.
Willsons Waves at Willsons Woods Park, Mount Vernon (914) 813-6990
Schedule:
· June 22 Aug. 19: open seven days a week*
· Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 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.
