Westchester gearing up to open county pools in parks. What to know ahead of opening day
Summer is around the corner, and that means Westchester County parks' pools will soon be open for residents to make a splash. The county has put out schedules, hours of operation, usage and parking fees, and more for the 2025 season.
Read on for what to know, and if you're
Pool season runs June 27 through Sept. 1 at Saxon Woods pool in White Plains, Sprain Ridge pool in Yonkers, the Brook at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers, and the Willson's Waves at Willson's Woods Park in Mount Vernon.
Despite uncertainty surrounding Playland in Rye, the amusement park's pool, according to the county's online schedule, is slated to also open June 27 through Sept. 1. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said the pool — rebuilt as part of the county's $150 million Playland infrastructure investment — will open at end of June.
Pools will open 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at county parks, with no one admitted after 6 p.m.
Good to know: Westchester County opening day for park beaches is May 24
Pool admission fees are $8 daily for a park pass holder or $5 at twilight. A park pass holder's guest (age 12 or older) is $10 daily or $6 at twilight, while a guest ages 3 to 11 is $4 daily and $3 at twilight. Ages 2 and under are admitted free. For a resident who does not have a park pass, it's $15 daily or $10 twilight, and the same for the non-pass holder's guests.
Other fee scenarios, including for children of adults who don't have a park pass, are on the county's website.
A park pass or county-residency proof with a valid New York driver's license is required at pools. There is a five-guest limit for each adult pass holder and non-park pass holder. You can learn more about how to get a .
Parking fees apply at Saxon Woods picnic area and The Brook at Tibbetts. There is no parking fee at Willson's waves pool, the county website said.
Rules at Westchester County pools are as follows:
Children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and be actively supervised at all times in all areas of the facility.
Obey lifeguards' and staff's decisions
Observe pool depth markers and no-diving signs.
Stay behind and clear of yellow safety lanes.
Proper lined bathing suits are required to swim. No shorts, cutoffs, etc.
Only a U.S. Coast Guard-approved floatation device is allowed as a swim aid.
Only a clean T-shirt may be used as a cover up in pool. Bathing suit cover-ups are not allowed in the pool.
The county said the following are prohibited:
Diving
Running, dunking, horseplay, rowdy or otherwise unruly behavior
Swimming when lifeguards are not on duty
Coolers larger than 12 inches in diameter or height
Styrofoam coolers
Alcoholic beverages and glass containers
All pets (service animals are welcome)
Loud radios
Tubes, floats, masks, fins or other aquatic accessories
Toys and ball playing of any kind except in designated areas
All diapers (except waterproof swim diapers)
Smoking anywhere within pool facilities
Cell phone use in locker, changing or restrooms
Picnic food in concession area
Contributing: The Journal News/lohud's David McKay Wilson
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Summer 2025: When do Westchester NY pools open? What to know
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