County Executive George Latimer announced last week that Croton Gorge Park will be closed on weekends up to and inlcuding the upcoming 4th of July weekend. Latimer cited an inability to control visitors at the park on the weekends, and that overflow of visitors, combined with the continued concerns over the coronavirus, made closing the park for the next three weeks the correct decision.
“We are closing Croton Gorge Park again. We must have the ability to manage the demand, and the volume at this park on the weekends have been difficult to manage. The park will remain open durng the week,” said Latimer, who also cited parking limitations at the park, which includes some of the most stunning views of a waterflow from the Croton Reservoir, pictured above.
Latimer made the announcement while visiting Peekskill, where, together with Mayor Andre Rainey, handed out masks for residents and Census forms. The County Executive also provided a COVID-19 update.
“More than 200,000 Westchester residents have been tested, that is 20% of the county population,” said Latimer, who added that 17% of the Westchester population that has been tested, tested positive. That number is down from 34% more than a month ago. On the day of his visit to Peekskill, Latimer said that two Westchester residents died of the Coronavirus, brining the total of county residents who have died to 1,402.
