Westchester County Parks Prepare to Open: New Parks Pass Offered

Westchester County Parks are Beginning to Reopen for the 2021 Season. Beginning Memorial Day: Playland Beach will be open during weekends through June 25th, and will be open seven days a week after June 25th.


Croton Point Beach will be open during weekends through June 25th and will be open Wednesday-Saturday after June 25th


Beginning June 25: Saxon Woods, Tibbets Brook, and Wilson Woods Parks will be open seven days a week
Playland Park will reopen to the public beginning June 26th, and will be open as follows: Wednesday to Sunday between 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The 2021 summer season will run from June 25th to Labor Day. Park reservations are recommended the day of, as park capacity will be 25%. Please note that Playland Pool will be closed for renovation until Summer 2022.


Westchester County has also launched a new park pass. With the same great benefits as before, the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation has redesigned its classic park pass to improve branding and generate repeat business.

Park passes are now full color, feature the Parks’ logo, and include a traditional credit card-sized pass as well as a smaller card that can be attached to a key chain. Both cards include a barcode, which identifies the user. While there is no photo on the card, the user’s photo, account number and information will appear on screen when scanned at park entrances.


Park passes can be purchased at the following locations:
Blue Mountain Reservation, Cortlandt Manor
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson
Dunwoodie Golf Course, Yonkers
Hudson Hills Golf Course, Ossining
Maple Moor Golf Course, White Plains
Mohansic Golf Course, Yorktown Heights
Saxon Woods Golf Course, Scarsdale
Sprain Lake Golf Course, Yonkers
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River
Westchester County Parks Department, Ardsley


Park passes are valid for three years and can be purchased for $90 by Westchester County residents over the age of 18. Junior park passes are available for those age 12 to 17, for the same price, with additional rules surrounding guests. Senior citizen park passes for those over age 60 are valid for six years.


Westchester County park passes entitle holders access to the tennis courts at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers and all County pools and beaches. They also provide discounts for camping, boat launching, picnicking, golfing and parking where fees apply, except for at Playland.


Valid park passes will still be honored and should be replaced with the new card upon expiration. For more information, visit https://parks.westchestergov.com/park-passes.