Pools and beaches open Memorial Day weekend

The high temps are making it seem like summer is already here, though Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, won't be here until next week. Keep cool and check out our list of beaches and pools opening Memorial Day weekend and in late June. 

Westchester

BEACHES

The following beaches will be open from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends only and Memorial Day, May 27-June 18; and 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, June 23-Labor Day (closed Monday and Tuesday except holidays). No admittance after 6 p.m. Visit parks.westchestergov.com for additional information including parking fees and proof of Westchester residency requirements. 

Croton Point Park Beach: 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-On-Hudson. Beach access is $4, $3 for children.

Glen Island Park: 1 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. Beach access is $4, $3 for children (ages 5-11; under 5, free); County residents without a park pass: $10 adults, $5 children. Must provide proof of Westchester residency.

Playland Park Beach: 1 Playland Pkwy., Rye. Beach access is $4, $3 for children (ages 5-11; under 5, free); with park pass and pool admission: $5 adults, $3.50 children. This does not include admission to the park.

Rye Town Beach & Park opens to the public for the summer season, May 26-Sept. 4. 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye. This is a popular, guarded sandy white beach on the Long Island Sound, adjacent to Playland Park Beach. Beach access for residents on weekdays: $7 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), $5 (4-7 p.m.); weekends: $8 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), $5 (4-7 p.m.). For a complete list of fees including parking and permits, call 914-967-0965 or visit townofryeny.com/requirement/rye-town-park-oakland-beach-permits-and-fees

POOLS

County-owned pools are open June 23-Labor Day, Sept. 4. Swimming hours are 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. with no admittance after 6 p.m. Pools are open seven days a week, except for Playland, which is open Wednesdays through Sundays. Proof of Westchester residency is required for all pools except Playland.

Playland Park Beach: Pool access is $6, $4 for children (ages 5-11; under 5, free). This does not include admission to the park.

Saxon Woods Park: 1800 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Before 4 p.m.: $6 for a park pass holder; $8 for a holder’s guest; $4 for children of a pass holder. County residents without a pass, as well as their guests, pay $15 each.

Tibbetts Brook Park: 355 Midland Ave., Yonkers. $8 with a Park Pass, $10 for a pass holder's guests, $5 for a holder's children. County residents without a pass, as well as their guests, pay $15 each.

Willson's Waves: East Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. $8 for a Park Pass holder, $10 for a holder's guest and $5 for children of a pass holder. County residents without a pass, as well as their guests, pay $15 each.

STATE PARK

FDR State Park Pool: 2957 Crompound Road, Yorktown Heights. This pool is located in the larger State Park which also has boating, picnicking and ball fields. $8 per vehicle, additional $3 per person to use the pool. Open: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends, June 24-Sept. 4. 914-245-4434, parks.ny.gov/parks/148/details.aspx 

Rockland

Tallman Pool: The revamped Tallman Pool in Tallman Mountain State Park has its own unique attractions, including a Hudson-riverfront locale and 6,500 square feet of sandy beach, complete with Adirondack chairs and concessions by the NoCo Beach Grill. Opens May 26 for members and day visitors: 11 a.m. for season pass holders, noon for daily pass holders. Daily pass: $10, Monday-Friday; $15, Saturday and Sunday; children under 5 free. For information including season passes, visit tallmanpoolclub.com, 845-422-7126.

Bear Mountain State Park Pool: 55 Hessian Dr., Bear Mountain. Open June 17-18 and June 24-Labor Day, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission: $2. 845-786-2701, parks.ny.gov/parks   

High Tor State Park Pool: 415 South Mountain Road, New City. Open 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Wednesday- Sunday, weekends and holidays, June 17-Aug. 13. Pool admission: $5 wristbands. No parking fees. 845-634-8074, parks.ny.gov/parks   

Lake Welch Beach: 800 Kanawaukee Road, Stony Point. The beach is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 27 through June 25, and daily June 26 through Sept. 4. $7 per vehicle for parking. 845-225-7207, parks.ny.gov/parks 

Rockland Lake State Park Pool: 299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage. Swimming schedule is 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. weekends and holidays, May 27 through June 23. The pool will also be open 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m. weekends and holidays, June 24-Aug. 20. After Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m. weekends and holidays only, Aug. 21 through Sept. 4. $8 parking fee per vehicle. $3 pool admission. 845-268-3020, parks.ny.gov/parks

Congers Pool: The pool will be open noon–6:45 p.m. weekends only, May 27- June 18, and noon–6:45 p.m. daily, June 18-Sept. 4.

Putnam

Fahnestock State Park Beach: 1498 Route 301, Carmel. The beach is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends May 27 through June 25, and daily June 26 through Sept. 4. $7 per vehicle for parking. 845-225-7207, parks.ny.gov/parks 

WATERPARK 

SplashDown Beach: 16 Old Route 9 W, Fishkill. Featuring wave pools and water slides and the Arctic Plunge Racer — a water-borne drag race where you zoom through enough twists, turns and curves to create a ton of acceleration. Memorial Day weekend special: $25. Daily rates are $25 for kids, $30 for adults. 845-897-9600, splashdownbeach.com.