Westchester County
A beach on Five Islands Park in New Rochelle
Westchester is not often seen as a beach destination, but currently four of Westchester’s six public parks are open, although exclusively to Westchester residents. Below is a list of open, closed, and restricted public beaches in Westchester County.
- Harbor Island Park Beach, Mamaroneck: Open to everyone after 1:00 p.m., only Mamaroneck residents before 1:00 p.m.
- Oakland Beach/Rye Town: Only open to local residents
- Croton Point Park Beach, Croton-on-Hudson: Only open to Westchester residents
- Playland Beach, Rye: Only open to Westchester residents
- Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: Closed
- Hudson Park East and West, New Rochelle: Closed
Social distancing protocols and additional park rules will be enforced at each open park. Glen Island Park remains closed as it currently serves as a COVID-19 testing facility. Although most Westchester beaches are only available to county residents, many parks are open to all visitors including Kensico Dam Plaza, Cranberry Lake Preserve, and Marshlands Conservancy.
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