A look at local beaches COVID guidelines ahead of holiday weekend
News 12 Staff
Updated on:May 25, 2021, 5:54pm EDT
From the Hudson River to the Long Island Sound, many took advantage of Tuesday s nice weather to visit Westchester parks and beaches.
With state COVID-19 restrictions easing up, what do you need to know going into Memorial Day weekend? The world is changing we are asking people to use common sense. Our two beaches are opening again, wearing masks on lines to get food, and in the next few weeks restrictions easing even more, said Peter Tartaglia, Westchester County park first deputy commissioner.
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Westchester s pools and amusement parks will be open this summer as the county continues combating the spread of COVID-19.
County Executive George Latimer announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 19 that Rye Playland, Playland Beach, and the county s pools have opening dates scheduled and should remain open during the duration of the summer.
According to Latimer, planned openings include:
Beach openings at Playland and Croton Point Park will be opened beginning on Memorial Day through Tuesday, June 25;
Playland Beach will be open seven days a week from June 25 through Labor Day;
Croton Point Beach will be open Wednesday through Sundays from June 25 through Labor Day;