Westchester beaches open this weekend for start of summer

All Westchester County-owned beaches will be open for the start of the summer season on Saturday and Sunday.

Katerina Belales

Jun 20, 2025, 11:25 AM

Updated 6 hr ago

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The summer season officially starts tonight, and as temperatures continue to climb, it's important to make sure you and your family stay cool.
All Westchester County-owned beaches will be open for the start of the summer season on Saturday and Sunday. That includes Playland Beach in Rye, Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle and Croton Point Beach in Croton-on-Hudson.
All beaches will then officially open with the summer season schedules next weekend. Playland Beach and Glen Island Beach will be open daily, while Croton Point Beach will continue to be open on only Saturdays and Sundays.
Many residents who walk Playland's boardwalk every morning are excited for the beach to officially open up, including one local official.
“[I come here] every morning, [and] sometimes I come in the afternoon," said Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino. "It’s a great place…I love it. I enjoy it. I want to make sure everyone is safe through the summer and let’s enjoy it.”
Meanwhile, the Westchester County Health Department says two county-regulated beaches on Mohegan Lake have been closed until further notice because of a harmful algae bloom. As of June 10, Mohegan Colony Association and Mohegan Beach Park District have been closed to the public. No word yet on when those beaches will reopen.
For those who prefer the pool over the beach, all county-owned beaches in Westchester County will open on Friday, June 27.