Get Your Pass to Westchester County ParksGet Your Pass to Westchester County Parks Benefits A park pass offers discounts on: * Golf courses * Swimming pools and beaches * Parking fees (except at Westchester County Center) * Camping * Boat launches * Tennis courts Types of Passes * Adult: $90 (valid for three years); allows up to five guests * Junior (ages 12-17): $90 (valid for three years); requires proof of age and residence * Family: $180 (valid for three years); for two adults and children ages 12-17 living in the same household Other Passes * Senior * Disability * Disabled veteran * Military * Clergy Visit [this website](https://bit.ly/3y9AWR8) for details. Purchasing a Pass Purchase passes at: * Croton Point Park * Westchester County Parks Department (Ardsley) * Ward Pound Ridge Reservation * Sportsman Center (Cortlandt Manor) See [this website](https://bit.ly/3S9qiAZ) for more locations. Using Your Pass * Your photo and account number will be displayed when scanned at park entrances. * You’ll receive a credit card-sized card and a key ring card. * Old park passes will be honored until they expire.
Maple Sugar Mining at Ward Pound Ridge
Trailside Nature Museum Curator Mindy Quintero talks about the sugar production process at the Sugar House on the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Mark Vergari, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
How do you get a pass to Westchester County parks? And how do different types of park passes differ in what they offer and cost?
A park pass offers a discount on things, including at the county’s six golf courses, and on admission to swimming pools and beaches. Where there is paid parking, pass holders pay a reduced rate, except at the Westchester County Center. There are discounts for camping at Croton Point Park, Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park, and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Other discounts include boat launches at Glen Island Park, George’s Island Park and Wampus Pond (including rowboat rentals) and discounts on the six all-weather tennis courts at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers.
What types of park passes are available in Westchester?
According to the Westchester government website, there are several types of park passes available.
For adults, the pass costs $90 and is valid for three years. Passholders may bring up to five guests to pools or beaches where county residency is required.
Children and teens ages 12 to 17 can also get a pass. Like the adult pass, the junior park pass costs $90 and is valid for three years. Proof of age with a school-issued ID and proof of residence of a guardian are required. Children must be at least 14 years old to enter a beach or pool without a parent or guardian.
Families can save some money by opting for the family pass, which allows two adults and children ages 12 to 17 living in the same household to get their own pass for a one-time fee of $180. All family members must be present at the time of purchase and provide proof of Westchester residence with a family mailing address. The pass is valid for three years from the date of issuance.
Other passes for seniors, people with disabilities, disabled veterans, military and clergy are also available at various rates. For a full list, visit the county website at bit.ly/3y9AWR8.
How do I purchase a Westchester County park pass?
There are a number of places where you can purchase park passes. You can purchase them year-round at Croton Point Park, The Westchester County Parks Department (450 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley), Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, or Sportsman Center (183 Watch Hill Road, Cortlandt Manor). For a full list of locations, see the county’s online list at bit.ly/3S9qiAZ.
According to the county government website, the pass holder’s photo, which is taken when purchasing the pass, along with the account number, will appear on the screen when the pass is scanned at county park entrances.
People are issued a credit card-sized card and a smaller card that fits on a key ring. Valid, previously designed park passes are honored and must be replaced when they expire.
