WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced today that the county’s three public boat launch areas, located at George’s Island Park in Montrose, Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson and Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, will open for the season on Saturday, April 1.
“Whether they prefer picturesque Long Island Sound or the majestic Hudson, boaters are always eager to return to the water after the long winter, and we are ready to help them have a spring and summer of fun,” Astorino said.
George’s Island Park in Montrose provides access to the Hudson River and accommodates boats up to 21 feet in length. A Westchester County Park Pass is not required. Launching fees for car-top-carried boats are $5 with a Park Pass and $15 without the Pass. Fees for trailer-carried boats are $15 with a Park Pass and $25 without the Pass. Season permits are available to Park Pass holders only for $100, plus a $5 daily parking fee (May through September). The ramp is open 8 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week. For more information, call (914) 737-7530.
Croton Point Park also provides access to the Hudson River via the beach, for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and sailboards. No motorized boats are allowed. The daily fee is $5 with a County Park Pass, and $10 without the Pass. The launch is open from 8 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week. For more information, call (914) 862-5290.
Glen Island provides access to Long Island Sound and can accommodate boats up to 21 feet in length. A resident County Park Pass is required to use this ramp. Car-top-carried boats pay $5, and trailer-carried boats pay $15. Season permits are available to Park Pass holders only for $100, plus a $5 daily parking fee (May through September). The ramp is open from 6 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week. For more information, call (914) 813-6720.
Playland Park in Rye also provides access to Long Island Sound. Beginning Saturday, May 8, car-top carried boats may be launched through September. Call (914) 813-7010.
Inflatable boats are not allowed in any county park; if you have a question about the particular craft you would like to launch, please call the park ahead of your visit.
For information about how to obtain a Westchester County resident Park Pass, go to parks.westchestergov.com or call (914) 864-PARK.
