NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 25, 2025) — New Rochelle’s waterfront parks officially open for the season this Memorial Day weekend, welcoming residents and visitors starting Saturday, May 24, through Saturday, June 28, on weekends and holidays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The opening includes Hudson Park, Joe Curtis Five Islands Park, and Davenport Park, with access to Hudson Beach, outdoor showers, public restrooms, the Hudson Park Café on the sundeck, and staffed parking lots.
“While all of our parks, playgrounds, and nature facilities citywide are ready to go for the summer, we always look forward to Memorial Day weekend, as the official opening of our popular waterfront parks,” said Parks & Recreation Commissioner Vin Parise. “We are also extremely proud and thrilled with the excitement surrounding a much needed new playground at Hudson Park.”
From June 28 through Labor Day, September 1, the waterfront parks will expand to seven-day-a-week access, operating from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Parking is free for Parks Passport holders, while non-holders pay $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents.
Hudson Park debuts a newly renovated, state-of-the-art children’s playground for the 2025 season, completed this spring with funding from an American Rescue Plan Act grant. The modern play area replaces a decades-old playground, enhancing the park’s appeal for families.
For information on obtaining a Park Passport, contact 914-654-2087, email Info@NewRochelleNY.com, visit NewRochelleNY.com/Parks, or stop by the Department of Parks & Recreation at New Rochelle City Hall, 515 North Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
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