YONKERS: On Friday, June 26, Sprain Ridge Pool in Yonkers will open.
The following Friday — July 3 — Tibbetts Brook Pool in Yonkers will open to the public.
There are, however, some slight modifications to help ensure safety during the new coronavirus outbreak.
No Aqua Splash Pad at Sprain Ridge Pool.
No Lazy River Tubes, Aqua Playground, Water Slides or Basketball Court at Tibbetts Brook Park Pool
To further ensure safety, the pools will follow state and Westchester County departments of health regulations of 50 percent maximum occupancy.
The pools will be first come, first serve entry with two public pool sessions throughout the day. After each session, there will be an hour-long cleaning and disinfecting session.
- Open Session 1: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Clean/Disinfect: 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
- Open Session 2: 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Clean/Disinfect: 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
When Session 1 tickets are sold out, Session 2 tickets will go on sale to remaining patrons.
When Session 2 tickets are sold out, no more tickets will be sold for that day. There will be no rain checks, re-entry or refunds.Parks staff will make announcements every half hour reminding people to use all proper social distancing guidelines.
Guests must wear a mask or face covering anytime they are closer than 6 feet from any other guest.Neither concession stands nor locker rooms will be open.
Restrooms will be available, and masks will be require to enter them.