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New 11-Court Indoor Pickleball Facility To Open In Westchester: Here's When New 11-Court Indoor Pickleball Facility To Open In Westchester: Here's When
New 11-Court Indoor Pickleball Facility To Open In Westchester: Here's When Pickleball players in Northern Westchester will soon have a new place to play year-round.  SPORTIME Pickleball announced it is set to open a new dedicated indoor pickleball club in Armonk on Sunday, March 15, at 112 Business Park Dr. The new facility will feature 11 climate-controlled indoor courts, expanding SPORTIME’s footprint in Westchester County to 27 dedicated pickleball courts, including locations in Yorktown Heights, as well as existing tennis and pickleball sites in Mamaroneck and Eastchester, according to the company.   The Armonk club will offer recreational play…
Best Children's Activity In Westchester County In 2025: Playland Park Best Children's Activity In Westchester County In 2025: Playland Park
Best Children's Activity In Westchester County In 2025: Playland Park We are thrilled to announce that Playland Park has been named Best Children's Activity in Westchester County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, winning the title for the second year in a row! According to its website, Playland first opened to the public in 1928 as a family-friendly amusement destination along the shores of Long Island Sound in Westchester. From the start, per its site, the park was designed to be more than just rides, offering a planned layout that combined attractions, open space, and waterfront access. The website explains that today Playland spans 280 acres …
NYC Ranked Second Nationally For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why NYC Ranked Second Nationally For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why
NYC Ranked Second Nationally For July 4th Fun, Study Says: Here's Why Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When
Towel, Flip-Flops, ID: Beaches In Westchester To Reopen, Here's When Beach season is back in Westchester County just in time for Memorial Day weekend, with pools to follow in late June, officials announced.  Three popular county-owned beaches — Croton Point in Croton-on-Hudson, Glen Island in New Rochelle, and Playland in Rye — will reopen Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 24 to 26, on a pre-season basis, weather permitting, according to Westchester County Parks.  The beaches will operate weekends and holidays through Sunday, June 22. Starting Friday, June 27, Glen Island and Playland beaches will open daily, while Croton Point Beach will continue …
Best Family Activity In Westchester County In 2024: Playland Park Best Family Activity In Westchester County In 2024: Playland Park
Best Family Activity In Westchester County In 2024: Playland Park We are thrilled to announce that Playland Park has been named Best Family Activity in Westchester County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!​ According to its website, Playland Park, established in 1928, is a National Historic Landmark and the first planned amusement park in the United States. The seasonal park offers over 40 rides and attractions, including the iconic Dragon Coaster, a wooden roller coaster that has been thrilling guests since 1929, per its website. Beyond the rides, Playland features a picturesque boardwalk, beach, pool, and lake activities, making it a versa…
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort Near CT Casino 'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort Near CT Casino
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort Near CT Casino A new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino has set a date for when families can start enjoying splash-filled adventures. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket, a 92,000-square-foot park on 13 acres next to Foxwoods, will open on Friday, May 23, Great Wolf Resorts said. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe, promising year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. Foxwoods posted an Instagram video, giving a sneak peek of the park's progress on Tuesday, Jan. 14. "🌊🐺 Making waves with our newest addition!" said Foxwoods. "We're t…
Newest Update: More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed Newest Update: More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed
Newest Update: More Beaches In Westchester Cleared To Reopen, 2 Remain Closed Bring out your buckets and spades—more beaches in Westchester have been cleared to open to swimmers by county health officials.  A total of three beaches in Mamaroneck in New Rochelle were allowed to open on Friday, Aug. 16, Westchester County health officials announced.  The beaches include:  Mamaroneck:  Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Harbor Island Beach. New Rochelle: Hudson Park West Beach. The announcement follows a previous spree of beach reopenings on Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Earlier Report - Update: Heavy Rains Prompt Beach Closures In Mamaroneck W…
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks As part of an initiative to promote physical and mental health among young New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that pool entry fees will be waived at state parks this summer. “Summer is here – get offline and get outside.” On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families to prioritize their mental and physical health by taking a break from social media to enjoy recreation and social gatherings outdoors. Poo…
Update: Park Pool To Still Open On Time Despite Bathhouse Blaze In Westchester Update: Park Pool To Still Open On Time Despite Bathhouse Blaze In Westchester
Update: Park Pool To Still Open On Time Despite Bathhouse Blaze In Westchester A pool at a Westchester County park will open on schedule despite a fire that left the nearby bathhouse unusable, officials announced. The Gould Park Pool in Dobbs Ferry is scheduled to open on time during Memorial Day weekend for the 2024 season, the village's Recreation Department announced on Friday, April 26.  Earlier Report - Building Goes Up In Flames At Baseball Field In Dobbs Ferry The planned opening comes after a fire at the bathhouse on Saturday, March 30 around 8:15 p.m. that prompted a response from the Westchester County Hazmat team after flames came dangerousl…
Photos: New $6.6 Million Gaming Area Opens At Jones Beach State Park Photos: New $6.6 Million Gaming Area Opens At Jones Beach State Park
Photos: New $6.6 Million Gaming Area Opens At Jones Beach State Park With New Yorkers starved for recreation options as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the opening of a new and improved multi-million dollar gaming area at Jones Beach State Park. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday, July 9 that $6.6 million in improvements at the park’s West Games Area have been completed and are now open to the public. Renovation features include a new mini-golf course, refurbished and new court games, new benches, tables, fencing and lighting, and additional site improvements.  New g…
COVID-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas COVID-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas
Covid-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas Playgrounds, golf courses and other recreation hubs that have provided relief from quarantine during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis have been deemed “non-essential” and will be closed. A new order, issued on Thursday, April 9 and lasting at least until Wednesday, April 29, states that parks and other public spaces - which had been open since the outbreak began - where people could gather are being closed off to help practice social distancing protocols. Some parks and other public open spaces will remain open to provide a place for New Yorkers to get out of the house and get some …
Closing Date For Season Announced For Westchester County-Owned Golf Courses Closing Date For Season Announced For Westchester County-Owned Golf Courses
Closing Date For Season Announced For Westchester County-Owned Golf Courses Westchester golfers are going to need to hit the links in the coming weeks as the county prepares to shut down courses for the season. Westchester County officials announced that all county-owned courses will close for the season after play on Sunday, Dec. 30. They will remain open through the month, weather and conditions permitted. The courses set to be closed include Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers, Mohansic in Yorktown Heights, Saxon Woods in Scarsdale and the Hudson Hills in Ossining. Maple Moor will remain closed as a construction project continues. Officials said that the cours…
Sudden Shutdown Forces Summer Program Relocations At Sprain Ridge Pool Sudden Shutdown Forces Summer Program Relocations At Sprain Ridge Pool
Sudden Shutdown Forces Summer Program Relocations At Sprain Ridge Pool With the Sprain Ridge Pool being closed indefinitely after it was found not to be structurally sound in Yonkers, officials in Westchester have begun rescheduling events and programs that were planned for the summer season before the sudden shutdown. Earlier this week, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that in an attempt to reopen the pool in Yonkers before July 4 last year, contractors rushed work at the pool, which resulted in structural issues. It was originally scheduled to be opened up next week, but concerns about the pool led officials to shut it down for the summer…