Gaining entry to the pool deck involves navigating a tiered fee system designed to reward local taxpayers while maintaining access for the broader metropolitan area. Pricing discrepancies frequently surprise casual visitors, leading to friction at the ticket windows.
Holders of a valid Westchester county park pass receive the steepest discounts. The pass, available to residents for a multi-year fee, unlocks discounted wave pool admission for the cardholder and up to three guests. Adult county residents with a pass pay $10 per person, while children aged 5 to 11 enter for $8. County residents without a pass can still enter by presenting a New York State driver's license showing a Westchester residential address, though the admission fee rises to $15 per adult.
Non-residents face distinct regulations. Westchester allows out-of-county visitors into Willson's Waves, but general admission climbs to $20 per person, and entry can be restricted on holiday weekends when pool decks hit maximum capacity early in the morning. Parking fees and schedule rules apply uniformly: parking runs $5 with a park pass and $10 without one, enforced from 8:00 AM until late afternoon during peak aquatic operational weeks.
| Park Amenity | Operating Hours & Season | Pricing & Pass Requirements | Access Policies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willson’s Waves Pool Deck | 11:00 AM, 6:30 PM (No entry after 6:00 PM; late June through Labor Day) | $10 (Pass holder); $15 (County resident); $20 (Non-resident) | Capacity capped at certified lifeguard thresholds; staggered entry during heat waves. |
| Water Slides & Splash Pad | 11:30 AM, 6:00 PM daily during pool operational season | Included with standard pool admission | Minimum height requirement (42 inches) for major slides; swim diapers mandatory in splash pad. |
| Historic Wilson Woods Bathhouse | 10:30 AM, 7:00 PM daily during summer season | Free access for pool ticket holders; coin lockers available | Restrooms, changing stalls, and shower facilities open; lockers require quarters or personal padlock. |
| Freshwater Fishing Pond | Dawn to dusk, year-round | Free park access; valid NYS Fishing License required (ages 16+) | Catch-and-release encouraged; no motorized watercraft; shoreline angling only. |
| Picnic Pavilions & Grounds | 8:00 AM, dusk, May through October | Casual tables free; reserved pavilions range $175, $350/day | Advance county permit required for groups of 20 or more; alcohol permits require separate application. |
