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Q1: Is Willson’s Waves open if it rains?
A1: The pool operates through light rain, but pool decks are immediately cleared at the first sign of lightning or thunder. Swimmers must wait 30 minutes following the last recorded thunderclap before returning to the water. Severe weather that creates zero visibility may cause the facility to close early for the day, with no rainchecks issued.
Q2: Can I bring my own food and coolers into the pool area?
A2: Coolers are allowed on the general park grounds, but glass containers and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Small handheld coolers with snacks and sealed water bottles are permitted on the pool deck; large hard-sided coolers, outside hot food catering, and portable cooking devices must remain in the open picnic groves.
Q3: Does the park accept cash at the ticket booth and parking gate?
A3: Westchester County parks have moved toward cashless payment processing. Major credit cards, debit cards, and contactless digital wallets (Apple Pay and Google Pay) are accepted at all parking gates, pool admission windows, and the main bathhouse desk. Keep a secondary card handy in case of local cell tower connectivity lags.
