Interested in making a reservation? Check out the tables below to help determine what options are available and how much your group picnic will cost.

  • Rates may be higher for larger groups, depending on park and size of pavilion. 
  • All rates are subject to change.

Make a Reservation
To reserve a park or ball field call or visit the permit office at (914) 231-4575, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays). 450 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502. (Directions). Reservation holders will be contacted if there are any changes to Covid-19 protocols in regards to capacity or cancellations.

Location, Location, Location
To help in the planning process see a birds' eve view of each of the parks to get an idea of where each picnic site is located in relation to parking lots, ball fields, playgrounds, comfort stations and other amenities. You may also download the Westchester County Parks map and guide brochure to review picnicking locations.

Playland Park
Accommodates groups from 100 to 10,000 and more for catered outings in a reserved area for their exclusive use. For information and reservations, call (914) 813-7000 or send an email.

Car Parking 
Fee for picnic guests is $5 with a Park Pass, $10 without a pass. Guests of the picnic permit holder must present a copy of the picnic permit to access the park.

Pool and Beach
Guests of the picnic permit holder must present a copy of the permit to use the pool or beach.

Bus Parking
Bus parking fee for groups is $50 per bus, $20 for mini buses, depending on locality. Up to four buses are allowed at George's Island Park on weekends or holidays.

Ball Fields
In most parks, use of playing fields is on a first-come, first-served basis unless the field is part of the area reserved. To reserve, call (914) 231-4575.

 

Picnic Site Reservation Fees for Up to 75 People.
Parks Open to Residents and Non-ResidentsWeekdayWeekendWeekday with Park PassWeekend with Park Pass
Blue Mountain
Areas 1, 2 and 3
$150 $200 $125 $175
Croton Gorge $150 $200 $125 $175
Croton Point
Areas 1, 2, 3, 3A and 4A
$150 $200 $125 $175
George's Island $150 $200 $125 $175
Ward Pound Ridge $150 $200 $125 $175

 

Picnic Site Reservation Fees for Up to 75 People. Resident Only Parks.
Parks Open to Residents OnlyWeekdayWeekendWeekday with Park PassWeekend with Park Pass
Glen Island $150 $200 $125 $175
Ridge Road $150 $200 $125 $175
Saxon Woods $150 $200 $125 $175
Sprain Ridge $150 $200 $125 $175
Tibbetts Brook $150 $200 $125 $175
V.E. Macy $150 $200 $125 $175
Willson's Woods $150 $200 $125 $175

 

Pavilion Reservation Fees
Parks Open to Residents and Non-ResidentsWeekdayWeekendWeekday with Park PassWeekend with Park Pass
Croton Point
Pavilion 1
(up to 250 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450
Croton Point
Pavilion 2
(up to 50 people)
$250 $350 $200 $300
George's Island
Pavilions 1 and 2
(up to 200 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450

 

Pavilion Reservation Fees. Resident Only Parks.
Parks Open to Residents OnlyWeekdayWeekendWeekday with Park PassWeekend with Park Pass
Glen Island
Pavilion 1
(up to 200 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450
Glen Island
Pavilion 2
(up to 125 people)
$250 $350 $200 $300
Glen Island
Pavilion 3
(up to 250 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450
Ridge Road
Pavilions 1, 2 and 3
(up to 250 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450
Saxon Woods
Pavilion
(up to 250 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450
Sprain Ridge
Pavilion
(up to 75 people)
$250 $350 $200 $300
Tibbetts Brook
Pavilion
(up to 250 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450
V.E. Macy
Pavilion
(up to 250 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450
Willson's Woods
DeMatteo Terrace
(up to 100 people)
$350 $500 $300 $450


All rates are subject to change.