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It's not officially summer, but with the mercury crawlinginto the '90s, you may want to beat the heat by enjoying a day at a local pool, beach or water park, or enjoy al fresco dining by the water. Here is a list of some options:

BEACHES

The following beaches areopen from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends only through June 18; and 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, June 23-Labor Day (closed Monday and Tuesday except holidays). No admittance after 6 p.m. Visit parks.westchestergov.comfor additional information including parking fees and proof of Westchester residency requirements.

Croton Point Park Beach: 1A Croton Point Ave., Croton-On-Hudson. Beach access is $4, $3 for children.

Glen Island Park: 1 Pelham Road, New Rochelle. Beach access is $4, $3 for children (ages 5-11;under 5, free);County residents without a park pass: $10 adults, $5 children.Must provide proof of Westchester residency.

Playland Park Beach: 1 Playland Pkwy., Rye. Beach access is $4, $3for children (ages 5-11;under 5, free); with park pass andpool admission:$5 adults, $3.50children.This does not include admission to the park.

Rye Town Beach & Parkis opento the publicfor the summer season, through Sept. 4. 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye.This is a popular, guardedsandy white beach on the Long Island Sound, adjacent to Playland Park Beach. There'sOcean Grille at the former SeasideJohnnie'slocation.Beach access for residents on weekdays:$7 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.),$5 (4-7 p.m.);weekends: $8 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.), $5 (4-7 p.m.). For a complete list of fees including parking and permits, call 914-967-0965 orvisittownofryeny.com/requirement/rye-town-park-oakland-beach-permits-and-fees

POOLS

County-owned pools are open June 23-Labor Day, Sept. 4. Swimming hours are 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. with no admittance after 6 p.m. Pools are open seven days a week, except for Playland, which is open Wednesdays through Sundays. Proof of Westchester residency is required for all pools exceptPlayland.

Playland Park Beach:Pool access is $6,$4 for children (ages 5-11;under 5, free).This does not include admission to the park.

Saxon Woods Park:1800 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. Before 4 p.m.: $6 for a park pass holder; $8 for a holders guest; $4 for children of a pass holder. County residents without a pass, as well as their guests, pay $15 each.

Tibbetts Brook Park:355 Midland Ave., Yonkers. $8 with a Park Pass, $10 for a pass holder's guests, $5 for a holder's children. County residents without a pass, as well as their guests, pay $15 each.

Willson's Waves:East Lincoln Ave., Mount Vernon. $8 for a Park Pass holder, $10 for a holder's guest and $5 for children of a pass holder. County residents without a pass, as well as their guests, pay $15 each.

STATE PARK

FDR State Park Pool:2957 Crompound Road, Yorktown Heights. This pool is located in the larger State Park which also has boating, picnicking and ball fields.$8 per vehicle, additional $3per person to use the pool.Open: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends, June 24-Sept.4.914-245-4434, parks.ny.gov/parks/148/details.aspx

Tallman Pool:The revamped Tallman Pool in Tallman Mountain State Parkhas its own unique attractions, including a Hudson-riverfront locale and6,500 square feet of sandy beach, complete with Adirondack chairs and concessions by the NoCoBeach Grill. Openfor members and dayvisitors:11 a.m. for season pass holders, noon for daily pass holders.Daily pass: $10,Monday-Friday;$15, Saturday and Sunday;children under 5 free.Forinformation including season passes, visit tallmanpoolclub.com, 845-422-7126.

Bear Mountain State Park Pool:55 Hessian Dr., Bear Mountain. Open June 17-18and June 24-Labor Day, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission: $2.845-786-2701,parks.ny.gov/parks

High Tor State Park Pool:415 South Mountain Road, New City. Open 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, weekends and holidays, June 17-Aug. 13. Pool admission: $5 wristbands. No parking fees. 845-634-8074, parks.ny.gov/parks

Lake Welch Beach:800 Kanawaukee Road, Stony Point. The beach is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekendsthrough June 25, and daily June 26 through Sept. 4. $7 per vehicle for parking. 845-225-7207, parks.ny.gov/parks

Rockland Lake State Park Pool:299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage. Swimming schedule is 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. weekends and holidays, through June 23. The pool will also be open 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m. weekends and holidays, June 24-Aug. 20. After Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m. weekends and holidays only, Aug. 21 through Sept. 4.$8 parking fee per vehicle. $3pool admission. 845-268-3020,parks.ny.gov/parks

Congers Pool: The pool will be open noon-6:45 p.m.weekends only, throughJune 18,andnoon-6:45 p.m.daily, June 18-Sept.4.

Fahnestock State Park Beach:1498 Route 301, Carmel. The beach is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends through June 25, and daily June 26 through Sept. 4. $7 per vehicle for parking. 845-225-7207,parks.ny.gov/parks

WATERPARK

SplashDown Beach:16 Old Route 9W, Fishkill.Featuring wave pools and water slides andthe Arctic Plunge Racer a water-borne drag race where you zoom through enough twists, turns and curves to create a ton of acceleration.Daily rates are $25for kids, $30 for adults.845-897-9600, splashdownbeach.com.

3 Westerly, Ossining:Eat, drink and enjoy the incredible vistas from thisnew Ossining property's3,500-square-foot outdoor bar, beer garden and terrace seating. Chef Chin's food is as beautiful as the surrounding scenery, with signature dishes such as drunken baby back ribsprepared with a sweet ginger beer and apple cider glaze, veal osso buco dumplings dressed in a black truffle porcini sauce, and a crunchy rice cake topped with tuna tartare.Go:3 Westerly Road, Ossining; 914-762-1333;3westerly.com

Catch on the Hudson, Haverstraw:Under the direction ofhospitality veteran and chef Steve Lauterbach, Catch on the Hudson's kitchen is turning out high caliber plates, like wild mushroom flan with watercress, sweet garlic cloves and porcini syrup, anda house-cured Atlantic salmon gravlax timbale doused intequila and brown sugar.Go:16 Front St., Haverstraw, 845-942-1616,catchonthehudson.com

Forty North, Hastings-on-Hudson:Located upstairs from the Tennis Club of Hastings, this riverfront spot recently changed handsand has since been transformed with new Caribbean flair. Expect the same bucolic scenery of the Palisades for an appetizer, now with a choice of Jamaican jerk chicken, rasta pasta or fire lamb chops with plantain hash as your main.Go:100 River St., Hastings-on-Hudson, 914-274-8655,forty-north.com.

Four Brothers Restaurant, Mahopac:Who wouldn't want to pair a slice with a view of Lake Mahopac?Thispopular open-air dining destination offers everything but thelavello da cucinaon its lengthy menu of Italian cuisine, with a little something for everyone: Soups,salads, sandwiches, antipasti, pastas, pizzas, burgers, casseroles and seafood.Go:654 Route 6, Mahopac. 845-628-4404.fourbrothersmahopac.com

Hudson Water Club, West Haverstraw:Panoramic river views are just the setting you want for amenu with lots of fresh seafood, but there are plenty of pastas, meats and wood-fired oven pizzas, too. You can dock and dine, enjoy live music and some great happy hour deals.Go:606 Beach Road, West Haverstraw. 845-271-4046,www.hudsonwaterclub.com

Pier Restaurant & Tiki Bar, Rye:Combininglive music, lobster rolls and views of the Long Island Sound, this popular seaside destination offers a range of both tropical and New England-style bites, such asburgers, ribs,clam strips and coconut shrimp.Go:1 Playland Parkway, Rye. 914-967-1020,pierrestaurantandtikibar.com

bartaco, Port Chester:Pair a menu of tacos, tamales and 'ritas with a wide outside deck overlooking the Byram River and you've got a front seat on summer. Go:1 Willett Ave., Port Chester;914-937-8226;bartaco.com

Half Moon, Dobbs Ferry: You can't get much closer to the river than the outside patios here.The tables are so close you could just about skip stones on the Hudson. Opt for one of two distinct seating areas; facing south there's a lively South Beach outdoor bar with a more casual menu; facing north, the dinner menu includes signature dishes, such as the Montauk lobster and a great Long Island duck. Go:1 High St., Dobbs Ferry,914-693-4130,harvest2000.com.

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