Park Rules, Regulations and FAQ's – Park rules have been formulated for the protection of all park users.  Following the rules makes it possible for park users to have an enjoyable experience.  If you have any concerns about the rules or the behavior of anyone in the park, please contact a member of the park staff. 

Park rangers patrol the park regularly, but you can contact other staff, include cashiers, parking attendance, lifeguards, and maintenance workers.  The Park Director’s office and Park Security office are located in the administration building

Hours of operation - The park is open from dawn to midnight.  All cars must be out of the Park before closing time.  The parking lot opens at 9:00 a.m.  Pedestrian entrances to the Park are located along Dearborn, Forest and Rye Beach Avenues. 

Rye Town Park is under the legal jurisdiction of the City of Rye.  Rules particular to the park include the following prohibitions:

• Picnicking without a special permit;
• Ball playing;
• Glassware;
• Loud Radios;
• Littering 
• Dogs off the leash are not permitted at any time
• Failure to pickup after your dog

Special rules for Beach

Lost and Found and other Assistance Procedures – If you find anything, please return it to any member of the Park staff.  The Lost and Found center is at the Director’s Office in the Administration (towers) building. 

FAQ’s

 1. Where do I get a parking/beach permit?

At the administration building, the building with two towers facing the beach, between Seaside Johnnie’s restaurant and Dearborn Ave.

2. Who can get a season parking and beach permit?

If you live in the communities of Rye City, Rye Brook, Port Chester or Rye Neck you can get a resident permit.  Other people can get non-resident permits, at somewhat higher prices. 

3. What is the advantage of getting a permit?

All permit holders get discounts on parking and free beach access.  If you’re a resident and plan to come to Rye Town Park frequently, you’ll save money by getting a season permit.  Even if you only come 8 weekdays for the whole season!

Here’s the math for family permits, with two parents: With a permit you’ll pay a season fee of $130, plus $4 to park per visit.  Without a permit, you’ll pay $8 to park and $14 beach access per visit for two adults. 

Math for 8 weekday visits by Residents– Family of Four (2 children under 18)

Thus anything over 8 family visits will save you money  ($ 4 versus $22)  -- $18 for each additional visit. 

Note: without a permit, children 13 and up will have to pay $7 per person, making a season permit even more of a savings.  You’ll save even more money if you come to the park on fireworks evenings – permit holders do not have to pay the $5 parking fee.  And you won’t have to pay the $2 per adult to get on the beach.  Single residents will save if they come more than 10 times. 

Non-residents Permits will save money for people who plan to come to the beach on a regular basis.  For all permit holders, the more you come, the more you’ll save!

4. Who does my parking/beach permit include?

A. Senior or Individual Permit -- only the person holding the permit;

B. Family Permit - two parents and children under 18 years of age;

5. What about babysitters, grandparents, etc?

They have to pay the non-permit fee or get their own permit.

6. Can I get a permit just for beach access?   No.  What about a permit for parking only? Yes.  Parking permits are $140.00

7. Why do we have to pay for parking? 

Parking fees help support the cost of the park and beach operations.  The total budget of operations is over $1 million.  Part of the costs are paid for by taxpayers from Rye City and Rye Town (Port Chester, Rye Brook and Rye Neck).  The rest comes from fees, donations, and volunteer efforts. 

8. I’m a fireman/policeman/Town/City Employee -- Do I get a discount/free pass?

The Rye Town Park Commission is responsible for determining who is eligible for free or discounted admission.  Only they can issue passes.  If you have any questions, contact Bishop Nowotnik at the Rye Town Office in Port Chester – 939-3075.

9. Can I cook on the beach? 

Only if you arrange for a rental of the north beach area, and then only after 5 p.m.  Call the Town of Rye at 939-3075 for further information.

10. Do you have handicapped parking?  Where is the handicapped parking?

There are approximately 25 handicapped spaces in the two sections of the parking lot closest to the beach.  If they are filled, however, we can arrange for dropping a handicapped person off near the beach gate, or transporting a handicapped person who drives from the parking lot to the beach.  You would need to have a cell phone or contact the park office and schedule your visit in advance.  Phone 967-0965. 

11. I’m handicapped -- can I park my car right by the middle beach gate?

We can arrange for you to get access to the beach, but we cannot have cars parked in any way that interferes with public safety and access.  For further information, phone the Park Director at 967-0965. 

12. Since children under 13 get free admission onto the beach, can I just let my kids go on the beach and I’ll watch them from the park?

No, all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on the beach. 

13. Can I get my money back if it starts to rain? 

Fees are non-refundable.

14. Do you sell bathing suits and beach supplies?

They are sold at the snack bar on the beach below Seaside Johnnie’s restaurant, and at the snack bar at the north beach when it is open.  Call them at 914-921-6104 for more information. 

15. Why can’t I bring my dog to the area by the beach, pavilion and restaurant?

The Commission has set this policy to avoid problem interactions with people and to insure sanitary conditions.  Dogs are permitted on the leash in the “L” shaped area that runs along the stone wall by Forest and Rye Beach Avenues. 

16. Why can’t we have picnics and play ball games in the park?

In order to insure the safety, sanitary conditions and tranquility for people relaxing in the park, we limit the extent of picnicking and ball playing.  Absolutely no barbeques or other cooking is permitted in the park.   

17. Why can’t we bring beverages in glass bottles onto the beach? 

This rule is to insure the safety of people using the beach.  There can be no exceptions. 

18. How can I arrange to have an event at one of the pavilions?

Brochures about renting a pavilion or beach barbeque area are available at the park office and at the offices of Rye Town in Port Chester.  You can also call for information at 967-0965 (Park) or 939-3075.

19. Can I bring a school/camp group here for nature study on the beach? 

Yes, but you need to make arrangements in advance.  Call 967-0965 or 939-3075. 

20. Can I go out and come back later the same day without having to pay again?

Yes, for both parking and beach access.  But you need to have a receipt showing today’s date; you can get this at the parking lot admission booth.  You can leave the beach and come back later the same day for no extra charge by getting your hand stamped at the beach access booth.