The Mansion at Crawford Park is now open and more spectacular then ever. Newly renovated, fully accessible, complete with discovered and restored fireplace. All or part of the mansion is available for rental. Contact the parks department for details and availability. Crawford Park's grounds and its newly renovated pavilion, playground, and sensory garden are also open. Visitors are welcome!
Please contact us for options to utilize the grassy areas at the park for your events!
Please scroll down to review the prices and details to rent
Crawford Pavilion and other spaces
For Reservations:
Phone: (914) 881-4532
Email: Parksdept@townofryeny.com
*Please Include Which Park You Are Inquiring About In The Subject Line*
Contact: Court Clerk Anne Capeci
Phone: (914) 939-3305
Email: ACapeci@TownofRyeNY.com
Please call the office of the Court Clerk in advance before coming in person.
A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. Couples can obtain their marriage license in this office. No appointment is necessary. The application for a license must be signed by both applicants in the presence of the Town Clerk. The marriage license will be issued immediately upon application. The couple must fulfill all requirements by New York State which will be listed below.
The requirements to obtain a marriage license in the Town of Rye are as follows:
Once the license is issued, you must wait 24 hours to get married, but the license is valid for 60 days from the date issued. With this license you are authorized to be married anywhere in the State of New York.
The application for a marriage license in English can be found here. For Spanish click here.
In New York State it is required to have one witness, although there is space for two witnesses to sign. To get married in the Town of Rye you must call to make an appointment. A list of Marriage Officiants is available upon request.
After the ceremony the couple will receive one Certificate of Marriage Registration, one Certified Transcript of Marriage and one certified copy of the completed Marriage License (The original is sent to New York State Department of Health). Extra copies of the Certified Transcript or Marriage License will have to be requested either in person or by mail. The records will always be held where the original license was obtained. To request extra copies, a copy of a valid photo ID of either spouse must be presented and each copy costs $10.00 in cash, check or money order made out to "Town of Rye". It must be filled out completely in order to receive the copies.
If in any case an error is found on the marriage license or certificate the couple may request to have it corrected. The document required for correction of name, date of birth, place of birth and parent shown on the marriage record must be an original birth certificate or certified copy of one. The document required for correction to change date of marriage and/or place of marriage must be a letter from the officiant or a certified copy of the officiant's record or, for a religious ceremony, a Church Certificate with a Seal. The Affidavit for Correction of Marriage Record can be found here.
If you have any more questions, please contact the Town Clerk at (914) 939-3570.
Package 1 - 5 Hours - includes 1st Floor (Hall 1 & 2, Solarium, & Kitchen)
Package 2 - 5 Hours - includes 1st Floor (Hall 1 & 2, Solarium)
Package 1 - 10 Hours - Includes 1st Floor (Hall 1 & 2, Solarium, Lounge, Kitchen)
With this package you have exclusive use of the grounds, Mansion & Pavilion, there will be no other events scheduled. Rental time includes event, setup, & cleanup
Package 2 - 5 Hours - Includes 1st Floor (Hall 1 & 2, Solarium, Lounge, Kitchen)
With this package you have non-exclusive use of the grounds, Mansion & Pavilion, there could be other events scheduled before or during your event. Rental time includes event, setup, & cleanup
Parking and Beach Access Fees For Rye Town Park
The park and beach are open to the general public. You don’t have to be a resident to use the park. Persons can pay on a daily basis or purchase season permits, which provide discounts to people planning to use the beach and park frequently.
Residents of Rye City, Port Chester, Rye Brook and Rye Neck get discounts on both daily rates and season permits.
Non-residents of these communities can also buy season permits, at higher rates.
There are three categories of permits for residents and non-residents: Senior, Single, and Family.
Parking Only permits can also be purchased, which provide for unlimited free parking during the beach season.
Daily rates for parking and beach access are higher on weekends than weekdays.
The daytime parking rates are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Evening parking rates run from 7 p.m. until the park closes. Daytime beach access rates are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late Afternoon beach access rates are from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Evening Beach access rates are from 7 p.m until closing. Residents are free after 7 p.m for beach access.
See the complete chart of the 2019 daily and seasonal permit rates on the permits and fees page.
Pre-Season Operations: Starting May 3rd, the permit office is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre Season fees are charged for parking starting in April.
Rye Town Office
222 Grace Church Street, 3rd Floor
Port Chester, NY 10573
