Pools and beaches hit capacity during scorching heat – News 12 Westchester

Pools and beaches across the Hudson Valley are reaching capacity quickly during this latest round of heat.

Officials are urging swimmers to get to their locations early today because they will likely fill up fast due to COVID-19 capacity limitations.

Sunday, the Taconic State Park near the Copake area reached its 50% limit just before 10 a.m. Lake Welch Beach at Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain State Park also closed.

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Anthony F. Veteran Park is limited to Greenburgh residents only due to safety protocols. You also need a reservation in advance to get in.Sprain Ridge Park is open to Westchester residents, and is first come, first serve.

The Hommocks Pool in Larchmont, where an employee tested positive for the virus, has had to close for the time being. However, the Mount Pleasant Pool and community center are reopening this morning after two lifeguards tested positive.

Lake Tiorati Beach is off limits to swimmers due to harmful algae blooms that are toxic to pets and people.

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