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Recreation & Parks Department

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1. Do infants need pool passes even if they will not swim?

All persons using the pool complex must either have a valid pool pass or attend as a paying guest of a pass holder. Children under 2 are free but must present the Under 2 Pass.

2. What discount is offered for a Town of Mt. Pleasant resident senior citizen 60 years and older?

There is a 25% discount for adult programs only for Town of Mt. Pleasant Resident Senior Citizens unless noted differently for specific Senior events, trips, special Town events, etc.

3. How can I register for the use of the Mount Pleasant Town Pool?

Photo I.D. pool passes are required for use of the pool. Individuals and families may register and obtain the photo I.D. passes at the Recreation and Parks Department Office in Town Hall on weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Two Proofs of residence will be required from all persons purchasing pool passes.

Note: Owning property does not necessarily qualify a person as a resident. Tax Bills are not acceptable proofs of residency.

4. What is the registration policy and procedure?

Registration Policy & Procedures

Activity Online Registration website

 

• Online Registration is HIGHLY recommended. In order to register online you must create an account prior to registration opening. 

1. If you do not have an account, call the Recreation Department at 914-742-2310 and ask to create an account.  
2. Please be prepared to provide the following information: 

• Account Holder’s name
• Address of household
• Phone number(s)
• Email address
• Each member of your family’s name, date of birth, and grade (if applicable)

1. The Recreation Department will then provide an explanation of where to log in, what your username is and how to set your password. 

• Log In Link: https://registration.mtpleasantny.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsplash.html 
• Username is the email address provided
• A password will be set by the Recreation Department that you can change after your first log in
• Walk- In Program Registration 

Walk-In registrations will be accepted at the Recreation office beginning on Monday, November 13^th starting at 10:00am.  They will be entered upon receipt. Registration form REQUIRED.

• Mail- In Program Registration 

Mail-in registrations can be sent to the Recreation office. Beginning on Monday, November 13^th at 10:00am they will be entered at random despite date of arrival in office.  Registration form REQUIRED. 

Attention: Recreation Department

1 Town Hall Plaza

Valhalla, NY 10595

5. Can I pay with a credit card? Can I get a refund?

We accept cash, credit, and checks

Generally, refunds are only granted if the program is canceled. Any other refund requests will be viewed individually and will be prorated and subject to a 20% processing fee if approved.

The Recreation and Parks Department reserves the right to cancel any program and issue appropriate refunds whenever it is considered in the best interest of the Department.

6. For purposes of the Recreation and Parks Department, what is a "Family”?

Family: Parents and their unmarried children under 21 years of age residing in the same household. Unmarried children between 21 and 25 years of age may be included if they are full-time students and have proof of student status in the Spring. Grandparents and household helpers are not included in the family but may be eligible for their own passes.

7. What summer camps does the Recreation and Parks Department offer?

• For the most up-to-date information on Summer Camp, visit our Summer Camp tab by clicking HERE
• If you need to set up an account please contact us at the recreation department at 914-742-2310
• You will need a valid email on file to register online

8. Who do I call about pool program cancellations?

For pool program cancellations, please contact the Recreation office at (914)742-2310.

9. What is acceptable "Proof of Residency" for Pool ID?

1. A current driver's license with your present address and any of the following items that must indicate a current date:
   1. Car registration or insurance card,
   2. Household bill, i.e. Con Ed., telephone, or cable.
   3. A birth certificate for a child under 2 years of age must be presented at the time of registration.
2. When no current driver's license with your present address is produced, a picture I.D. and two of the above-suggested proofs are required.

Note: Owning property does not necessarily qualify a person as a resident.

Tax bills are not acceptable proof of residency.

10. What jobs opportunities are there for summer employment?

Summer Employment Opportunities

The Mt. Pleasant Recreation and Parks Department has over 100 part-time jobs available during the Summer for individuals 16 years of age and over. Positions include Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, Cashiers, Parks Groundskeepers, Counselors, and Specialists.

Some positions are available on a half-day basis. Mt. Pleasant has volunteer positions for 15-year-old teens as Counselors in Training at the day camps and Lifeguards in Training at the pool. CITs can work in either Camp Summer Fun or Mini Mount for half or all day.

All applications are available at the Recreation Office.

11. Where can I go outdoor ice skating?

Free ice skating for residents is available at Leith's Pond on Rolling Hill Road at Carroll Park in Thornwood, Opperman's Pond on Lake Drive and Bedford Road (Rte 117) in Pleasantville, and Bear Ridge Lake on Lake Shore Drive in Pleasantville. A sign will be posted when the ice is safe to skate on. For skating conditions, call the Recreation Hotline at 914-742-2364.

12. How will I know if programs are cancelled due to inclement weather?

If programs are canceled due to inclement weather, notification to participants will be made via email and/or phone.  If you have any questions, you can call the Recreation Office at (914)742-2310.

13. How can I find out if a Recreation Department event is cancelled because of inclement weather?

If programs are canceled due to inclement weather, notification to participants will be made via email and/or phone.  If you have any questions, you can call the Recreation Office at (914)742-2310.

14. Can I register for programs by phone?

Registration by phone is not permitted. You may register by coming into the Recreation and Parks Department Office or by mail. Mail-in registrations must include a completed and signed registration form and a check for the amount due.

15. What is "Village"?

The Village classification includes residents of the Village of Pleasantville, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, and the Mount Pleasant portion of the Village of Briarcliff Manor. Village residents may join the Town Pool at a higher rate (because they do not pay recreation taxes to the Town) but are not allowed to participate in other programs unless they live in the Mount Pleasant School District or attend school in the Town Outside.

16. What is "Town Outside"?

The Town Outside refers to all areas of the Town of Mount Pleasant that are located outside of the actual municipal boundaries of Briarcliff Manor, Pleasantville, and Sleepy Hollow. Town Outside residents are eligible to participate in all appropriate department programs.

Town Outside: Residents of the unincorporated sections of the Town of Mt. Pleasant. A portion of the residence must be in the unincorporated Town.

17. How can I get a program brochure?

Program brochures are available at the Mt. Pleasant Community Center and the Recreation Office at Town Hall. The brochure can be accessed on our website www.mtpleasantny.com under the Recreation department. 

 The brochure will also be e-blasted out to everyone in our system.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office at 914-742-2310.

18. How do I post on the Community Sign Board?

A single sign is located in Valhalla and at Thornwood Water District and a frame with space for two signs is located at the Rose Hill Shopping Center in Thornwood. For additional information on the use of the signs and to reserve space, contact the Recreation Office at 914-742-2310.

19. Can I rent the Community Center?

When available, the community center is available on a rental basis for individuals and organizations residing in the Town. Sunday is the best day to rent. No daytime rentals are permitted from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call 914-742-2310 for more information on policies and fees.

You may download the Application to Rent the Bradhurst or Mount Pleasant Community Center from our Forms and Documents page.

20. Do I need a permit to picnic at the Town Parks?

The Town allows group picnics at Broadway Field and Bradhurst Park. Picnic permits are required and may be obtained at the Recreation Office or downloaded from the forms section of the page.

Reserve your space early. All permits are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic areas may be reserved one year in advance. The Town reserves the right to cancel any permit with a full refund if the space is needed for a Town-sponsored program.

21. How do I know if a sporting event has been cancelled?

Notification to participants regarding the cancellation of sport events will be made via phone, email, or Team Sideline.