• Riverhead Town Beaches and Parks

  • Southold Town Beaches and Parks

  • Riverhead Town Parks and Beaches

    Parking Permits
    • Available at the Riverhead Town Recreation Department office, Stotsky Park.
    • Can be purchased at all town beaches between the hours of 10 AM to 5 PM, 7 days a week.
    • Residents must show a NYS Driver's License or NYS Property Tax bill with a Riverhead town address. Cost is $5.00 for the season.
    • Non-residents may purchase a day pass ($10) or season pass ($75.00).
    Fishing Permits
    • Resident fishing permits are available at the Stotsky Park headquarters.
    • Non-resident daily parking passes, $10, can also be purchased at the Stotsky Park office, Edward's Sports Center, Fisherman's Deli, Jamesport Bait and Tackle Center, and Warren's Tackle Center.
    • Both permits allow the holder to park at area beaches before and after normal operating hours.
    Lifeguards and Parking Attendants are present at all of the beaches between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM, 7 days a week.


    South Jamesport Beach
    Located on the Peconic Bay, is the main swimming and recreation area within Riverhead town. Parking by permit only between Memorial Day and Labor Day. There is a designated, supervised swimming zone which is quite shallow even at high tide. Swimming lessons by American Red Cross certified instructors are available during the summer through the Riverhead Town Recreation Department. The park features restrooms, showers, two hardcourt tennis courts, picnic tables, BBQ equipment and a playground.

    Iron Pier Beach
    Located on the Long Island Sound, at the end of Pier Avenue. No amenities are available. Parking by permit only.

    Reeve's Beach
    At the end of Park Road in Riverhead on Long Island Sound. No facilities are available. Parking by permit only.

    Wading River Beach
    Also located on the Sound, is mainly a local community park. There are limited parking areas for non-residents.

    Stotsky Park
    Located in historic downtown Riverhead, Stotsky Park is not only the official town park, it also serves as a meeting place and venue for many local events and concerts. The park features a softball and a football/soccer field, playground, and tennis and basketball courts.

    For more information, contact:
    Riverhead Town Recreation Department
    Stotsky Park
    Riverhead, NY 11901
    631-727-5744



    Southold Town Beaches and Parks

    • Resident and non-resident day parking passes are issued by beach attendants at Town Beach, New Suffolk Beach and Norman E. Klipp/Gull Pond Park from 9:30AM to 5:00PM daily.
    • Resident Beach Permits cost $6.51 per season.
    • Non Resident Daily Beach Permits are $8.68 per day.
    • Non-Resident Seasonal Permit is $108.50.
    • Hotel/Motel Beach Permits cost $21.70 for the season.

    Town Beach
    Overlooks Long Island Sound, and is located off of Route 48 in Southold. It is patrolled by lifeguards and parking attendants. Available amenities include a roped-off swimming area, restrooms, picnic area, and playground. Parking by permit only.

    New Suffolk Beach
    At the intersection of Jackson and First Streets, boasts a vista of Robin's Island. A boat launching ramp and restroom are available. Lifeguards supervise the designated swimming area. Parking and boat launching by permit only.

    Goose Creek Beach
    Off of North Bayview Road, along Southold Bay. Lifeguards and beach attendants are present. Restrooms. Parking by permit only.

    McCabe's Beach
    Looks out upon Long Island Sound off of North Sea Road in Southold. Lifeguards and beach attendants. Parking by permit only.

    Kenny's Beach
    At the end of Kenny's Road in Southold, has restrooms for public use. Parking by permit only.

    Laurel Lake Park
    On Route 25 in Laurel, is a freshwater fishing area that also includes two baseball fields, an information center, and a playground. Parking permit not required.

    Goldsmith Inlet Beach
    Overlooks Long Island Sound at the end of Mill Road in Peconic. Unsupervised beachfront. Parking by permit only.

    Norman E. Klipp Marine Park/Gull Pond Beach
    At the end of Manhanset Avenue, off of Route 48 in Greenport. Facilities include a playground and restroom, and the beach is supervised by lifeguards and attendants. Parking by permit only.

    Cutchogue-New Suffolk Park District

    Fleet Neck Beach/Pequash Avenue Beach
    Looking over Cutchogue Harbor, this is an ideal beach for children, featuring a playground, picnic area, BBQ grills, basketball court, restrooms, and a supervised swimming area. The beach is handicapped accessible via a ramp. Cutchogue/New Suffolk Park District parking permit required.

    Nassau Point Causeway Beach
    Overlooks Little Peconic Bay, and features a playground, BBQ grills, picnic tables, basketball court, shallow supervised swimming area and restrooms. The beach is has a handicapped accessible ramp. Cutchogue/New Suffolk Park District parking permit required.

    Mattituck Park District Aldrich Lane Park
    Adjacent to the Laurel School, has soccer fields and lighted softball fields for night games.

    Bailie's Beach Park
    A Soundfront beach located on the east side of the Mattituck Inlet jetty. Site of a Boy Scout Cabin. Mattituck Park District permit required for parking.

    Breakwater Beach Park
    A Soundfront beach located on the west side of Mattituck Inlet. Mattituck Park District permit required for parking.

    Marratooka Lake
    A small freshwater lake along the south side of Route 25 in Mattituck. Great ice-skating pond in the winter.

    Bay Avenue Park
    Located along James Creek, has a small parking area, Little League baseball field, and two tennis courts.

    Veteran's Memorial Park and Beach
    At the end of Bay Avenue in Mattituck, has a picnic area, playground, bocci and shuffleboard courts. Lifeguard supervision during the summer months. Parking by permit only.

    Orient-East Marion Park District

    Truman's Beach
    Located right off of Route 25 in Orient. No facilities are available at this site. Parking by permit only.

    Southold Park District Triangle Park
    On the north side of Route 25 before entering downtown Southold, is a grassy picnic area featuring the Southold War Memorial, commemorating World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans.

    Emerson Park
    An unsupervised beach located at the end of South Harbor Road.

    Horton's Point Lighthouse Park
    At the end of Lighthouse Lane, features a nautical museum that is run maintained by the Southold Historical Society. This area also boasts one of the most beautiful views of Long Island Sound.

    Founder's Landing
    Located at the end of Hobart Road overlooking Southold Bay. There is a playground, picnic tables, restrooms, and a lifeguard supervised swimming area. Parking by permit only.

    For more information, contact:
    Southold Town Clerk's Office
    (631) 765-1800

    Monday through Friday
    8:00AM to 4:00PM

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