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COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTERS & Town Buildings

PINE NECK MARINA PARK: Josiah Foster Path, East Quogue

This facility features 14 floating dock slips, vessels not to exceed 30 feet. Power and water available away from docks. Pine Neck Marine Park Off Leash Area for dogs which consists of 6ft fenced area for large dogs' 6 ft fenced area for small dogs ( under25lbs), double gated entrance with transition space, dog waste bags and receptacles, water fountain with dog bowl (to be installed Spring 2021).

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BAY AVENUE MARINA: 33 Bay Avenue, East Quogue

Purchased by the Town in 2007 with Community Preservation Funds, this facility features a newly renovated bulkhead, 12 floating dock slips for boats 25 feet and smaller. Power and water available away from docks.

SQUIRETOWN PARK: 62 Red Creek Road, Hampton Bays

This facility is home to the Squiretown Lodge, where many recreational programs are held each year.

PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE: 6 Newtown Road, Hampton Bays

Located on the Shinnecock Canal, this facility houses the administrative arm of the Parks & Recreation Department. Beach permits distribution, recreational program registration and a variety of additional services are available at this facility. It is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

TIANA BEACH ACTIVITY CENTER: 72 Dune Road, Hampton Bays

The Town Parks & Recreation Department offers quality recreation programming and first-class park and beach facilities for our many residents and visitors. This brochure is intended to familiarize you with Town facilities available for your use. Please take time to look over our services. As always, suggestions and comments are appreciated.

Recreation Brochures

The Parks & Recreation Department also offer a wide variety of recreational programs for residents of all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens, at locations throughout Southampton Town. From instructional programs and sports leagues to bus trips and health and safety courses, there is something for everyone. To view the seasonal programs and activities offered, and to register for classes, please visit our online registration page. https://southamptonrecreation.net/ . If you would like to be notified by email for upcoming classes, programs and activities, please sign up for Notify Me® , https://www.southamptontownny.gov/list.aspx, click on Park and Recreation.

With access to the Atlantic Ocean, this seasonal facility is used for town recreational programming. It is also available for rent to residents wishing to host events at this location. The facility can accommodate up to a total of 150 people inside and out combined. The facility has a prep kitchen, bathrooms, stage, gas fire pit and wrap-around decking.

TIANA BAYSIDE RECREATION FACILITY & MARINE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CENTER:

89 Dune Road, Hampton Bays

Located across the road from Tiana Beach Oceanside, this facility is presently the main site for Town sponsored swimming lessons, sailing, kayaking and wind surfing instruction programs. The Town has also partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension on a marine stewardship and education center. Also offering oyster gardening program. Features: Boat tie-up facilities on Tiana Bay (max. boat size 25 feet), weekend daytime docking for boater access to Tiana Beach Oceanside (5-hour limit), restrooms, 156 parking spaces. Unsupervised waterfront. No Lifeguard on duty.

RED CREEK PARK ACTIVITY CENTER: 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays

A heated building with access to restrooms, kitchen and 2000-sq.-ft. of activity space. Tables and chairs are available for use. Town residents may reserve the building for a fee. See section on Red Creek Park for details. Call the Parks & Recreation Department (631) 728-8585 for building use.

SOUTHAMPTON RECREATION CENTER AT NORTH SEA COMMUNITY PARK:

1370A Majors Path, North Sea

Residents may sign-up to receive the Programs Brochure via email at www.southamptontownny.gov/PARKSREC

Register for programs online at www.southamptontownny.gov/PARKSONLINE or by calling (631) 728-8585

Information contained in this brochure is subject to change without notice. COVID-19: Facility Access, Dates and Fees are subject to change at any time.

This 55,000-sq.-ft indoor sports facility was built by Southampton Youth Services (SYS lnc.) on 5-acres of Town-owned land within North Sea Community Park. The Recreation Center houses basketball/volleyball courts and a soccer/lacrosse/roller hockey field that also can be utilized as a collegiate size basketball court. Golf cages, batting cages, aerobics and exercise studio, fitness room and a little league room with a pitching area are also available. The Town’s Youth Bureau operates a drop-in youth center within the recreation center and a “Community Room” is available for public use. Another 10 acres of land has been designated for sports fields to be built by the Town. For more information about use and programming at the indoor Recreation Center call SYS at (631) 287-1511.

PARKS & BEACH ORDINANCES

Rules For Facility Use Permits For Town Beaches, Beach Parties, And Gatherings

It is the Town of Southampton’s goal to encourage our residents and taxpayers to enjoy beach access areas as much as possible. However, this use must be controlled in order to ensure that our resources are properly protected. All Town bathing beaches are closed to the public between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 am, from May 15th through September 15th, unless a Facility Use Permit or an after hours Fishing Permit is issued by the Parks & Recreation Department. Other regulations may apply to access roads designated as “Parking by Permit Only” areas.

GUIDELINES FOR FACILITY USE PERMITS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Permit will be issued only to Town residents and taxpayers 18 years and older. Proof of residency and age are required.

• Events needing Facility Use Permits at beaches and access roads shall not begin before 6 p.m., and shall not last beyond 11 p.m.

• Injurious substances, bonfires, fireworks, and glass bottles are prohibited at all times. Alcohol beverages are prohibited except when a permit is issued in writing by the Parks & Recreation Department or Town Board.

GUIDELINES FOR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

TENTS: Other than small sunshade, or small 10x10 portable units, tents are prohibited without a Facility Use Permit from the Parks & Recreation Department and the Southampton Town Fire Marshal. At no time shall tents, large or small, be erected prior to 6 p.m., when duly authorized.

MUSIC: Music, bands, DJ’s, or any amplified sound systems are prohibited. Small portable stereo units are allowed if volume is maintained at a reasonable level.

FIRES: Bonfires on the sand are prohibited. Small charcoal or wood fires, in a metal container, are allowed by Facility Use Permit. Gas grills are also allowed. All charcoal and wood fires must be put out with water and be disposed of properly. Fires, of any type, are ONLY allowed after 6:00 p.m.

CLEAN-UP: All litter shall be removed from the beach and disposed of properly. If Town garbage cans at the beach are full, garbage must be removed from the location by the Facility Use Permit holder and be disposed of in a proper manner.

VEHICLES: Unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Parks & Recreation Department, all vehicles parked at Town bathing beaches between 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. are required to have a valid beach-parking permit. 4x4 vehicles are prohibited on any Town beach without a valid 4x4 permit issued by the Board of Trustees.

CATERERS: Permits will not be issued to caterers/event planners for beach parties, all permits MUST be submitted by the resident/ taxpayer only and proof of such status is provided. Resident MUST be in attendance of party. A 4x4 permit from Trustees is also required.

RESTROOMS: Will NOT be available after 5 p.m., Groups of over 50 people must contract for a porta-lav at their own expense. The unit must be delivered the afternoon of the event and removed the morning after the event.

ADDITIONAL PARKS & BEACH ORDINANCES

• NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

• NO FIRES AND/OR BARBEQUES

• NO GLASS CONTAINERS

• SWIM IN PROTECTED AREA ONLY

Residents may obtain a Facility Use Permit for beach activity after 6 p.m. Beer and wine for events after hours permitted only under a separate Alcohol Permit.

DOG POLICY AT PARKS, BEACHES & TRAILS

Rules and regulations governing dogs and other domestic animals on Town property are as follows:

BEACH RECREATION FACILITIES: Permitted at Town bathing beaches “off-season” from October 1st until April 1st. Dogs must be under control of owner or other responsible person at all times and any animal waste must be removed. Dogs are prohibited all other times at all Town bathing beaches, except for the Foster Memorial Beach (Long Beach) parking lot in Noyac and all access roads.

“PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY” ACCESS ROADS (BOTH TOWN AND TRUSTEE): Dogs are prohibited from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from April 1st through October 1st. Dogs must be under control of owner or other responsible person at all times and any animal waste must be removed. Additional restrictions may apply if posted as a Special Management Concern Area.

UPLAND PARKS: Permitted at all times if animal is leashed and under control of the owner or other responsible person and any animal waste is removed. Exception: At Red Creek Park where dogs are permitted on marked “Dog Route” walking trails only and at Pine Neck Marine Park off leash area. Dogs are prohibited in picnic areas, sports fields, playground areas and other areas where posted by the Town Parks Director of Parks & Recreation at any Town Parks Recreation Facility.

TRAILS: Permitted at all times if animal is under control of owner or other responsible person and any animal waste is removed. Leashing is not required on Town trails.

Additional Town Recreational Services

HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES

Contact the Town Clerk's Office at (631) 287-5740 www.southamptontownnny.gov/TOWNCLERK

4X4 BEACH PERMITS, SHELLSFISH & BOAT RAMP INFORMATION

Contact the Town Trustees Office at (631) 287-5717 www.southamptontownny.gov/TRUSTEES

TOWN & TRUSTEE ACCESS ROADS

Permits are sold at Lifeguard protected bathing beaches and the Parks & Recreation Office. Daily Parking Permits are NOT valid at Access Roads and Unprotected Waterfronts that are posted as “Parking by Permit Only” areas, Full-Season Beach Parking Permits only.

Posted As “PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY” Areas

Big Fresh Pond Fishing Access, North Sea Peters Pond Ln, Sagaponack

Cold Spring Rd, Tuckahoe Road H, Hampton Bays

Dolphin Ln, East Quogue Road I, Hampton Bays

East Landing Rd, Hampton Bays Road K, Hampton Bays

Flying Point Rd (Mecox Inlet), Water Mill Road L, Hampton Bays

Gibson Ln, Village of Sagaponack Sagg Main Rd, Bridgehampton

Inlet Road West, Shinnecock Hills Sebonac Inlet Road, Tuckahoe

Long Neck Blvd, Flanders Sunset Ave, Hampton Bays

Mermaid Ln, Hampton Bays Triton Ln, East Quogue

Ocean Rd, Bridgehampton West Landing Rd, Hampton Bays

These locations are not supervised by Lifeguards and Attendants. Swimming is not recommended.

Town Beaches & Recreation Facilities (Unprotected Waterfronts)

Beaches

PIKES BEACH: 769 Dune Road, Westhampton

Acquired by the Town in July 1952 and operated as a bathing beach until 1994 when a hurricane washed away road access. Pikes was reopened in 2001 after the parking facilities and comfort stations were restored. Features: Lifeguard protection, restrooms, outdoor shower, handicap beach access, 57 parking spaces for the ocean, 129 parking spaces for the bayside.

TIANA BEACH OCEANSIDE: 90 Dune Rd., Hampton Bays

This bathing beach facility was purchased in December 1957 and has over 1,000 feet of shorefront. Features: Lifeguard protection, restrooms, outdoor shower, food concession, large outdoor deck with picnic tables, beach volleyball courts, 847 parking spaces.

PONQUOGUE BEACH: 276 Dune Road, Hampton Bays

Acquired by the Town in July 1952, this picturesque bathing beach is one of the most popular family spots in the Town with over 600 feet of ocean shoreline. Ponquogue Beach is often filled to capacity during summer weekends. Facility fully renovated for 2019 Summer season. Features: Lifeguard protection, restrooms, outdoor shower, food concessions, large outdoor deck with picnic tables, beach volleyball courts, 478 on ocean side/ 84 bayside parking spaces, handicap beach access, a beach wheelchair available.

FLYING POINT BEACH: 1055 Flying Point Road, Water Mill

This popular bathing beach facility has 250 feet of Atlantic Ocean shoreline. The original parcel was donated to the Town in March 1952 by the Burnett Family. No daily parking permits are available at this bathing beach. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY FULL-SEASON PERMITS ACCEPTED AT THIS BATHING BEACH. Features: Lifeguard protection, restrooms, outdoor shower, mobile concession, beach volleyball courts, handicap parking, 178 parking spaces.

W. SCOTT CAMERON BEACH: 425 Dune Road, Bridgehampton

This beach was dedicated for the use of the residents and taxpayers in March 1968. In addition to its 300 feet of ocean frontage, this bathing beach also overlooks Mecox Bay. Features: Lifeguard protection, restrooms, outdoor shower, beach volleyball court, 58 parking spaces. PLEASE NOTE: RESIDENT ONLY FULL-SEASON PERMITS ACCEPTED AT THIS BATHING BEACH.

MECOX BEACH: 535 Jobs Lane, Bridgehampton

Mecox Beach was acquired by the Town in July 1952. Nestled amid some of the East End’s premier architecture with over 250 feet of ocean shoreline, this bathing beach is a popular spot for residents and non-residents alike. Features: Lifeguard protection, outdoor shower, restrooms, mobile food concession, beach volleyball court, 122 parking spaces.

SAGG MAIN BEACH: 315 Sagg Main Road, Sagaponack

Hot Dog Beach (Oceanfront)

East Quogue Old Ponquogue Bridge Ed Warner Sr. Marine Park, Hampton Bays

Sand Bar Beach Access Area

Hampton Bays Trout Pond, Noyac

Tiana Bayside Recreation Facility

Hampton Bays

Emma Rose Elliston Park/ Big Fresh Pond Fishing Access, North Sea

Wildwood Lake Park, Northampton

These locations are not supervised by Lifeguards and Attendants. Swimming is not recommended.

Acquired by Southampton Town in 1958, the facilities at this bathing beach were completely renovated in 1993 and upgraded again in 2006. This is the eastern-most of the Town’s beaches, as well as the largest with over 1,500 feet of Ocean shoreline. Features: Lifeguard protection, outdoor shower, restrooms, deck with picnic tables, mobile food concession, handicap parking, 170 parking spaces.

FOSTER MEMORIAL BEACH: 1000 Long Beach Road, Noyac

Commonly known as “Long Beach,” this bathing beach offers visitors over one mile of shorefront on scenic Noyac Bay. The parking area is a popular spot for walking, biking and in-line skating. Long Beach was acquired by the Town in December 1949 from the family of Clifford J. Foster. Town sponsored sailing, kayaking and windsurfing instruction offered at selected times during the summer. Features: Lifeguard protection, restrooms, outdoor shower, mobile concession, separate sailboat and power boat areas, marked swim area, 419 parking spaces, handicap beach access, a beach wheelchair available.

Beach Facilities and Access

Lifeguard Protected Facilities I

Flying Point Beach, 1055 Flying Point Rd, Water Mill

Foster Memorial (Long Beach), 1000 Long Beach Rd, Noyac

Pikes Beach, 769 Dune Rd, Westhampton Dunes

Mecox Beach, 535 Jobs Ln, Bridgehampton

Ponquogue Beach Pavilion, 276 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays

Sagg Main Beach, 1200 Sagg Main St, Sagaponack

Tiana Beach Pavilion, 90 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays

8 W. Scott Cameron Beach Pavilion, 425 Dune Rd, Bridghampton

9 Sand Bar Beach, 32 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays

10 Hot Dog Beach (William Swan), 35 Dune Rd, East Quogue

Parks (Water Accessible)

11 Ed Warner, Sr. Marine Park (Old Ponquogue Bridge), 275 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays

12 Old Ponquogue Bridge Marine Park (North), 49 Lighthouse Rd, Hampton Bays

13 Trout Pond, 3200 Noyac Rd, Noyac

14 Emma Rose Elliston Park, 40 Millstone Brook Rd, North Sea

15 Parks and Recreation Dept. - Maritime Park, 6 Newtown Rd, Hampton Bays

16 Wildwood Lake Park, 3939 Lake Ave, Northampton

17 Conscience Point Park, 1976 North Sea Rd, North Sea

Parks (water Front)

18 Tiana Bayside Recreational Facility, 89 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays

Buildings

19 Southampton Town Hall, 116 Hampton Rd, Southampton Village

Trustee/Town Access Roads

Trustee/Town Access Roads

21 Flying Point Rd (Mecox Inlet), Water Mill

21 Flying Point Rd (Mecox Inlet), Water Mill

22 Gibson Ln,- Village of Sagaponack

22 Gibson Ln,- Village of Sagaponack

23 Mermaid Ln, Hampton Bays

23 Mermaid Ln, Hampton Bays

24 Ocean Rd, Bridgehampton

24 Ocean Rd, Bridgehampton

25 Peters Pond Ln, Sagaponack

25 Peters Pond Ln, Sagaponack

26 Road H, Hampton Bays

26 Road H, Hampton Bays

27 Road I, Hampton Bays

27 Road I, Hampton Bays

28 Road K, Hampton Bays

29 Road L, Hampton Bays

28 Road K, Hampton Bays

30 Sagg Main Rd, Bridgehampton

29 Road L, Hampton Bays

31 Sunset Ave, Hampton Bays

30 Sagg Main Rd, Bridgehampton

32 Triton Ln, East Quogue

31 Sunset Ave, Hampton Bays

32 Triton Ln, East Quogue

33 East Landing Rd, Hampton Bays

34 West Landing Rd, Hampton Bays

35 Big Fresh Pond Fishing Access, North Sea

37 Dolphin Ln, East Quogue

36 Cold Spring Rd, Tuckahoe

37 Dolphin Ln, East Quogue

38 Long Neck Blvd, Flanders

39 Beachdale Rd, Hampton Bays

40 Petrel Lane, Hampton Bays

41 N. Sea Rd, North Sea

72 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays

20 Tiana Beach Activity Center, 72 Dune Rd, Hampton Bays

42 Towd Point Rd, North Sea

43 Sebonac Inlet Rd. Tuckahoe

*TOWN BEACH PARKING PERMITS ARE NOT VALID AT SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE OR SUFFOLK COUNTY BEACH FACILITIES TOWNOF

*TOWN BEACH PARKING PERMITS ARE NOT VALID AT SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE OR SUFFOLK COUNTY BEACH FACILITIES

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