Ocean & Bay Beaches

About Town Beaches: 

There are three ocean beach facilities located along the Atlantic Ocean on the barrier island, and two bay beaches on the Great South Bay within the Town of Babylon. These coastal gems—Cedar Beach, Gilgo Beach, and Overlook Beach on the ocean, and Tanner Park and Venetian Shores on the bay—each offer their own unique charm and amenities. 

Seasonal Beach Permit

Babylon Town Residents can purchase a seasonal beach permit for convenient access to all beach facilities. Overlook Beach, Tanner Park and Venetian Shores are open to Babylon Town Residents Only. Cedar & Gilgo beaches are open to the public, and non-residents can pay the daily entrance fee for admittance to either facility. Whether you're looking for a vibrant beach day or a peaceful seaside escape, the Town of Babylon's ocean and bay beaches have something special for everyone. 

Facility Fees 

Entrance Booth Hours at all facilities is 8AM - 4PM during the summer season, and pre-season weekends and holidays at the ocean beaches. Overlook Beach, Tanner Park and Venetian Shores are only accessible to Babylon Town Residents with a 2025 Beach Permit. Cedar Beach & Gilgo Beach are also free to residents with a 2025 Beach Permit. Without a beach permit, the daily fees at Cedar & Gilgo are: $50 on weekends (Friday -Sunday) & Holidays, and $25 on weekdays (Monday - Thursday). 2025 Holidays are Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth), Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day), and Monday September 7 (Labor Day). Please note that all Town ocean and bay beach facilities will only accept payment via credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Pre-Season

Ocean beaches will be open on weekends & holidays only from May 23 - June 24 with Entrance Booth Hours from 8AM - 4PM, and lifeguards on duty from 10AM - 6PM. 

Summer Season 

Ocean beaches will be open daily June 19 - September 7 with daily Entrance Booth Hours from 8AM - 4PM, and lifeguards on duty from 9AM- 7PM on weekends & holidays, and from 10AM - 6PM on weekdays. Bay beaches will be open daily June 27 - September 7 with lifeguards on duty daily from 10AM - 6PM. 

Ocean Beaches

Please note that seasonal phones are only active on dates when the facility is open. To reach the Parks Department, please call (631) 893-2100. 

Bay Beaches

Please note that seasonal phones are only active on dates when the facility is open. To reach the Parks Department, please call (631) 893-2100.