Boat Launching Ramps

About Boat Launching Ramps

The Town of Babylon has two boat ramps, located at Tanner Park in Copiague and Venetian Shores Park in Lindenhurst. To use the ramps, residents can purchase a boat docking/launching permit that allows unlimited access to boat ramps. The ramps located at Tanner Park and Venetian Shores Park are for town residents with a boat or jet ski launching permit only. Permits are available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. 

Tanner Park Marina Launching Ramp

Residents Only | Kerrigan Road, Copiague

Launching Ramps Are Permit Only

Unlimited launching with Boat Docking/Launching Permit

Season Dates

Launching Permit Required in Season
Permit Required Daily: June 27 - September 7
Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM 

Venetian Shores Park Launching Ramp

Residents Only | Granada Parkway, Lindenhurst

Launching Ramps Are Permit Only

Unlimited launching with Boat Docking/Launching Permit

Season Dates

Launching Permit Required in Season
Permit Required Daily: June 27 - September 7
Hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM 

Boat Docking & Launching Permit

The Boat Docking & Launching permit allows Town of Babylon residents unlimited launching from Tanner & Venetian boat ramps, as well as docking at Gilgo Marina and Cedar Marina for a daily fee. Boat Docking & Launching Permits may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. 

Permit Fee: 

Residents: $50 | Senior Citizens (60+): $25

Docking & Launching Permit Requirements: 

  1. Driver's License with address in the Town of Babylon
  2. Current Tax Bill or Utility Bill with matching name and address to license
  3. Boat Registration with matching name and address to license & bill 

We DO NOT accept Federally Documented Boat Papers. All Boats must be registered with NYS DMV. 

Name and address must match on all documents. Permits cannot be purchased without the above requirements. No exceptions will be made. Senior Citizens (60 or older) must show proof of age for Senior Discount.

Jet Ski Permit

The Jet Ski (Watercraft) Permit allows Town of Babylon residents unlimited launching from Tanner & Venetian launch ramps, as well as docking at Gilgo Marina & Cedar Marina floating docks for an additional daily fee. Jet Ski Permits may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 4:00PM. 

Permit Fee: 

$25.00 per Jet Ski 

Permit Requirements: 

  1. NYS Driver's License with address in the Town of Babylon
  2. Current Tax Bill or Utility Bill with matching name and address to license
  3. Current NYS Jet Ski Registration with matching name and address to license & bill