The Town of Southampton is known for its pristine beaches, bountiful bays, rich farmland, scenic open spaces and historic sites, making it a spectacular place to enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Whether your personal interests include swimming, hiking, sailing, fishing or participating in one of our specialized instructional programs, we have many options available for your leisure and pleasure described in this facilities brochure provided by the Southampton Town Department of Parks and Recreation.
Please take a moment to review this brochure and get acquainted with the many excellent opportunities that are available to you. I hope you’ll find several activities and programs that strike your interest.
Sincerely,
Maria Z. Moore, Supervisor
Message From Kristen M. Doulos, Town Parks Director
The Town Parks & Recreation Department offers quality recreational 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 offers 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 at www.southamptonrecreation.net. If you would like to be notified by email for upcoming classes, programs and activities, please sign up for Notify Me® at www.southamptontownny.gov/list.aspx and click on Parks & Recreation
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. FIND US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
Residents may sign-up to receive the Programs Brochure via email at www.southamptontownny.gov/PARKSREC.
• 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 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 PM - 11 PM 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 with proof of such status provided. Resident MUST be in attendance of party. A 4x4 permit from the Trustees is also required.
• RESTROOMS: NOT available after 5 PM, 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 PM 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 AM to 6 PM from April 1 through October 1. 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. Exceptions: At Red Creek Park, where dogs are permitted on marked “Dog Route” walking trails only, and at Pine Neck Marine Park's 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.
MARINAS
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 and 12 floating dock slips for boats 25 feet and smaller. This facility also has kayak racks for 12 boats and a new pavilion named the Ronald Campsey Pavilion with an ADA ramp and sidewalk. Limited water and electric available.
BEAVER DAM MARINA: 8 Beaver Dam Road, Westhampton
Purchased by the Town in 2017 with Community Preservation Funds, this marina has 9 dock slips for boats 25 feet and smaller. Limited water and electric available.
BISHOPS MARINA: 128 South Road, Westhampton
Purchased by the Town in 2021 with Community Preservation Funds, this marina has 16 boats slips for boats 25 feet and smaller. Limited water and electric available.
CONSCIENCE POINT MARINA: 1976 North Sea Road, Southampton
Purchased by the Town in January 2003 with Community Preservation Funds, this is a 5-acre parcel with a 64 slip marina on North Sea Harbor. A project is underway to restore the historic Tupper Boathouse. Features: Restrooms, boat slip rentals, boat storage, gas dock, and other common marina facilities.
PINE NECK MARINA and OFF LEASH PARK: 22 Josiah Foster Path, East Quogue
Purchased by the Town in 2011 with Community Preservation Funds, this marina has 14 floating docks for boats 30 feet and smaller. Pine Neck Marine Park Off Leash Area for dogs consists of a 6 ft. fenced area for large dogs and 6 ft. fenced area for small dogs (under 25 lbs). There is a double-gated entrance with a transition space, dog waste bags and receptacles, and a dog water fountain.
This marina was dedicated to the Town in 2019 from Suffolk County. The marina is located near the end of Dune Road amongst our beautiful beaches. As a commercial fishing dock for Southampton Town, the facility has 20 slips for commercial vessels up to 90 ft. and a dock house.
Marinas
SOUTHAMPTON RECREATION CENTER AT NORTH SEA COMMUNITY PARK: 1370A Majors Path, Southampton
This sports facility was built by Southampton Youth Services (SYS Inc.) on 5-acres of Town-owned land within North Sea Community Park. This a multi-recreational athletic facility, opened in 2003. For more information about programs offered, please go to www.sysinc.org or call SYS at (631) 287-1511.
SQUIRETOWN LODGE AT SQUIRETOWN PARK: 62 Red Creek Road, Hampton Bays
Formerly the Camp Tekakwitha owned by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, this property was purchased with Community Preservation Funds in 2007. This 65-acre facility is home to the Squiretown Lodge where many recreational programs are held each year. Features: Picnic tables, marked nature trails with access to The Paumanok Trail, and scenic overlook with a staircase on Peconic Bay. Residents may reserve the facility by completing a Facility Use Application. Fees apply.
Located across the road from Tiana Beach, this facility is presently the main site for Town-sponsored swimming lessons, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing instruction programs. The Town has also partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension on a marine stewardship and education center, which offers an oyster gardening program. Please visit www.ccesuffolk.org/marine for additional information. Features: Boat tieup facilities (max. boat size 25 ft.), weekend daytime docking for boater access to Tiana Beach (5-hour limit), restrooms, and 156 parking spaces. Unprotected, non-lifeguarded waterfront.
This seasonal facility has views of the Atlantic Ocean and of Shinnecock Bay. It is used for town recreational programming and is also available to rent to Town residents wishing to host events at this location. The facility can accommodate up to a total of 150 people inside and outside combined. The facility has access to the ocean, wraparound decking, private parking, a prep kitchen with ice machine, bathrooms, stage, gas fire pit, and tables and chairs. Residents may reserve the facility by completing a Facility Use Application. Fees apply. For more information, visit www.southamptontownny.gov/360/Facility-Use-Information-Permits
BEACHES
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. ONLY FULL SEASON PERMITS ACCEPTED AT THIS BATHING BEACH; daily parking permits are not available at this location. Features: Lifeguard protection, outdoor shower, mobile concession, 178 parking spaces, handicapped parking, and beach wheelchair available (when a lifeguard is on duty).
FOSTER MEMORIAL LONG 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. Long Beach was acquired by the Town in December 1949 from the family of Clifford J. Foster. Town-sponsored programs are offered during the summer season. The parking area is a popular spot for walking, biking, and in-line skating. Features: Lifeguard protection, restrooms, outdoor showers, mobile concession, marked swim area, separate sailboat and power boat area, 419 parking spaces, handicapped beach access, and beach wheelchair available (when lifeguard is on duty).
Beaches
BEACH FACILITIES AND ACCESS
1 Pikes Beach: 769 Dune Rd, Westhampton Dunes
2 Hot Dog Beach (William Swan): 35 Dune Rd, East Quogue
May 15-Sept 15: No Trailers, 365 Days, 24/7 for Boat Launch
No Permit Required
SAGG MAIN BEACH:
315 Sagg Main Road, Sagaponack
Acquired by the Town in 1958, the facilities at this bathing beach were completely renovated in 1993 and upgraded again in 2023. This is the eastern-most of the Town’s beaches, as well as the largest with over 1500 feet of ocean shoreline. Features: Lifeguard protection, outdoor showers, bathrooms, deck with picnic tables, mobile concession, 170 parking spaces, handicapped parking, and beach wheelchair available (when attendant is on duty).
SAND BAR BEACH:
32 Dune Road, Hampton Bays
This beach was purchased in 2002 with Community Preservation Funds. This is an unprotected waterfront non-lifeguarded ocean access with 42 parking spaces.
TIANA BEACH:
90 Dune Road, Hampton Bays
This bathing beach was purchased in December 1957 and has over 1000 feet of shorefront. Features: Lifeguard protection, outdoor shower, restrooms, food concession, deck with picnic benches, beach, volleyball courts, and 847 parking spaces.
W SCOTT CAMERON BEACH: 425 Dune Road, Bridgehampton
This beach was dedicated for the use of 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 (July/August), outdoor shower, restrooms, and 58 parking spaces. RESIDENTS ONLY. FULL SEASON PERMITS ACCEPTED AT THIS BATHING BEACH; daily parking permit not available at this location.
PARKS
EAST QUOGUE VILLAGE GREEN: 630 Montauk Highway, East Quogue
This 3-acre neighborhood park located in downtown East Quogue is designed with a walking track. There is an outdoor pavilion where special events and concerts are held. Features: Playground, walking track, picnic tables, gazebo, outdoor pavilion area, and restrooms.
EDWARD J WARNER SR. OLD PONQUOGUE BRIDGE MARINE PARK: 275 Dune Road, Hampton Bays
When Suffolk County completed construction on the new Ponquogue Bridge in 1986, the north and south approaches of the old drawbridge were left for fishing access into Shinnecock Bay. The piers were nearly destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. With funding from FEMA, the fishing piers were re-built. Open for use 24 hours per day, 12 months a year. Permits are required for boat launch year round, and parking permits are required May 15 to Sept 15. Features: Boat launch up to 19 ft, fishing access to deep water, scuba diving area, picnic area, gazebo, parking for vehicles with boat trailers, handicapped access.
*EMMA ROSE ELLISTON PARK: 40 Millstone Brook Road, North Sea
With over 100 acres of preserved woodland on the shores of Big Fresh Pond (also known as Lake Missapogue), this park was deeded to the Town by the Elliston Family in July 1952 for residents and taxpayers. In 2023 the park was reconstructed with new retaining walls, walkways and rain garden. Features: Picnic tables, handicapped parking and water access, marked nature trails with access to The Paumanok Trail and Wolf Swamp Sanctuary, and access for hand-launched boats. Unprotected waterfront, non-lifeguarded. Permit parking required from July 1 - Labor Day.
This park offers 7 acres of preserved woodland for the surrounding neighborhood and a children’s playground. Features: Children’s playground with handicap swing, picnic area, and a small parking lot.
GOOD GROUND PARK: 9A Squiretown Road, Hampton Bays
This 36-acre recreational park was purchased with Community Preservation Funds in 2014. This park has an amphitheater for community events and concerts in the summer. Features: Amphitheater seating, playground, picnic tables, restrooms, and nature trails.
HAMPTON WEST PARK: 700 Stewart Avenue, Westhampton
Located across from Suffolk County Gabreski Airport in the Central Pine Barrens area. This 15-acre site has been developed as an active park recreation facility for the western areas of the Town of Southampton. This facility is home to local little league and youth soccer clubs. Features: Playground, 2 basketball courts, 2 asphalt tennis courts, little league turf field, 4 pickleball courts, a multipurpose grass field, and a small parking lot.
*IRON POINT PARK: 150 Woodland Trail, Flanders
Purchased by the Town in February 2002, this 144-acre property is adjacent to the Great Peconic Bay. Located between Evergreen Avenue and Wood Road Trail, this park recreational facility has a lighted grass little league field, a playground, and restrooms.
*LUDLUM AVENUE PARK: 239 Ludlum Avenue, Riverside
Acquired by the Town in 1982, this neighborhood park was developed to provide active recreational facilities for Flanders, Riverside, and Northampton area. Features: Large playground, 2 lighted basketball courts, irrigated multipurpose grass field, renovated ADA accessible restrooms, picnic pavilion with picnic tables, and ample parking.
MECOX BAY PARK: 205 Bay Lane, Water Mill
This is the site of the old Mecox Sailing Shed, which was refurbished in 2018. There are racks for 18 sailboats or kayaks. Please contact Parks and Recreation for lottery information: www.southamptontownny.gov/363/Marinas-Boat-Racks
NORTH SEA COMMUNITY PARK: 1370 Majors Path, North Sea
This 10-acre park is located adjacent to the Southampton Town Rec Center. Facilities include: ball fields, playgrounds, picnic pavillion, walking trail, newly renovated skate park, bocce courts, and 5 pickleball courts. Please see Community Center section for more information on this Recreation Center.
This park sits on the south side of the Peconic River with access along the north side of Flanders Road. A walking trail and parking area were opened in 2024. Additional active recreational development is pending.
SAYRE PARK: 156 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton
This 78-acre parcel stretches from Snake Hollow Road to Long Pond (waterfront access) in Bridgehampton. This park is used by numerous charities for fundraising events.
HISTORIC SITES
BERWIND MEMORIAL GREEN (BEEBE WINDMILL): Ocean Road & Hildreth Road, Bridgehampton
One of only 11 remaining windmills, built in 1820 for Lester Beebe, the smock windmill has a stone foundation and a four-story tower. A national state and local landmark bequeathed to the Town as a memorial to John Berwind, the grounds and mill are maintained by the Parks & Recreation Department as a historic site.
TOWN-OWNED HISTORIC BURIAL GROUNDS: Under State Law, Southampton Town maintains abandoned cemeteries and colonial period burial grounds as Memorial Parks including Westhampton Burying Ground (Quiogue), Pleasure Woods Cemetery (Flanders), East Quogue Burying Ground, Indian Preacher Gravesite, Hubbard Cemetery and Fournier Cemetery in Hampton Bays, Old Noyac Burial Ground, North Sea Burial Ground, Old Southampton Burying Ground and North End Graveyard in the Village of Southampton.
Additional Historic Sites owned by Southampton Town include Nathaniel Rogers House (Bridgehampton), Canoe Place Chapel (Hampton Bays), Prosper King House (Hampton Bays), Ellis Squires Sr. House (Hampton Bays), Lyzon Hat Shop (Hampton Bays), Tiana Life Saving Station (Hampton Bays), Blue Barn (Flanders), Tupper Boathouse (North Sea), Noyac Schoolhouse (Noyac), White Collins Mulvihill House (Sag Habor) and Remsenburg Academy (Remsenburg-Speonk).
Historic Sites
TRAILS & NATURE PRESERVES
The Town is very grateful for the volunteers of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society and their dedicated work at establishing numerous trails throughout the Town. The marked trail systems located on Town property are below. For information on hiking through the trail systems, contact the Southampton Trails Preservation Society at (631) 537-5202, or visit www.southamptontrails.org
MARKED TRAILS
RED CREEK PARK TRAIL: 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays
Features: Three marked trails through upland areas of pitch pine and mixed hardwoods, a fitness trail and an exercise station. Trail maps available at Red Creek Park Office or the Parks and Recreation Department.
VINCE CANNUSCIO WAY: 30 W. Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays
Paved walking trail located behind the "pocket park" on Main Street, dedicated in 2011 in honor of Vincent Cannuscio, former Southampton Town Supervisor from 1995 to 2001. The Connuscio trail connects Montauk Highway to Good Ground Park. Features: Seating area, large rocks, lattice fence and a reflection garden.
EMMA ROSE ELLISTON PARK TRAIL: 40 Millstone Brook Road, North Sea
With over 100 acres of preserved woodland on the shores of Big Fresh Pond, this park was deeded to the Town by the Elliston Family in July 1952 for the enjoyment of Town residents and taxpayers and as a nature preserve and recreation area. Features: Short but beautiful walk through native plants and trees, foot bridge over stream, views of Big Fresh Pond.
TROUT POND PARK TRAIL: 3200 Noyac Road, Noyac
Features: Short trail parking area. Walk through native plants and trees to view fiveacre Trout Pond (southern portion). Trail crosses foot bridges over small fresh water streams.
GOOD GROUND PARK TRAIL: 9A Squiretown Road,
Hampton
Bays
Features: Short trail parking area, restrooms. We partner with the South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) for seasonal guided bird walks.
ADDITIONAL TOWN TRAILS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
• Long Pond Greenbelt Trail (Bridgehampton)
• Sagaponack Woods Trail (Sagaponack)
• Great Swamp Trail (Noyac)
• Pine Barrens Trail (Western Southampton Town)
• Pine Neck Nature Sanctuary (East Quogue)
• Quogue Wildlife Refuge (Quogue)
• Paumanok Path Trail (Town-Wide)
Southampton Town Parkland is NOT to be used for hunting; however, trail users should always be aware of hunters on adjacent lands during hunting season, November-January.
Fire, alcoholic beverages, littering, traps, and ATVs are prohibited on Town Property. Dogs are not required to be leashed on trails but must be under the control of the owner or other responsible person. See section on Dog Policy for more information.
SOUTHAMPTON TRAIL MAPS
Order copies of the Southampton West--Trail Guide Map and Southampton East-Trail Guide Map by going to www.southamptontownny.gov/TRAILMAPS. FEES: $10 each map; $15 when you purchase both east & west at the same time. Payment can be made at pick-up office.
TOWNOF SOUTHAMPTON
Parks and Recreation
TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Kristen M. Doulos, Town Parks Director
Derryl Baumer, Jr., Assistant Town Parks Director
Gina D'Amaro, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation
