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Southold

Cedar Beach County Park

Open to Suffolk County Green Key holders, it’s at 3690 Cedar Beach Road, Southold, facing Shelter Island Sound. Boat-launching ramp and no fees. Shoreline maintained by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Gates close at sundown.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Shelter Island

Crescent Beach

Open for permit holders at Shore Road off West Neck Road, on Southold Bay, northwest side of island. Swimming, picnic tables, restrooms.

631-749-1166 • shelterislandtown.us

Southold

Goldsmith Inlet Beach

Parking permit required, it’s at the end of Mill Road, Peconic, on L.I. Sound, along west side of Goldsmith Inlet, opposite county park. Swimming; no lifeguard.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Southold

Goose Creek Beach

Parking permit required off North Bayview Road, Southold, on Southold Bay. Swimming, playground, restrooms; lifeguard in season.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Riverhead

Iron Pier Beach

Open to residents at the end of Pier Avenue on L.I. Sound, Jamesport. Swimming, boat ramp, outdoor showers, restrooms, pavilion, playground, summer snack bar. Handicapped-accessible, with wheelchairs available in season.

631-727-5744 • townofriverheadny.gov

Southold

Kenney’s Beach

Parking permit required on Kenney’s Road, Southold, on L.I. Sound. Swimming, restrooms, lifeguard in season.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Southold

McCabe’s Beach

Parking permit required on North Sea Drive, Southold, on L.I. Sound. Swimming, restrooms, lifeguard in season.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Southold

New Suffolk Beach

Parking permit required on Jackson Street, New Suffolk, on the bay. Lifeguards and beach attendants in season. Boat-launching ramp, parking by town permit only.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Southold

Norman E. Klipp Park (Gull Pond)

Parking permit required at the end of Manhanset Avenue, Greenport, on the bay overlooking Shelter Island. Playground and lifeguards in season. Boat-launching ramp, parking by town permit only.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Riverhead

Reeves Beach

Open to residents off Park Road on L.I. Sound, Riverhead. Swimming, boat ramp, gazebo, restrooms.

631-727-5744 • townofriverheadny.gov

Riverhead

South Jamesport Beach

Open to residents, this 3,000-foot shallow-water bay beach is off Peconic Bay Boulevard, South Jamesport. Good swimming for small children. Handicapped-accessible, with wheelchairs available in season. Outdoor showers, restrooms, pavilion, playground, summer snack bar, gazebo, tennis, basketball, picnic area, boat ramp. Restricted piping plover nesting area through late June.

631-727-5744 • townofriverheadny.gov

Southold

Town Beach

Parking permit required on Route 48 (North Road), Southold, on L.I. Sound. Swimming, playground, picnic area, restrooms. Handicapped-accessible, with wheelchairs available in season. Lifeguards and attendants in season.

631-765-1800 • southoldtownny.gov

Shelter Island

Wades Beach

Open for permit holders at Heron Lane off Shorewood Road, on Shelter Island Sound, southwest side of island. Swimming, picnic tables, restrooms.

631-749-1166 • shelterislandtown.us

Riverhead

Wading River Beach

Open to residents at the end of Creek Road on L.I. Sound, Wading River. Swimming, boat ramp, gazebo, playground, restrooms, parking.

631-727-5744 • townofriverheadny.gov

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