Get Wet in Babylon – Beaches, Pools, Spray Parks and Other Ways to Stay Cool

🔥 Summer’s coming in hot — and baby, so are you.

The first day of summer hits this Friday, June 20, 2025, and let’s just say it’s forecasted to be long, hot… and record-breaking.

So what’s the best way to keep your cool?
Get wet, get wild, and let Babylon do the rest.

💦 With water in every direction and heat on the rise, it’s time to slip into something more comfortable — like a swimsuit — and let the Town of Babylon work its magic.
You’re never more than 20 minutes away from a splash, a soak, or a little seaside sand.

🏖️ Bay Beaches: Where the Water’s Shallow but the Vibes Are Deep

If you like it soft, slow, and salty — welcome to the bay, baby.

Tanner Park in Copiague and Venetian Shores in Lindenhurst are Babylon’s backdoor bayside beauties — exclusive, local, and ready for action if you’ve got the right credentials.

🎟️ You’ll need a 2025 Babylon Beach Permit to slide in. Permits are checked daily from 8 AM to 4 PM — no sneaking in the back without one.

🧴 These beaches are built for playdates and day dates:

• Spray parks to get the kids wet.
• Playgrounds if you’re still into monkey business.
• And food vendors to keep your mouth busy — Cantina Bay serves up heat at Tanner, while Katch satisfies cravings at Venetian Shores.

💋 Open daily June 28 – September 1, with lifeguards on duty from 10 AM to 6 PM — so you can go deep without going under.

🐾 And sorry, furry friends — no animals allowed. Just you, the sand, and maybe someone special on your towel.

🌊 Ocean Beaches: Where Things Get Wet, Wild, and a Little Exclusive

If the bay was foreplay, the ocean is the real thing — deeper, stronger, and guaranteed to leave you breathless.

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The Town of Babylon keeps it hot with three oceanfront options — each with its own flavor:

• Overlook Beach – strictly residents only, no outside distractions. Just you and the waves… all summer long.
• Cedar Beach – locals and out-of-towners welcome, as long as they know how to pay for a good time.
• Gilgo Beach – where the drinks are cold, the crowd is hot, and the shoreline doesn’t quit.

💳 Town residents get in free with a 2025 Beach Permit. Non-residents? You’ll have to cough up $40 on weekends and $20 on weekdays. And bring plastic — it’s credit/debit only, sugar. No cash. No exceptions.

🔥 Each beach comes equipped with just enough to keep you comfortable:

• Overlook: Food from Overlook Beach Club, grills, Wi-Fi, playground, outdoor showers, and peace from the tourist crowd.
• Cedar: Basketball, handball, volleyball, and some serious eats from Salt Shack Seaside Grill.
• Gilgo: Your go-to for surf, snacks at Gilgo Beach Inn, and serious people-watching. Bring your A-game.

📅 Pre-Season: Weekends & holidays from May 24 – June 22, 8 AM – 4 PM (lifeguards 10 AM – 6 PM).

📅 Main Season: Daily from June 28 – September 1. Lifeguards on the clock 9 AM – 7 PM on weekends, and 10 AM – 6 PM on weekdays. Safety first — but make it sexy.

🚫 Pro tip: That Town permit won’t get you into the New York State beaches like Robert Moses, Jones, or Heckscher. That’s a whole other kind of relationship.

🐚 But if you want to sneak away to nearby Robert Moses State Park, it’s worth the trip. More than just sand — it’s got golf, lighthouse walks, and enough open water to drown your stress. Just don’t bring your dog — they’re not invited to this party.

🏊 Town Pools: Get In, Get Wet, Get Cool

When the sun’s high and you want a full body dip, the Town of Babylon Pools are *the* place to make a splash. 💦

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There are five public pools, each one built for steamy afternoons and stolen glances:

• Anthony Sanchez Pool – West Babylon
• Fabio Buttitta Pool – Deer Park
• North Amityville Pool
• North Lindenhurst Pool
• Phelps Lane Pool – North Babylon

👀 Residents only, darling — these pools don’t do one-night stands with non-residents. You’ve got to live here to get wet here.

👙 Dress code is strict: bathing suits only. No gym shorts. No tank tops. No pretending.

💸 Daily entrance without a pool plan is just $5 a dip. Kiddos 3 and under get in free, and under-16s must roll in with an adult (18+ — not your friend who just looks older, nice try).

💳 Want unlimited access to all five pools and Geiger Spray Park too? Grab a pool plan:

• Family Plan: $140 (Two adults + your adorable dependents under 18)
• Individual Plan: $60 (Ages 16–59)
• Senior Citizen Plan: $20 (Ages 60+)

📍 Get yours at the Parks & Rec Office at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM. Bring proof you live here — and yes, they check.

🕒 Season Hours:

• June 28 – August 8: Weekends & Holidays: 11 AM – 7 PM | Weekdays: 12 PM – 8 PM
• August 9 – September 1: Daily: 11 AM – 7 PM

🛋️ Amenities? You bet: kiddie pools, shaded lounges, showers, changing areas, and Wi-Fi (so you can Insta your thirst trap from the deep end).

Some even have diving boards, slides, and concessions — because nothing says “summer romance” like a soggy pretzel and chlorine-scented flirting.

💦 Spray Parks: Where Everyone Gets a Little Wet, Whether They Mean To or Not

Let’s be honest — you’re here for the splash, the squeals, and that *accidental spray to the face* that feels a little too good for a public park. 😏

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The Town of Babylon’s got three interactive spray parks — and they don’t discriminate. Whether you’re 5 or 45, if you’re standing too close, you’re getting soaked:

• Geiger Spray Park – Wyandanch
• Tanner Spray Park – Copiague
• Venetian Shores Spray Park – Lindenhurst

🎟️ Tanner and Venetian require a Beach Permit to even park your ride — no free rides unless you’re walking in (and that still gets you wet).

🚿 Geiger Spray Park plays it looser: open to the public, but if you’re not a Babylon resident, prepare to pay. Here’s how it breaks down:

• Babylon Residents: $5 daily (or get in free with a pool plan — who doesn’t love commitment?)
• Non-Residents (18+): $20 a pop — and yes, we’re talking about dollars. Keep it clean.

🗓️ Open daily June 28 – September 1. Because even summer needs a safe word… and that word is “hydration.”

• Geiger Spray Park: 10 AM – 7 PM
• Tanner & Venetian: 10 AM – 6 PM

🧺 Amenities include picnic spots, playgrounds, and just enough water pressure to turn your swimsuit into a second skin.

Bonus points: Tanner Park also has a fishing pier and a band shell. So you can catch dinner… or just someone’s eye under the summer stars.

⛵ Marinas & Campground: Where You Can Get Tied Down… If You’re Into That

Looking to spend the night getting rocked gently by the waves? Oh baby, do we have slips for that.

Babylon’s two marina hot spots — Cedar Beach and Gilgo Beach — are where you pull in, tie up, and let the sea do what it does best: get you loose and sun-drunk before noon.

• Cedar Beach Marina & Campground – Bay-side hookups, both literal and electrical.
• Gilgo Beach Marina – Ocean access and enough breeze to make you feel like you’re in a romance novel.

💳 These are residents-only playgrounds — if your ID doesn’t say Babylon, you’ll have to seduce someone who’s got access.

🏕️ Cedar Campground – For When One Night Just Isn’t Enough

• 41 campsites with electric + water — because roughing it doesn’t mean you can’t charge your phone (or your… other devices).
• Restrooms, showers, picnic tables, playground, fishing pier, horseshoe pit, pump-out station, and free Wi-Fi — so you can post about it after.
• $30 per night, credit/debit only, and you can book for a week at a time (Friday–Friday… that’s a full commitment, baby).

🚤 Cedar Beach Marina – Float In, Tie Up and Chill

• 63 slips on the main dock (with electric) + 36 floating dock slips
• Same sexy amenities as the campground — plus grills and a fishing pier for hands-on fun
• Main Dock: $33/day (14’+), $30/day (under 14′)
• Floating Dock: Weekends/Holidays: $18/day ($10 for seniors), Weekdays: $12/day ($7 for seniors)
• 3-night minimum (Friday to Monday) — because nobody likes a quickie when they planned for the long haul

🌊 Gilgo Beach Marina – No Electric, All Spark

• 57 slips on the main dock, 36 on the float — and not a single outlet to kill the mood
• Ocean access, restrooms, showers, grills, picnic tables, and some serious saltwater ambiance
• Main Dock: $20/day (weekends), $15/day (weekdays)
• Floating Dock: $15–$5/day depending on boat size and senior status
• Overnights? Main dock only — floating dock is for day flings only

🎫 Dock & Launch Permit – Unlimited Launching, Unlimited Teasing

This one’s your golden ticket: launch all summer from Tanner Park and Venetian Shores, plus docking access at Cedar and Gilgo (you’ll still need to pay daily docking fees — foreplay isn’t free).

• $50 for residents
• $25 for seniors (60+)
• Bring ID, utility/tax bill, and your boat registration — all names must match, just like a good date

♻️ Oh, and if you’re all about that clean finish — we’ve got free pump-out stations at Cedar, Gilgo, and Tanner Park. Because no one wants to leave a mess behind. 💁

🚤 Boat Launching Ramps: Slide It In, Ease It Out, Make a Splash

If you’ve got the gear and you know how to handle it, the Town of Babylon has two ramps ready to receive you — no questions asked (as long as you’ve got a permit).

• Tanner Park – Copiague
• Venetian Shores – Lindenhurst

🎟️ You’ll need a Boat Launching Permit if you want to go all the way — otherwise, you’re paying per launch, and baby, that adds up fast.

💸 No permit? You can still get lucky…

• Weekday Launch: $15
• Friday–Sunday & Holidays: $30

📅 That’s per launch, not per hour — so don’t waste your time floating around unless you plan to finish strong.

💦 Jet Ski Lovers, We See You

Because some like it small and fast — jet skis have their own special permit: $25 per ski, good for launching at both Tanner and Venetian. And yes, size matters… when it comes to horsepower.

🌊 No matter how you like to ride — solo, tandem, or with a little extra throttle — these ramps are open and ready to help you get off… the dock, of course.

🌊 Boating & Water Sports: Stroke, Paddle, Repeat

If you’re looking to go all the way this summer, Babylon’s got endless options for getting wet and working it from every angle. ⛵💦

⛺ Cedar Campground — Stay the Night, or the Week

Because sometimes, one day just isn’t enough. Book a spot at Cedar Campground and set up for some serious overnight action.

• 41 electric+water hookups — for those who need a little juice in the dark
• Restrooms, hot showers, picnic tables, fishing pier, horseshoe pit, and free Wi-Fi — because why rough it when you can *romance it*?
• $30 per night – no strings attached (unless you’re pitching a tent… then lots of strings)

🛶 Kayaking Routes — Glide Smooth, Stay Wet

Six mapped routes across the Great South Bay — for beginners, pros, and those who just want to paddle around with someone special.

⚠️ Remember: tides pull hard, wear your PFD, and obey the rules — unless breaking them is your thing. 😈

⛵ Sailing Lessons — Learn to Ride the Wind (and Maybe a Hobie Cat Too)

Offered at Tanner Park Marina — for novices, adventurers, and sunset lovers with a strong grip on the tiller.

• Novice Sailor: Ages 11+, $60 resident / $80 non-resident. Learn basics and water safety (yes, there’s a swim test — no faking it).
• Sunset Sail: Ages 18+, $50 resident / $60 non-resident. Bring a date or bring wine. Either way, prepare to let go of control.
• Women’s Sail: Saturdays for ladies 18+, $60 resident / $80 non-resident. Hobie Wave catamarans, confidence, and a healthy breeze between the knees.

🏊 Junior Lifeguard Ocean Rescue — Teach ‘Em Young

For kids 8–16 who want to dive deep into water safety — and maybe show off a little at Overlook Beach. Includes a pre-test, because we don’t just let anybody handle the deep end.

🚨 Lifeguard Certification — The Real Deal

For ages 15+, this American Red Cross course teaches you how to save lives, make rescues, and confidently blow that whistle.

• 300-yard swim
• 2-minute water tread (no hands — it’s all legwork, baby)
• Timed 40-second underwater challenge — for the show-offs

🌊 Aquatics Programs — Because You’re Never Too Old to Get Wet in Public

• Learn-to-Swim: Ages 3–15, grouped by skill and age — start ‘em young and splashy
• Advanced Programs: Junior Lifeguard (10–12), WSI Aide (13–15), Volunteer Instructor (14–15)
• Adult Swim: For 16+, because grown-ups need to be slippery too
• Aquacize: Water aerobics at Anthony Sanchez Pool, for ages 17+ who want to feel the burn where it counts
• Springboard Diving: For the bold. Ages 8+, offered at Fabio Buttitta Pool. Go headfirst or go home.

📍 Plan Your Visit & Subscribe: Slide Into Our Inbox

We’ve shown you the goods — the beaches, the pools, the places to get soaked and sun-kissed. Now it’s time to plan your moves… and maybe make things official. 💌

Start at the source: the Town of Babylon Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department, located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon. They’re open Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM — ready to hook you up with pool plans, permits, and all the access you can handle.

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📅 Appendix: Important Dates & Times

🏖️ Town Facilities – General Season & Hours

• Summer Season: June 28 – September 1 (Beaches, Pools, Spray Parks)
• Pre-Season (Ocean Beaches Only): May 24 – June 22 (Weekends & Holidays Only)
  • Entrance Booths: 8 AM – 4 PM
  • Lifeguards: 10 AM – 6 PM

🌊 Beach Information

• Ocean Beaches Lifeguard Hours:
  • Weekends & Holidays: 9 AM – 7 PM
  • Weekdays: 10 AM – 6 PM
• Bay Beaches Lifeguard Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM daily
• Entrance Booth Hours (All Facilities): 8 AM – 4 PM daily
• Holidays:
  • Memorial Day – Monday, May 26
  • Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19
  • Independence Day – Friday, July 4
  • Labor Day – Monday, September 1

🎟️ Beach Permit Sales

• Mobile Permit: Available online
• In-Person Sales Start: Monday, March 3 at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
• Drive-Thru Locations:
  • Tuesdays @ Tanner Park – Starting May 13, 3–6 PM
  • Thursdays @ Venetian Shores – Starting May 15, 3–6 PM (Except June 19)
  • Saturdays @ Geiger Park – May 3 & 17, 10 AM – 2 PM (No sales May 10)
  • Gilgo Beach: Weekends May 23 – June 22, 8 AM – 3 PM; Daily June 28 – Sept 1, 8 AM – 4 PM
  • Phelps Mansion: Weekdays, June 28 – Sept 1, 9 AM – 4 PM

🏊 Pool Information

• Pool Hours:
  • June 28 – August 8: Weekends/Holidays 11 AM – 7 PM, Weekdays 12 PM – 8 PM
  • August 9 – September 1: Daily 11 AM – 7 PM
• Pool Plan Sales Start: Monday, June 2 @ 151 Phelps Lane

💦 Spray Park Hours

• Geiger Spray Park: 10 AM – 7 PM
• Tanner & Venetian Shores: 10 AM – 6 PM

👶 Swim Lessons & Aquatic Programs

• Session I: Registration May 6 – May 30 | Program: June 30 – July 18 (No class July 4)
• Session II: Registration varies by participant type | Program: July 21 – August 8
• Springboard Diving: July 7 – August 6 (M/W), Registration starts May 6 (non-residents May 28)
• Junior Lifeguarding / WSI Aide: July 7 – August 8, Registration begins May 6
• Infant & Toddler Swim: June 30 – July 30 (M/W) or July 1 – July 31 (T/Th)
• Adaptive Aquatics: July 1 – July 24, Registration starts May 6, “About Me” due June 20
• Swim Teams: Registration May 6 – 28, Practice begins June 30, Championship August 9
• Adult Swim: June 30 – July 30 (M/W)
• Aquacize: June 30 – August 7 (M/Th), Rain Dates: Week of August 11
• Lifeguarding Certification: Pool: May 27–30, June 2 | Class: June 3–6; Pool II: June 9–13 | Class II: June 16–20

🚣 Water Sports & Activities

• Boater Safety Class: June 7, 9 AM – 5 PM (First 30 residents)
• Junior Lifeguard Ocean Rescue: Pre-test June 30 (4–5 PM), Program: July 7 – August 11
• Sailing Lessons: Various dates in July (Registration: Residents Apr 30, Non-residents May 29)
• Sunset Sail (18+): July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
• Women’s Sail (18+): July 19 or 26
• Kayak Launch: Open daily from sunrise to sunset

⛺ Marinas & Campground

• Cedar Campground: May 24 – October 13; reservations begin in April
• Cedar Marina: May 23 – October 13, 8 AM – 7 PM daily
• Gilgo Marina: Weekends May 24 – June 22, Daily June 28 – Sept 1
• Permits: Launching, docking, and jet ski permits available @ 151 Phelps Lane
• Berth Slip Waitlist Calls: Begin in April
• Pump-out Stations: Free at Cedar, Gilgo & Tanner Marinas

*Note: Babylon beach permits do not grant access to Robert Moses, Jones Beach, or Heckscher State Park.*