2026 Opening of Beaches
Security & Chairpersons – Duty Schedule
May 23, 24, 25 (Memorial Day Weekend): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Each weekend thereafter until official opening on June 27
⚠️ Swimming is NOT permitted until June 27.
Lifeguards – Duty Schedule (Starting June 27)
Official Beach Opening: June 27
Hours (Weekdays & Weekends): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A Note on Chairpersons
Our hard-working chairpersons work mostly for tips – please remember them!
2026 BEACH ID & PARKING DECAL DISTRIBUTION
Fees
Item Residents Non-Residents
Beach ID $20 N/A (must reside in village)
Parking Decal $400 $495
Distribution Schedule
Date Time
Weekdays (ongoing) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, May 8 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 9 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Closed Mother's Day)
Saturday, May 16 Sunday, May 17 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, May 22 (Memorial Weekend) 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 23 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 24 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Important Beach ID & Chair Permit Rules
- Renters: Must present a valid lease to prevent IDs from being issued to non-residents.
- Chair Storage Permits: Issued when you obtain your Beach ID. Limit of 4 chairs per family due to limited space.
- Beach Access: Gate attendants will not allow anyone onto the beach without a valid ID. Violators are subject to fines.
- Unauthorized Chairs: Any chairs found in the chair facility without a permit will be immediately removed and placed in the yard next to Village Hall.
- Guests: 6 guests permitted per household per day. Guests must be accompanied by the resident or sign the guest book at the beach house.
Please cooperate and obtain Beach IDs and permits early to avoid inconvenience.
LOCAL LAW
Article II – Use of Park Property at Beaches §65-4 (Prohibited Acts)
No person shall be in physical possession of a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe on boardwalk or beach areas.
BOARDWALK RULES
No motor-driven vehicle (electric or gas) is permitted on the boardwalk at any time.
VEHICLES & ALCOHOL ON BEACH/BOARDWALK
Alcoholic beverages and all motor vehicles are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk at all times.
RECKLESS WATERCRAFT (JET SKIS, WATER SCOOTERS)
To report reckless or unsafe operation, contact:
Agency Phone VHF Channel
Department of Conservation and Waterways (631) 444-0250 16
Nassau County Police Marine Bureau (516) 573-4450 16
U.S. Coast Guard (dangerous ocean activities) (516) 785-2921 —
CONSTRUCTION & POWER EQUIPMENT SUMMER RESTRICTIONS
No work permitted on weekends (Friday before Memorial Day through 2nd
weekend after Labor Day)
All Other Times of Year
- No work earlier than: 8:00 AM (weekdays) / 9:00 AM (Saturday)
- No work later than: 6:00 PM (any day)
- Sunday: Prohibited year-round
- Legal holidays: No work permitted
Gardeners
May do planting only on weekends (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
GARAGE & TAG SALES
Permit required – file with the Village Clerk at least 10 days prior to the first sale day.
Further information available at Village Hall.
RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY RULES
- One-family occupancy only – all dwellings, premises, homes, houses, and apartments.
- Group homes are NOT permitted.
- Violation: Fines to owner, tenant, and/or real estate broker.
Transient Occupancy Prohibited (Local Law 5-2015)
- Rentals less than 30 days are prohibited (Airbnb, Home Away, etc.)
- Penalties: Suspension of Certificate of Occupancy + $5,000 per day civil penalty on
owner.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS – HURRICANES
Hurricane Season: June 1 – November 30 (most vulnerable: mid-August to early November)
Before a Watch or Warning
- Check emergency equipment & supplies (several days' worth)
- Obtain materials to secure your home
- Keep gas in your car
Recommended Supplies
Item
First aid kit
Flashlight
Matches
Canned & packed foods
Extra medicine
Portable ice chest
Battery-operated radio
Extra batteries
Manual can opener
Milk & other beverages
Baby food & diapers
1 gallon of water per person per day