Babylon Town to discount 2020’s beach and park permits

The Town of Babylon is reducing the price on its beach and park permits heading into this summer.

The permits, which go on sale June 1 at the Phelps Lane pool in North Babylon, will now be the following prices:

• Resident recreation permits: $35 (normally $45)
• Seniors, volunteer firefighter and veteran recreation permits: $15 (normally $20). Volunteer firefighters and veterans must have a valid ID at time of purchase.

“By reducing fees, we are able to give our residents a little relief while also collecting the necessary funding to keep our facilities clean and well-staffed for our visitors,” the town wrote on Facebook.

To purchase, town residents must show a valid driver license, car registration and tax/utility bill with a matching address in the Town of Babylon. 

The passes will be required for access at Overlook Beach, Cedar Beach, and Gilgo Beach beginning June 6 and Cedar Beach Marina and Campground starting June 26. 

Non-residents will not have access to all town facilities, including beaches, for the foreseeable future.

Here are some new procedural changes from the town on the permit buying process: 

• Permits will only be sold at the Phelps Lane Pool for the entire season 
• Permits will not be sold at Tanner Park or the Cedar Beach Marina at any point during the summer.
• Permits will be on sale from noon to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
• Wearing masks/face coverings is required to purchase a permit to keep both you and our employees safe. NO MASK = NO SALE.
• Residents must remain in their car for the entirety of the transaction. Please have all relevant documentation and your credit card within arms reach before pulling into the lot.

Top: People swimming at Gilgo Beach last summer (credit: Shannon Miller)