|
08-08-2009, 12:27 PM
|
|
Not a member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
48 posts, read 10,514 times
Reputation: 16
|
|
What are some free public beaches in Nassau other than Jones Beach that is quiet/quaint/kid friendly
Is "Robert Moses" the only other one, is it a free public beach? Any others?
I've been looking through the forums and have been getting bits and pieces of info on Suffolk beaches that may be a bit too far and not public...Smith Point/Davis Park/ Watch Hill
Thanks for any information you can provide.
|
|
08-08-2009, 12:40 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2009
119 posts, read 38,913 times
Reputation: 19
|
|
|
Jones Beach is not free nor is Robert Moses. You pay by the carload. Some communitees have their own beach. If you live in the community it is free.
|
|
08-08-2009, 01:06 PM
|
|
Not a member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2009
48 posts, read 10,514 times
Reputation: 16
|
|
|
Thank you. Okay, forget free, I don't mind paying. Does anyone know if they charge per person or by car. Not certain what "pay by the carload" means....pay per person in the car or one price per car?
Can anyone go to Long Beach? Or is it restricted to residents? Do they charge per person? Thanks
|
|
08-08-2009, 01:13 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
123 posts, read 162,275 times
Reputation: 18
|
|
|
Long Beach is 10 dollars per person per day, unless you have a resident pass.
The Town of Hempstead Beaches (Lido, Lido West--my favorite, Point Lookout, Nickerson) are quite close to Long Beach. You pay by the carload
(7.00 I think) if you have proof that you are a resident of the Town of Hempstead, i.e. Driver's License.
|
|
08-08-2009, 01:19 PM
|
|
...tryin to reason with hurricane season...
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sound Beach
1,203 posts, read 856,805 times
Reputation: 283
|
|
|
Jones Beach is $8 per car.
|
|
08-08-2009, 01:32 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
123 posts, read 162,275 times
Reputation: 18
|
|
|
|
|
08-08-2009, 01:36 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
991 posts, read 673,188 times
Reputation: 80
|
|
|
Technically, Jones Beach and Robert Moses are free. You pay to park a car. if you came by bus, you would not pay. BTW, if you use state parks (including the beach) regularly, buy an Empire Passport every April.
Long Beach has high non-resident fees to discourage day trippers, because it's the only beach located within walking distance of the LIRR.
The beaches in Lido are very nice but with ALL beaches in that area, beware of riptides. I nearly drowned when I was 12. It's $20 to enter (per car) if you're not a Nassau County resident.
|
|
08-08-2009, 02:06 PM
|
|
...tryin to reason with hurricane season...
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Sound Beach
1,203 posts, read 856,805 times
Reputation: 283
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexisT
Technically, Jones Beach and Robert Moses are free. You pay to park a car. if you came by bus, you would not pay. BTW, if you use state parks (including the beach) regularly, buy an Empire Passport every April.
Long Beach has high non-resident fees to discourage day trippers, because it's the only beach located within walking distance of the LIRR.
The beaches in Lido are very nice but with ALL beaches in that area, beware of riptides. I nearly drowned when I was 12. It's $20 to enter (per car) if you're not a Nassau County resident.
|
Good point about the rips. We put out a daily outlook for Rip currents during the summer here...
National Weather Service Text Product Display
Most days this summer have been Moderate. |
|
08-08-2009, 03:26 PM
|
|
Go Giants!
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
504 posts, read 195,905 times
Reputation: 112
|
|
|
All state parks in NY are $8 per car - they call it a "vehicle use fee" - whether it's a beach or a regular park (like Bethpage or Caumsett) it's $8.
Towns that have beaches charge their own fee and it depends on the town. In HUntington, there are several beaches, but they are on bays and coves. You buy a sticker at the beginning of the season and you can get in as often as you like. I don't know what the fee is, haven't lived there in years - last I knew it was $15.
There are also parks with pools that have fees. The amount you pay depends on whether you live in the town. Same with beaches. There can be beaches that are right next to each other on the south shore (ocean) that are owned by the state, county or town.
Confusing enough?!
|
|
08-08-2009, 08:49 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2009
413 posts, read 142,033 times
Reputation: 19
|
|
|
Town of Oyster bay also has some beaches for the use of town residents.
|
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
Welcome to City-Data.com forum! Make sure to register - it's free and very quick! You have to register before you can post and participate in our discussions with 700,000 other registered members. User profiles and some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options, you will have the full access to over 15,000 posts/day about local topics and you will see fewer ads. 
Linear Mode
