Nice marnina with camper parking, ocean acess via under pass and a food…read moreFood at the inn

This is a great beach, especially after Labor Day, because you don't need to show you live in…read moreBabylon Town (not village). Always surfers here and the beach is very clean. Caution: there are strong currents here, with an offshore sand bar and you could get caught in a rip current quickly without even realizing it (happened to me). Know you abilities and limitations as a swimmer but otherwise it's the best small ocean beach on LI.

This is a 'Town of Babylon residents only' beach that requires a beach pass (sticker). I mostly go…read moreto this beach, so I highly recommend it for these simple reasons: 1) VERY CLEAN. 2) Respectful, family-friendly atmosphere. There is no loud music and/or disrespectful behavior going on at this beach. Ever. I have been bathing here for 10 plus years now. 3) Updated children's playground. 4) Cantina with food and drinks (a bit pricey though). 5) Ample parking. Since this is a private(ish) beach, it doesn't get overly crowded. In short, this is a great beach if you're looking to just lay out, take a nice dip, and read a good book, without any loud teens kicking sand in your face.

This has been my beach for 58 years. I've seen the beach grow. I've seen the beach shrink. I've…read moreseen play items. Come and go. It's a great beach. It's protected by the Robert Moses sand bar. The food is good and fairly priced for being at a beach. They've added a bar area and it looks good. I'm not a drinker so I wouldn't know. The best thing they've added is closed showers. You can wash off and more showers outside to rinse feet. I love the upstairs area when I go in the winter it's protected, but you still get to enjoy the beach.

Excellent venue for free concerts!…read more Beautiful view of the water. Clean restrooms. Plenty of parking. Snack bar. Bocce. Skate park. One of the nicest town parks in the area!

Juneteenth at Tanner Park was a good time. I saw many familiar faces, some from the neighborhood…read morewhere I grew up, and some from work. The concert had many vendors but due to me working the event I wasn't able to mingle too much but I did enjoy myself. Aubrey at 9 is a star on the rise with her fresh squeezed lemonade and it was good, she also has flavors you can add to the lemonade. The entertainment was awesome, the stage was filled with known and unknown artists and they all did well, I really enjoyed the young girl singing "so easy". Tanner is an awesome park where you can bring the kids to play, take a walk/run, enjoy a concert orsit by the water and clear your mind.

I recently hosted a Christian Singles Hub event at Cedar Beach in Babylon, and I couldn't have…read morepicked a better spot! We were scheduled from 4:30-6:30pm but ended up staying until just after dusk because it was that good. The back picnic tables made the perfect setup for deep conversations, games, and even s'mores by the grill. A few of us took a walk down to the water and got in plenty of steps--it was totally worth it for the views! I'd love to come back and check out The Salt Shack next time. On a quick walkthrough, I noticed how beautifully it was decorated, and the staff I met were so friendly. Even from the picnic area, we could hear and enjoy the live music, which was such a fun bonus. I was also surprised to see their full volleyball tournament setup--it turns out a friend of mine was even competing that same day! Cedar Beach really has something for everyone, and I can't wait to return.

This and Tobay are our favorites on Ocean Pkwy. It was such a nice day we decided to take a drive…read moreout early and go. I forgot how big Cedar Beach is. There is a long path that leads through the Salt Shack (always wanted to eat there but it was way too early to pop in for a meal) and out into the beach. The beach was quiet but the lifeguards were out. We let Bubs run around in the sand before leaving. I did see a bit of garbage on the beach...people please clean up after yourselves. But yes, we love the beaches on LI and we have our favs. This is one of them, but if you're not a resident of the town you will pay a ton to park and for a pass. I think they stop charging after a certain time. But if you want to go for a beach day, it's worth it if you pack the car and go!

What a fantastic beach for a day of fun with plenty of parking and amenities. Food, drinks, sand…read moreand sun- what else could you ask for? Easy boardwalks lead you directly to the beach and the lifeguards will watch you and yours while swimming on the waves. I want to give a special shoutout to those serving as lifeguards- during our last visit, the rip current was quite strong. Strong enough to overwhelm at least a few swimmers who were struggling to get back to shore. Within seconds, the guards sprang into action and with incredible action, saved those swimmers and got them back to shore safe and sound. Make sure to visit the food vendors and also the various booths set up for state parks or local flavor. A small parking fee gets you a day well spent

I really love this beach. Plenty of parking. Spacious bathroom. They sell food here too. Beach is…read morevery clean and nice. I just wish they would provide some WiFi or internet services for emergencies. I came once and needed to make a call for work and couldn't because the service is so bad. Otherwise, very safe and nice beach highly recommend

If you here for swimming, I don't recommend going here, if you here to relax then maybe yes,…read moreotherwise there's really nothing to do here but chill, you can't swim far away, only good thing is there's a playground for children

Great little private beach with a playground, restricted swimming area, and beach chairs!read more

Great drive on spot. Weekends can get really busy but usually everyone parks close together to fit…read moremore people and others spread out a lot. But if you go durning the week or get there early it's easy to find a spot. Usually everyone picks up after themselves so the beach is pretty clean. Great view of the water. A lot of room to air down before entering. Easy location.

The best beach in NY. Where to start the water is the cleanest water in NY. If your from NY you…read morealready know how bad the beaches are here lol. Having the car next to especially when having kids is like a dream come true. People are super friendly not crowded what more can you ask for right? I love this place a must go!

Great to bring the dog, Park area closed in for larger dogs…read moreand one for the smaller pups! Love taking the family down to walk to the water at Gardiner park!

What a nice park. It's about .6 mile from the parking lot to the beach, we'll sort of a beach lol…read moreplenty of trails to explore. Had my lunch at one of the picnic tables.

Belmont Lake State Park is open from sunrise to sunset, year-round…read more They have Pavilion Rentals for larger gatherings or Parties..There is also fishing allowed in the lake : Following DEC guidelines, available year-round. Picnicking is available all year-round. You can also rent rowboats, pedal boats and kayaks... You and your family can also enjoy activities such as picnicking, playgrounds, and using the various game courts and fields. The lake has trail walking, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The 7.6 miles of trails throughout the park are available for hiking, walking, biking, nature observation and, weather permitting, cross-country skiing.

This is a family- and singles-friendly park…read more There is an $8 vehicle entry fee at certain times of the day, so it would behoove frequent visitors to buy an Empire State Pass, which costs $80 for the season. Go to ny.gov keyword: Empire Pass. The same Pass can be used for unlimited visits at most parks and beaches throughout the State of New York. I passed by here on Memorial Day weekend. In plain view was a Park Police vehicle, so I felt safe. I also saw several people riding in a paddle boat. How fun! There are multiple clearly marked trails, which are great places to ride your bike or walk. There were several people feeding the ducks and geese in the lake, ignoring the signs that warn them not to do that. The two children's playgrounds are quite spacious, and leashed dogs are allowed. There are lots of picnic benches and huge tables. The restrooms have a lot of stinky toilets. Staff needs to clean them more often. Finally, BEWARE OF DEER TICKS! A few people said that they saw some, so bring some tick repellent.

Latest visit date: October 3, 2020…read more I got up later than I wanted to for exercise so I revamped my exercise plan and did some quick fairy dusting in Bayshore and than decided to hike Gardiner's park trail because I never knew they had a hiking trail until recently. I've been there a few times before a few times on the dog trail that leads to a tiny beach, one time with my son and stbx to try to exercise and let my son play on the playground. The park has a ton to offer playgrounds for kids, a hiking trail, a nice little lake, the dog trail I love to visit parks that have a lot of options. Definitely a beautiful park to visit.

3.5 stars Titz and I…read morespent a lovely sunday morning introducing Jolene to the ocean for the first time. Gardiner Park isn't advertised as a "dog park", but I didn't see one person without one. Before you head to the beach, get a drink of water and use the bathroom. Then take a nice long walk through the woods to the beach. There are free plastic bags for messes, garbage cans to throw them in, and lots of benches for when your best friend lays down and refuses to move. The beach itself is kind of gross, but the dogs don't seem to care and the owners are all very friendly. Jolene made friends with a Newfoundland and a Yorkie, a Lab and a Boxer. Then she brought home a stick that stank up us, her breath, and the car for days. She was a happy little girl!