Local Beach and Pool Hours for Fourth of July Weekend

With Fourth of July landing on a Thursday many of us have four days to spend swimming, sunning and having a good time.

If you plan on hitting a local pool or beach, here are the hours they are open for the upcoming four-day weekend.

Sunken Meadow State Park
Lifeguards are on duty and the beach is open sunrise to sunset. Fields one and three will be open.  Field four will be open for picnicking.

An employee there recommended getting to the beach early and said it typically starts to pack out by mid-morning.

Parking fees are $10 daily from May 25 - Sept. 21, while a round of golf will cost $15 - 18 for 18 holes, $10 - $15 for 9 holes.

Smithtown Landing Pool

The pool will be open on July 4 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will be open the rest of the weekend from 11:45 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Smithtown Area Beaches

Long Beach – Long Beach features a long rocky stretch of beach and dramatic bluffs, with a playground and a nature preserve. This North Shore beach for Town of Smithtown residents only has a boat ramp and marina, making for sailing and motorboat opportunities. A boat permit is $45 from the town clerk. Smaller personal watercraft need a car top permit, which costs $7. 

There is a designated fishing areas if you want to cast your line, or play in the waves with windsurf lessons. For younger children, there is a playground and food concession stands. 

Lifeguards are on duty from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.

Short Beach – The smaller companion of Long Beach, Short Beach is located in Nissequogue for Town of Smithtown residents. It offers bathing houses with showers and restrooms for beachgoers, a playground and concessions stands. 
It has a pavillion and picnic area that town residents older than 21 years old can reserve for large events. Picnic fees range from $37 - $300 for groups (depending on size) and can be obtained from the town clerk. 

Camping is permitted on weekends only at Short Beach. Permits cost $20 per night, allowing a maximum of 10 people. Permits can be applied for at the Smithtown Parks Department.

Callahans Beach – Callahans Beach offers the calm waters and rocky coast associated with Long Island Sound beaches, but sits behind dramatic bluffs that tower over the water.

Callahans has a picnic area with tables, fireplaces and restrooms for visitors to enjoy. Picnic fees range from $37 - $300 for groups (depending on size) and can be obtained from the town clerk. Non-residents must pay a $10 parking fee per car. 

Camping is permitted on weekends only at Callahans Beach. Permits cost $20 per night, allowing a maximum of 10 people. Non-residents must pay $10 a night for overnight parking. Permits can be applied for at the Smithtown Parks Department.

Schubert’s Beach – This small rocky stretch of beach in Nissequogue is for Town of Smithtown residents only. It offers a boat ramp for the launching. A boat permit cost $45 from the town clerk. Smaller personal watercraft need a car top permit to reach the water, which costs $7.

The park has a picnic and pavillion area with restrooms that town residents older than 21 can reserve for large events. Picnic fees range from $37 - $300 for groups (depending on size) and can be obtained from the town clerk. There is also a concession stand, playground and tables.