Please be advised that we currently have restrictions in place at several of our outer beach locations. Attached are maps showing the current conditions at four of our outer beach locations. For additional information, refer to the maps provided and follow all signs, fencing and barricades that are in place at the outer beach locations.

Smith Point- Starting tomorrow, Friday, May 23, 2025, restrictions will be in place due to nesting Piping Plovers. Burma Road will be closed from Cut 1A to Cut 2. Day Tripping is still allowed between Cut 1A to Cut 2, this area holds around 500 cars. Burma Road is open from Cut 2 to the for fishermen only, day tripping is prohibited at the inlet.

Shinnecock East- Vehicles are prohibited from driving beyond the park property line onto Southampton Village property.

Cupsogue- restrictions remain in place. Burma Road is open to the inlet, the ocean side is closed and no vehicles are permitted.

Cedar Point- restrictions remain in place and the entire peninsula is closed.

These restrictions are to protect the piping plover nesting grounds. As a reminder, the piping plover is a coastal shorebird threatened and protected under the Endangered Species Act.Photos from Suffolk County Parks Department’s post https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Due to a pending piping plover nest hatch, camping and outer beach access will be restricted at Shinnecock East starting Monday, June 30, 2025. Please see the map for information about outer beach access. Camping reservations will be impacted as follows:

Reservations for site #’s 85-103 will be moved bayside.

Reservations for site #’s 34-84 will be cancelled starting Monday.

As a reminder, the piping plover is a coastal shorebird protected under the Endangered Species Act. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Notice for Cedar Point Outer Beach- Starting today, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the outer beach has additional restrictions. Please refer to the attached map and obey all posted signs and barricades when visiting the park. This closure is due to it being a piper plover nesting area. The piping plover is a coastal shorebird threatened and protected under the Endangered Species Act. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Notice for Cupsogue Outer Beach- Starting Monday, June 16, 2025 the outer beach will be restricted. Both oceanside and bayside vehicle access will be closed and can be accessed by foot only. This closure is due to it being a piper plover nesting area. The piping plover is a coastal shorebird threatened and protected under the Endangered Species Act. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Due to a pending piping plover nest hatch, camping and outer beach access will be restricted at Shinnecock East starting Monday, June 30, 2025. Please see the map for information about outer beach access. Camping reservations will be impacted as follows:

Reservations for site #’s 85-103 will be moved bayside.

Reservations for site #’s 34-84 will be cancelled starting Monday.

As a reminder, the piping plover is a coastal shorebird protected under the Endangered Species Act. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Notice for Cupsogue Outer Beach- Starting today, Monday, June 16, 2025 the outer beach will be restricted. Both oceanside and bayside vehicle access will be closed and can be accessed by foot only. Please obey all posted signs and barricades. This closure is due to it being a piper plover nesting area. The piping plover is a coastal shorebird threatened and protected under the Endangered Species Act. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Notice for Smith Point: the outer beach is at capacity. Staff will check hourly and additional people will be allowed to enter as space allows. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Notice for Cedar Point Outer Beach- Starting today, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the outer beach has additional restrictions. Please refer to the attached map and obey all posted signs and barricades when visiting the park. This closure is due to it being a piper plover nesting area. The piping plover is a coastal shorebird threatened and protected under the Endangered Species Act. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Notice for Cupsogue Outer Beach- Starting today, Monday, June 16, 2025 the outer beach will be restricted. Both oceanside and bayside vehicle access will be closed and can be accessed by foot only. Please obey all posted signs and barricades. This closure is due to it being a piper plover nesting area. The piping plover is a coastal shorebird threatened and protected under the Endangered Species Act. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department

Notice for Smith Point Outer Beach: As of 1:30pm on 5/22/2025 the outer beach has been closed due to high tides. Please follow all posted signs and barricades when visiting the beach. https://www.facebook.com/723325941011109 Suffolk County Parks Department