The Mattituck Park District has some of the North Fork's most beautiful beaches. Two are situated on the Long Island Sound and two on Peconic Bay.
Veterans Memorial Beach: 11280 Great Peconic Bay Boulevard in Mattituck
Beach, Playground, Community Venue & More
At the terminus of Bay Avenue, this popular swimming and relaxing spot is located on the shores of Great Peconic Bay, stretching along 400 feet of white sandy beaches. The Mattituck Park District Office is also located here. During the summer season, the beach has lifeguards on duty as well as restrooms and an outdoor shower. A beach wheelchair is available for disabled patrons.In addition, there are other park buildings, including the Community Venue (which can be rented by residents and non-residents), parking areas, a bocce court, shuffleboard, and horseshoe pitch.There's also a picnic area available to book for an event here with water, electricity, barbecue grills, and restrooms.During the summer season (from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend), beach entrance requires a beach permit.Kayak and paddleboard storage at this location is offered for residents through the application here. * Lifeguard on duty during summer season only.
Peconic Bay Park: 9320 Peconic Bay Boulevard in Laurel
Swimming, Sailing, and Baseball
Peconic Bay Park adjoins the Mattituck Yacht Club (the latter is not affiliated with the MPD). The quiet, sandy beach on Great Peconic Bay does not have a lifeguard or restrooms; swimming is at your own risk. Located about a quarter of a mile to the west of Veterans Memorial Beach, it is just over the border in Laurel. A Beach Permit is required for entrance.
The park has a kayak rack with space available for rent for kayaks or paddle boards. The open field is good for frisbee, kite flying or a pickup game of baseball or soccer. Also a nice spot for catching sunsets.
Bailie Beach Park: 2205 Bailie Beach Road in Mattituck
East Side of the Mattituck Inlet
Situated on the East side of the Mattituck Inlet is Bailie Beach. This Long Island Sound-side beach stretches from the eastern jetty of the Inlet to the end of Bailie Beach Road. (Please note parking is by Southold Town Permit only; click here for more info from the Town.)
The beach sits at the base of fragile sand bluffs. Atop the bluffs is the Scout Lodge, which is popular camping location for Long Island scouts.
Just on the other side of the inlet is Breakwater Beach, a large, wonderful beach created by tidal movement after the installation of a jetty by the Army Corp of Engineers in 1906.
The MPD does not have on-site parking for the beach. You must have a Southold Town Parking Permit in order to park at the end of Bailie Beach Road. Please click here for more info. There is NO lifeguard at this beach.
Breakwater Beach: 5155 Breakwater Road in Mattituck
West Side of Mattituck Inlet
On the West side of the Mattituck Inlet is Breakwater Beach, a large, wonderful beach created by tidal movement after the installation of a jetty by the Army Corp of Engineers in 1906. During the summer season, the beach has lifeguards on duty, as well as restrooms and an outdoor shower. A beach wheelchair is available for disabled patrons. There is a small assortment of playground attractions for children. The "rocks" are popular with fishers.Breakwater Beach has a pavilion with picnic tables and is also the home to the MPD's volleyball courts.The beach is popular all year round with residents and guests who come to watch the stunning, unforgettable, and ever-changing sunsets.Watch a beautiful drone video of Breakwater Beach, Bailie's Beach, and Mattituck Inlet.* Lifeguards only on duty during summer seasonWARNING! A sandbar has formed on the Eastern side of the Breakwater Beach jetty inside of the Mattituck Inlet. This is not a swimming beach and is not under the protection of the lifeguards. Under no circumstances should this be used as a beach. Last season, someone needed to be rescued here and 2 years ago someone drowned further down the inlet. This is a very hazardous area due to boat traffic and the swift current in the inlet.
For more information: https://www.mattituckparks.com/breakwater-beach-mattituck
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