Swimming has resumed at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches after closures caused by Hurricane Erin. According to state officials, rough surf conditions and flooding have mostly subsided, but visitors may still face restrictions at some locations if unsafe conditions persist.
Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “As Long Island State Park beaches reopen for swimming, the safety of every New Yorker and visitor remains our top priority. We urge everyone to exercise caution, follow all posted advisories and respect the guidance of lifeguards and park personnel. I want to thank our extraordinary emergency services teams, parks staff and lifeguards for their swift, tireless work assessing conditions and ensuring our beaches and shoreline remain as safe as possible for everyone to enjoy.”
State Park lifeguards and staff are actively monitoring beach conditions such as dangerous surf or rip currents. Officials advise visitors to stay alert for any restrictions that might be implemented at specific beach areas.
New York State Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons said, “We are grateful to announce the reopening of swimming at all Long Island’s state park beaches following the impact of Hurricane Erin. The safety of our visitors remains our top priority, and we urge everyone to follow posted guidelines as we resume beach activities. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated park staff, lifeguards, Park Police, and Park Rangers for their tireless work in restoring our shores and ensuring a safe environment for all.”
For further details about swimming opportunities across New York’s state parks, residents can visit https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/swimming/. In addition, New Yorkers can sign up for real-time weather updates through NY-Alert at https://alert.ny.gov/.
