What are the responsibilities of the Department of Parks & Recreation?

The Department of Parks & Recreation is responsible for managing the various programs and recreational activities that the Town provides. Full-time employees and part-time seasonal personnel staff its various facilities during the summer months. This department oversees the Town's parks, beaches and marinas, pools, spray parks and an 18 hole par three golf course at Cedar Beach. The main office is located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon and the phone number is (631) 893-2100. Each summer the department publishes the Recreation Guide listing the programs that it administers. Such programs include: special events like the Beach Blast; recreation programs such as swimming lessons, day camps, dancing and many others; sports programs and leagues; kayaking; tennis and many others. A full listing of offerings can be reviewed in the annual Summer Recreation Guide, a directory available at Town Hall or the Parks & Recreation Office. Any resident can register for a program. The Department of Parks & Recreation also issues permits for those seeking to use one of the many Town facilities for recreational purposes.

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1. What are the responsibilities of the Department of Parks & Recreation?
2. Where is the Department of Parks & Recreation located and how can I get there?
3. What is the Recreation Guide and what kind of information does it provide?
4. Where and when can I get a Recreation Guide?
5. What are Parks & Recreation's Special Events?
6. What are the Recreation Programs?
7. What are the Sports Programs?
8. When can I get an application for seasonal employment with the Town of Babylon Department of Parks & Recreation?
9. Does the Department of Parks & Recreation provide senior citizen discounts?
10. Does the Department of Parks & Recreation take care of tree trimming or animal control?
11. Does the Town of Babylon offer golf lessons?
12. Do any parks in the Town of Babylon offer overnight camping?
13. Can an Empire Passport be used to access Town of Babylon beaches and parks?
14. Can a non-resident purchase a Recreation Permit for Town Beaches at a cost higher than that for residents?
15. Can I use my New York State Access Pass at Town of Babylon recreational facilities?
16. Where can I find additional park information?