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1. How do I obtain a Boat Berth Slip Rental Permit?

Boat Berth Slip Rental Permits are available through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon. The Town rents boat slips at Tanner Park in Copiague and South Great Neck Road in Copiague. Associated fees are $40.00 a foot for South Great Neck Road and the floating dock at Tanner Park. The main dock at Tanner Park is $50.00 a foot.

Applicants must prove they are residents of the Town of Babylon and requirements include:
• Provide a current New York State Driver’s License
• Provide a current New York State Boat Registration
• Provide copies of a current tax and utility bill

Waitlist applications are available under the Forms Center and can be submitted to the Parks & Recreation office. Waitlist applicants will be called in April if they are offered a slip for the season.

2. How do I obtain a Camping Permit?

Camping Permits will be available to Town of Babylon residents, and can be obtained through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. For specific dates and times, please refer to the current Town of Babylon Recreation Guide released each April.

Camping Permits cost $50.00, or $25.00 for those 60 years of age or older. Camping Permits are for use at Cedar Beach only and applicants must prove they are Town of Babylon residents by providing:

• A current tax or utility bill that displays their name and address
• A current New York State Driver’s License that displays the address of the person who owns the camper
• A current New York State Camper Registration that is registered in the Town of Babylon
• A current New York State Tow Vehicle Registration that is registered in the Town of Babylon

No photocopies of any documents are accepted

3. How do I obtain a Boat Docking/Launching Permit?

Boat Docking/Launch Permits are available to Town of Babylon residents, and can be obtained through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. For specific dates and times, please refer to the current Town of Babylon Recreation Guide released each April.

There is a $50 permit fee, or $25.00 for residents 60 years of age or older.

Required documents to be show at the time of purchase:

• A current New York State Driver’s License of the person who owns the boat with address in the Town of Babylon.
• A current New York State Boat Registration with matching name and address to NYS License.
• A current tax or utility bill that displays the name and address

4. Where can I use my Boat Docking/Launching Permit?

The Boat Docking/Launching Permit allows residents to dock at the following facilities for an additional docking fee:

• Cedar Beach Marina: (631) 669-5949
• Gilgo Beach Marina: (631) 826-1255

The Boat Docking/Launching Permit allows residents to use the launch ramps located at Venetian Shores and Tanner Park on the Great South Bay for no additional fee.

5. How do I obtain a Jet Ski Permit?

Jet Ski Permits will be available to Town of Babylon residents, and can be obtained through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. For specific dates and times, please refer to the current Town of Babylon Recreation Guide released each April.

Jet Ski launching is available at Tanner Park and Venetian Shores ONLY.

Jet Ski Permits $25.00 per jet ski.

Required Documents: 

• A current tax or utility bill that displays their name and address
• A current New York State Driver’s license that displays their address
• A current New York State Jet Ski Registration that is registered in the Town of Babylon