Cedar Beach is a public recreational

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of the Town of Babylon, in Suffolk County,

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. It is located on

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, a barrier island off of

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, between the populated places of Gilgo and Oak Beach. There are no residents. The beach is open to town residents and the general public during the

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season. During this time,

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s are on duty on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. There are also limited preseason hours beginning

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weekend. Access to the beach is via Ocean Parkway. Free parking is available for town residents with recreation permits. Non-residents and residents without permits may pay a daily fee to park ($20 Monday through Thursday; $40 Friday through Sunday and holidays). Cedar Beach features a

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, a

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area with grills, a

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court, a

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court, and numerous

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courts. Associated with the beach are a

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, a

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, and a

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/ disc golf course. The town's September 11th memorial is located in the

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s here. Nearby is the New York Sportfishing Education Center, associated with

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. Located adjacent to Cedar Beach is Overlook Beach, another Town of Babylon beach; however, this beach is residents only. Concessions at Cedar Beach have been managed by the Salt Shack since 2018.

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Cedar Beach (Town of Babylon)
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