Robert Moses State Park (Long Island) - Attractions

Attractions

The park is perhaps best known for its 5 miles (8.0 km) of beach, which visitors can use for swimming, surfing, or fishing. Umbrella rentals are available at each field, and guests can also use the four bathhouses on the property. Anglers can fish from either the beach or the piers. A day use boat basin that can accommodate up to 40 boats is also available. On the west end of the park is an 18 hole pitch and putt golf course. The course is fairly secluded and meanders through native beech trees and vegetation. It is typically open April through November and equipment rental is available. The park also contains four concession stands (one at each field), volleyball courts, first-aid stations, picnic areas, and a new playground at Field 5.

Immediately to the east of the park is the Fire Island National Seashore. The ocean beach of the Seashore, next to this park, is known as Lighthouse Beach and is a legal and family oriented Clothing optional beach. There is signage on the beach 150 feet (46 m) beyond the boundary of the Seashore to alert unsuspecting visitors that "Beyond this point, you may encounter nude sunbathers."

Since there is no parking at the Seashore itself, many day visitors park at Field 5 in order to walk to Lighthouse Beach, the Fire Island Lighthouse and Museum as well as the nearby community of Kismet. New York State officials estimate that about 30% of the users of Field 5 avail themselves of the Lighthouse Beach and the Lighthouse itself.