On August 24, 2025, in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that swimming has resumed at all Long Island State Park ocean beaches as hazardous surf from Hurricane Erin subsides. Visitors should expect possible localized restrictions based on changing surf and rip-current conditions and are urged to follow posted advisories and lifeguard direction. State Parks lifeguards and staff continue to monitor safety, with thanks to emergency teams for rapid assessments and recovery. For beach updates, visit the State Parks swimming page, and for real-time weather and emergency information during hurricane season, New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for NY-Alert.
Governor Hochul Announces Swimming Resumes at All Long Island State Park Ocean Beaches
Long Island State Park Beaches Reauthorize Ocean Access After Dangerous Surf Conditions Ease; Localized Restrictions May Be in Place If Warranted by Surf Conditions. New Yorkers Encouraged To Sign Up for Emergency Alerts via NY-Alert To Receive Real-Time Weather and Emergency Alerts During Hurricane Season .
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced swimming will resume at all Long Island State Park Ocean beaches now that rough surf conditions and flooding resulting from Hurricane Erin have mostly subsided. Visitors may encounter restrictions in place at individual beach locations if there are unsafe localized conditions.
“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,” Governor Hochul said. “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 helping ensure a safe experience by continuously monitoring any potentially dangerous surf conditions and rip currents. Officials ask visitors to remain cautious and abide by any restrictions in place at various beach field locations.
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 information on swimming at state parks across New York, visit parks.ny.gov/recreation/swimming.
New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for Emergency Alerts via NY-Alert for real-time weather and emergency alerts at alert.ny.gov.
August 24, 2025
Albany, NY
Sources: Governor.ny.gov/news , Big New York news BigNY.com
