2026 Beach Permits

About Beach Permits: (Mobile vs. Sticker)

The Town of Babylon offers two convenient beach permit options for residents: a traditional vehicle sticker or a mobile permit accessed through your smartphone. Both options provide the same beach access and are assigned to a single vehicle based on the license plate listed on your registration—they are not tied to an individual person.

Sticker permits are purchased in person at designated Parks Department locations and are applied directly to your vehicle. Mobile permits, on the other hand, are purchased online through the Yodel Portal or app and require document submission and staff approval before purchase is completed. Mobile permits are fully digital and will not be mailed as a physical sticker.

Residents can choose the option that best fits their needs, whether they prefer the convenience of a mobile pass or the familiarity of a physical sticker.

Mobile Permits: on-sale online starting February 1, 2026
Sticker Permits: on-sale at the Parks Department starting April 1, 2026

2026 Town of Babylon Beach Permit Fees:

Resident: $50
Senior (60+): $25, NYS Driver’s License Must Indicate an Age of 60+
Veteran/Active Military: $25
Active Town of Babylon Volunteer Fire Department Member: $25

Required Documents for All Beach Permit Purchases:

NYS Driver’s License with address in the Town of Babylon.
NYS Motor Vehicle Registration(s) all with matching last names and addresses.

All documents must have matching names and addresses in the Town of Babylon.

Additional Documents Required Based on Your Status as a Volunteer Firefighter, Veteran, or Company Car (Online & In Person):

Volunteer Firefighter: Town of Babylon Volunteer Firefighter ID Card needs to be uploaded
Veteran/Active Military: DD214 needs to be uploaded, if designated on license, please indicate that when uploading, or Active Military ID Card.
Company Car: A letter on company letterhead (must be typed) stating:

That the resident has been assigned to that particular vehicle for the year and that they are allowed to use the vehicle for recreational purposes.
The vehicle information (year, make, model, plate, & VIN#)
The resident's name listed as sole driver, and resident's address as it appears on the driver's license.

Mobile Beach Permit (Yodel Pass):

The Parks Department is once again excited to offer a mobile beach permit option for residents to purchase Town of Babylon Beach Permits through Yodel. Please visit the Yodel Portal for more information.

Please be aware, this is not a physical sticker beach permit. This is a mobile permit through an app on your smartphone. The mobile beach permit is used exactly like the sticker beach permit. The mobile beach permit is linked to a vehicle, not to a person, just like the sticker.

If you would rather purchase a sticker beach permit, please wait until in-person sale dates, times & locations are announced through the Parks Department here on our website or on our Facebook page.

Mobile Permits can be purchased via this link to the Yodel Portal or you can download the Yodel App on your Apple or Android device. The Yodel Portal can be used on a desktop or mobile device.

Click the following link to download the app:

If you have any questions, please visit the How to Use the Yodel Portal to Purchase and Use Memberships, Passes and Tickets page for instructions on the use of the Yodel Portal. You can also reach out to the Yodel Support team by filling out the form on the page.

Beach Permit Vehicle Sticker:

Beach Permits will be on sale starting Wednesday, April 1st at the Parks & Recreation Main Office, 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, Monday - Friday from 9AM - 4PM. If you would like to purchase your beach permit in person, bring your NYS Driver's License and NYS Car Registration (with matching name and addresses in the Town of Babylon). Please note, sales are credit/debit card only. American Express is NOT accepted.

Three (3) items are needed to complete your in person transaction:

NYS Driver's License
NYS Motor Vehicle Registration
Credit or Debit Card Only - (No Cash - No Checks)

Pricing:

Residents - $50
Seniors 60+/Active Military & Veterans/ Volunteer Fire & EMS - $25

Drive-Thru Permit Sale Locations, Dates & Times:

In May and June, the Parks Department will offer drive-thru beach permit sales at Venetian Shores Park, Tanner Park and Geiger Park. Permits will also be on sale at Overlook Beach on the pre-season holiday and weekend dates listed on the flyer below.

Tuesdays at Tanner Park from 3-6PM starting May 12
Thursdays at Venetian Shores Park from 3-6PM starting May 14
Saturdays at Geiger Park from 10AM-1PM starting May 2 & 16 (No sales on May 9)

All dates are subject to change due to inclement weather.

Replacement Beach Permit Procedure:

To receive a replacement permit, the original permit must be taken off the vehicle (no photos) & submitted to the Parks Department. Please note that the permit is designed to shred when removed from the vehicle.

Replacement Beach Permit Steps:

Write the permit number down
Remove the permit from the car (It will come off in little pieces.)
Bring the pieces of the permit, documentation of the new vehicle purchased/leased (bill of sale or lease agreement), and the permit number to the Parks & Recreation Department located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.

Beach Permit FAQs

What is the difference between a mobile beach permit and a sticker beach permit?

A mobile beach permit is a digital pass accessed on your smartphone through the Yodel app, while a sticker beach permit is a physical decal placed on your vehicle. Both permits provide the same beach access and are linked to one vehicle using the license plate on your registration.

If I purchase a mobile beach permit online, will I receive a sticker in the mail?

No. Mobile beach permits are not physical stickers and will not be mailed to you. They are digital passes that you access through your smartphone.

How do I purchase a mobile beach permit?

Mobile beach permits are purchased online through the Yodel Portal or app. You must first upload required documents (such as your driver’s license and vehicle registration) for review. Once approved by Parks staff, you will receive an email with instructions to complete your purchase.

Are mobile beach permits available immediately after I apply?

No. Mobile permits are not issued instantly. Your submitted documents must be reviewed and approved by Parks staff before you can complete your purchase.

Can I still purchase a traditional sticker beach permit?

Yes. Sticker beach permits are available for purchase in person only during scheduled sale dates, times, and locations announced by the Parks Department.

What beaches do I have access to with a Beach Permit?

The Town of Babylon Beach Permit gives Town of Babylon residents access to:

Overlook Beach, Cedar Beach, Gilgo Beach, Cedar Marina, Tanner Park, & Venetian Shores

How much does the Beach Permit cost?

Resident: $50

Senior (60+): $25, NYS Driver’s License Must Indicate an Age of 60+

Veteran/Active Military: $25

Active Town of Babylon Volunteer Fire Department Member: $25

What documents do I need in order to purchase a Beach Permit?

A NYS Driver’s License with an address in the Town of Babylon and a NYS Motor Vehicle registration with matching last name and address to driver’s license.

If you qualify for a discounted Beach Permit based on your status, you will also need:

Additional Documents Based On Your Status as a Volunteer Firefighter, Veteran/Active Military, Company Car:

Volunteer Firefighter: Volunteer Firefighter Card needs to be uploaded.
Veteran/Active Military: DD214 needs to be uploaded, if designated on license, please indicate that when uploading/Active Military ID Card should be uploaded.
Company Car: A letter on company letterhead (must be typed) stating: 

That the resident has been assigned to that particular vehicle for the year and that they are allowed to use the vehicle for recreational purposes.
The vehicle information (year, make, model, plate, & VIN#)
The resident's name listed as sole driver, and resident's address as it appears on the driver's license.
The company's name and address as it appears on the car registration.

What if my car is register to my company/job?

Please submit a letter on company letterhead (must be typed) stating:

That the resident has been assigned to that particular vehicle for the year and that they are allowed to use the vehicle for recreational purposes.
The vehicle information (year, make, model, plate, & VIN#)
The resident's name listed as sole driver, and resident's address as it appears on the driver's license.
The company's name and address as it appears on the car registration.

What if I have issues with my car registration and/or driver’s license? Or need to do a change of address on my registration/license?

Please visit https://dmv.ny.gov/mydmv/mydmv scroll down to create and account or if you already have an account, log in to view your car registrations/complete a change of address.

What if I need a replacement beach pass?

Replacement Sticker Steps:

Write the permit number down
Remove the permit from the car
Bring the permit, documentation of the new vehicle purchased/leased (bill of sale or lease agreement), and the permit number to the Parks & Recreation Department located at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.

How will you make sure non-residents won’t get access to a Town of Babylon Resident Recreation Permit?

The Town of Babylon Resident Recreation Permit is designed to shred. If someone tries to remove it from a car window, it will come off in pieces. If someone tries to alter the plate information on the sticker by removing the sealant, the permit will shred and therefore become voided. Additionally, Park Rangers and Bay Constables will be monitoring the parking lots to match plates with the plate written on the permit. If they don’t match, the car will be given a summons.

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