Beach Fun and Frolic at Robert Moses and Visit a Lighthouse

As the summer of '25 rolls along, let's escape to ROBERT MOSES STATE PARK for a day of beach fun and frolic in the sun with a side trip to the FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE.

For all of Robert Moses State Park's 875 acres, its most popular attraction is the five miles of white, fine, sandy beaches stretching eastward from the Fire Island Inlet. With four bathhouses, a beach shop, it's ideal for swimming and sunning. The park also features ballfields, saltwater fishing, surf fishing and surfing areas, along with a 18 hole pitch-putt golf course. The east side of the park connects to the Fire Island National Seashore, and the nearby Fire Island Lighthouse, built in 1858. A long nature boardwalk from field 5 will take you to the lighthouse where you can climb the 182 steps to the top.

GETTING THERE: Take the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to the BABYLON, then pick up bus to Robert Moses.

TRAIN SCHEDULE:

• If you are leaving from PENN STATION in Manhattan: Take the LIRR train leaving at 9:16AM, transfer at Jamaica Station at 9:42am and arrive at Babylon Station at 10:23AM
• If you are leaving from JAMAICA STATION in Queens: Take the LIRR train leaving at 9:42AM, arriving at Babylon Station at 10:23AM
• For departures from any other LIRR station, check train time here ------> https://new.mta.info/schedules

OUR AGENDA: We will arrive at Babylon Station at 10:23AM. We will then pick up the 11:05am Suffolk County Transit Bus that will take us to Robert Moses.

• Bus schedule: https://sctbus.org/portals/32/Schedules/Route%2015.pdf

AGENDA:

• Beach frolicking, visit to Fire Island Lighthouse
• Day's agenda remains subject to last minute changes. Come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Dress for the weather
• Beach gear and paraphernalia - towels; swim suits if you want to swim; change of clothes
• sunscreen, head cover
• Sense of adventure and positive attitude
• whatever else you may need to get you through a day at the beach

DURATION: This is an all-day event but you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much.

WEATHER: forecast of heavy rain and/or t-storms will cancel Meetup!

LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.