Public Conduct in Suffolk County, NY (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Suffolk County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
Skateboarding is prohibited on any property owned or operated by Suffolk County, including County parks, except in areas the County specifically designates for it.
Suffolk County Bans Skateboarding on County Property
Heavy RestrictionsSuffolk County Code § 319-24
No person shall operate a skateboard upon any property owned or operated by the County of Suffolk. This article shall not apply to areas specifically designated for skateboarding activity by the County of Suffolk.
Loitering Rules
Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders may not loiter within 100 feet of any playground, day-care center, public pool, video arcade, or youth center anywhere in Suffolk County.
Suffolk County Bars Sex Offender Loitering
Significant RestrictionsSuffolk County Code § 745-8
It shall be unlawful for any sex offender who has been given a Level 2 or Level 3 designation, pursuant to the New York Sex Offender Registration Act, to loiter within 100 feet of any playground, day-care center, public swimming pool, video arcade or youth center.
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Suffolk County bars smoking anywhere in a County park except designated parking areas, with a carve-out for County-run golf courses and campgrounds.
Suffolk County Bans Smoking in Parks
Significant RestrictionsSuffolk County Code § 643-4A(25)
No person in a County park shall: ... Smoke in any area outside of the park's designated parking areas. This restriction shall not apply to any golf course or campground owned and/or operated by the County of Suffolk.
Public Conduct by City in Suffolk County
3 cities in Suffolk County have their own public conduct rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Suffolk County ordinances
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