Oyster Bay, NY Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Section 168-8A gives the Town Board, not the code itself, authority to fix opening and closing times: Town parks and beaches shall be opened and closed at the time and hour designated by the Town Board, and those hours shall be posted for the convenience of the public at each facility, meaning the exact curfew can differ from one beach or park to the next rather than being one Town-wide number written into Chapter 168. Section 168-8B separately bars overnight parking or housing in any park or beach unless the Superintendent of Parks or Superintendent of Beaches issues a special permit, and § 168-9 similarly bans tenting or camping without a special permit.

The enforcement teeth sit in § 168-5C: anyone other than authorized personnel found in any park, pool or beach area after the park, pool or beach area is officially closed to the public shall be considered a trespasser and shall be subject to arrest. Section 168-5A and D add general conduct rules, including using only designated entrances and exits, that apply during open hours. Because the posted hours vary by location, a resident checking whether a specific beach or park is open after dark needs to see the sign posted at that facility or check with the Department of Parks rather than relying on one fixed Town-wide closing time.