Southampton, NY Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)

Town Code § 111-3D requires a facility use permit, issued in writing by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation or designated staff, to use parking areas and other facilities at Town beach recreation facilities, park recreation facilities, recreation centers and Town or Trustee access roads that are designated "parking-by-permit-only areas." Section 111-3D(2) lists the activities that trigger the requirement between 6:00 a.m. and midnight: catered events, barbecues, concerts, shows, fairs or dances, valet parking for off-site functions, staging areas for walkathons, marathons and bike races, commercial film or photography, organized parties or gatherings that run past a facility's regular closing time, sporting activities, and seasonal themed activities.

Permits for the Hampton Bays, David W. Crohan, Bridgehampton and Westhampton Community Centers are issued instead by the Director of Human Services. The Superintendent may attach special conditions under § 111-3D(1)(a), including portable lavatories at the applicant's expense, liability insurance naming the Town as additional insured, a monetary retainer, and reimbursement for increased police protection, public safety oversight or added Parks Department staffing under § 111-3D(1)(b) when the activity could affect public health or safety. For land bought with Community Preservation Fund money, § 111-3D(3) caps noncommercial fundraising events at four per year per property and routes the application through the CPF Manager for a compatibility review, unless the Town itself sponsors the event at Good Ground Park, East Quogue Village Green or Shinnecock Canal Maritime Park.