were put in place to protect our parks, our beaches, and you!.
a controversial topic since
certain nightclubs, with
limited spaces, park cars
up and down the highways
in summer. Parking is free
in the Village in several
publ ic lo t s but spa ce s
are limited. You can also
park on the streets in the
Village, but there is a two
hour time lim it in the
summer months enforced
by Parking Enforcement
the Harbor, park at the large parking lot by
Gosman's restaurant or the smaller one by the
jetty. If you wish to park at the side of the road
anywhere else in the town, look for signs to
establish the rules.
expec ted to stop for pedestrians at all
pedestrian crosswalks. In case you didn't
notice, there are no traffic lights in Montauk.
We are proud of this, but it won't work without
giving pedestrians a chance to cross the street.
So Stop!
become aware that a town sticker, or permit,
is required to park at most of our beaches. This
permit is free for residents, but non-residents
must pay a yearly fee to get one. They cost $375
and are sold at the Town office in the Montauk
Playhouse, located on Flamingo Ave. across
from the train station.
Many motels and hotels provide permits for
their guests. You can park for free at Kirk Park
parking lot just west of the IGA, where no
permit is required. There are also a few spots
by South Edison Beach, near the Sloppy Tuna.
gathering with more than 50 people, you likely
need a mass gathering permit which you can
obtain at the East Hampton Town Office in the
Montauk Playhouse .
sidewalks in Montauk Village. On the high-
ways, you must not be more than two abreast.
All riders 14 and under must wear a helmet.
required for salt-water fishing, but you need
one for fresh-water fishing. Shellfishing is
only for East Hampton Town residents.
not be a nuisance or harrass anyone.
May 15-October 15, 9am-6pm daily. When dogs
are allowed on the beach, owners must pick up
after them. This law IS enforced.
Parks. Where allowed, they must be small (not
bonfires), at least 50 feet away from anything
flammable, and 100 feet away from a lifeguard
stand. A bucket of water must be kept within
10 feet of a fire. Fires must be extinguished
with water, not sand, by 11:59pm. Finally, all
fire debris must be removed, not buried, and
the beach restored to its natural state by the
end of the night. A beach fire is magical, but
our beautiful beaches are very fragile .
about one and a half miles west of the center
of town. If you take your refuse there you need
either a current recycling permit or you need
to pay each time you use the center. Residents
may purchase permits at the Town Office.
Commercial refuse collectors are also an
option for residents and non-residents.
Absolutely not allowed, anytime, anywhere.
This rule IS enforced!