March 11, 2026
West Meadow Beach parking lot in Stony Brook closes March 18 for curbs, sidewalks, and pavilion work. Town allows Trustees Road parking until Memorial Day reopening.
With North Shore spring cleanups underway across Long Island, Stony Brook's **West Meadow Beach** parking lot closes Monday, March 18, for major upgrades that push full summer access past early beach days.
The Town of Brookhaven Parks Department announced the temporary shutdown to install new curbs, sidewalks, plantings, and renovate the pavilion as part of the Parks Capital Improvement Program. Located off Trustees Road in Stony Brook, this popular spot for families and kayakers sees heavy use in warmer months. The lot reopens before Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27, ensuring beachgoers return for peak season.
Residents can park along **Trustees Road** while crews work, keeping the beach itself open for walks and water views. This setup minimizes disruption near nearby spots like the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library's Little Free Library installation on-site. Call 631-451-TOWN (8696) for updates.
These fixes align with Town efforts like the North Shore Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, where Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner gathered input at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai. Recent events there, including recycling drives, highlight Brookhaven's environmental focus. The parking improvements are part of a broader Brookhaven initiative to update infrastructure and land use across the town, with six open houses this month inviting community input. Locals interested in other North Shore outdoor destinations can also explore Huntington's eight beaches and 2026 permit details for more coastal access options this summer.
Stay beach-ready by checking BrookhavenNY.gov for reopening news. Explore more LI Daily coverage on North Shore outdoors and water quality — including Nassau County's recent public health alerts affecting outdoor recreation — and subscribe for alerts on your local parks.
