Beach Regulations
BEACH REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
July 27, 2025
To The College Community:
Beach access for the 2025 season will be provided to faculty, staff, and all SP ’25/SU
’25 students during hours of beach operation. The 2025 beach season will open on Monday,
July 28, 2025 and continue through Monday, September 1 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, weather
permitting, as follows.
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- July: Every day except Friday
- August: Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
- September: Monday, September 1, 2025
- Closed after Labor Day
Subject to the availability of space, the following conditions apply:
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Each member may be part of a party of four (4), which include relatives, or friends of the member’s choice. A parent must accompany minor children and both children and parents will be counted against the maximum number of four (4). An exception to the maximum will be granted only for a party limited to the member and the member’s children.
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The member’s spouse may substitute for the member on weekdays provided the member is on campus (i.e., attending class or engaged in a scheduled work assignment) and the member has delivered a completed beach liability waiver card to the Main Gate Public Safety officer. Please note that telephone requests for access will not be accepted.
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The member MUST accompany the party on weekends and holidays.
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The member MUST be in possession of and display, upon request, a current validated (Spring ’25/Summer ’25) KCC ID card. Parking permits will not be accepted as substitute identification for purposes of beach access.
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In order to park on campus, all beach visitors must be in possession of a valid photo ID and parking permit, which must be displayed at all times when on campus. During the week, parking permit holders will be permitted to park beginning at 1:00 PM. On weekends (and holidays for which there are no classes) they will be permitted to park beginning at 11:00 AM.
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Walk-on beach pass holders and/or guests must be in possession of a valid photo ID and sign in at the beach sign-in table located at the Main gate entrance. (Oriental Blvd).
- Beach Regulations:
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Prohibited Activities
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- Littering
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption
- Barbecuing/open flames
- Use of jet skis, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, snorkels, fins, rafts, or unauthorized flotation devices
Jetty Access
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- Walking or climbing on the jetty is strictly prohibited
Sound Policy
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- Loud or amplified sound is not permitted (music and/or musical instruments
Animals
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- Dogs are prohibited, except for service animals
Lifeguards & Swimming
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- Lifeguards on duty daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the beach season
- Swimming is only allowed when lifeguards are present
Please be advised that Kingsborough Community College is not responsible for beach closures due to unforeseen circumstances, and that the beach
parking fees are not refundable under any circumstances.
For information on beach hours and availability, please call the Public Safety office (718) 368-5069.
For information on beach hours and availability, please call the Public Safety office (718) 368-5069.