Kings Park Bluff & Callahan's Beach

Kings Park Bluff and Callahan's Beach are Town of Smithtown parks on Long Island Sound, close to Sunken Meadow State Park. Town law says only residents or taxpayers of the Town of Smithtown may use the town's parks and beaches, their parking fields and boat ramps. Kings Park Bluff has a boardwalk, boat ramps and surf casting; Callahan's Beach has a bathing beach and picnic area. If you are not a Smithtown resident, use Sunken Meadow, which is open to everyone.

Residents and Taxpayers Only

Chapter 101 of the Town of Smithtown Code is clear: "only residents or taxpayers of the Town of Smithtown may use the Town parks and beaches, the adjoining parking fields, the boat loading and unloading ramps and other facilities contained within or adjacent thereto." Both Kings Park Bluff and Callahan's Beach are town facilities, so the rule covers them. The town handles resident parking permits and ramp permits through its Town Clerk's recreational permits office; check the town website for this year's process and prices.

Kings Park Bluff

The town lists these features at Kings Park Bluff:

• Benches
• A boardwalk
• Boat ramps
• A refreshment stand
• Restrooms
• Surf casting

The town's ramp permit covers its three boat ramps, two at Long Beach and one at Kings Park.

Callahan's Beach

The town lists these features at Callahan's Beach:

• A bathing beach, with showers and restrooms
• A picnic area with tables, benches and fireplaces
• A refreshment stand
• Swings, slides and seesaws
• Surf casting

The town also lists camping among its features; ask the town about who can use it and how. The beach hosts some town events, such as a drone show and concert for America's 250th anniversary.

Alcohol at Town Beaches

Town Code says anyone who wants to bring alcohol into a town park or beach must get a permit from the Town Parks Maintenance Director, and may drink only in designated picnic areas.

Not a Smithtown Resident?

Sunken Meadow State Park is open to everyone for the state vehicle fee ($10 a car in summer 2026, $8 on spring and fall weekends, or the $80 Empire Pass):

• Swimming: two lifeguarded beaches, Field 1 and Field 3. See the beach.
• A boardwalk walk: ¾ of a mile. See the boardwalk.
• Paddling: launch from Field 3. See kayaking.
• Surf fishing: day fishing, and night fishing by permit. See fishing.
• Boats on trailers: Nissequogue River State Park has a boat launch and marina. See Nissequogue River State Park.

Good For

• Smithtown residents who want a smaller, local beach.
• Launching a boat onto the Sound with a town ramp permit.

Maybe Skip If

• You live outside the Town of Smithtown. Town law limits use to residents and taxpayers.