Maidstone Park Beach parking and permits
Maidstone Park Beach in Springs is a lifeguarded bay beach that requires a Town of East Hampton parking permit. No vehicles are allowed from the south side of Flaggy Hole Road to the jetty.
- Address
- Maidstone Park Road South, Springs, NY 11937
- Parking
- Town of East Hampton parking permit
- Hours
- Park open sunrise to sunset, year-round
- Lifeguards
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when on duty
- Vehicle limit
- No vehicles on the beach between the south side of Flaggy Hole Road and the jetty
Maidstone Park is one of the Town’s most popular parks, with a lifeguarded bay beach, a covered picnic pavilion with grills, accessible restrooms and a ballfield. The Town says parking requires a Town permit and lists no daily fee.
Vehicle rule worth knowing
Four-wheel-drive access needs a Town drive-on pass, but the Town bans vehicles on the beach from the south side of Flaggy Hole Road to the jetty. Check the driving permit guide if you plan to drive on the sand elsewhere in Springs.
Reservations
To reserve the picnic pavilion, contact Town Parks & Recreation at (631) 324-2417. Ballfield use needs a field use application. The Town says fees may apply.
The beach is in Springs, part of the Town of East Hampton. For conditions, see Hamptons Beach Day.
Common questions
Who do I contact about permits for Maidstone Park Beach?
East Hampton Town Clerk at (631) 324-4142. Buy only from the issuing office; this site never sells permits.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.