Rain or Shine, Suffolk Park Holiday Still On
The weather on Thursday might not be shaping up to be another sunny scorcher, but locals will have the opportunity to go to Suffolk County-run beaches for a day at a discounted rate, as the county attempts to promote its parks system as a destination locals can take advantage of right in their own back yard.
Officials hope that 'Discover Suffolk County Parks Day' will spur sales of its Green Key, which grants residents discounted access to county parks for three year terms. On Thursday, everyone pays as a Green Key holder. For beaches, that’s $8 parking instead of the regular $15, and for inland parks, $6 instead of the $13 norm.
“In these challenging economic times, many county residents...| read more ››