Does Jones Beach take credit cards for parking?

The kiosks cost about $8,500 each and another $1,000 to $1,500 to install and set up. They take credit or debit cards and cash, but exact change must be used as the machines are not equipped to spit out change, Gorman said. Patrons show parking attendants the receipt and place it on their dashboards.



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There are 4 fishing piers as well as a very large outdoor theater for first rate concerts. And the best is on week days for us 62 or older the parking is free, just show your drivers license.

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Alcohol is not allowed into Jones Beach and they patrol the beach to enforce this rule. If you do have alcohol, you can be asked to leave the beach and even ticketed. Watch for glass, broken shells, bottle caps and other sharp objects in the sand.

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“All points of sale will only accept credit or debit. The Venue Box Office does accept cash for ticket transactions,” says Citron.

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Check the exact time on your ticket, as showtimes can vary. The State Park has a midnight curfew, and absolutely no camping, tailgating or overnight parking is allowed.

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Can I bring a bag or backpack into the Jones Beach Theater? Only clear plastic, PVC or vinyl tote bags are permitted, sized up to 12” x 12” x 6.” You can also take a small clutch bag, sized up to 6.5”x 4.5.” If you have larger bags you'll have to take them back to your vehicle.

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Most of the 23,000 parking spaces at Jones Beach fill up fast, especially on peak weekends. Field 6, with the shortest walk from asphalt to ocean, is usually filled by 9 A.M.

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Laundromats, vending machines, and nail salons are other types of businesses you're likely to encounter that don't take credit cards of any kind.

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Yes, but we are talking Stadium prices- 15 for a mixed drink and $12 for a big beer. Better to byob and get there early to the parking lot with plenty of red solo cups (park cops don't like to see cans or bottles) and listen to the tunes of the band you are about to see.

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The beach and boardwalk is accessed by walking through the pedestrian tunnel under Ocean Parkway. Entrance to this tunnel is in the southeast corner of the parking area. Coming into Jones Beach State Park from Wantagh State Parkway southbound, Parking Field 4 is the first parking area available.

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Some of Long Island's most visited beaches were also its cleanest, including Jones Beach, where measurements never reached potentially unsafe levels, and Robert Moses, where they did just once.

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To beat the crowds you can't go wrong at West End 2, although you will hike about 5-10 minutes through the dunes to get to the water but it is worth it. I think the walk scares a lot of people off so it never gets too crowded.

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The Taste NY Café at Jones Beach State Park offers New York food and beverage options for visitors.

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Jones Beach State Park's top attraction has always been swimming. The park offers fine surf bathing along 6.5 miles of ocean beach, one-half mile of bay beach for stillwater bathing, and two swimming pools.

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