SUMMER/FALL 2009 ACTIVITIES

Water Mill Beaches: 
Water Mill has three beaches:  Flying Point Road, W. Scott Cameron & Mecox Beach and the Dead End Beach at the end of Flying Point Road. Parking permits are available at the first two beaches from Memorial Day.  Proof of residency required for local rate.
For further information call Dept. of Parks and Recreation, (631) 728-8585

Tennis Courts:
A number of private clubs provide tennis courts but the best value by far is the Water Mill Community Club on Nowedonah Avenue (off Montauk Highway).  Three hard courts are available to members.  No lessons permitted, other rules are clearly posted. For further information go to: www.watermillcommunityclub.org

Best Hiking Trails:
Four trails in the beautiful 148-acre Laurel Valley County Park. Main entrance East side of Deerfield Road opposite Deerwood Path.  Moderately hilly with wooded knolls and thousands of laurel shrubs. Trail map displayed on kiosk at trailhead.  For more hiking info go to www.hikeli.org

Best Fishing Spot:
Looking out across Mecox Bay you will occasionally see a crane digging a channel to the ocean.  Nutrient-rich bay water attracts striped bass. Be ready to head for very end of Flying Point Road with your surfcasting stuff.  Fishing licenses and resident permits for crabbing and clamming available at Southampton Town Clerk’s office, (631) 287-5740.

Boat Launch Sites:
On Mecox Bay and Water Mill’s many ponds.  For information and locations, call Southampton Town Trustees (631) 287-5717.

Working Out:
The Southampton Town Recreation Center is a 55,000 sq. ft. facility on Major’s Path. It offers everything from basketball to a 1/7-mile running track to a 3,500 sq. ft. fully equipped gym. Membership fees range from $35 to $800, depending on the package.
For details call (631) 287-1511

Core Dynamics Health and Fitness club, located on Deerfield Road in a 6,500 renovated barn, has state of the art cardio and strength training equipment, offers small group fitness classes, personal training and massage therapy. For membership fees and further information, call (631) 726-6409.

Kids Playgrounds:
The Water Mill Community Club on Nowedonah Avenue off the Montauk Highway offers 6 ½ acres of playing fields for soccer and baseball plus swings, slides and other play equipment for small fry. Tennis house alongside playground available to rent for kids parties as well. For more information go to www.watermillcommunityclub.org

Photo by Gloria Rabinowitz. All rights reserved.

Mark your Calendar  

Mondays, May 25 – August 8:
Children’s tour of Mill, 11:30 AM

June 18 - July 13:
Water Mill Museum’s 17th Annual Members Art Exhibition. 11 to 5 weekdays, 1 to 5 Sunday. Museum is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. For further details go to www.watermillmuseum.org/events where a full listing of museum events for the summer-fall season is posted.

July 11:
40th Anniversary Party, 5 to 7: 30 PM

August 14 - September 13:
Water Mill Museum Annual Quilt Show and Sale.  Show hours are 11 to 5 every day except Sunday 1 to 5. Go to www.watermillmuseum.org/events

September 12:  (Rain Date, Sept. 13)
Water Mill Village Improvement Association annual Car Show. From 10 to 3 on the Water Mill Village Green. All classics and muscle cars welcome.  Tickets available at gate. Sponsorships welcome. For information call Charlie Corwith at  (641) 726-2776

October 3:
Empty Bowls Benefit for Water Mill Museum sponsored by Clay Art Guild of the Hamptons. 11 to 3 at the museum gallery. Admission of $20 covers homemade soup, dessert and handmade bowl.