SUMMER/FALL 2011 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

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. 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.

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.

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  

Water Mill Museum Opens for 2011 Season
On Thursday, May 19th the Water Mill Museum opens for its 47th museum season, featuring its functioning Grist Mill, historical artifacts and exhibitions, Art Gallery, Celebration Brick Path and Discovery Room programs. New this year: Refurbished Museum Shoppe, Wetlands and Eco-Friendly Gardens and Ice Harvesting in Water Mill exhibition.  Every Monday at 11:30 kids (and caregiver) experience “Hands-On Milling” demo and talk with our full time ‘Miller’. 
The Water Mill Museum hours are: Daily from 11 to 5, Sunday from 1 to 5. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.  Admission: $5 for ages 13+. Contact at: (631) 726-4625 and  www.watermillmuseum.org

June 16 - July 11:
Water Mill Museum’s 19th 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.

August 6: Annual Taste of Water Mill Dinner Dance - Water Mill Community Club
6:30 PM at Burnett Field House and Tent.  Volunteers needed to help make this popular annual event a huge success. Call 726-4899 for details or e-mail: www.watermillcommunityclub.org/contact-us

August 13 - September 12:
Water Mill Museum Annual Quilt Show and Sale.  Show hours are 11 to 5 every day except Sunday 1 to 5. Or, go to www.watermillmuseum.org/events

September 10:  (Rain Date, Sept. 11)
Water Mill Village Improvement Association 11th Annual Car Show
From 10 to 3 on the Water Mill Village Green. All classic, custom and muscle cars are welcome.  Tickets available at gate. Admission: $5.00. Children under 12, Free Sponsorships welcome. For information call Charlie Corwith at  (631) 726-2776

October 1: Bowls of Plenty Benefit  and Quilt Raffle Drawing - 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. 

October 23:  Water Mill Community Club Pizza Party hayride
4 PM - Burnett Field House.  Call: (631) 726-6560 or e-mail:  www.watermillcommunityclub.org/contact-us