Water Island, New York facts for kids
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Water Island
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 Water Island
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 968892 |
Water Island is a small community called a hamlet. It is located in Suffolk County, New York. You can find it on Fire Island, which is part of the Town of Brookhaven.
Water Island is a very quiet and private beach community. It has about 50 houses. These homes are built on small pieces of land on Fire Island.
About Water Island
Water Island is special because it is very secluded. To its east is Davis Park. To its west is Barrett Beach. These areas give Water Island a lot of space. This means it feels very private. Residents really enjoy this peaceful feeling.
Getting There
You can reach Water Island by ferry. The Sayville Ferry Service provides regular trips. These ferries leave from Sayville, New York. They are the main way to get to this quiet community.
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