Babylon is a town located in Suffolk County, on Long Island in the state of New York. It encompasses a variety of hamlets and villages, offering a mix of suburban and coastal living with a rich historical background. The town includes several villages and hamlets, such as the Village of Babylon, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, and Deer Park. Its population was 218,223 in 2020.
Since its inception in 1982, the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society's directive has been to preserve through education and capital improvements, the nautical heritage of Fire Island and Long Island and to ensure that the Fire Island Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters/ Visitor Center remain an integral part of Long Island maritime history.
Robert Moses State Park is an ocean beachfront facility that attracts nearly 3.8 million visitors annually and boasts a shoreline of nearly five miles. As the most western point of Fire Island, the park is conveniently located at the southern end of the Robert Moses Causeway and is easily accessible by car or from the Babylon train station with a bus connection.