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Folly Field Beach Park

The north end's best beach — wide, uncrowded, and genuinely underrated.

Parking

Free

200 spaces

Walk to water

2–3 minutes via boardwalk

Lifeguards

Seasonal

10 AM – 6 PM (seasonal)

Restrooms

Yes

Showers

Yes

Accessible

Yes

Parking

Free200 spaces

Large free lot on Starfish Drive. Rarely fills completely — one of the most reliable parking options on the island even in peak season. Enter from William Hilton Pkwy (US-278) at the Folly Field Road sign.

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Facilities

Restrooms

Outdoor showers

Wheelchair accessible

Boardwalk access from parking. Accessible restrooms and showers. Beach wheelchairs available.

Playground

Lifeguards

Memorial Day – Labor Day, daily

10 AM – 6 PM (seasonal)

Local tip

Folly Field is the best-kept secret on the island for beach quality. The sand is wide, the water is clean, and the crowds are a fraction of Coligny. If you're staying anywhere on the north end, this is your beach.