Island Water Park (Scott's Pointe) amended site plan hearing
Town of Riverhead
Summary
The board scheduled a public hearing on the water park's amended site plan at 5835 Middle Country Road in Calverton. Resident Kathy McGraw blasted the public notice as too vague, saying it doesn't make clear the park wants to add drift-car special events and pit bikes to the go-kart covenant.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct town cost identified; the applicant offered to fund expanded water testing at its own expense.
The water park, if it gains flexibility for new events.
Nearby residents worried about noise from drift cars and pit bikes.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Town Board - Jun 2, 2026
Island Water Park wants to loosen covenants to allow drift cars, a zip line, and battery bumper boats near a lake over the sole source aquifer. Environmental advocates want denial; the applicant offers enhanced water testing. Hearing open 10 days, no vote yet.
Town Board - May 5, 2026
The board scheduled a public hearing on the water park's amended site plan at 5835 Middle Country Road in Calverton. Resident Kathy McGraw blasted the public notice as too vague, saying it doesn't make clear the park wants to add drift-car special events and pit bikes to the go-kart covenant.
Town Board - Apr 21, 2026
Critics say the Island Water Park operator wants to use its go-kart track for car drifting, breaking a covenant the town imposed less than a year ago. They're demanding a full environmental review before any approval, citing the groundwater lake next to the track.
Town Board Work Session - Apr 16, 2026
The water park wants to add a zip line, battery-powered bumper boats and drift-car events on its go-kart track. The board is generally supportive but wants DEC confirmation, and a letter arrived mid-meeting showing the DEC has issued final reclamation — clearing a major hurdle.
Related development
Scott's Pointe (a/k/a Island Water Park) amended site plan
Could bring drifting events and possibly pit bikes to the Calverton water park site; neighbors want clearer notice and answers about noise and buildings before the hearing.
Scott's Pointe (d/b/a Island Water Park) Site Plan Amendment
New attractions could boost the park's season, with the board broadly supportive pending DEC confirmation — which arrived mid-meeting.
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