Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 249 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 249-21
Recreation areas
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A. In all mobile home parks accommodating or designed to accommodate 50 or more mobile homes, there shall be one or more recreation areas totaling 1/4 acre for every 50 mobile home lots, exclusive of the first 50 mobile home lots, in fixed areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents. B. In all travel trailer parks accommodating or designed to accommodate 50 or more travel trailers, there shall be one or more recreation areas totaling 1/4 acre for every 50 travel trailer lots in fixed areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents.
Section 249-21 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum recreation area requirements for larger mobile home parks and travel trailer parks. Mobile home parks designed for 50 or more units must provide at least one-quarter acre of recreation space for every 50 lots beyond the first 50, while travel trailer parks of the same size must provide one-quarter acre for every 50 lots total. These recreation areas must be fixed in location and readily accessible to all residents of the park.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks or travel trailer parks in Riverhead that accommodate or are designed to accommodate 50 or more units should ensure their site plans account for the recreation area formula set out in § 249-21. For mobile home parks, the acreage calculation begins after the first 50 lots, whereas for travel trailer parks the calculation applies to all lots. Compliant operators typically designate fixed, clearly accessible recreation spaces and document their locations in park layouts to demonstrate conformance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of qualifying mobile home parks and travel trailer parks in Riverhead are entitled to accessible recreation areas as required by § 249-21. If a park appears to lack the required recreation space or if designated areas are not reasonably accessible, residents may consider raising this as a concern with the Town of Riverhead's code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand what options may be available when a park does not appear to meet these standards.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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