- 6Documented amenities
- 1964Founded
Mill River Club is a private country club in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. It is operated by Mill River Club Inc..
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice facility, tennis courts, pool and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $250,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include social and junior memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, family-oriented, socially active and traditional.
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Membership & Golf Access Cost
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Unspecified membership at approximately $250,000.
Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Unspecified membership at approximately $2,500.
Initiation fee
$250,000
Membership dues
$2,500
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Additional Fees & Minimums
These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.
Food & beverage minimum
$1,500
Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Mill River Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 84.6% of 208 researched New York Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Full Regular; Under 40; Under 35; Legacy; Weekday; Racquet; House
- Social membership
- Yes
- Junior membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Contact the club through its membership page to request information about the appropriate membership classification.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Mill River Club include practice facility, tennis courts, pool and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 6 Tennis courts | Har Tru surface
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Mill River Club includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 18 holes | par 72
Course design
- Architects
- Gerald C. Roby
Policies
Documented policies for Mill River Club cover dress requirements and tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Dress code
- Golf requires soft-spike shoes; men must wear golf slacks or Bermuda-length shorts with collared shirts or mock turtlenecks tucked in, while women must wear golf-appropriate slacks, shorts or skirts with compliant tops. Dinner-service clubhouse attire for men requires full-length trousers and a collared shirt.
- Tee-time policy
- Weekday members may play Tuesday through Friday; on Wednesday and Thursday mornings designated member fields have reserved morning times, with general play beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 32.1% of 190 researched New York Club records.
- Golf-first
- Family-oriented
- Socially active
- Traditional
- Racquets-focused
- Dining-focused
Culture context
A traditional, golf-first and family-oriented club with active social programming, racquet sports, and a strong dining component.
Club History
How long Mill River Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Mill River Club was founded in 1964 in Oyster Bay and developed as a private golf, tennis, pool and social club.
The club completed a major renovation of its bar, dining and grill areas in 2019.
Additional Club Details
Mill River Club is operated by Mill River Club Inc..
- Ownership or operator
- Mill River Club Inc.
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Mill River Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in New York and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Club age context
Founded in 1964
That represents about 62 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 17% of 197 other New York Club records with a usable founding year and 45% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1921 in New York and 1960 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, racquets and pool
This combination is also documented at 101 other New York Clubs and 1940 other Club records nationwide.
Access context
Private access
This access model represents 84.6% of 208 researched New York Club records and 72.6% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
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Racquets-focused
This documented Culture trait is shared by 32.1% of 190 researched New York Club records and 31.6% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- countryclubmag.com/new-york/mill-river-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing, Additional fees
- members.themillriverclub.com/club-information/history Research SourceSupports: Club history
- members.themillriverclub.com/club-information/guest-informa… Research SourceSupports: General research
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- members.themillriverclub.com/membership Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Public review aggregation is very positive, with Google-derived listings around 4.7/5 and recurring praise for the course, clubhouse, food, event service, and staff. The club’s history and membership material also consistently frames the experience around a close family atmosphere and long-term member relationships.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.