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Parks, Preserves & Museums in Wantagh, Bellmore, Seaford & Levittown |
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Cedar Creek Park
Seaford
Fenced Playground
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Location: South Side of Merrick Road, East of Wantagh Parkway and West of the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway
Highlights:  |
Courts for handball, paddleball, tennis, and basketball (Fee for tennis) |
3 soccer fields (permit is required) |
2 softball fields (permit is required) |
Entrance to the Jones Beach Bicycle Path |
Unreserved picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis |
Reserved picnic area (fee) accommodates up to 200 people |
Aerodrome field designed especially for radio-controlled model airplane hobbyists is available (permit is required) |
Sled hills are open during January and February, weather permitting |
Roller Skating Rink (evening lighting available for a fee, contact office for arrangements) |
Jogging course |
Archery range (fee - must supply own equipment) |
Playground |
Fenced-In Dog Run Area |
East Bay Park
Bellmore
(516) 783-2512
One of the
Picnic Tables
Part of the
Playground Area
Location:
2699 Ellen Road
Directions:
Take Bellmore Avenue south, about 1 mile south of Merrick Road, to the end. Make a right on Ellen Road and proceed about 150 feet - the park entrance is on right.
Highlights:
Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts
Multi-Purpose Field
Playground
Sitting Area
Picnic Tables
Bocci
Forest City Community Park
Wantagh
(516) 783-2513 General
(516) 783-2516 Pool
(516) 783-2517 Lifeguards
Part of the
Playground Area
Swimming and
Diving Pool
Private
Picnic Area
Requires a Reservation
Location:
Morgan Drive
Highlights:
Nature Trails
Swimming and Diving Pool
(open June through September)
Paddle Tennis
Public Picnic Area
Private Picnic Area
(please call 516-292-9000 x227 for reservation information)
Baseball Field
Playground
Pond covers 6 acres with a maximum depth of approximately 29 feet
Naturally reproducing species including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Carp, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, American Eel
For details on general fishing related health advisories refer to the NYSDEC Freshwater Fishing Regulations or The New York State Department of Health Sportfish and Game Health Advisories
Jones Beach
Wantagh
(516) 785-1600 General
(516) 221-1000 Theater
(516) 679-7254 Nature Ctr
The Jones Beach Tower
stands 231 feet tall and
stores up to 315,000
gallons of water
for the Park
Jones Beach Theater
seats over 11,000 and
is host to a variety
of world-famous
performances
Directions:
Wantagh State Parkway south, or, Meadowbrook Parkway south
Highlights:
Over 6 miles of white, sandy beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean
A half mile beach on Zachs Bay
Barbecue and picnic areas
Boardwalk, 2 miles long
Gift shop
Band Shell on boardwalk
Parking for over 21,000 cars
Surfing permitted at west end beach
Swimming Pools (seasonal, entrance fee of $2 for adults and $1 for children and seniors)
Four saltwater fishing piers, bait station and boat basin with 76 boat slips
Jetty for surf fishing on West End
Four basketball courts
15 Paddle tennis courts
22 shuffleboard courts
Outdoor Theater
Miniature Golf Course
Pitch-Putt Golf Course
2 Softball Fields (permit required)
Beach volleyball
Roller Skating Rink
Restaurants, food concession and ice cream parlor
Specialty-equipped playground at Central Mall
Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center at the West End
Jones Beach is open year round, 7 days a week, however activities vary according to season
Additional information is available at: Jones Beach State Park
Levittown Museum
Levittown
Please Visit: Levittown Historical Society
Meroke Preserve
Bellmore
Location:
Corner of Orange Street and Farmers Avenue
Directions:
Take Sunrise Highway, to Newbridge Road south, right on Orange Street to the end,
or, take Merrick Road to Newbridge Road north, left on Orange Street to the end
Highlights:
25 acre preserve
Hiking and nature trails
Mill Pond Preserve
Wantagh
A summer afternoon
view of Mill Pond
Mill Pond is visited
frequently by large
numbers of
waterfowl
A paved trail
surrounds Mill Pond
Location:
North Side of Merrick Road, Less Than 1 Mile West of Wantagh Parkway, East of Bellmore Avenue
Highlights:
Pond covers 15 acres with a maximum depth of approximately 3.5 feet
Paved trail surrounds Pond with benches for rest, relaxation and wildlife observation
Boats are prohibited, but shoreline access is available
54-acre natural area frequented by large numbers of native waterfowl and nature trails that wind through a wet woodland dominated by red maple, coast pepperbush and skunk cabbage
Popular fishing spot - naturally reproducing species include Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Carp, Brown Bullhead, American Eel and Black Bullhead
For details on general fishing related health advisories refer to the NYSDEC Freshwater Fishing Regulations or The New York State Department of Health Sportfish and Game Health Advisories
Newbridge Road Park
Bellmore
(516) 783-2500 General
(516) 783-2518 Pool
(516) 783-2508 Lifeguards
(516) 783-6181 Rink
Newbridge Arena, shown
with one of the
Ball Fields to the Right
Part of
the
Playground Area
Location:
2600 Newbridge Road
Directions:
Southern State Parkway or Sunrise Highway to Newbridge Road south, to the end
Highlights:
Basketball Courts
Handball Courts
Tennis Courts
Softball, Baseball and Multi-Purpose Fields
Playground and Game Tables
Outdoor Pools
Indoor Ice Rink (Newbridge Arena)
Horseshoes
Sitting Area
Seaford Historical Museum
Seaford
Please Visit: Seaford Historical Society
Seamans Neck Park
Seaford
(516) 783-3200
One of the many Gazebos placed throughout the Park
Fishing Pier
Location:
2700 South Seamans Neck Road
Directions:
Take Merrick Road to South Seamans Neck Road. Go south on South Seamans Neck Road about 0.6 mile to the fork. Bear left at the fork onto Marina Park Drive. Proceed about 0.3 mile to the park entrance.
Highlights:
Basketball Courts
Handball Courts
Paddleball Courts
Tennis Courts
Volleyball Courts
Spray Pool (June through September)
Soccer Field
Football Field
Softball/Baseball Field
Multi-Purpose Field
Playground
Sitting Area
Fishing Pier
Walking Path
Tackapausha Museum & Preserve
Seaford
(516) 571-7443
Tackapausha Museum
Tackapausha Pond
Location:
Washington Avenue, South of Sunrise Highway and North of Merrick Road
Museum Highlights:
Exhibits utilizing plants and animals indigenous to Long Island, including habitat groups showing wildlife at different stages and seasons of development
Small collection of regional live animals presented in displays and educational programs, including an owl and bats in a reversed day-night cycle, introducing observers to the world of night animals
Regular programs offered for both adults and children including live animal programs and video programs highlighting various natural history subjects
Admission fee
Preserve Highlights:
Adjoins the Museum
77-acre tract of glacial outwash plain is maintained in its natural state as a wildlife sanctuary
Consists of wet, deciduous woods, swamps, streams, ponds, and a small, well-drained grassy area reminiscent of the Hempstead Plains
Swamp forest that is one of the last remaining stands of Atlantic White Cedar on Long Island
A variety of small mammals and over forty species of birds breed at the Preserve in the spring, while seasonal migrants regularly make the Preserve a rest stop in their journeys north and south
Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
Wantagh
Please Visit:
Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center
Twin Lakes Preserve
Wantagh
Upper Twin Lake
Location:
Corner of Park Ave and Old Mill Road
Directions:
Take the Wantagh State Parkway south to Exit W5 (Sunrise Highway) west. At the first traffic light make a right onto Old Mill Road. Go past one stop sign and make a right onto Park Avenue. Park on the south side of the road.
Highlights:
58-acre preserve features fresh water ponds and extensive sections of wet woodlands
Preserve is open from dawn to dusk
Conducive to bird watching, sports fishing and hiking
Unpaved trails throughout the Preserve with entrances along Park Avenue and Old Mill Road
Serves as a nature study area - naturalist-lead organized tours can be arranged through the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside at (516) 766-1580
Lower Twin Lake (south of Park Avenue) covers 10 acres with a maximum depth of approximately 5 feet - naturally reproducing species include Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Carp, Brown Bullhead, American Eel
Upper Twin Lake (north of Park Avenue) covers 20 acres with a maximum depth of approximately 17 feet - naturally reproducing species include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, Carp, Brown Bullhead, American Eel - stocked species include Brown and rainbow trout stocked in the spring and fall
Boats are prohibited, but shoreline access is available
For details on general fishing related health advisories refer to the NYSDEC Freshwater Fishing Regulations or The New York State Department of Health Sportfish and Game Health Advisories
Wantagh Museum
Wantagh
Please Visit: Wantagh Museum
Wantagh
(516) 571-7460
Interactive Pool
for children Ages 5-12
Slide Pool
for Anyone Over 48"
Boating Marina
Location:
Intersection of Woodland Avenue and Merrick Road. The entrance is on the south side of Merrick Road. (The sign is not easily seen from Merrick Road.)
Directions:
Take the Southern State or Northern State Parkway to the Wantagh Parkway, south. Exit onto Sunrise Highway (Rt 27), east. Go east on Sunrise Highway to Wantagh Avenue. Make a right onto Wantagh Avenue to the end, and make a right onto Merrick Road. Go under the overpass. At the first traffic light, make a left onto Woodland Avenue, followed by an immediate left into Wantagh Park's entrance.
Highlights:
Swimming complex (fee) features six pools: Olympic (main), Diving, "Kiddie", Training, Slide and Interactive
Lounge chairs, picnic tables, lockers, showers, and concession facilities
Court games include bocci and horseshoes
Boating marina and a launch ramp which require a fee and a permit obtainable at the Park Administration Office (available to Nassau County residents only)
Fishing pier, open year-round weather permitting
3 Baseball and 2 softball fields - some of which are illuminated for night play - all of which require a permit - fields are also available for football
Quiet game area with chess and checker tables
Gazebo
North (unreserved) family picnic area, sheltered picnic area (private permit), and 3 Central and 3 South picnic areas, for which a fee is charged; a required advance reservation may be obtained at the Park Administration Office
Playground equipped with swings, slides, a maze, and a two mile measured jogging course
Park office is open everyday from 9 AM to 4 PM
Fenced-In Dog Run Area
Leisure Passport (Leisure Pass) Information
A Leisure Pass identifies its holder as a Nassau County resident and is required for entry into many recreational facilities. The pass also provides residents with discounts to pools, skating rinks, golf courses, tennis courts, beaches, marinas and cabanas operated by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums. In general, a Leisure Pass is required of residents 13 years of age and older. Youngsters who utilize county-operated golf courses, regardless of age, must have a Leisure Pass.
Specially marked Leisure Passes are offered to senior citizens and persons who have chronic physical or mental disabilities (medical documentation is required before a passport for the disabled can be issued). Senior Citizen Passes remain valid for as long as county residency is maintained; however, residency must be validated every three years. Disabled Leisure Passes must be revalidated every three years. For all others, the pass remains valid for three years from effective date.
A Leisure Pass can be obtained at the Administration Building on King Road inside Wantagh Park. They are open seven days a week from 10 AM to 4 PM, and can be reached at 516-571-7460. The Leisure Pass fee is $25.
To obtain a Leisure Pass, proof of Nassau County residency is required, as follows:
1. Valid and current New York State drivers license, or
2. Valid and current New York State non-driver ID, or
3. Recent property tax bill, with two types of ID at least one of which
has photo, or
4. Recent electric bill, with two types of ID at least one of which has
photo, or
5. Recent water bill, with two types of ID at least one of which has
photo, or
6. Recent cancelled rent check with address imprinted, with two types of
ID at least one of which has photo, or
7. Deed with two types of ID at least one of which has photo, or
8. Voter registration card with two types of ID at least one of which has
photo
For Children, 4-17:
1. Current school ID card, accompanied by a parent with two types of ID at
least one of which has photo, or
2. Current library card, accompanied by a parent with two types of ID at
least one of which has photo
For children 4 and under, no Leisure Pass is required.
