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OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK ALMANAC
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PARKS & RECREATION OCEANSIDE PARK 190 Carell Blvd., Oceanside 11572 763-0700 Oceanside Park was built in 1966 with tennis courts, basketball courts and a ball field. In 1968, a pool complex and more playing fields were added. The park is a paradise for amateur athletes. Oceanside’s Little League, Sally League and the Babe Ruth League all play on the fields, plus organized softball. There is also a rink for roller hockey. There is handball, game tables, horseshoes, picnic tables, play areas, soccer and tennis. There is no fee to use the park facilities which are illuminated at night. They also offer arts and crafts, a walking/jogging program and puppet and mime shows. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Oceanside pool has diving, wading and swimming areas; teams and lessons are available. Pool fees are: Family season pass — $181 for district residents, and $220 for incorporated village residents. Individual daily rates vary according to residency, and special rates are offered to the disabled as well as senior citizens. The pool, illuminated at night, is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ISLAND PARK AND OCEANSIDE PARKS Harbor Isle Park 432-5554 Corner of Island Parkway and Washington Avenue, Island Park Small beach and recreational facilities for shuffleboard and volleyball. No BBQs or picnics allowed. There is no fee for use of the facilities. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the summer beach season.
Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums 572-0200 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, 11554 Bay Park 87 First Ave., East Rockaway, 11518 Cow Meadow Park 701 South Main St., Freeport, 11520
571-7251 571-8685
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD PARKS Town of Hempstead Parks and Recreation Commission 292-9000 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead, 11550 Baldwin Park 546-4481 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin Harbor, 11510 Tennis Courts 546-2240 Baseball Field 546-2233 Coes Neck Park 1240 Coes Neck Rd., Baldwin, 11510
868-8190
Echo Park 483-7400 399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead, 11552 Harold A. Walker Memorial Park 1085 Woodfield Rd., Lakeview, 11570
766-2277
Masone Beach 431-3033 Located on Waterford Road, Island Park Recreational activities offered to the community at large. Arts and crafts, story times and swimming lessons are offered to youngsters. There are facilities for basketball and paddleball. Picnic areas are available and there is also a gazebo that can be rented for special events. Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and there is a fee for both residents and non-residents. Beach opens June 28.
STATE PARKS Long Island State Parks and Recreation Commission (631) 669-1000 P.O. Box 47, 625 Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon, 11702 Hempstead Lake State Park 766-1029 Southern State Parkway, Exit 18, West Hempstead, 11552 Jones Beach 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, 11793
785-1600
Valley Stream State Park 825-4128 P.O. Box 670, Southern State Parkway, Valley Stream, 11580
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Bill Madden enjoyed the cool waters of Masone Beach during a summer heat wave.