Transportation

Tim Baker/Herald file A bbq rAised money for Cooper Graham, the 5-monthold son of Oceanside fire commissioner Mike Graham, to help defray some of the infant's cancer treatment costs.

Out & About in Oceanside & Island Park

Ali berke, right, celebrated a major career milestone as the singer — who not too long ago regaled fans at Citizens Park Stadium in Philadelphia with the 'Star-Spangled Banner' — learned she would be the opening act for A.J. McLean of Backstreet Boys fame. The Island Park Fire Department, below, display the colors for May's Memorial Day Parade.

File photo courtesy of Jack Berke

Kepheard Daniel/Herald file PLAYING THE GUITAR is exactly what Brendan Zareno, left, and Stew Marder live for. They are young experts. Below, six veterans from World War II were honored by Assemblyman Ari Brown, Jewish War Veterans Post 717 commander John Robbins and Hempstead town councilman Anthony D'Esposito — from left, David Reisman, David Marshall, Herbert Albag, Emil Kesselman, Daniel Breier and Arthur Feldheimer.

File photo courtesy of Pam Toy

File photo courtesy of Barry Lederman William GoodWin, at left, sits down for a shave with his father, Craig, as part of his annual tradition to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation in his aunt's and grandfather's memory. At right, Vietnam veteran and community volunteer Barry Lederman poses with his framed photo depicting Vice President Hubert Humphrey presenting him with the Purple Heart. Friends and family of fallen U.S. Marine Gregory Buckley Jr., salute the American flag raised over the Oceanside basketball courts that now bear his name.

Austin Boulevard

is central to Island Park

The main drag of Island Park village, Austin Boulevard, is synonymous with the hustle-and-bustle of this seaside community. The boulevard emerges from Long Beach Boulevard not far after from the Long Beach Bridge.

Waterways from the California Canal to Shell Creek, which winds into Barnums Channel, provide a resort-like charm that other communities cannot boast, where on the best of days the vista is of boats on the water. Austin Boulevard is a gateway to some of the village’s most prominent attractions including Masone Beach and Shell Creek Park. TheIsland Park School District’s Lincoln Orens Middle School is only a short drive off the street.

Shell Creek Park is a popular destination for families with an array of attractions such as basketball, paddleball and tennis courts, fishing, a multi-purpose field, play equipment and a playground, shuffleboard and a spray pool. As is Masone Beach, a popular summertime oasi

When ending your trip along Austin Boulevard, be sure to take in the breathtaking views of the Wreck Lead Channel before entering the “City by the Sea.” — Jake Pellegrino

Top photo: Austin Boulvard is the “crossroads" of Island Park.

Photos by: Tim Baker/Herald