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Cantiague Park
Hicksville, West John Street east of Cantiague Rock Road
516-571-7056
On-site staff: Yes
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NEWS BRIEF: Beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, non-Nassau County residents will be charged a $10 parking fee on weekends.
CANTIAGUE PARK HAS BEEN PART OF the county park system since 1961 and is centrally located in Hicksville, just off the Northern State Parkway and east of the Wantagh State Parkway. When the park opened, it represented the second major park the County managed, in addition to Eisenhower Park, and was a response to the needs of a growing County population. It was also the first park offering a swimming pool and an artificial skating rink. This 127-acre park offers the following activities:
Athletics/Physical Activities:
- There are five lighted tennis courts (Leisure Pass and fee required);
- six lighted handball/paddleball courts;
- and three lighted basketball courts.
- Athletic fields, lighted for night play, include four softball fields and four multi-sport fields (two lighted). Soccer, football, lacrosse and rugby are played on the multi-sport fields. All sports fields require permits and fees (Leisure Pass required; call 516-571-7056).
- In the summer of 2008, the park opened a new and beautiful artificial turf field that accommodates football, soccer and lacrosse and is lighted for night play.
Family/Kids:
- A renovated 18-hole miniature golf course is a popular attraction for children and families.
Fees: $7, adults; $4, children & seniors.
- A playground provides activities for children of varying ages, from pre-schoolers to teens.
- There are two reserved picnic areas (Leisure Pass required and fee; to reserve, call 516-571-7056) and one non-reserved family area. See more information below under "News & Events."
Golf
- Cantiague features a 9-hole, par-30 golf course. The course is 1,878 yards, with holes ranging from 150 yards to 272 yards.
- In addition, the park has an illuminated driving range (fee). Click here for link to Nassau County Golf.
 Ice Skating
- Cantiague’s indoor ice skating rink is a magnificent facility that is used by recreational skaters and hockey teams. The rink has also played host to Olympic gold medalists such as Nancy Kerrigan, who performed there in 2004, and was the New York Islanders (National Hockey League) practice facility from 1979 to 1992. Skating lessons are available, as is a skate rental. Ice rentals are also available on weekdays until 3 p.m., with fees of $325 per hour for proprietary groups and $295 for nonprofits. The rink also has a snack bar and bleacher seating. A fee is charged at the rink.
- The rink underwent a extensive renovation over the summer of 2010. See information below under "News & Events."
Swimming:
- The swimming pool complex, named by News12 Long Island viewers as the best outdoor swimming facility on Long Island, includes an Olympic-sized pool, two water slides, a diving pool, a “kiddie” pool, a training pool and an interactive water-play area. Lockers, showers and a refreshment area are located near the pool. Fee required, with Leisure Pass holders eligible for a discount.
The pool will open on June 27, 2010, and remains open through Labor Day.
- Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fees (daily): resident adult with Leisure Pass, $7; resident child with Leisure Pass (4-17 years of age), $5; resident senior, disabled, vol. firefighter, ambulance corps auxiliary police, veterans with Leisure Pass $3; non-resident adult, $25, non-resident child, $19.
Family ($225), individual ($90) and senior ($50) memberships are also available. A Leisure Pass is required for residents to receive the resident rate.
Other Activities:
- In the gaming area next to the playground, there are shuffleboard courts, a bocci court, and tables with inlaid chess and checker boards.
Directions:
To reach Cantiague Park, take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 41 South (Broadway). Take fork (106/107) to West John Street. Turn right onto West John and proceed to Cantiague Park. The entrance is on your right.
Or,
Take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 29 North (Hicksville Road). Proceed approximately 3-5 miles into Hicksville. Turn left onto West John Street and proceed to Cantiague Park. The entrance is on your right.
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Mangano Announces Introduction of Baseball Clinics in June and July
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announces that the County will offer a series of general and specialized baseball clinics at Cantiague and Wantagh parks in June and July.
“I am pleased to introduce this program as part of our ongoing effort to provide meaningful and affordable recreational opportunities for Nassau County’s youngsters,” says County Executive Ed Mangano. “The program is designed for boys and girls at all skill levels.”
The 2011 Summer Youth Baseball Program will be led by Michael Caulfield, the first assistant coach at New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury; operator of the Butch Caulfield Hitting Academy in Bethpage; and hitting coordinator for the popular youth baseball programs at the New York Baseball Academy.
The general baseball clinics, which cover all facets of the sport, are designed for youngsters ages 8 to 13, and will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. four days a week (Monday through Thursday) at Cantiague Park in Hicksville during the following weeks: June 27, July 11 and July 25. The cost is $130 per session per player.
In addition, the County is running a specialized pitching clinic at Wantagh Park in Wantagh from 6 to 8 p.m. on four separate dates: July 11, 18 and 25 and August 1. The cost is $90 per player and is open to youngsters 8 to 16 years of age.
For both the general baseball clinic and the pitching clinic, checks should be made out to “Treasurer Nassau County” and mailed to Baseball Program; Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums; Eisenhower Park Administration; East Meadow, NY 11554.
The 127-acre Cantiague Park (516-571-7056) is centrally located on West John Street. The 111-acre Wantagh Park (516-571-7460) is located at 1 King Road.
For more information about the programs, call (516) 572-0253 or email baseballprogram@nassaucountyny.gov.
Mangano Opens Newly Renovated Ice Skating Rink At Cantiague Park
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano opened Cantiague Park’s indoor ice skating rink after a significant renovation project, which was completed this month, on September 25th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by a free two-hour skating session hosted by the County to kick off the winter skating season.
During the summer, the County began the major renovation project at Cantiague’s rink that includes the installation of new boards and glass partitions, enhanced lighting, a new coat of paint for the stands and an improved drainage system.
“Although the County is facing a tough financial environment, we continue to make sensible investments in our infrastructure and future. In particular, we want to ensure that our parks are properly maintained, given their importance in the lives of residents,” says Mangano. “These improvements will give residents a more beautiful and modern rink to enjoy.”
Over the years, the Cantiague Park ice rink has played host to several Olympians, including Nancy Kerrigan, and also served as a practice facility for the New York Islanders hockey team. Of most importance, each year it serves thousands of residents who use it for private lessons, public skating sessions, parties and hockey leagues.
County Parks Begin Accepting Picnic Reservations on February 7
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announces that picnic reservations for the coming season may be made at Nassau County parks beginning Monday, February 7, 2011. Reservations can be made for the following parks:
Reservations must be made in person at park locations, and a valid Leisure Pass and appropriate payment (fees depend upon group size) must be presented to obtain a confirmed reservation. Payment can be made by cash, check (made out to “Treasurer of Nassau County”) or credit card (at some locations). “Rain-or-shine” shelter areas are available at Cedar Creek Park, Rev. Arthur Mackey Sr. Park, Nickerson Beach Park and Wantagh Park.
County regulations require that 75% of all picnic participants be Nassau County residents. A special permit is required for the use of alcoholic beverages, and this permit must be purchased at least one week in advance of any reserved or unreserved picnic. To make catering arrangements, patrons must contact the park concessionaire, Dover Caterers, at 516-933-4444, ext. 12 or 16. Picnic reservations must be secured from the individual park before catering can be arranged.
News 12 Long Island Selects Cantiague Park's Ice Skating Rink
as "Best of Long Island"
News 12 Long Island has selected Cantiague Park’s busy indoor ice skating rink as “Best of Long Island,” a selection made on the basis of viewer nominations and surveys. News 12 reporter Elizabeth Hashagen visited the rink on December 27 to interview Park Manager Mark LaMarr as well as skaters, with the story airing on the 24-hour TV news channel on December 29.
A longtime favorite spot for local skaters and youth hockey teams, Cantiague’s indoor ice skating rink has also played host to Olympic gold medalists such as Nancy Kerrigan, who performed there in 2004, and was the New York Islanders (National Hockey League) practice facility from 1979 to 1992.
The rink is open Monday through Sunday (closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) from September through May and offers approximately 30 hours of public sessions a week, including speed-skating sessions. In addition, the rink has hockey programs, group and private lessons, and figure skating clubs.
Ice rink fees are $5.50 for adults with Leisure Passports and $3.50 for children with Leisure Passports. For patrons without Leisure Passports, the fees are $12 for adults and $8 for children. Seniors, those with disabilities, veterans and volunteer firefighters with Leisure Passports pay a $3 fee. Skate rentals are $4 for each session. Birthday parties may also be arranged during public sessions. For more information, call 516-571-7056.
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