Wantagh, Kings Road and Canal Place

516-571-7460
On-site staff: Yes

A couple enjoys the beautiful water view at Wantagh Park.

Wantagh Park, located in southeastern Nassau

County, has been part of the county park system

since 1961. Consisting of 111 acres, the park

provides a waterfront location and numerous opportunities for recreation, along with seating areas that allow visitors to relax and enjoy the magnificent view.

Athletics:

• There are five tennis courts that are lighted in season (Leisure Pass and fee required);
• and one basketball court.
• Athletic fields include three softball fields and one baseball field, two of which are lighted (permits required).
• There are 1-mile and 2-mile walking paths
  that can also be used for bicycle riding and jogging.

Family/Kids:

• A playground located at the north end of the park has apparatus appropriate for toddlers through teens.
• There are eight reserved (fee) picnic areas, which include barbecue equipment, and one sheltered area (permit required). There is also a section available for small non-reserved picnic groups.

The large swimming complex offers a variety of different pools and activities for children and adults.

Swimming:

• A swimming complex (fee required) includes an Olympic-sized main pool, a diving pool, a “kiddie” pool, training pool, an interactive water-play area and two waterslides (30 foot). In December 2006, the pool at Wantagh Park was named "Best Public Pool on Long Island " by Long Island Press, the weekly newspaper. The pool opens June 22 through Labor Day.
• The pool complex includes various conveniences, including lockers, showers, a concession stand, and lounge and deck chairs.
• Hours: Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Fees (daily): resident adult, $5; resident child (4-17 years of age), $3; senior, disabled, vol. firefighter, ambulance corps auxiliary police, veterans, $2.50; non-resident adult guest, $14, non-resident child guest, $10. Wrist bracelet for slide pool, $2 additional. A Leisure Pass is required for residents to receive the resident rate.
• Fees (season): Family, $155; individual, $83 (13-59 years of age); senior, disabled, vol. firefighter, ambulance corps or auxiliary police, veterans, $42. A Leisure Pass is required for residents to receive the resident rate.

 

Boating & fishing:

• Launch ramp permits are available seasonally or daily (fee required; permit obtainable at the Park Administration Office).
• A fishing pier just beyond the marina is open year-round,
  weather permitting.
• Marine boat slips are also available.

Dog run:

• A dog run includes separate areas for big and small dogs; it is located just up from the administation building. Please note that dogs are not allowed in any County parks or preserves, with the exception of the dog runs.

Other:

• Bocci and horseshoe courts are available, along with a game area for chess and checkers and a senior citizen gazebo.

Directions:
Take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 27 South (Wantagh Parkway). Exit off the Wantagh Parkway at Sunrise Highway East. Make a right onto Wantagh Avenue. Take to the end and make right onto Merrick Road. At first light make a left into park.

Patrons at Wantagh enjoy the fishing pier just beyond the marina.

 

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Reservations for Picnic Areas Available Beginning February 4

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi has announced that picnic reservations for the coming season may be made at Nassau County parks beginning Monday, February 4, 2008. Reservations may be made from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seven days a week (except where otherwise indicated) at the following parks:

• Bay Park in East Rockaway; reservations taken at Grant Park (571-7821).
• Cantiague Park in Hicksville (571-7056).
• Cedar Creek Park in Seaford (571-7470); Tuesday - Saturday (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.).
• Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills (571-8113).
• Cow Meadow Park in Freeport (571-8685).
• Eisenhower Park in East Meadow (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.); Special Activities Bldg., Parking Field
  No. 8 (572-0348).
• Grant Park in Hewlett (571-7821).
• Inwood Park (571-7894); call for hours.
• Rev. Arthur Mackey Sr. Park in Roosevelt (571-8692).
• Nickerson Beach Park in Lido Beach (571-7700).
• North Woodmere Park (571-7801).
• Wantagh Park (571-7460).

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.

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