Lido, Lido Boulevard; located on Long Beach by the Atlantic Ocean
516-571-7724

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Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, this 121-acre park offers the lure of beaches, swimming and numerous other athletic and family activities. In addition, Nickerson provides a campground with 74 sites for RVs and 13 for tents. Water, sewer and electrical hookup are available. Leisure Pass holders receive resident rate.

Season: April – November

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Directions:

To reach Nickerson Beach Park from the North Shore, take Meadowbrook Parkway South to Loop Parkway (Exit M10) to Point Lookout. Turn right onto Lido Boulevard. Nassau Beach is about half-mile on your lefthand side. From the South Shore, take Southern State Parkway (East) to Meadowbrook Parkway (South) toward Jones Beach. Just before the Jones Beach Toll, go off onto the Loop Parkway (exit M10) toward Point Lookout. Take Loop Parkway all the way to the end. Turn right: Nassau Beach Park is on the left hand side about ½ a mile away.

2012 Nickerson Beach Park Early-Bird Campground Registration Information

Nickerson Beach Park's early-bird registration for the 2012 campground season will be held on Saturday, February 4, at 8 a.m. Nassau County residents with a valid Leisure Pass will be accommodated first. The lottery process will operate as follows:

– Each patron will get one lottery card to fill out. There is only one entry per household.

– Fill out the lottery card with your name and valid Leisure Pass number. Leisure Passes must be obtained by Nassau County residents before filling out the lottery card. Nassau County residents can obtain a Leisure Pass in the main office or any other Leisure Pass location.

– The lottery cards are to be placed in the lottery box after they are filled out. The cards will only be accepted on the day of early-bird registration.

– At approximately 8:30 a.m., the reservation process will begin. Each lottery card will be drawn to determine the order in which reservations are taken.

– When your name is called, you will be able to make a maximum of two campground reservations for yourself only.

– All reservations must be made in person. No phone reservations will be accepted on that day.

– All other reservations can be made in person or by phone when the office opens.

Nassau County Starts Winter Storage Service for Boats and RVs

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announces that for the first time the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums will provide winter storage for boats and recreational vehicles at Wantagh Park Marina and Battle Row Campground, respectively.

“This initiative is part of my larger effort to expand the menu of services and programs our Parks Department provides the public at no new expense to taxpayers,” says Mangano. “In fact, these initiatives allow us to generate revenue on behalf of the taxpayers by expanding the use of public assets. It is truly a win-win situation.”

At Wantagh Park, the marina will be available for in-water storage from December 1, 2010, through March 30, 2011, with a seasonal charge of $35 per boat-foot for Nassau County residents with Leisure Passes and $45 per boat-foot for non-Leisure Pass holders. Boat-owners must provide their own bubbler system and proof of insurance, with residents being given first priority for spaces. Wantagh Park is located at 1 King Road; for information, call (516) 571-7460.

Battle Row Campground in Old Bethpage will offer onsite storage for recreational vehicles from November 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011, with a monthly charge of $75 for Nassau County residents with Leisure Passes and $100 for non-Leisure Pass holders. Battle Row, which is open year-round, is located on Claremont Road; for information, call (516) 572-8690. The County’s second campground at Nickerson Beach Park in Lido (516-571-7700) is open from April through November.