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North Woodmere Park
North Woodmere, Branch Boulevard and Hungry Harbor Road
516-571-7801
On-site staff: Yes
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North Woodmere, located near the water in the southwest part of Nassau County, has been part of the county park system since 1965 and is a large and busy site with a range of activities:
NOTE: On Oct. 19, 2008, the Town of Hempstead will use North Woodmere Park for its recycling initiative, the "Stop Program."
Athletics/Physical Activities:
- There are 10 tennis courts that are lighted in season (Leisure Pass and fee required);
- six lighted handball/paddleball courts;
- and two lighted basketball courts.
- Athletic fields include two softball fields and one lighted baseball field (permit required).
- Football and soccer are also played at the park.
- Cross-country skiing is available, weather permitting.
Family/Kids:
- A state-of-the-art playground is a popular attraction, with separate sections for different age groups, and a spray pool area.
- There are unreserved and reserved (Leisure Pass and fee required) picnic areas, which include barbecue equipment.
Golf:
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| Golf at North Woodmere includes a driving range and an executive-level 9-hole course. |
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North Woodmere has a 9-hole, par-30 golf course (Leisure Pass and fee required; call 571-7814). The course is 2,282 yards, with holes ranging from 140 yards to 395 yards.
- The park also has a lighted driving range. Click here for link to Nassau County Golf.
Swimming:
- A swimming complex (571-7806; Leisure Pass and fee required) includes an Olympic-sized pool, a diving pool with boards, a water slide, and three pools for youngsters (a wading pool, a training pool, and an interactive water-play area). Swimming lessons are also available (fee).
The pool will open on June 27, 2008, and remains open through Labor Day.
- The pool complex includes various conveniences, such as lockers, dressing areas, showers, a concession stand, lounge and deck chairs, and a sun shelter.
- Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., holidays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fees (daily): resident adult, $7; resident child (4-17 years of age), $5; senior, disabled, vol. firefighter, ambulance corps auxiliary police, veterans, $3; non-resident adult , $20, non-resident child guest, $15. Family ($225), individual ($90) and senior ($50) memberships are also available. A Leisure Pass is required for residents to receive the resident rate.
Fishing:
- The shorefront at the park is ideal for fishing and crabbing.
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| The large and beautiful swimming complex at North Woodmere Park includes attractions for children and adults. |
Other:
- A community room is available for nonprofit groups (Leisure Pass, insurance and reservations required).
Directions:
To reach North Woodmere Park, take Belt Parkway to Rockaway Boulevard. Take Rockaway Blvd. (Turnpike) to Peninsula Boulevard. Make left onto Peninsula Boulevard and take to Branch Boulevard. Make a left on Branch and follow it around to the right. Just after it turns right the park entrance is on the left.
U.S. Tennis Association Provides Free Lessons at County Parks on July 15
In one the largest such programs in the nation this year, the U.S. Tennis Association Eastern section will provide free instruction for youngsters through its innovative “QuickStart” program on July 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at seven Nassau County parks, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. In the event of rain, the program will be held July 17.
Begun earlier this year, QuickStart, is designed to introduce children 10 years of age and younger to the sport by utilizing equipment, court dimensions and scoring that is tailored to their age and size. USTA describes the program as “one of the most significant moves ever to introduce tennis to youth.” At each park, there will be one pro from the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and one staffer from USTA, together with volunteers (equipment will be provided).
The parks include Cantiague (571-7056); Centennial (571-8695); Christopher Morley (571-8113), Cow Meadow (571-8685), Eisenhower (572-0348); North Woodmere (571-7801); and Wantagh (571-7460).
The one-day tennis program is part of County Executive Suozzi’s “Healthy Nassau” initiative designed to make Nassau County the healthiest county in the nation. Healthy Nassau initiatives have included creating the organic farm at Old Bethpage Village Restoration; initiating the “Biggest Loser” Weight-Off Competition for County workers; continuing to preserve the County's remaining open space; seeding 2 million shellfish in Hempstead Harbor; requesting the Health Department to consider banning trans fats and putting calorie counts on menus; and working with other large municipalities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Nassau County Outdoor Pools to Open for Summer Season on June 27
Four of Nassau County’s outdoor swimming pool complexes will open on Friday, June 27, with a fifth park, Nickerson Beach, opening its pools on June 21, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.
The County’s pool complexes include three comprehensive “water theme” facilities at Cantiague Park in Hicksville (571-7056), North Woodmere Park (571-7800) and Wantagh Park (571-7460). The water theme parks provide a summer of fun for adults, teens and youngsters with Olympic-size swimming pools, diving pools, “kiddie” pools, interactive water-play areas and water slides. In December 2006, the pool at Wantagh Park, which features a beautiful waterfront location, was named "Best Public Pool on Long Island" by the Long Island Press, the weekly newspaper.
The large swimming complex at Christopher Morley Park (571-8113) in Roslyn-North Hills includes an Olympic-size pool, diving tank with boards, and a kiddie pool with a beautiful wooded preserve behind it. At Nickerson Beach Park (571-7700) in Lido, a 121-acre oceanfront park, there are two small pools as well as kiddie pools.
The pools at Cantiague, Christopher Morley, North Woodmere and Wantagh parks also offer swimming lessons for adults and children over the summer.
Pools are open seven days a week, but hours vary slightly by park, opening at either 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. and closing at either 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Admission is available on a daily basis at all pools or on a seasonal basis at Cantiague Park, North Woodmere Park and Wantagh Park, with fees ranging by age and resident status (a valid Leisure Pass is required to receive the resident rate).
Daily fees are as follows: resident adult, $7; resident child (4-17 years of age), $5; senior, disabled, volunteer firefighter, ambulance corps, auxiliary police andveterans, $3; non-resident adult, $20; and non-resident child guest, $15. A Leisure Pass is required for residents to receive the resident rate.
The admission fee now includes access to the water slides at the three water theme parks.
At Cantiague, North Woodmere and Wantagh parks, seasonal passes for residents with Leisure Passes are also available for families ($225), individuals ($90) and seniors ($50) .
For specific hours and fees, click on the individual park.
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:
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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