People travel from across the country to enjoy the charms of Long Island during the summer, and living here means you get to enjoy it all without the hassles of travel. A summer staycation is the perfect way to experience the best attractions on Long Island with the whole family, especially if you enjoy the outdoors. Local parks offer endless hours of outdoor entertainment, including activities that kids love. Our real estate agents have details on five great local parks for your Long Island summer park tour.
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Steppingstone Park – 38 Stepping Stone Lane, Kings Point, NY 11024
Located around the corner from Great Neck homes for sale and overlooking Long Island Sound, Steppingstone Park is the perfect destination for summer fun on the water. The park is home to a marina with a fishing dock, launch service, boat moorings, and boat storage, as well as the Steppingstone Sailing School, which offers a variety of exciting programs. Kids will also love the playground, splash pad, and wading pool. Summer is a big season for special events around Steppingstone Park, with summer camps for kids and the outdoor concert series every weekend during July and August. -
North Hempstead Beach Park – 175 W. Shore Road, Port Washington, NY 11050
Craving a park where you can put your toes in the warm summer sand? North Hempstead Beach Park is a 60-acre park with 34 acres of beaches, waterfront scenery, and outdoor recreation. Bring your fishing gear for a day of angling on the fishing pier, launch a day of adventure from the boat ramp, or have some fun with the extensive athletic facilities. This park is always a hub of summer activity near Port Washington homes for sale. -
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach – West End Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
With more than 1,000 acres of parkland throughout the community around Oyster Bay homes for sale, you have so many parks to choose from in Oyster Bay. One of the most popular is Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach, home to a 97-slip boat basin with boat launches and picnic areas. This park also features recreation for all ages, including softball fields, children’s play areas, and tennis, basketball, and handball courts. -
Christopher Morley Park – 500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn, NY 11576
First opened in 1961, Christopher Morley Park has been a destination for summer fun near Roslyn homes for sale for over six decades. Families love the recently renovated playground, which includes a cool new climbing structure, and the extensive hiking trails, perfect for nature walks. Tennis enthusiasts will be especially interested in the 10 indoor tennis courts at the park, which host lessons, leagues, camps, and programs for all ages. -
Charles J. Fuschillo Park – Carle Road, Carle Place, NY 11514
Just a short trip from Westbury homes for sale, you’ll find Charles J. Fuschillo Park, where sports are scheduled all summer long. This park is home to a hockey rink, Little League field, softball fields, soccer field, tennis court, handball court, shuffleboard, and roller skating facilities, all of which tend to be buzzing with activity during summer. There’s also a great indoor community space available for rent to host your events throughout the year.
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