Is there a better way to unwind during the summer than spending a day near some cool, refreshing water? Grab a towel and some sunscreen, then head out to one of these wonderful pools and swimming areas around Long Island recommended by our real estate agents.
- Great Neck Aquatic Center – 65 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck, NY 11024
Who needs a water park when you have Great Neck Aquatic Center right down the street from Great Neck homes for sale? The main pool, which is handicap-accessible, ranges from 3.5 to 12 feet deep, with six lap lanes and two diving boards. In addition, there is a 10″ deep kiddie pool and 3.5-foot intermediate pool. Other attractions include tubing in Lazy River, a water slide, and Nemo’s Island, a handicap-accessible, interactive play feature. Visit the website for information about seasonal hours and special events, including Doggie Paddle Day. Admission is free with a Great Neck Park District card. - Manorhaven Beach Park – 158 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050
Scenic Manhasset Bay, not far from Port Washington homes for sale, makes a beautiful setting for Manorhaven Beach Park. The spacious 25,000-square-foot main pool features competition, lap, and general swim areas, as well as two giant water slides and other play features. Wee ones can safely splash around in the separate kiddie pool. Locker rooms and food service are available in the 12,000-square-foot bathhouse complex. Basketball, tennis, volleyball, and other dry land activities can also be found. Daily summer hours of 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. begin on June 26. Visit the website for information about registration and entry fees, both daily and seasonal. - North Hempstead Beach Park – 175 W. Shore Road, Roslyn, NY 11050
North Hempstead Beach Park is a pet-friendly 34-acre slice of heaven just 10 minutes from Roslyn homes for sale. The long beach provides plenty of access to the water, and there’s a charming promenade for those who prefer to stay dry while they admire the view. Challenge family and friends to a game of volleyball, basketball, or horseshoes before jumping into the water to cool off. There are picnic areas and grills onsite, as well as a concession area. Summer hours are 9 a.m. – dusk, seven days a week. - Syosset-Woodbury Community Park – 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797
There’s fun for the whole family at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, not far from Oyster Bay homes for sale. The swimming pool is just one of many popular amenities, including tennis courts, a multipurpose field for soccer and lacrosse, and a playground. Pool hours are 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekends. Visit the website for general park hours. - Nassau County Aquatic Center – Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
Does swimming in a world-class facility improve your form? Find out with a visit to the Nassau County Aquatic Center, a few short minutes from Westbury homes for sale. The Center was constructed in 1998 for the Goodwill Games and still hosts many swimming and diving competitions each year. There is a shallow section in the pool for recreational and free swimming. Eisenhower Park, the site of the Center, measures 930 acres, making it larger than Central Park. Along with tennis and basketball courts, athletic fields, full and miniature golf course, a gaming area, and a fitness course, the park boasts an outdoor theater for concerts and movies. Visit the website for hours and fees.
Is buying or selling a Long Island home on your summer to-do list? Contact us at Laffey Real Estate for cheerful and experienced assistance.