What's up, Merrick Mountain?! Former dump turned into a beautiful light hike by the water. Take in…read morethe scenery, the trails and the goat poo, while enjoying a little bit of suburban park reclamation! If you go up and down the long way, you can get a nice 3.5 miles in on this baby with some hills. Throw in a weighted vest, and you're getting yourself a solid light workout. There are already so many reviews, so just some notes: 1) Make your way around the current dump (also a Nassau County gem, seriously) and drive slowly. 2) Parking is tricky at certain times of the day and on weekends. Make sure to come before 9:30 on beautiful days, or else you'll be parking far, far away. More steps, If you really want them I guess. 3) Wear your sunscreen! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's pretty bright up top with not a lot of coverage if you walk around to the lake. 4) Beware...No lights in the bathroom and really not the best place to use the loo. There however is a shopping center close by... 5) Look out of all sorts of critters from birds to bugs.. including ticks.

Get there before noon on a warm Weekend but it was a great…read morewalk filled with beautiful nature close to home right in merrick. We even saw a goat herd part of the parks natural clean up staff,

This is a great beach, especially after Labor Day, because you don't need to show you live in…read moreBabylon Town (not village). Always surfers here and the beach is very clean. Caution: there are strong currents here, with an offshore sand bar and you could get caught in a rip current quickly without even realizing it (happened to me). Know you abilities and limitations as a swimmer but otherwise it's the best small ocean beach on LI.

One of my favorite Long Island beaches. I drive on on the 4x4 part. Beautiful sand. Great spot for…read moresurfers. You need a compressor to fill back up when leaving. A permit is required to ride on.

This is a great place for the entire family. It was nice just to walk along the marina and watch…read morethe boats. Seagulls fly about. The lighthouse picnic area was nice overlooking Wantagh Bay. There were so many playgrounds to go. The newer ones were best for very young kids. The Wantagh pools were excellent. I definitely give this place 5 stars!

Came here on a Saturday for my employer's charity softball tournament. Our team played against…read moremany other employers, and this park totally delivered for the occasion! With three softball fields, it's basically built for tournaments and pick-up games. Parking was a breeze--lots right by each field, and since it was after Labor Day, no parking fee (pro tip: fees kick back in on Memorial Day). We set up a BBQ and picnic next to the first field. There are plenty of picnic tables and benches, plus some coal grills. But fair warning: the grills are pretty rough, so if you're serious about grilling, definitely bring your own. The softball area itself is perfect for family gatherings, company outings, or just a fun weekend with friends. Good energy, lots of space, and an easy setup for hanging out while cheering on a game. Can't speak for the rest of the park, but this section is definitely a win.

Juneteenth at Tanner Park was a good time. I saw many familiar faces, some from the neighborhood…read morewhere I grew up, and some from work. The concert had many vendors but due to me working the event I wasn't able to mingle too much but I did enjoy myself. Aubrey at 9 is a star on the rise with her fresh squeezed lemonade and it was good, she also has flavors you can add to the lemonade. The entertainment was awesome, the stage was filled with known and unknown artists and they all did well, I really enjoyed the young girl singing "so easy". Tanner is an awesome park where you can bring the kids to play, take a walk/run, enjoy a concert orsit by the water and clear your mind.

Easy to drive in and walk along the boardwalk. Beautiful views, and a fun water park for kids…read more There was live music playing. A fun stop to get out, stretch our legs and see the water after a long drive.

Awesome local beach/ park right on the Great South Bay. There is a boat ramp as well as plenty of…read moreball fields and tennis courts. The beach hut also serves food and drinks in the summer months and often has a great live music scene every night.

A really nice family-friendly place. My son loves the splash park here. Fortunately it isn't ever…read moretoo crowded here which is great. There are plenty of lounge chairs and regular chairs to watch the kiddos splash and play - or you can join in the fun as well! An hour or so of playing here and my toddler is wiped out. Be mindful of your own children here - obviously surfaces can get slippery with the water so running is not a great idea. The lifeguards are teenagers usually looking at their phones or chatting with one another. Hours for the splash park at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and last day of the season is Sept. 2nd. There are also fun lawn games when you first enter like giant connect four and corn hole. If the sand and beach is more your thing, Venetian has you covered. There is a small section roped off in the water designated for swimming. The food section is fast-food esque - think burgers, dogs, that sort of thing. Last time we got a soft pretzel which, at $6.50 was a bit outrageous. And it was underwhelming. We sat at one of the picnic tables - no food allowed in the splash park area. They do have concerts here at night which is fun, and a great (free) family summertime activity. In the off-season, the playground here is awesome. Great for the 3-8/9 year old range. It is also completely closed in via gate, which always makes me feel more comfortable.

Cher impersonator, Lisa McClowry, performed at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa as part of the…read moreTown of Oyster Bay's Summer Concert Series on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The event was part of the "Music Under the Stars" series and free to the public through sponsors of the Town of Oyster Bay. The show was titled "The Beat Goes On - A Cher Tribute," 5 Stars to Lisa. She did a good job with songs, stories, a screen of clips, while she delayered clothing for the next segments and songs she perfomed. In the movie Burlesque also with the amazing Christina Aguilera, Cher got her dream of acting and singing.The song "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" got much recognition. While no one else can be Cher they say, copy is the sincerest form of flattery. Cher being amazing in all of her abilities in song and movies; A birthday in May and shes - how old? shhh. So, what's she doing now? Working on a new album and writing her memoir. The Audience that night was rather quiet, yet there were definate fans and followers. She did not say oh hey I'm LIsa she said Hi I'm Cher. It was kind of fun to allow poetic license to give the shared affect that Cher was there with you .

Nice park. Excellent ball fields…read more Boat launch. Floating docks for snapper fishing or kayak launch. Rest rooms. And a beautiful and solemn 911 monument that all should see.

With so many parks on Long Island charging parking fees, it's refreshing to have a local park I can…read moreenjoy for free. I typically go to Seamans neck park to run along the 1.5 mile "walk/run fitness trail". Parts of the concrete path are definitely in need of repair, but overall it's a good path. There are lights along the entire path but the majority of them have not been lit when I've gone at night- only the ones right near the turf field have been on. There's two walk-in entrances and one drive in entrance, and large parking lots- one near the playground and one near the fields/dock. There's a nice view of the water that's directly across from Jones Beach. I've seen people fishing here quite often. There are baseball fields and a t-ball field, soccer fields, and a multipurpose turf field that was completed a few years ago but is still in good condition. There's a large playground that's great for a wide age range of kids. There's a rock splash pad area that probably isn't the safest, I had my fair share of scrapes there. Growing up I used to come to the free summer long programs. They offered a huge variety of sports and crafts. It was usually the highlight of my summer.

this park is so fun me and my friends hang out here all the time but we never get snacks because…read morethe snack bar is always closed

Good dog run. Nice big park with many fields and courts…read more Easy place To walk and clear your mind.

Ok loving this park - dogs allowed to go on the run and some nice hills for me to run! They had an…read morearchery area there and I'm not sure if it's still there but I still have my bow! Some other great points.. -a roller skating area or practicing on a flat surface for a board -A nice playground for kids with plenty of bathrooms. -great bike path you can take to jones beach