Softball field, basketball courts, playgrounds, bike paths, bridle paths (9 miles), nearby stables with rentals, freshwater fishing (NYS Freshwater Fishing license required), snack bar, picnic areas, 12 clay tennis courts, 23 all-weather courts (fee collected April 5-Nov. 6); main lake, car top boat access (permit required); antique carousel (daily except Mon., $1 per ride); indoor and outdoor party pavilions available for special occasions. Summer Run July 14; Historic Carousel Celebration Oct. 11-12; Fall Family Fishing Festival Oct. 18.

Upcoming Events

Dec. 14
South Shore Audubon Bird Walk
The walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts share their knowledge and experience, bring binoculars, rain, snow or temperature below 25 degrees F cancels the walk, group meets at Parking Field #3

Website

www.nysparks.com

E-mail address

Directions

Southern State Parkway, West Hempstead, Exit 18 south into park

Fees

$6 per car daily May 24-Labor Day, weekends and holidays April 7-May 25 and Sept. 1-Nov. 23

Information

General 516-766-1029, Lakewood Riding Academy 516-486-9673

Season

Year-round, sunrise-sunset