Hempstead Lake State Park
Southern State Parkway
West Hempstead, NY
516-766-1029
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.
Website
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
