Wantagh Park
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Wantagh Park is county park located in southeastern Nassau County, NY within the hamlet of Wantagh. At 111 acres the park provides various recreational activities along a picturesque waterfront location.
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[edit] Activities in the park
[edit] Athletics
- 1-mile and 2-mile walking paths that are also used for jogging and bicycle riding.
- 1 basketball court.
- 5 tennis courts.
- 3 softball fields and 1 baseball field.
The tennis courts and ball fields are lighted during the summer season.
[edit] Boating & fishing
The southeastern area of Wantagh park consists mainly of a large boating marina and a launch ramp. The marina and ramp which requires a fee and a permit is also home to the Wantagh yacht club.
Just beyond the marina is the fishing pier open year-round free of charge.
[edit] Swimming complex
The swimming complex, which a fee is charged, features four pools- Olympic-sized, diving, training and "kiddie". There are also newly created interactive water-play area and two Water slides (30 foot) inside the complex. Showers, lockers, concession stands, and lounge and deck chairs are widely available.
In 2006, the pool at Wantagh Park was named "Best Public Pool on Long Island " by Long Island Press, the weekly newspaper.[1]
[edit] Other
- Playgrounds located at the north end of the park has areas appropriate for toddlers through teens.
- An enclosed dog run.
- Bocci and horseshoes courts.
