Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Let's investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short talk, followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet!

Please join us Memorial Day weekend, May 26 & 27, from 10 am to 3 pm for the 15th Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, NY. We are proud to have the U. S. Navy Blue Angels as the headliner this year. We are also excited to have joining the Blue Angels, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, the U. S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the U. S. Air Force F22 Raptor. Returning to our shores are Sean Tucker and Team Oracle, Screamin' Sasquatch presented by John Klatt Airshows, Matt Chapman, the GEICO Skytypers, American Air Power Museum Warbirds, and David Windmiller. There will also be an appearance by the B17 Yankee Lady. Besides the show in the sky there will be military recruiters and displays from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard along the boardwalk from the West Bathouse to the East Bathouse joined by food and merchandise vendors. There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle and the show is rain or shine. For more information, visit bethpageairshow.com or Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show on Facebook. See you at the park!

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Central Mall

New Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (both days)

Fee: $10 Vehicle Use Fee

Let's investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short talk, followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet!

From salmon and flounder to trout and bass, fish come in all shapes and sizes. Join us as we find out what makes them all tick. Through dissection we will explore the internal and external anatomy of fish.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Come take a walk with us to see the endangered Piping Plover, that nest on the sandy beaches of Jones Beach. We will observe different nesting sites and hopefully get to see some hatchlings.

It's a day to honor Dads here at the Nature Center, and nothing says I Love You like a stroll down by the ocean! Come celebrate Father's Day by bringing Dad down to the beach for a late spring hike.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Let's make a piece of wearable beach art! We will start with beach combing to collect some tools from nature. Then head back to our working stations to create a summer nature inspired t-shirt. Please bring a light-colored T-shirt for each participant. Ages 5 and up.

Jones Beach State Park hosts the Sterling National Bank July 4th fireworks show which is set to a musical array of patriotic songs. Arrive early for a prime seat on the Central Mall beachfront and to avoid traffic delays.

$10 vehicle use fee in effect until 4pm. $10 event fee from 4pm to 9pm.

A free volleyball tournament that is played on sand courts. There are two divisions, 4-player teams and 6-player teams, which are open to males and females. Award ceremony is at the conclusion of each division's match. Advanced registration is required. Call the Regional Recreation Department for more details, 631-321-3510.

Saturday July 14th- 6 Player Division

Sunday July 15th- 4 Player Division

Central Mall- Field 4