Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Spring has sprung and with it comes the arrival of plants and flowers emerging from the ground and so many begin as seeds! Come discover the magic of seeds and their germination, happening everywhere you look this time of year. Plant some of your very own to take home!

Join us as we uncover the fascinating history of this amazing raptor. Then we'll set out to observe these beautiful birds in the wild.

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.

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Start time: 9am
End time: 12pm

Meeting Location: West Bathhouse Employee Parking Lot. Parking Instructions: Volunteers will meet at the West Bathhouse Employee Parking Lot. Ages: All ages welcome

Volunteer Project: Instillation of Snow Fence, Installation of Beach Access Mat and Beach Clean-up throughout the park.

We can accommodate: Large Groups, small groups, college student groups, Boy or Girl Scouts Questions? Call: 516-679-7200 Email: camille.campo@parks.ny.gov

Bring your bicycles and your binoculars and join us for a morning ride. Together, we will get some exercise while taking in some of the beautiful, spring time sights at the beach. For children ages 8 and up.

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 and bring a flashlight.

Summer is just around the corner, and mid-May is the perfect time for a stroll down to the jetty. Bring your cameras for some breathtaking shots of the inlet, and a chance to see some of our summer birds that have returned to their breeding grounds.

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.

Did you know that horseshoe crabs are called "living fossils" because they have been on  earth since before dinosaurs? Join us as we explore the lives of these fascinating creatures, as well as some of our other spring visitors. Wear shoes that can get wet!

The 2019 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds along with the US Army Golden Knight Parachute Team and the F/A-18F Super Hornet Tactical Demonstration (TACDEMO). Other performers include Screamin’ Sasquatch, Team Oracle, and the American Airpower Museum Warbirds. Arrive early to enjoy the numerous displays and vendors as well as avoid traffic delays and parking field closures. This is a Memorial Day Weekend tradition you do not want to miss!

More information: www.bethpageairshow.com

Fee: Free to public

Vehicle Use Fee: $10.00

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 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 and bring a flashlight.

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

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.

Join the Jones Beach Nature Center for an evening star gaze. The family-friendly event is $4 per person and all ages are welcome.

The West End of Jones Beach is a great area for viewing nature, and what better  way to get an up close and personal look than on bicycle. We will be utilizing the new bike path extension that connects to the West End to see Jones Beach wildlife in their natural environment. Ages 8 and up.

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 explorethe internal and external anatomy of fish. Ages 7 and up.

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.

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.

Fees: $10 vehicle use fee in effect until 4:00pm

$10 Event fee from 4:00pm-9:00pm

This year’s forty-first annual volleyball tournament will consist of 6-Player teams only, which are open to males and females. Tournament is played on sand courts. Advanced registration is required, call the Regional Recreation Department for an application (631) 321-3510. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place teams. The award ceremony will take place immediately following the conclusion of the final match.

At Central Mall-Field 4