Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

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 will be hosting a Learn to Swim program on Mondays from July 1st - August 19th:

8am - 8:30am Level 2

8:45am - 9:15am Level 1

9:30am - 10am Pre-k/parent and child

7pm - 7:30pm Adult Swim

Visit https://bookwhen.com/learntoswimli#focus=ev-sbf4-20190701080000 to register. For additional information please call the park at (516) 785-1600.

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