Cool Down On Long Island: Pools, Spray Parks & Water Rides
Jump in and cool down on Long Island with fun spray parks, pools and water rides!
Important things to know before you go:
1. Check each park for attendance restrictions- some pools and spray parks limit attendance to residents only or during busy times even if noted that it is open to the public.
2. Check with each park about admission costs even if noted below that the cost is free.
3. Dress appropriately. Some parks require or suggest specific footwear or attire.
4. Some parks are suitable for different ages.
5. Don't forget your sunscreen โ๏ธ
Find the park right for you- each emoji lets you know if there is a spray park and/or a pool.
๐ฆ = Sprinkler/Spray Park
๐โโ๏ธ= Pool
Nassau County
County Parks:
๐ฆ BAY PARK, 198 First Ave., East Rockaway 516-571-7245 Sprinkler park featuring on demand sprinklers and multiple playgrounds Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day. Hours TBA. Free to all.
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฆCANTIAGUE PARK, 480 W. John St., Hicksville, 516-571-7056. The swimming pool complex includes an Olympic-sized pool, two water slides, a diving pool, a "kiddie" pool, a training pool. An interactive water-play area features a jungle gym with sprinklers that shoot water from ground level, sprays, water guns and wheels. Open June 28-Labor Day; Hours TBA. Open to all. Pool Admission Fees Apply
๐ฆCENTENNIAL PARK, 1 East Centennial Ave., Roosevelt 516-571-8695 Sprinklers shoot water from ground level. Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Hours TBA. Free to all.
๐ฆCOW MEADOW PARK, South Main St. near Ann Drive South, Freeport 516-571-8685 Umbrella-like sprinklers spray water from above. Open from Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day. Hours TBA. Open to all.
๐ฆEISENHOWER PARK, Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, 516-572-0348. Three playground areas at Field 2 including a free splash pool featuring a large sprinkler ring with multiple spray heads. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day. Hours TBA. Free to all.
๐ฆGRANT PARK, Broadway and Sheridan Avenue, Hewlett, 516-571-7821. Playgrounds for ages 1-3, 4-8 and 9-12 with spray area on a large concrete pad and overhead and ground-level sprinklers. Flip-flops or other water-resistant shoes are recommended. Open Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day. Hours TBA Open to all.
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฆNORTH WOODMERE PARK, 750 Hungry Harbor Rd., North Woodmere, 516-571-7800. Playground with separate areas for different age groups and an interactive sprinkler play area for kids. The swimming pool complex includes an Olympic-sized pool, two water slides, a diving pool, a "kiddie" pool, a training pool. An interactive water-play area features a jungle gym with sprinklers that shoot water from ground level, sprays, water guns and wheels. Open June 28-Labor Day; Hours TBA. Open to all. Pool Admission Fees Apply.
๐ฆREV. ARTHUR MACKEY PARK, 49 Lakeside Dr., Roosevelt 516-571-8693 Sprinkler park featuring on demand sprinklers and playground. Open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day. Hours TBA. Free to all.
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฆWANTAGH PARK, 1 King Rd., Wantagh, 516-571-7460. The swimming pool complex includes an Olympic-sized pool, two water slides, a diving pool, a "kiddie" pool, a training pool. An interactive water-play area features a jungle gym with sprinklers that shoot water from ground level, sprays, water guns and wheels. Open June 28-Labor Day; Hours TBA. Open to all. Pool Admission Fees Apply.
Town Parks
Town of North Hempstead
๐ฆ BLUMENFELD FAMILY PARK, Main Street, Port Washington - beautiful gardens are maintained with vibrant flowers. The park contains seating areas for parents that overlook the playground equipment. Park features spray park with user-controlled sprinklers and water shooters as well as fountains, mushroom waterfall, dump buckets and more! Open to all.
๐โโ๏ธ CLINTON G. MARTIN , Marcus Ave & New Hyde Park Rd, New Hyde Park - Bocci, Basketball, Handball, Paddle Tennis Courts, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Pools, Rental/Event Space, Tennis Courts, Bathhouses, Diving Boards (1 Meter), Kiddie Pools, and Lap Lanes. Town of Hempstead Residents only.
๐โโ๏ธ HARBOR HILLS PARK, Shore Cliff Place, Great Neck - Playground, pool (kiddie and adult w/diving board), tennis courts. Town of Hempstead Residents only.
๐โโ๏ธ ๐ฆ MANORHAVEN BEACH PARK, Manorhaven Blvd, Manorhaven - Bocci, Badminton Courts, Basketball, Beaches, Boat Ramps, Fishing, Handball, Hockey (In-line), Kayaking, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis Courts, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Pools, Rental/Event Space, Sailing, Shuffle Board, Skateboarding, Soccer Field, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts, Bathhouses, Kiddie Pools, Lap Lanes, Spray Features/Play Area, Water Slides, and Zero Entry Pools
๐โโ๏ธ MARTIN "BUNKY" REID PARK, Broadway/Urban Ave, New Cassel - Badminton Courts, Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Horseshoe Pit, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Pools, Shuffle Board, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts, and Volleyball Courts
๐ฆ MARY JANE DAVIES GREEN , Plandome Rd, Manhasset - Playgrounds and Water Spray Pads
๐โโ๏ธ ๐ฆMICHAEL J. TULLY PARK, Evergreen Ave, New Hyde Park - Baseball, Dog Park, Exercise Equipment, Handball, Lacrosse, Multi-Purpose Stadium, Playgrounds, Pools, Rental/Event Space, Soccer Field, Steam Room/Sauna, Tennis Courts, Track, Bathhouses, Lap Lanes, Spray Features/Play Area, Water Slides and Zero Entry Pools,
๐โโ๏ธ WHITNEY POND PARK, Community Drive, Manhasset - Basketball, Fishing, Handball, Picnic Areas, Playgrounds, Pools, Tennis Courts, Walking Trails & Paths, Bathhouses, Kiddie Pools, and Lap Lanes
Town of Oyster Bay
๐ฆ TOBAY BEACH SPRAY PARK, Ocean Parkway, Massapequa: Beachfront water playground with various sprinklers. Town of Oyster Bay Residents Only + Fees Apply
๐โโ๏ธ HARRY TAPPEN POOL, BEACH & MARINA, Shore Road, Glenwood Landing
๐โโ๏ธ BETHPAGE COMMUNITY PARK, 1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage
๐โโ๏ธ MARJORIE R. POST COMMUNITY PARK, Merrick & Unqua Road, Massapequa
๐โโ๏ธ PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE COMMUNITY PARK, Washington Ave, Plainview
๐โโ๏ธ SYOSSET-WOODBURY COMMUNITY PARK, 7800 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury
State Parks
๐ฆ JONES BEACH STATE PARK. 2400 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh - Jones Beach offers many activities to those who visit the park. They swim in the ocean, stroll the boardwalk, fish, get a bite to eat at one of the many concession stands, visit the Boardwalk Cafe, Dine-in a the Gatsby on the Ocean Restaurant, Enjoy the WildPlay Adventure Park, play miniature golf, shuffleboard, basketball, corn hole, paddle tennis, table tennis and pickleball, attend concerts at Northwell Health Theatre. Other activities that take place in the park include learning about the marine environment at the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, pool swimming, sunbathing, bicycling, surfing, and visiting the playgrounds and splashpad.
Suffolk County
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฆ HIDDEN POND PARK POOL AT THE RINX, 660 Terry Road, Hauppauge: Swim in anyone of our three pools. The main Pool is fifty meters long by 25 yards wide. Our Diving Pool features two one meter diving boards with a pool depth of thirteen feet. Our Kiddy Pool has interactive water toys and depth goes from six inches to 11/2 feet. Chase lounges and pool chairs are available for our patronโs comfort as well as a varied menu from the Time Out Cafe. Locker rooms and showers are available. No coolers or outside food are permitted in the facility. Pool Admission Fees Apply.
Town of Babylon
๐ฆ GEIGER PARK, Grand Boulevard, Deer Park/Wyandanch: Interactive spray park. Town of Babylon Residents Only + Fees Apply.
๐ฆ TANNER PARK, Kerrigan Road, Copiague: Interactive spray park. Town of Babylon Residents Only + Fees Apply.
๐ฆ VENETIAN SHORE PARK, Granada Parkway, Lindenhurst. Interactive spray park. Town of Babylon Residents Only + Fees Apply.
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฆPHELPS LANE POOL, Phelps Lane, North Babylon: Children's & interactive pools + double water slides. Town of Babylon Residents Only + Fees Apply.
Town of Brookhaven
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฆ CENTEREACH POOL COMPLEX, 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach: Pool and spray park plus various activities and amenities.
Town of Huntington
๐ฆ MANOR FIELD SPRAY PARK, E 5TH Street, Huntington Station: The Spray Park is 4,950 square feet in area with 2,520 square feet of active play features utilizing push-button activation technology for efficient water use. The spray park's has a sports theme. Town of Huntington Residents with photo id are free for 2022. In 2023, the spray park will be open to residents with Resident Recreation Photo Id).
๐ฆ SGT. PAUL TUZZOLO MEMORIAL SPRAY PARK, 305 Cuba Hill Road, Huntington/Elwood: The Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park is 4,900 square feet in area with 2,500 square feet of active play features utilizing push-button activation technology for efficient water use. Town of Huntington Residents Only with Resident Recreation Photo ID card (5 Guests allowed)
Town of Islip
๐โโ BYRON POOL, 80 Bayview Drive, Oakdale. Pool & Waterside. Hours of operation: June 26 to August 29 and September 4 and 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. The pool will be from closed August 30 to September 3. Labor Day hours: 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Pool Admission Fees Apply.
๐CASAMENTO POOL, 65 Muncey Road, West Islip: Hours of operation: June 26 to September 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Labor Day hours: September 6 from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
๐โโ๏ธ๐ฆ ROBERTO CLEMENTE POOL, 400 Broadway Ave, Brentwood: Pool and spray park available. Pool Admission Fees Apply.
๐ฆ SHIP WRECK COVE, 150 South Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore: Spray Park. Park admission fees apply.
Town of Smithtown
๐ฆ HOYT FARM NATURE PRESERVE, 200 New Highway, Commack: Water Park, Town of Smithtown Residents Only + Fees Apply.
Water rides!
Splish Splash - Splish Splash is Long Island's best family water park, featuring 96 acres of fun, including 20 water slides, rides, and attractions, including two wavepools, a large Kiddie Area, a lazy river, and as well as their newer additions; Bombs Away and Riptide Racer are making a splash!
Honorable Mentions:
Adventureland's Adventure Falls
Bayville Adventure Park's Bumper Boat Safari & Boomer Bay Water Slide
More Water Fun!
Long Island Children's Museum - H2Oh! water play area - open during regular Museum hours, weather permitting.
