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Address 1 King Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793, USA Hours Open today · 8AM–7PMSunday8AM–7PMMonday8AM–7PMTuesday8AM–7PMWednesday8AM–7PMThursday8AM–7PMFriday8AM–7PMSaturday8AM–7PMSuggest an edit Similar Cedar Creek Park, Christopher Morley Park, Eisenhower Park, Nickerson Beach Park, Tackapausha Museum and Pres | ||
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Wantagh Park is a county park located in southeastern Nassau County, NY within the hamlet of Wantagh. At 111 acres (0.45 km2) the park provides various recreational activities along a picturesque waterfront location.
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Athletics
The tennis courts and ball fields are lighted during the summer season. Wantagh Park is also known for its extreme sports, which many teens practice. During the summer Wantagh Park is used for BMX and Skateboarding, as well as Rollerblading and Scootering.
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 Bay Yacht Club and the Royal Menehune Yacht Club.
Just beyond the marina is the fishing pier open year-round free of charge.
Swimming complex
The swimming complex, which charges a fee, features four pools- Olympic-sized, diving, training and "kiddie". There are also newly created interactive water-play area and two Water slides (30 ft) 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.
Other
On the Memorial day weekend the Wantagh Bay Yacht Club sponsors a Blessing of the Fleet. There is a ceremony honoring all the soldiers lost in Wars . A ceremonial wreath is then dropped in the Marina and a boat with a clergyman aboard moves around the Marina blessing all the boats for the coming year. Flowers are dropped in the water and the boats sound their horns acknowledging the blessing.