LI playgrounds worth the drive

Explore themed playgrounds that go beyond everyday parks, where kids can climb a pirate ship, fire truck and more.

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Upcoming Events

Boating Safety Seminar

Apr14

This course, taught by the Town's Department of Public Safety Bay Constable Unit, will cover critical topics, including safe vessel operation, state regulations, and the responsibilities of boat ownership and operation. As of January 2025, all motorized vessel operators in New York State, regardless of age, are required to possess a valid boating safety certificate.

Where

Marjorie Post Park Community Center

451 Unqua Rd.

Massapequa , NY

Phone

516-677-5350

Price

$10

Walking Tour of Babylon Village Museums

Apr15

Meet in the Babylon Public Library parking lot and we’ll walk to The Village Museum, The Old Town Hall and The Conklin House for private tours. That’s 3 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places! Call the Library for further details.

Where

Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library

1 South Country Rd.

Brightwaters, NY

Phone

631-665-4350

Price

free

Oyster Bay Harbor Spring Cleanup and Marine Education Day

Apr18

Help remove litter from the shoreline and below, environmentalists and marine educators will discuss local wildlife, ecosystem restoration projects, solutions to tackle marine pollution, a marine vessel restoration project and more, featuring family activities, central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Ave., rain date is May 2, register

Where

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park

63 Larrabee Ave.

Oyster Bay, NY

Phone

516-677-5943

Price

free

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