Beach, pools, playgrounds, and biking
Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh stretches 6.5 miles of white-sand Atlantic beach across more than 2,400 acres, featuring multiple ocean swimming areas, two bathhouse pools, playgrounds, a nature center, miniature golf, paddleboarding, fishing, and a year-round boardwalk for biking.
Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick
Multiple parking fields open at different times; arrive early in summer or use less-crowded Field 1 on weekdays before 10am.
Two pools (West and East Bathhouse) operate June through August, extending your options if ocean conditions are rough.
Central Mall and Zach's Bay playgrounds are open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
Beach wheelchairs available free at First Aid offices; accessible playgrounds, showers, and visitor facilities throughout.
No pets allowed year-round; plan accordingly if your family includes animals.