Wantagh Park

A waterfront park with magnificent views, as well as a variety of sports and recreation, including a fitness trail, mini-golf, tennis courts, a basketball court, baseball and softball fields, a swimming pool complex, picnic areas, and more.

Athletics/Physical Activities: There are five tennis courts (Free); and one basketball court.

Athletic fields include three softball fields and one baseball field; all fields have lights (new turf infields on three softball fields).

There are one mile and two-mile walking paths that can also be used for bicycle riding and jogging.

Fitness Trail: A two-mile Fitness Trail provides a jogging or walking trail and 20 attractive and simple fitness stations that incorporate a variety of exercises. These include stretching, pull-ups, sit-ups and balance walking exercises that increase slightly in difficulty as the trail proceeds. The Trail begins by the entrance to the park and winds around the park before ending by the marina.

Swimming: The large swimming complex offers a variety of different pools and activities for children and adults. A swimming complex (fee required) includes an Olympic-sized main pool, a diving pool, a “kiddie” pool, training pool, an interactive water-play area and two water slides (30 foot).

The pool complex includes various conveniences, including lockers, showers, a concession stand, and lounge and deck chairs

Boating & Fishing: Launch ramp permits are available seasonally or daily (fee required; permit obtainable at the Park Administration Office).

Wantagh Park is a South Shore Blueway Trail launch/landing location, offering water access to non-motorized boaters. For more information, click: http://southshoreblueway.com.

A fishing pier just beyond the marina is open year-round, weather permitting.