West Hempstead, New York’s Hempstead Lake State Park offers several options for outdoor recreation across close to 750 acres. Three ponds are each open for fishing and stocked with trout. Hempstead Lake itself is the largest in Nassau County and is accessible by car-top boats only. Enjoy hiking, walking and horseback riding trails. Facilities include children’s playgrounds, tennis courts and basketball courts. Shaded picnic areas are available throughout. A large picnic pavilion may be rented for groups. Among the park’s most popular attractions is the historic carousel with 36 hand-carved wooden horses. The 1919 carousel was donated to the park in 1931 and was recently restored.

Lakeside Dr. West Hempstead, NY 11552, Phone: 516-766-1029

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