Jones Beach State Park is the place where New Yorkers spend their hot summer weekends. With more than 6 miles of fine sand, families can find a nice spot to spend the day with the kids. There is always something to do in this fun park, which was designed by Robert Moses in the 1920s on the ocean liner theme. There is swimming and enjoying the sun, people watching, walking along the famous boardwalk, fishing, sampling the goodies in one of many diverse food concessions, and playing a game of mini-golf, shuffleboard, or basketball. The Jones Beach Theater offers concerts and plays, while the Jones Beach Nature Center teaches about the marine environment and endangered species that live nearby. Every summer, there are also special events, such as the Bethpage Air Show, volleyball and softball tournaments.

Address: Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY 11793, Phone: 516-785-1600

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