Thursday, October 1, 2026
Residents looking to spend their summer days having exciting adventures, lounging by the pool, enjoying a great concert, lying on the beach or watching outdoor movies need to look no further than their own backyards, as the Town of Oyster Bay offers countless opportunities for summer fun.
Our town has all the necessary ingredients for an outstanding staycation. Whether you enjoy biking, swimming, boating, sightseeing, golfing, sunbathing, dining or visiting museums, the sky’s the limit for adventure throughout the summer months. We even offer fun for your pets, with great dog parks on our north and south shores and dog-friendly “parklets” in local communities.
Along with the beautiful town beaches, ball fields, parks, marinas and sanctuaries, our town has excellent free outdoor programs, like Music Under the Stars and Movies by Moonlight, which kick off this month and offer entertainment for residents of all ages. Just bring a chair or blanket and you’ll enjoy an evening on par with any concert venue on Long Island, just closer to home. We have programs from country to rock and everything in between, and a special fireworks show scheduled as we salute America and honor veterans and members of the armed forces.
Prefer fun in the sun? Head out to our pools — in Bethpage; Plainview-Old Bethpage; Syosset-Woodbury; Marjorie Post, in Massapequa; and Tappen, in Glenwood Landing — or one of our beautiful beaches. We have several facilities on both the north and south shores of our town that offer great opportunities to cool off and dig your toes in the sand. You can go kayaking or fishing, take a leisurely walk on the beach, or have a picnic.
If you’d rather spend your time indoors, don’t forget that our Ice Skating Center in Bethpage is open year-round, with plenty of opportunities to cool off in a facility that is the state of the art. Residents can also check out our many recreation opportunities at various town parks as well as at the town’s Athletic Center in Hicksville. We offer everything from pickleball, volleyball, badminton, basketball and tennis to fitness classes and more.
For those looking to up their game on the golf course, you can visit our premier 18-hole, par 70 championship golf course, located on 121 acres of Long Island’s Gold Coast. The town golf course in Woodbury features narrow fairways, sand/grass bunkers, water holes and a putting green as well as a driving range and pro shop. An on-site historic mansion also offers clubhouse amenities, including a grill and bar and course-side outdoor dining and catering.
Enjoy sightseeing? Mix some education into your summer fun by visiting some of the great historic sites our town has to offer, including Sagamore Hill National Historic Site or Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay, the Hicksville Gregory Museum or the Old Bethpage Village Restoration, among many others.
Whether you prefer spending time in the sun or cooling off indoors this summer, there is truly something for everyone in the Town of Oyster Bay. Our crews have been preparing our parks and facilities to make sure your summer staycation is one to remember, while maintaining safety for you and your family. For information on all these great amenities and the many more the town has to offer, visit our website, oysterbaytown.com. We look forward to seeing you at one of our wonderful facilities this summer!
Joseph Saladino is supervisor of the Town of Oyster Bay.
