This Family-Friendly Park In New York Has Mini-Golf, An Aquatic Center, An Outdoor Theater, And More
By Christy Articola|Published June 30, 2022
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Eisenhower Park is Nassau County’s biggest park and it’s a great place for families to visit at any time of year. At 930 acres, it is even bigger than New York City’s Central Park. It’s located in the center of the county and it’s bordered by Westbury to the north and East Meadow to the south.
There are dozens of things to do in this park. You and your family can have a completely different experience every time you visit. Alternately, you may find a part of the park that you return to time and time again. You’ll love Eisenhower Park. Read on to learn more about it and to start planning your visit today.
Eisenhower Park has been a part of the Nassau County park system since 1944. Much of the land that makes up this large park was once part of the Salisbury Country Club. During the Great Depression, the club's owners weren't able to pay the taxes on the property so the county took it over.
After buying additional adjacent parcels, the park was created as Salisbury Park. The name was changed to Eisenhower Park in 1969 soon after the former president's passing at age 79 earlier that year.
As you can see, this park is vast. There are so many different places to explore with your family.
A great first stop in this park is at one or both of the park's two miniature golf courses. These courses are beautifully landscaped and include water features and challenging holes.
There are also three 18-hole golf courses and a 100-stall driving range, too!
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There are also batting cages near the miniature golf courses but further, there are lots of other sports facilities and fields. The park has 14 softball fields, three baseball fields, three football fields, four soccer fields, and 16 lighted tennis courts.
The Nassau County Aquatic Center is one of the best swimming facilities in the entire country. It was built for the 1998 Goodwill Games. It's open to the public daily.
One of the playgrounds is a designated "Let All the Children Play" playground that is universally accessible. It's on two acres and has accessible playground equipment in two age-appropriate sections, one for ages 0-5 and one for ages 5-12.
The Nassau County Veteran's Memorial is also in Eisenhower Park. It's quite impressive. You can also visit the Firefighter's Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Nassau County 9/11 Memorial.
At the end of the day, maybe you can catch a live performance or a movie at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater. It's a special and attractive venue with a comfortable, grassy green lawn.
As you can see, Eisenhower Park is a special place with lots to do! You and your family will love it. Pack a picnic lunch, your swimsuits, your cameras, and your bikes and get ready for a fun and exciting day at the park. You’ll want to come back time and time again.
