Jones Beach State Park's top attraction has always been swimming. The park offers fine surf bathing along 6.5 miles of ocean beach, one-half mile of bay beach for stillwater bathing, and two swimming pools.
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There is no admission charge to visit the Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center or grounds. However, a parking fee may apply. See below for more information. Most programs require advance registration and a small admission fee, which is payable on site.
Jones Beach State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of New York. It is located in southern Nassau County on Jones Beach Island, a barrier island linked to Long Island by the Meadowbrook State Parkway, Wantagh State Parkway, and Ocean Parkway.
Jones Beach State Park's top attraction has always been swimming. The park offers fine surf bathing along 6.5 miles of ocean beach, one-half mile of bay beach for stillwater bathing, and two swimming pools.
Enjoy this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near Wantagh, New York. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
The Jones Beach Boardwalk traverses Jones Beach State Park, running parallel (and south of) Ocean Parkway. The pleasant pathway offers views of the beach and the ocean. Although bicycles are permitted, pedestrians have the right of way and bicyclists should dismount in crowded areas.
And the best is on week days for us 62 or older the parking is free, just show your drivers license. I have been coming here for over 65 years and there is not enough praises I can say for it.
There are open showers for just rinsing by the entrance areas to the beaches. Helpful? There are faucets near the beach on the boardwalk where people use to rinse off after using the beach.
During beach season, lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections. Closed sections are marked with signs and/or red flags. All of our beaches are free and open to the public.