Nickerson Beach Park is 155 acres of a sun-drenched recreational facility. It is located along the Atlantic Ocean on Long Island’s South Shore. The facility consists of beach front, campground, fun zone, ball fields, beach volleyball courts, cabanas and lockers
The Beach is approximately mile long. The beach is home to a number of federally protected birds and grasses. It is a great place to relax and soak in the beauty of nature.
The park also offers all-terrain wheelchairs for the disabled, available by reservation.
The park includes areas by the beach that are cordoned off to protect nesting areas for the Piping Plover, a sparrow-sized shorebird that is protected by federal law.
Swimming
- There are two pools at either end of the park, along with small “kiddie” pools (fee required). The pools are scheduled to open on June 16, and remain open through Labor Day.
- Visitors can also swim in the ocean.
- There are new beach showers and cabanas, with cabanas awarded via a lottery system (fee required).
- Seasonal hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ; Sat.-Sun., holidays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cabanas:
Nickerson Beach offers cabanas for rent during the summer season, with areas on the eastern and western ends of the park. The cabanas provide Nassau County residents with the opportunity to enjoy a summer vacation at this beautiful beach. Each year, a lottery is held to determine eligibility for available cabana spots. There are 498 cabanas and 147 cabinettes.
Campground
The campground consists of 74 Recreational Vehicle sites, complete with water, and 110V, 50/30 amp electric hook-ups. There are 66 sites with sewer hook ups. There are 13 sites for those who prefer to tent. Also available is an area for community group tent camping. There are two (gray-black water) Dumping Stations which are also available to campers and to non-campers for a nominal fee. The comfort station is easily located and has showers that are wheelchair accessible. The campground has an annual “Halloween Weekend” event for the enjoyment of our campground family. This event is family oriented and is fun for all ages. The Campground will be open from April through November if weather permits. Leisure Pass holders receive discount rate.
Dog Run
A dog run includes separate areas for big and small dogs; it is located across the parking lot from the Fun Zone. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach or in any County parks or preserves, with the exception of the dog runs.
During the summer season (Memorial Day - Labor Day), parking fees are charged as follows:
- Daily: $8 for Leisure Pass holders and $30 for non-Leisure Pass holders.
- Season sticker: Leisure Pass holders, $80; seniors, disabled, volunteer firefighters, auxiliary police & veterans, $40 (Leisure Pass required); non-Leisure Pass holders, $200.
(Information supplied by Nassau County)