Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and officials from NY State Parks and Discover Long Island to announce an extension of the 2020 summer season for many of their attractions, parks, pools, campgrounds and beaches – ensuring Long Islanders can continue to enjoy staycations as the pandemic continues across the nation.
The start of the season for many attractions, restaurants, parks, beaches, campgrounds and pools across NY State was delayed this year at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, making many Long Islanders feel as if the summer was cut short. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that there is still plenty to do past Labor Day.
New York State beaches will remain open and staffed with lifeguards. Suffolk County’s campgrounds and parks will continue to welcome campers and park goers beyond this holiday weekend and County beaches will extend beach hours with lifeguards on weekends through the end of September.
Nassau’s Nickerson Beach will also remain open and staffed with lifeguards on weekends through the end of September and residents are encouraged to take advantage of the many amenities in the County’s 70 parks and preserves that remain open, including premier golf courses, tennis courts, 67 playgrounds, dog parks, athletic fields, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, the Museum of American Armor and much more.
