late 2007), Nassau County transferred ownership of their portion of park space to the Town of North Hempstead.

[3] Amenities in the park include but are not limited to athletic fields (including little league baseball fields), an amphitheater, shuffleboard courts, the beach, the promenade, bathhouses, and boating and fishing facilities.

[5] A fireworks display sometimes takes place at the beach on Memorial Day and for the Fourth of July.

[6][7][8] In addition to the annual firework shows on Memorial Day and July 4th, the beach is host to "Beachfest", an end of summer festival which is held each September.

[6][9] Beachfest features music, games, food vendors, and attractions for all ages.