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This is a day-use park only with no overnight camping facilities. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Pavilion and carousel party room rentals are available.
About
Hempstead Lake State Park is a multi-use day recreation facility located in Nassau County on Long Island, New York. The park does not offer overnight camping, tent sites, RV sites, or any campground facilities. Visitors seeking overnight accommodations must look elsewhere.
The 737-acre park features extensive recreational amenities including 18 tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, basketball courts, a softball field, and bridle trails for horseback riding. Three bodies of water provide freshwater fishing opportunities: Hempstead Lake, McDonald Pond, and South Pond. Cartop boat launches accommodate kayaks and canoes, though trailers are not permitted.
Additional attractions include a historic hand-carved wooden carousel with party room rentals, the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center, hiking and biking trails, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, and shaded picnic areas. The Philip Scott Pavilion can be rented for large events accommodating up to 300 people.
Directions
Located in West Hempstead, Nassau County. From the Southern State Parkway, take Exit 18 (Eagle Avenue). The park entrance is on Peninsula Boulevard.