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What a beautiful hidden gem! Mineola Memorial Park has a wonderful summer concert series..all…read moreFREE! Various artists perform in their bandshell and they also have movies and other activities; check their summer schedule to see their many offerings. My favorite of the annual concert series is the fireworks night! This is usually scheduled on the Friday either before or after the 4th of July; with a rain date, in case of bad weather. They usually have a concert between 7-9pm, with the fireworks immediately after the concert. If you ever want to see fireworks up close, this is the place to see it!! But be warned:. It can get pretty loud! Lots of fun for the whole family. Amazing fireworks!!

Sid Jacobs Y Beauty and the Beast Performance February 1,…read more2, 8 and 9th 2020. As before for a previous performance, there was so much good stuff. The acting, the singing, the dancing and of course the band for this musical along with lights camera and action, wonderful costumes and precision danced routines. Remember while much was professionally done, many are congregants with a whole lot of multiple talents, and they are not Broadway performers. When you hear them sing, play and act and you see the creative costumes and stage sets, it's remarkable how they put it all together and bring the story alive. Ed in the back was video/filming not one but two cameras from different angles for the cast and crew. He gave me a tip on how to capture the pictures on stage for that "Kodak" moment (of course, without a flash*) and no videotaping. (see photos) Ah the But - 4 stars only, as again for the second show I have seen here, there were problems with the mics, this time, causing some in the audience not to be able to hear conversation and or song words. The band/orchestra; count of what looked like 9 were spot on and a must for a musical, as they sat off to the side to play. I was not sure if they were aware that the mics were not working and if they were softening the sounds to the singers or not. However, many of us know the soundtrack and songs to the story and it did not lose in translation to follow along. The show known for Disney's version as well as the movie and other stage show productions is a classic family production with virtue and values story. The seats were mostly full and there was a variety of people of different ages. When I asked one young girl what she liked the best, she replied "Belle". (Jacklyn Lisi) Another young lady in the audience, was dressed for the performance in the "formal yellow gown". My favorites: Lumiere,(John Watts) who had excellent comedic timing, but needed to work on his French accent, along with his sidekick Cogsworth the clock (Phil Essex), and the young lady who played the little boy cup "Chip" (Lillian Hamilton). My friend Carol Wilkinson played in the ensemble. After the show with a quick meet, she said it was really a lot of fun. Some people gave light up roses as gift to the performers, this was so appropriate that I felt it worth mentioning. The show included a brief intermission running about 3 hours total. There was a small snack bar to purchase drinks and food in the back down the hall. The building itself was easier to find this time with GPS and signs on the way. On the walls were some for sale pictures of "The Cat In The Hat", out of my budget but enjoyable to view. Also, near the ladies' room were some formal pictures of the cast for this presentation. There was plenty of parking space outside and a bit of a roundabout to and from the main road. A building that said JCC on the right entering, was fenced off and the actual location of the show with the auditorium was the building on the left. One lady, sitting at a table upon entering, was volunteering for a donate food cans project. But I did not see any inclusions in the advertising of it and there were no signs directing people to it. Nor, were there any notable signs for the production outside. They are playing through the next week. If you have time and are looking for a nice activity add this to your list. Students and Seniors are $22.00 a ticket and the rest are $25.00. They can be purchased at the door.

I'm a big fan of the JCC--the facility is great, the crowd is vibrant and diverse, there's great…read moreprograms, and the staff is smart and genuinely helpful. So why only four stars? I joined to swim, and the pool itself is excellent. The problem is what happens right before people get in: no one showers. I've seen people go straight from the basketball court, still schvitzing, into the jacuzzi (ew!). I've even seen lifeguards hop in without rinsing off. When even the referees aren't following the rules, as stated on the sign there, it's not a great sign. All this isn't exactly appetizing. I've lived abroad and traveled quite a bit, and there's a cultural aspect to this. In France, skipping the pre-swim shower is unthinkable. In Iceland, someone actually supervises your scrub-down before you're allowed into the hot pots. In Mexico City, where I swim in a private gym akin to the JCC, it's definitely enforced. In Japan--forget about it. I've raised this three times with Steve Miller, the director of health and wellness. His view is that they add enough chlorine to kill the germs and that people should know better, but there's no real way to enforce it--lifeguards need to watch the pool, not police showering. (Though they do other distracted things like testing the water.) His proposed solution has been new signage--but who knows when? And I'm skeptical a sign will succeed where social norms have failed. It comes down to education. Most people in the pool where caps, for instance. Why? That's what they were told. So, why not tell them to shower? It's simply a matter of priorities, which this doesn't seem to be. Maybe I'm the only one who cares--based on the evidence, that might be true. But for a place that does so many things right, this one issue, for me, is hard to ignore.

Update: Still one of my favorite facilities that I have been…read moreto, the ceiling height is amazing and there's adequate space to do ATP's. The lighting could be better on certain courts.. uhem courts 1, 2, 3, but my friends and i love coming here because honestly we know these courts inside out. We know which are the good courts and which courts have some hiccups, we come here so often know where the dead spots are on certain courts but with all that the prices at night for private courts cant be beat. One of my friends had a bad experience recently and I'm glad the owners took her experience into consideration and addressed the issue pertaining that specific employee. (if you scroll through all the bad reviews on google, its always about that one specific employee.) This place has become so popular that it is always booked out 2 weeks in advance. Looking forward to seeing how this place continues to grow and improve. Love the majority of the courts here especially their newer ones court 11&12. It has a little more privacy and prevents balls from flying all over into other peoples courts and vice versa. Some courts especially court 2 is less desirable in my opinion, it's dark and hard to focus or see the ball. Some courts do have water dripping from ceiling during rainy/ snowy days but it's not significant enough to become a hazard. Appreciate that they now have 24 hour options available. All of their staff are amazing except the one senile old guy, he's just miserable. (IYKYK) We come here regularly and seeing him just ruins your day/mood. Overall good courts with no dead bounces, adequate overhead space and lighting and clean bathrooms. There's parking to the side of the building (across the street) and in the back, however on snowy days it is a dangerous trek.

This indoor pickleball facility was great. It was clean, spacious, and affordable. Parking lot is a…read morebit tight and might not have enough spots to accommodate all the players but parking in the area isn't too bad. Bathrooms have lockers and showers. They have open play that you can sign up for based on skill level as well as court rentals. Went to a social open play where 20 people split 4 pickleball courts and the games went smoothly and there was not a lot of down time between games. Open play was a little confusing at first but people there will let you know how the randomized teaming-up works so it prevents a "dominant team" from playing together the whole time. In addition to the facility having everything you would want in terms of pickleball courts, what makes the open plays really fun is the crowd. Everyone was really friendly and there was no negative body language no matter what the score is, who your partner was, or who the opponents were. Everyone was there to play some pickleball and have a good time.

I found this park by accident during my afternoon walk. It's a nice park that spans about 2 blocks…read more It offers basketball courts, a baseball field, soccer field, and a walkway path. It's also situated near a lake that offers nice, serene views. Parking lots and bathrooms are available.

Very nice park. Fields for soccer, basketball courts, children park and beautiful lake. Seating…read more Clean bathrooms.

I discovered this place via Instagram and I'm so glad I did! I stopped by yesterday with my 5 year…read moreold and he had such a blast, he stayed a little over 4 hours! If the place wasn't closing at 7PM, I know he would've stayed even longer! This playplace is located in a strip mall, with plenty of free parking. You go in through the DMV area and walk all the way down the long hallway and it's to your left. Check in was quick, you sign the waiver via QR code and get matching stamps with your child. I thought it was a little odd that they charge for the adult (although not as much as a child's admission) as most indoor playplaces, the price for the child includes the adult admission since most of the kids are too young to be running around on their own inside. Like, I wasn't going to drop off my child and not go in kind of thing. The admission price is for the WHOLE day which is a great deal. The inside at first doesn't look that big but the climbing structure itself is HUGE as in it goes up a lot of levels and spans the entire place almost. There's a section for 4 and under which is really cute. Plenty of seating for the adults throughout the place which is nice. Adults can go into the play area to supervise their children though I didn't but it didn't seem too cramped for a full sized adult to maneuver around. Pretty often I would see a staff member vacuuming/wiping down the place and the place overall is very clean. There are well kept clean bathrooms by the front of the playplace. There is a separate food area by the front for eating/drinking and the food is reasonably priced although doesn't taste anything special. Food and drinks for sale include things like pizza, quesadillas, grilled cheese, popcorn chicken, bagged snacks, coffee (no decaf), bottle drinks, juice boxes, and freezer products like ice cream. There's also three separate party rooms that look really cute for birthdays. In conclusion, this is a great indoor playplace for kids maybe up to 10 years old and I would highly recommend this location! I haven't been to the other ones but I believe this one is the newest. I'd even consider having a future birthday party here. Note: Remember to wear socks (both adults and kids) otherwise you need to purchase.

My kids love this palace. It is their new favorite indoor play place. I have been to both the east…read moremeadow one and massapequa. I prefer this location because of its size and theme. I like it for the following reasons: 1. It caters to older kids and younger kids. So if you have kids who have a bit of an age difference, it will appeal to them. There is also a seprete section for babies to 4 year olds. 2. There is a 1 way in, 1 way out situation. You get a stamp upon entry like at chuckie cheese. It is monitored by staff and they check to make sure that adult and child have the same stamp before leaving. The latch to get out is on the staff side, so no accidental unlocking a from kids 3. If you are a parent who needs to follow thier child through the climbing structure. It's not that bad. I am a short mom and I can easily stand and walk through most parts without having to hunch over. I also like that there are ropes on the side of most step ups to help us older folk climb. 4. Food is reasonably priced and is affordable. The menu offers up all food that kids eat from pizza to nuggets 5. The chairs are comfortable. If your a parent who needs to sit, at least there are comfy chairs to sit your aching muscles in. 6. The place is very well maintained and clean. You will continously see staff cleaning and vaccumming every surface they come across. Now for some look outs before going: 1. The slides are fast. Kids love it but there is a potential for boo-boo's. 2. It appears small, but the place is big and you will lose your child at some point. It is a maze in there. I suggest establishing a meeting point that if you get split up and your child needs you, they will know where to look for you. 3. Bring grippy socks. Socks are a requirement here but not the ones with grips. I suggest that you bring some as it will help everyone climb better. 4. They do not allow you to bring in outside food. You can bring in water bottles and baby things, just not food. I wish the coffee selection was a bit better as I had to throw out my Starbucks cup before entering. 5. This place is a little hidden and you do have to go through the doors that say dmv. It is at the end of the long hallway next to the swim school. Overall I love this place and highly suggest going . It is my kids new favorite indoor play place!

Best place in Great Neck to enjoy Long Island Sound and beautiful gardens, osprey nest, boat…read morelaunch, playgrounds Can picnic. Sit on dock. Watch marina.

Really lovely Park in beautiful Great Neck Long Island. We were visiting friends so we had the…read moreopportunity to enjoy this park to chill out and have a good time.

This place exceeded my expectations! I love taking my 4 year old to all the indoor playgrounds and…read moretest out the best ones! THIS is the BEST one. Parents are allowed to play with their kids and become a child all over again. This place brought me back to childhood when discovery zone was a thing. Your ticket here allows you admission ALL DAY, there's no time slot or a 2 hour minimum line most places (which I'm not a fan of) we honestly spent about 3.5 hours here until we were both just too tired from having so much fun. The place is SO BIG it took a while to try out all the slides and activities. I'm honestly booking my daughter's birthday party here next February. They have party rooms and honestly the place is so big I don't mind "sharing" the space with other parties. A lot of these places get crowded but there's plenty to do for kids of all ages. My ONLY con: though there are great options for food and snacks, they didn't have enough gluten-free options. I did have chips with cheese but I wish they had a different option for hot food as well. Maybe like loaded nachos options or fresh popcorn. I still wouldn't take away any stars because of this!!! I know they're new and they will eventually add more food to their menu

If you're looking for a top-tier indoor play place to bring the kids, Catch Air in East Meadow is a…read moremust-visit! We went on a Saturday, and it was worth every minute--the kids had an absolute blast. Highlights: The Slides & Visuals: The colorful, interactive designs and giant slides were easily the biggest hit for my kids! Endless Activities: Beyond the main structures, there's a wide variety of play areas, games, and spots for kids of all ages to explore. Great Energy: Even on a busy Saturday, the atmosphere was fun, energetic, and clean. It's the perfect spot to let the kids unleash their energy. We'll definitely be back! 5/5 stars. ¿Buscas el lugar perfecto para el fin de semana con los niños? ¡TIENES que ir a Catch Air en East Meadow! Llevamos a los niños un sábado y se lo pasaron en grande. Desde los increíbles toboganes gigantes hasta los diseños temáticos súper geniales, ¡no se cansaban de jugar! Y la verdad, ¡hay tantísimas actividades para mantenerlos corriendo y divirtiéndose por horas! Recomendado 10/10 si necesitas que gasten toda esa energía del fin de semana.

My son and daughter-in-law took me to The Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for Mother's Day. We enjoyed…read morethe nature and culture this gem had. There was beauty and tranquility with every step on our stroll. We spoke with the lovely Mary S Garden and she inspired us to complete our garden at home. Mary was so knowledgeable and friendly and not only answered all our questions but gave great advice on horticulture, composting, and much more. All the staff were friendly! Take your time to stroll and look at all the beauty surrounding you at every turn. Leave your worries in the garden. We will return with family and friends and highly recommend John P Humes's Japanese Stroll Garden to ALL! Thank you to the North Shore Alliance for preserving this garden!

TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - It's only opened on Saturday/Sunday…read morewith limited hours - Only opened during warmer months of the year (May-Oct) - It's completely free (no fee to enter - donations accepted) - Parking lot is very small and can be packed fairly quickly. I would suggest coming closer by opening time or you have to wait for a car to leave - There is 2 porter potties near the entrance - It's quite a small space - takes about 15-30min max to leisurely walk around This Japanese Stroll Garden is located in Mill Neck. It's quite a small area of land compared to the parks/preserves in the area, but while you are within the bounds of this garden, it feels quite peaceful/zen. It is designed to mimic that of Japanese Garden. The details of the wooden cross bridge, abundant bamboo trees, stone lanterns/water basins, the pond and the Japanese tea house located in the middle all make you almost forget that you are in NY and feel like you are transported to Japan for a moment. It's a really nice escape while taking in the sights & having a casual stroll. Although I do suggest a visit once, I don't think it's worth the trek coming all the way here just for this (just because it only takes 30min max). It's a great detour while having other things on the agenda to do around the area.