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.

Great all-round facility with gyms, ball courts, pool, fitness center plus many programs for kids,…read moreseniors, adults, memory loss seniors, etc. Well maintained by tremendous staff of janitors.

- A Waterfront Treasure in Port Washington…read more Bar Beach Park is one of those rare spots that truly has something for everyone. Whether you're here for a peaceful walk along the promenade, a family picnic, or an active afternoon of basketball, kayaking, or fishing, this park delivers. The grounds are spotless, the playgrounds are a hit with the kids, and there's plenty of shaded seating to take in the beautiful harbor views. I love how easy it is to get around--lots of parking, clean restrooms, and great accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs. Sunsets here are pure magic, with the sky melting into gold over Hempstead Harbor. You'll find friendly locals, a relaxed vibe, and all the space you need to unwind. This isn't just a park--it's a little slice of Long Island paradise. Bring your friends, bring your family... and don't forget your camera!

A very small local beach on The Sound. I recently attended a healing sound bath and am glad I was…read moreable to experience it on this quiet and pleasant beach. I was there after peak hours, but the beach seemed clean and peaceful. Although I don't think I'd recommend going into the water, it's a nice place to relax and walk, or even to clear your mind and perhaps meditate.

Came here and I think I like the other entrance better. I have to go back then I'll update my…read morereview :P Anyway hadn't been here for a few years we just wanted somewhere my son could play by the water. First part was just huge rocks which hey that can't be helped I get it. We walked down the other way which was okay. It was also sort of dirty I mean maybe off season okay I get it. Just the beach park in Oyster bay off season doesn't look like this. Since this is like our only beach/bay whatever I'll let things slide. I'm still annoyed just at the fact we barely get any beaches but that's a whole other issue (with the county whatever lol) Like Mineola is just the no beach for you! Except this one. Obviously yes we can go to literally any beach if you wanna pay non resident fees or go to actual real beaches Jones, long beach, robert moses etc. I'll just stop my ranting and it's not this beaches fault lol. I gave another star because I liked the poop bags everywhere available. Have to come back with our pup :P They also have great events here though it's been years I still have fond memories.

NOT SERVICE DOG FRIENDLY. I brought my service dog to the beach and the staff was EXTREMELY RUDE…read more A female drove up on a cart stating service dogs were NOT allowed. Then asking her if she was SURE considering he is a service dog, she said "well where is his tag showing service dog" so I said "it's right on his vest that he's wearing... but that's not required to be there just so you know" then she proceeded to say "well you can get that anywhere, where are his papers" and I said "WE DO NOT NEED PAPERS HE IS A SERVICE DOG". This whole interaction was extremely disgusting for her behavior. The fact that I was treated as if I was lying and then asked for papers which is illegal and NOT required to have as of New York State was crazy. I will never recommend this place to anyone.

Love this pool!! I understand it's closing though. I'll certainly miss it, go every year. Hope…read morethey'll reconsider.

As a resident from Queens, I came here for a day in the pool. We came on a weekday, so parking was…read morefree. You pay different rates based on if you're a Nassau resident or not. Very spacious and clean pools. About 50-100 tanning lounge chairs to choose from. Very attentive lifeguards. Snack bar is available as well. A diving pool, Olympic pool, swimming lanes, adult section, and various feet of water to swim in. This is all included when you pay the one time fee for the day. So sad I only learned about them towards the end of the summer! They close on Labor Day. Will definitely make it a staple to come back next summer.

My review is based on the Luminocity Festival! I wish their page would update to reflect the…read morelocation to whitney pond so that they can get the credit they deserve! I don't drive so I took the LIRR from Penn Station (it cost 18.50 round trip on the weekends)! There is a shuttle that is provided from the station to the venue however since 90 percent of visitors drive, the shuttle from the train station is few and far between. Room an Uber for 10 dollars. The drive was short 5-10 minutes. The check in process was soooo smoothe. Way smoother than previous years. Since we had Vip passes we received a neat goodie page upon arrival. The venue iS HUGE! So well done picking this as the new location. So much SPACE. I legit took 292939339 pictures! Everything was so beautiful. Be prepared to walk and spend at least an hour. Some photo opps expect a short line but other than that smoothe sailing. On our way back, we took the FREE shuttle ( which is a yellow school bus). Please let the driver know you are going to the train station as it's no an expected stop. Highly recommend this festival. Beautiful venue

Facilities offer a lot of amenities throughout the year. It offers Tennis Courts, Basketball…read moreCourts, Two Playgrounds, A Barbeque Lot off Section, Multiple Track and Bridges and during the Summer a large Pool and Kiddie Pool.

A visit to Old Westbury Gardens is always a wonderful experience, but it's especially spectacular…read morein June when the roses are in full bloom. The gardens are beautifully maintained, the grounds are peaceful and relaxing, and every path seems to lead to another picture-perfect view. Based on many recent positive visitor reviews, people consistently praise the stunning landscapes, historic mansion, tranquil atmosphere, and endless photo opportunities. I'm giving it 5 stars because it's truly a beautiful place to spend a couple of hours. Whether you want to leisurely stroll through the gardens, take lots of photos, or do a little of both, about two hours feels just right. There's also plenty of free parking, which makes visiting easy. While the current admission price of $22 per adult feels a bit high, the beauty of the property and the overall experience still make it worth the visit. Throughout the year they host great special events, including classic car shows and an incredible illuminated pumpkin trail before Halloween that has become a Long Island favorite.

Had a great time at Old Westbury Gardens checking out the flowers in bloom. There were a lot of…read morepeople taking wedding and graduation photos. There was a Lego exhibit with all sorts of creations ranging from a monarch butterfly to hummingbird to snail on a mushroom. I definitely recommend checking Google maps using Google Earth view before you go because we ended up getting lost and couldn't find the entrance for 15 minutes. A lot of local libraries do offer Old Westbury Gardens passes so definitely check out your local library before purchasing tickets to see if they're available!