Bay Park is a Nassau County-owned park in Bay Park, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.
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| Type | Public |
| Location | Bay Park, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°37′40″N 73°39′51″W / 40.62778°N 73.66417°W[1] |
| Area | 96 acres (39 ha) |
| Elevation | 20 feet (6 m) |
| Owned by | Nassau County, New York |
| Operated by | Nassau County, New York |
| Website | www |
Description edit
Bay Park entered Nassau County's park system in 1947.[2] The park is roughly 96 acres (39 ha) in total area.[2]
Amenities at the park include a golf course, a playground, picnic areas, sports fields, a dog park, and fishing and boating facilities.[2]
The golf course within Bay Park consists of 9 holes.[2][3][4] A controversy took place in the late 1960s regarding this golf course.[3] Many Nassau residents grew frustrated over fact that the golf course was closed; the closure resulted from cuts to Nassau's budget, as the funds needed to hire personnel were not available.[3] Although the golf course was eventually opened that summer during daylight hours, other areas of the park would remain closed for the season due to the funding issues.[4]
According to the United States Geological Survey, Bay Park is located 20 feet (6 m) above sea level.[5]
See also edit
- Cantiague Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
- Christopher Morley Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
- Eisenhower Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
- Wantagh Park – Another major park owned and operated by Nassau County.
References edit
- ^ "GNIS Detail - Bay Park". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- ^ a b c d "Bay Park | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- ^ a b c Kirsch, Bernard (May 6, 1969). "Bay Park Golfers Find Waiting List A Year Too Long". Newsday. p. 43 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b "Short Course in County Finances". Newsday. July 10, 1969. p. 15 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "GNIS Detail - Bay Park". geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
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