PLACES OF INTEREST

Bar Beach Park (Town of North Hempstead)
West Shore Road 767-4627
Beach, swimming, basketball, shuffleboard, fishing, boat ramp, picnic area, playground, bath house, summer concerts and fireworks display, special events.

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Harbor Links Golf Complex
West Shore Road. 767-4816
18 hole links golf course, 9 hole executive golf course, mini golf.

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Helen Keller National Center
111 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. 944-8900 (voice) 944-8637(TTY)
Diagnostic evaluation, rehabilitation training, employment services for deaf-blind youths and adults. Also, headquarters in Sands Point provides training seminars for professionals/parents; information & referral; community education; volunteer program; national parent network and technical assistance for transitional services.

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Hempstead Harbor Beach Park
West Shore Road 571-7930
Basketball, handball, miniature golf, paddleball, picnic areas, playground, shuffleboard, volleyball, softball, beach, swimming.

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Manorhaven Beach Park (Town of North Hempstead)
Manorhaven Blvd. 767-4618
Beach, swimming, playground, boat ramp, outdoor pool, platform tennis, tennis, handball, basketball, softball, picnic area.

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Mary Jane Davies Green
Plandome Road
Gazebo and children’s playground.

North Shore Animal League America
Lewyt Street ,Open 7 days, 10AM – 10 PM. Call 883-7575
Free adoption center. Free pets, including pure breeds. Puppies, kittens, dogs, cats.

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Manhasset Public Library
30 Onderdonk Avenue 627-2300
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9AM-9PM, Tuesdays 11 AM-9PM, Fridays 9AM-
5:30 PM, Saturday 9Am-5PM, Sunday hours vary according to season.
Art exhibits, concerts, movies, special programs.

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Sands Point Preserve and Falaise
Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, 6 miles north of LIE Exit 36. For special exhibits and information call 571-7900.
Preserve has 216 acres, 6 natural trails (3 are self guided and some include shoreline.) Falaise is Normandy- style manor house. Escorted tours available Mon.-Wed and weekends.

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Science Museum of Long Island
Leeds Pond Preserve, P.O. Box 908, Plandome. 627-9400
Outdoor preserve on 45 acres, including 9 acre pond. Guided nature walks alternate Sundays (preregistration.) Special student educational programs and family workshops by
reservation. Gift shop.

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Sunset Park and John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell
Lower Main Street 883-6566
Park and bandshell on Manhasset Bay.
Spectacular views of harbor, especially at sunset. Free summer concerts.

Town Dock (Town of North Hempstead)
Lower Main Street 767-4622
Free parking, fishing, and waterside benches with beautiful
view of Manhasset Bay- the largest anchorage for sailboats on North Shore.