Cantiague Park

Cantiague Park is a recreational facility spanning hundreds of acres with numerous sports fields, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, and walking trails throughout the grounds. The complex also includes a skating rink, basketball courts, handball courts, and multipurpose athletic fields.

The park opened in 1961 as the second major public recreational area established by Nassau County Parks, after Eisenhower Park. This development reflected the growing leisure infrastructure during that post-war period.

The indoor skating rink served as a training facility for the New York Islanders hockey team during the late 1970s and early 1990s. This connection to professional sports remains part of the local identity.

The park has several entry points and clear pathways making it easy to find specific areas for different activities. Bring appropriate footwear for walking and stay hydrated, especially during warm weather months.

The aquatic area includes not just the Olympic pool but also two water slides, a diving pool, and a dedicated children's water play section. This combination makes it one of the more complete recreational facilities in the area.