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Hours of Operation

Park hours and facility operations are subject to change. Patrons are encouraged to contact the park directly to confirm operating hours before traveling.

  • Golf:
    The golf courses are open year round, weather permitting.
    Clubhouse opens one hour before first tee time.
    3/12-11/27: First tee off is sunrise.
    Last tee off approximately 1 1/2 hours before sunset.
    Winter golf hours: 11/28/11 - 3/02/12: 9 am - 3 pm, daily.
    Closed Christmas and New Years day.

    Driving Range: All year, weather permitting.
    Pull Cart Rental: All year, rentals through the Pro Shop.
  • Bicycling:
    On the Boardwalk, bicycling is only permitted on the boardwalk weekdays prior to 9 AM between 5/15 and 9/14/10.
    During 5/15-9/14, 6 am-9 am, permitted weekdays only.
    Bicycling year-round, elsewhere in the park is permitted (in designated areas only)
  • Cross Country Programs: Permit required for schools and organized groups. Insurance required for schools and groups. Please contact the Regional Permit Office at 631-669-1000.
  • Cross Country Skiing: Available during winter season.
    As conditions permit, not permitted on the golf courses. No rentals available.
    *No sledding permitted in park.
  • Fishing:
    Available year-round.
    Permit needed for night fishing.
  • Golf Car Rentals: Year-round, conditions and weather permitting.
  • Golf lessons available through the Pro Shop. Call Tee to Green for prices.
    Call (631) 544-0036 for signups and schedule.
  • Hiking: Available all year.
    Nature trails, 3/4 mile boardwalk and Greenbelt Trail.
  • Horseback Riding: Available all year on bridle trail only in Field 5. Not permitted in Picnic area or XC trails.
  • Metal Detecting: Permit required, contact Regional Permit Office.
  • Model Airplanes: Permit required (1/2 yr.) off season in field 2 only. Contact Regional Permit Office.
  • Open year round, sunrise to sunset.
  • Orienteering: Permit required. Contact Regional Permit Office.
  • Picnicking: Available all year, field 4 has picnic area tables and grills.
  • Playgrounds, playfields, softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts: Open all year.
    Organized groups need a permit.
    Field 1 Softball Flds by permit only, Mon. to Fri. Leagues.
  • Recreation Programs: Include races, golf tournaments, model airplane shows and cross country running programs: major meets and children's programs.
  • Stargazing: Permit required, purchase at the park office.
  • Swimming:
    5/26 - 6/22, 10 am - 6 pm,  daily.
    6/23 - 9/3: 9 am - 7 pm, daily.
    9/4 - 9/9: 10 am - 6 pm, daily.
    9/15-9/16: 10 am - 6 pm.
  • Windsurfing, Kayak & Canoe Launching: Available year-round.
    Fld. 3 only when the park is open. Must get parking pass for fld 3 at park office when field is closed.
Contact Information Rte. 25A and Sunken Meadow Parkway
Kings Park, NY 11754
Phone: (631) 269-4333
Secondary Phone: (631) 269-5351
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