The Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums provides a wide array of recreational opportunities, some of which require permits:
Picnic areas may be reserved by obtaining permit directly through the individual park. Picnic reservations will open as of March 2, 2026. This reservation classification applies to barbeques, birthdays, showers and parties. View a listing of Parks.
Athletic Fields can be reserved by submitting request on organization letterhead to NCFields@nassaucountyny.gov, using the attached as a guide.
Mitchel Athletic Complex and Eisenhower Park Only:
Paul Grzymalski: pgrzymalski@nassaucountyny.gov
516-572-0401
Cantiague Park Only:
Janine Traina: jtraina2@nassaucountyny.gov
516-571-7009
Ed Hansen: ehansen@nassaucountyny.gov
516-571-7056
Bay Park, Grant Park, Hicksville Soccer Field, Inwood Park, Christopher Morley Park, North Woodmere Park, Reverend Mackey Park, Washington Ave Fields Only:
Crystal Califano: ccalifano1@nassaucountyny.gov
516-571-7820
Cedar Creek and Wantagh Park Only:
Nick Karamitsios: nkaramitsios@nassaucountyny.gov
516-571-7460
Elizabeth Carroll: ecarroll@nassaucountyny.gov
516-571-7460
Special Event permits can be applied for by following the 2025 Event Check List – Special Events and sending to phood@nassaucountyny.gov.
This applies to requests for walks, runs, fundraisers, Girl Scout and Boy Scout events, park clean ups, fairs and similar gatherings. Please note insurance requirements.
Review our Policy/Procedures for permitting Fields and Facilities with the Nassau County Parks Department.
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