Hempstead Lake State Park 
1000 Lake Drive
West Hempstead, NY 11552
516-766-1029
http://parks.ny.gov/parks/31/details.aspx
State Park: Bike, Birding, Fish, Hike, Horse, Picnic, Playground, RV, Walk, Water Sports
Included are 20 tennis courts, children’s playgrounds, bridle trails for horse back riding, biking and hiking trails, shaded picnic areas and a historic hand carved wooden carousel. There is a picnic pavilion available for large parties.