Marine Nature Study Area 
500 Slice Dr.
Oceanside, NY 11572
516-766-1580
https://hempsteadny.gov/preserves-and-nature-areas/marine-nature-study-area
Nature Center: Birding, Nature Education, Walk, Wildlife
The Marine Nature Study Area is a 52-acre preserve devoted to environmental education and natural history. To compliment the outdoor features, there is an interpretive center that contains tanks with live specimens of marine life from the area and informative displays.