Nickerson Beach: Best Beaches in the Mid-Atlantic

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Beach Personality: Large Beach Park Rich With Amenities

Nickerson Beach

Nickerson Beach is a very long, wide beach, which means you never have problems with crowds. The sand is light tan and really soft (think good calf workout) and the water is dark green. There tends to be a little seaweed collected along the tideline, but it isn’t in any way excessive.

In addition to the beach, Nickerson Beach Park has numerous other activities and amenities. These include a campground, athletic fields, a skate park, swimming pools, a playground and more. Most of these things are included in your park admission (the parking fee), but a few – for example, the campground and some picnic areas — cost extra and need to be reserved in advance. Call 516-571-7701 for more information and to make reservations.

Beach Activities:

  • Swimming
  • Boogie boarding
  • Body surfing
  • Lounging
  • Volleyball

Beach Amenities:

  • Public bathrooms – Yes.
  • Showers – Yes.
  • Parking – Yes, for a fee in season. Free the rest of the year. The season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Food – Yes. In season only.
  • Lifeguard – No.
  • Dogs allowed on the beach – No.

Additional amenities – basketball courts, tennis courts, skate park, baseball field (permit required), playground, soccer fields, picnic areas, barbecue equipment, campground (April through November), swimming pools (in season), cabanas (in season), and lockers (in season).

Directions:

Nickerson Beach is located at 880 Lido Boulevard in Lido Beach, New York, 11561.

To many joyful beach experiences!

— Lisa Dworkin

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