Andrew J. Parise Park — Attraction in Town of Hempstead

Th is park is a fantastic place.

During the day, little kids run around with their parent and grandparents.

People sit relax and eat their lunches on benches and the lawn.

During the summer there is a small spray pad. On Tuesday summer evenings, there are concerts featuring a different theme each week...big band, Italian, Jewish. Oldies.

Perhaps the best use of the park is when it is used for festivities such as holidays and carnivals.

The park is named for a departed mayor who was loved by many people in the community.

It is not "Central Park Big," but it is a very special place.

Still very nice...even on a rainy day.

Still very nice, but good luck getting a parking meter on a nice day or...

Beautiful grounds all year long. Home to many wonderful free events throughout the year, such as their Tuesday concert series (their Irish night is the best on all of Long Island) and their annual Christmas Caroling event is always spectacular!

The park has been there for many years, and was renamed for the longtime Mayor Parise who turned this park into a magical community place.

Take the few extra minutes to see the 9/11 memorial (on the train station side) as well as other memorials (such as the rock memorial to a mayor from the...

I'm not sure what I expect of a park in the middle of Cedarhurst, but I always feel slightly disappointed by this park. When my children were small it was a nice spot for them to play. There's not a lot of equipment, but enough to keep them busy. Of course, the proximity to the train station makes Trainspotting a favorite kid activity...In the summer they host concerts which fail to excite. It feels like a missed opportunity. There's not much to criticize but not much to...