Nickerson Beach Park — Attraction in Town of Hempstead

This beautiful beach is one of many on the island, and we chose to visit this one mainly based on the parking cost, which was $15 for Nassau County residents and $37 for other visitors. It's cheaper compared to other nearby beaches that charge up to $50 for parking.

A small hut was located near the entrance to the beach, with bathrooms and showers in decent conditions and a small kiosk selling hot dogs, fries, nachos and beverages. That was the only place to actually buy food or drinks as there was nothing else on the beach, not even a small vendor selling chilled sodas from a cool box. That goes for any other amenities as well - you have to bring everything (and also take everything out with you) you'd need for a day, including sunbrella (as there is zero shade and no rentals), seats or refreshments.

The beach itself had two watchtowers with lifeguards on duty, allowing swimming in a relatively wide section of the beach. However, there were signs warning of rip currents, and most people stayed close to the shore anyway. The water was clean but not very clear, with some seaweed floating around. The sand was amazing—white-ish, smooth, and powdery— so be prepared to bring some of it home stuck to your feet. I was able to find some shells around, but not many.

Even though there were many people on a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon, the beach didn't feel crowded, and people generally behaved well, with no excessive noise or loud music.

This beach is also a good spot for birdwatching, especially near the dunes where there are fenced areas for nesting birds. However no pets or dogs are allowed on the beach or in the dunes. Despite the beach park advertising a dog park, you still need to pay for parking to enter it, which doesn't make much sense to me.

Visited on a Sunday, July 2023....

This is a review of the skatepark. Nickerson Park is nice because it’s by the ocean, there’s a pool close by and a concession stand in the summer. However this park isn’t free and it has the worst ground on Long Island. It has both street and vert skate features for beginners and intermediates. This park has a perfect sized mini ramp but there's some holes and a bubble on the flat. There are different sized banks, quarters and rails spread throughout the park. The prefabricated ramps are okay so there’s definitely a few spots that need some love but the ground is absolutely terrible. There are bathrooms by the concession with a beach just beyond that. Parking isn’t free (they charge both residents and non-residents in the summer months) and the park is only open from April to November. Fun to skate during...

Nickerson Beach located in Lido Beach is an artiste's paradise during the week. My visit was early spring 2019 and except for that lone figure walking the sand it was God and I. It's just great for anyone wanting some solitude.

It's the beach so it was extremely windy but coupled with the noon day spring sun it was very much a bit of heaven on Earth. I won't recommend the sea here for swimming, it looked nothing like a sea should. Maybe try fishing? Ion.

I can see families having a fun time here when the beach opens up though. Picnics, beach games........

I noticed two full basketball courts with four baskets so get your game on if the beach isn't your thing.

You'd have to drive by Nickerson Campground to get to the beach parking lot then after a (boarded) walk.....sweet sighs you're...