Anthony Casamento Park — Attraction in Town of Islip

My recollection my mother brought me here in celebration of my graduation from high school. There are other favorable rememberances. It's terrific youngsters and their parents have a summer pool outlet with lifeguards on duty. The water reflects a purifering chemical blue in the sun revealing it's regular maintenance. The baseball field is an amazing sight during the early twilight hours. There are active black uniformed umpires, tall pro-baseball overhead spot lights, and cheering audiences of local youth games. Basketball courts are also featuring in this park along with spots for family picnicing. Visiting the park during the busiest hours often equals some crowding. You may find yourself sitting in the basketball courts, side-lined and waiting. That is for your opportunity to play ball. The circumstances may be samelike by the pools. I read in other reviews some unsavory conduct by certain patrons. If persons are uniating in children's view, there is a problem likely with accessible restrooms. No one should discover a used hypodermic needle in a park. Prehaps firmer regulations and warning signage may discourage such practices and increase...

The outdoor pool and the park itself are clean.. Little league baseball plays ball in the Spring and Summer. The park has lights too. The tennis courts are without weeds and looks well kept up. The hand ball courts which are adjacent to the tennis courts are usually fairly clean; sometimes you will find plastic bottles etc. Pls note the new playground in the front of the park. Overall, a nice park for a family outing. In the Summer months,. Live music is organized through town of Islip and there are food trucks...

Islip Town Code § 37-22 is a joke. “No person can bring a dog or other animal into a town park, marina, pool, or other similar area, unless specific permission is granted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs,”. Many families have dogs but the streets in the neighborhood don’t have sidewalks. Cars speed by like this area is a drag strip. The least you could do is provide safe areas for people with children AND pets. I’ll stick to Gardner Park in Bay Shore. It’s a nicer...