Allenwood Park — Attraction in Town of North Hempstead

Great park let down by the fact that our tax dollars go towards paying two people to monitor the tennis courts. Courts for which you have to pay 12 dollars per person on which to play. It's not that it's unaffordable, it's the principal of the matter. We already have park cards for residents, why the need for a fee? For the amount of money Great Neck residents pay in taxes, a fee for using the courts should be nominal. It's frustrating that using my local tennis court with family or friends is made so complicated and unpleasant because of greed and what feels like a purposefully exclusionary policy.

I just want to play tennis a couple of times during the summer at my local park without being bothered and hassled by fees, policies,...

Nice and clean park in the neighborhood. Lots of space for kids and dogs to play. There's a field as well as a gazebo. Lots of trees in the area so plenty of shade. The picnic tables are spread out throughout the park so it's nice that you can get some privacy for conversations although I imagine in the warmer months that space fills up quickly. There is good parking on the streets nearby if needed. There is also a Little Free Library by the rear entrance that has a few books for children (inventory may vary when you go, as...

Love this park. As long as people are RESPECTFUL of others. Some family’s leave a filthy mess and some are respectful of everyone and leave the area clean. Please don’t allow our beautiful parks (for which we pay taxes for) become a place where anything is ok. There’s nothing as delightful as hearing children laugh and play. Instead of sitting & frowning on a bench,try smiling and & just see how many people smile back. Let’s all enjoy our lives, stay healthy...