Firefighters Park — Attraction in Town of North Hempstead

Lovely neighborhood park, steps from the general parking lot and from the many apartment complexes in the hood. The park has a great seating area like picnic style benches, regular park benches for observing the flowers and greens, and there's seating near every play area so you can keep an eye on your little one. During warm weather months, the sprinklers are on and the run through water spouts are fun for the little ones. There's a gazebo and a time capsule to view as well. Swings, climbing apparatuses and general kiddie playground structures abound. If you're lucky, an ice cream truck passes by every so often. There's public restrooms open during Park hours but I have...

The kids love this firefighter themed park. Be careful not to leave your belongings unattended on benches while watching your kids. My cooler bag was stolen by a woman with a small child! She and her child were the only other 2 people at the park at the time besides from our friend. They kept crowding around the bench where I had my cooler which I thought weird but didn't think they'd take it. I turned around to look at my son and my cooler was gone as well...

A hidden gem not too far out of Queens. This park is in immaculate shape. The grass is soft and green and nicely manicured. There are dozens of benches throughout the park and lots of shade from the tree cover making it a comfortable place to be on a hot day. Also hosts a tribute firefighter inspired playground that all kids can enjoy, as well as a sprayground. It was busy for a long island park but everything is so spread out that it is very...