A wonderful beach, great if you like a clean landscape not littered with trash and garbage (who does?!). This beach is a wonderful place especially if you enjoy wildlife, housing tons of sand crabs and even much larger crabs within the ocean (1-2ft long) so mind your toes!

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. Paid by card.

Visited this beach off-season in mid-winter and was quite impressed with picturesque landscape. Beach’s depth is pretty deep comparing to neighboring LI beaches (Jones Beach, Fire Island, Coney Island). Parts of the beach were inundated and it created some interesting walk paths around flooded areas (might have been more fun to cross them in summer time).

My favorite beach can’t complain it’s so clean and people friendly.

Beautiful beach open to only Nassau residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Paid $15 for parking and had a wonderful day. They have a blue mat that takes you all the way onto the beach, making carrying your stuff so much easier.

Pretty nice beach, not to crowded. The lifeguards are on duty. The walk from the parking lot is not too far the water. Lots of places for you to plant your base. The sand is clean for the most part. A nice playground, and there's also camping grounds, also rv parking grounds.

This beach has an enormous amount to offer. There is a skateboard park with ramps, bowls, and rails. A great place to bring children as they have a large playground with multiple rock wall style climbing pieces. Climb up the wall, a ladder, or cross a bridge to get to the multiple slides. The beach is clean and beautiful. There are concessions available and also bathrooms. A large natural dog walking area off to the side of the parking lot with nice paths created.

Clean beaches. A skate park, a pool, and now the cabanas are wait-list only.. Limited parking and a loooong walk to the ocean but they put down a plastic walkway that makes it much easier to walk.

LOVE TO VISIT AGAIN THIS BEACH. WIDE OPEN. BEING A NASSAU COUNTY RESIDENT, WORTH TO SPEND $15/- AS ENTRANCE FEES.

Lots of birds 🐦, great to look at but leaves the beach smelling like a bird cage that needed to be cleaned out months ago.

Nice sized parking lot and very dog friendly for Nassau Co residents.

This place, gives you a nice, private beach vibe. It's a great escape during the week day to relax. The sand was decently maintained from garbage. I was in awe of God while watching the water & waves.

Excellent campground. However the bathrooms need to be more clean...spider webs and dust on the top ..Joe and Jaret were excellent...will definitely come back again.

Nice big beach, but got kicked off because we had dogs. They should allow dogs in the off season :(

WORST campsite I've EVER been to. A giant parking lot with electricity and rude grounds people. Poorly cared for. The employees that work there use all of the gravel and grass seed on their own sites and the rest of the sites are muddy, overgrown and just dreadful. NO view or sounds of the beach...but plenty of highway noise. NEVER AGAIN

Searched dog friendly beaches via Google, it directs me to Nickerson Beach Park. 38.00 for parking, so you can take the dog to a dirt lot surrounded by trees back away behind a no access dune. The beach itself is NO DOGS, the parking is NO REFUNDS. Find out that no beach on Long Island is dog friendly. Save yourself the drive and the cost to find out the way I did. Good luck getting your pup in the waters off the Atlantic!

Excellent for birdwatching and bird photography. Please keep a safe distance from the nesting terns.

Sunrise Mass was beautiful! Great way to start Easter Sunday.

Very clear water!good weather

Nice winter sunny morning🌞

I hate to give this beach a great review because more and more people will go there. But it is a lovely beach with a slew of birds - big and little - and fewer people than expected to enjoy the sand and the waves.

Nice big beach that allows dogs off season. Don't let your dog drink saltwater.

Excellent natural beach with a very short walk to access and easy parking. If you want a change of pace from the Boardwalk's crowds and tall buildings, drive 10 mins east and find your spot here. There are a LOT of unbroken shells here too, if you're into collecting them or using them for DIY projects.

We met up with friends at the campgrounds when they passed through our area last week. I didn't even know one existed there. The site itself was spacious and clean, and the permanent residents were amiable. The local birds of the area were very friendly too. A red-winged blackbird kept landing next to us and making cool sounds. You can make a campfire as long as you have the proper equipment to contain it. Our friends said the people who lived there are also volunteer workers who helped them out a lot when they first arrived. The reason I gave it four stars, though, is because the actual staff at the beach, in the office, were rude and unhelpful, per our friends recounting. He said the volunteers were much better than the official staff. Other than that, we had a wonderful time in that area.

Awesome spot for a beach day. Cute cabana and an all around good spot for kids on a beach day. Pool, ocean and a well equipped jungle gym for the kids.

Played the newly designed Pitch and Putt course with my grandson. The course was in decent shape although it was always a flip of the coin of where the next hole was. Not well marked. My complaint is that to play the course you have to pay $12 to park. It was an additional $14 to play and they don't have scorecards. That is typical of Lido in general. I do it for my grandson our time together is precious but $26 for 40 minutes of golf is on the high side.

Came here with my family, they definitely love the scenery and will come visit again. Lifeguard available if you are a swimmer.

Great park Great beach Clean and well kept area for children and adults of all ages. Is truly a family oriented place.

Great beach if you want to go with a bunch of friends or family. If you live in town of Hempstead then parking costs 10-15 from what I remember.

This is a very nice clean beach. The bathroom was clean as well. It's a very big beach so it could never be crowded. Highly recommended.

Nice clean beach! They had a walkway almost all the way to the water.

Clean beach, great atmosphere. The cabanas are a great option here. Bathrooms are always clean. Pool is great, lifeguards are friendly.

they closed all beach and dog park for season maybe we should find another beach in the summer when they collect all the money they say money talk

This is the unfriendliest beach I have been to on long island. The contracting grounds staff just wait around to give people tickets and scold them. When asking about the policies, they actually don't know but insist on enforcing them against 'hoodlums'. Really? This strict enforcement was during the off season. Go to other beaches on the island that are friendlier and not explicitly prejudiced.

Stayed at the campground. Nicely laid out, very quiet. Good connections, no issues. Easy access to the beach through the main parking area. Beach was clean, sand was clean.

Love it. Nestled next to Malibu Beach Club; No crowds. Seaweed can be a turn down and some shells but definitely not as much as Jones Beach. Family of 4 is only $20. The concession stand has the usuals- hotdogs, pretzels etc. Moderatly priced. The parking lot is pretty big. The best thing is from parking lot to beach area can rage from not really far to a good distance. The showers were updated too.

It's a very nice beach. It's no frills and more natural.

Great place to see red eye Seagull.

This place has something for everyone. We will definitely be back

had the pleasure of enjoying two drive in movies at this park.

Very nice beach. Plenty of cabanas. Have small area for grilling. The cabanas are weathered and dated but functional.

Could have had north restrooms open for a lacrosse tournament that big.

One of the nicest beaches in the area to walk on. Clean dog run.

Its a beach

Great soft sand with minimal rocks and plenty of parking

Not over crowded. Clean beach

Not as packed as Jones Beach, but it’s a county park, so it could be better.

Awesome sunrise

One of the hidden gems of Long Island.

Best skate park and beach!

Amazing skatepark

Great access to the beach, some see weeds the times I've been there and great social distancing

Great place to go with the family

Lovely outdoor spot for kids.

Any beach on Long Island is beautiful

Dog park is awesome.

Great

Visiting friends at RV summer encampment. Very nice family experience but due to covid very limited attendance and enforced social distancing. Lovely visit with close friends and family..

It was nice, empty because of covid-19 and everyone I saw was nice

The park is wonderous..° but the parkway you travel to get to it has a speed limit of 30 mph. I was going about 45 and got snatched by an officer. Just please make sure you do the speed limit of 30 down that entire strip as police are up and down snatching and writing! Be safe and well

Nice big beach!

A beautiful, relaxing place to forget things for a while and listen ti and watch the ocean

Kids really love it. I mean how cant they? Park that is cool and has the ability to get the kids running around till the get exhausted.

Kids love it after beech. Nice size different things for kids

A great find. Clean and not too busy

I love the bird nesting areas there. It's a quiet beach which is a plus!

Nice Beach. Social Distance enforce.

Great social distancing. Just need some closer amenities to the beach. Near the main Beach entrance (skate park entrance)

Clean water is great. Just wish there was more to offer to buy food

Love it

My favorite beach on LI

Had a great time there with friends who rented trailer space! Definitely a fun thing to do!

That's the only beach in New York that I love

15$ to park car to use the dog run! How come you dont have to pay to use other county dog parks?

(Translated by Google) A very quiet beach to enjoy with the family. (Original) Una playa muy tranquila para disfrutar con la familia.

beautiful beach

A little more peace and Quiet

the skatepark is not kept up with. i have been coming here since 2017 and some of the holes have been here since then and its only gotten worse. i have never seen one thing repaired except maybe a safety rail. ive seen these holes and craters cause so many bad falls even when trying to avoid them. i cant believe they let children come here for surf and skate in the summer??? i pay $110 for a parking pass for a couple months and i havent seen any improvement but no worries they got a bunch of new palm trees!!!!

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 the summertime.