As a community service and in light of the warmer than average summer, the Town of Huntington will now be allowing Huntington residents to use the Manor Field Park and Elwood Spray Parks free of charge throughout the remainder of the summer. Proof of residency is required. Elwood and Manor Field Spray Parks will be open from 11 AM - 8PM during the heat wave. (Spray Parks are open at 10:00 AM for Children with Special Needs).
“For some of our residents, staying cool during these frequent summer heat waves can be a challenge,” said Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth. “Offering the spray parks to our residents with children is the best kind of community service - convenient, safe, fun and now, free.”
Spray Park hours will return to 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday, August 5th.
In anticipation of the forecasted heat wave, the Town of Huntington will also put the following services and schedules in place:
Cooling centers:
- The Dix Hills Ice Rink will be open from 12 PM- 8 PM
- The Town of Huntington Flanagan Senior Center will be open until 4 PM - Thursday and Friday Only!
Beaches: Crab Meadow, West Neck, Hobart, and Centerport Beaches will be open with stationed lifeguards until 8 PM. Beach Permits required. Residents can visit www.tohbeachpermit.com to obtain a virtual beach permit.
Dix Hills Pool: The Dix Hills Pool will also be free to residents during the heat wave - (Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 4).
The following community hours will apply:
- Thursday (8/1): 2:00 PM– 8:00 PM
- Friday (8/2): 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday (8/3) and Sunday (8/4): 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Press/media questions or requests for additional information should contact the Town of Huntington Communications Office at any of the options listed above.
One-offs with Town officials or access to Cooling Centers will be available by appointment only.