Updated October 5, 2026. Nickerson Beach Park is a Nassau County oceanfront park at 880 Lido Boulevard in Lido Beach, between Long Beach and Point Lookout. This independent guide helps visitors plan for the beach, pools, campground, sports facilities and family activities.
2026 quick facts
- Facility season: April 1 through October 31, 2026
- Park hours: 8:00 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week; all guests must leave before gates lock at 10:00 p.m.
- Seasonal toll booth: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- Address: 880 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY 11561
- Park phone: 516-571-7700 in season; 516-933-4444 in winter
Confirm before traveling: schedules, fees, swimming access and facility availability can change. Check the official Nassau County page.
Plan your Nickerson Beach visit
- Ocean beach access and protected dunes
- Swimming, pools and lifeguard guidance
- Parking, entrance requirements and 2026 fees
- Campground and RV facilities
- Cabanas and cabinettes
- Sports fields, courts, pitch and putt, and skate park
- Playground and family activities
- Food and concessions
- Fishing access, permits and New York rules
- Events and permits
- Directions and transportation
- Nearby attractions
- Rules, pets, safety and accessibility
What to expect
The park combines an Atlantic Ocean beach with seasonal pools, a campground, cabanas, a playground, a skate park, athletic fields, beach volleyball, a dog park and pitch-and-putt golf. Availability is seasonal and parking or activity fees may apply. A campground reservation does not include pool use or pitch and putt.
NickersonBeach.com is an independent visitor guide. It does not sell permits, accept reservations or represent Nassau County. For official decisions, current conditions and reservations, use Nassau County’s website or contact the park directly.