Things to do with kids in Nassau County
Nassau is the close-in half of the Island — denser towns, bigger county parks, and more of everything within a twenty-minute drive. Eisenhower and Cantiague anchor the park system, Museum Row sits under the Cradle of Aviation, and the South Shore beach towns run summer camps within earshot of the water.
Every listing below is verified by LI Playbook editors — real hours, real addresses, kid-fit at a glance. Start with a town guide, or jump straight to a category.
Town guides in Nassau County
Hicksville
10 parks, 10 leagues & programs and 6 activities
Garden City
9 activities, 6 parks, 5 leagues & programs and 2 camps
Farmingdale
10 leagues & programs, 6 activities, 2 parks and 2 camps
Syosset
10 leagues & programs, 4 parks, 4 camps and 2 activities
Plainview
12 parks, 4 leagues & programs and 3 activities
Massapequa
8 parks, 5 leagues & programs and 4 activities
Levittown
11 parks, 2 activities, 2 leagues & programs and 1 camp
Westbury
5 activities, 5 leagues & programs, 4 parks and 1 camp
Great Neck
9 parks, 2 activities, 2 leagues & programs and 1 camp
Hempstead
5 parks, 5 leagues & programs, 2 activities and 2 camps
Oyster Bay
5 leagues & programs, 4 parks, 4 camps and 1 activity
Glen Cove
6 parks, 3 leagues & programs, 3 camps and 1 activity
Rockville Centre
4 parks, 4 leagues & programs and 3 activities
Wantagh
6 parks, 3 activities and 2 leagues & programs
Freeport
7 parks and 3 leagues & programs
New Hyde Park
6 parks, 2 leagues & programs, 1 activity and 1 camp
Port Washington
6 parks, 3 activities and 1 league or program
West Hempstead
5 parks, 4 leagues & programs and 1 activity
Parks & playgrounds in Nassau County
Family activities in Nassau County
Upcoming events in Nassau County
Nassau County, answered
What is there to do with kids in Nassau County?
Nassau County has 524 verified family spots on LI Playbook: 233 parks and playgrounds, 80 indoor and outdoor activities, 115 youth leagues and programs, 40 summer camps, and 56 upcoming family events. Filter any category by town.
Are the family activities in Nassau County free?
Many are. Town and county parks, playgrounds, and beaches are usually free, though some charge seasonal parking or ask for a resident ID in summer; camps, classes, and paid attractions vary. We've tried to link the official page on every listing so you can confirm the current cost before you go.
How do I find things to do near my town in Nassau County?
Open any of the 18 Nassau County town guides below, or use the town filter on each category page. Each guide collects the parks, activities, leagues, camps, and events we've verified in that town.