Natural swimming hole
Nickerson Beach Park
Ocean cove · New York
About this swimming hole
Nickerson Beach Park is Nassau County’s only county-run Atlantic Ocean park, a 155-acre facility with a roughly half-mile ocean beach. The county charges summer parking of $8 daily for Leisure Pass holders and $30 for non-pass holders, with season stickers available. The park also has pools, a Fun Zone, ballfields, and a campground.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Best season | June-September |
| Fees | Parking: $8/day Leisure Pass holders, $30/day others (summer) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Sunrise-sunset daily in summer |
| Parking | Park lot |
| Amenities | restrooms, lifeguards, concession |
| County | Nassau County |
| Nearest town | Lido Beach |
| Safety notes | Ocean surf; piping plover nesting areas cordoned off |
Map
Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Nickerson Beach Park?
Yes — Nickerson Beach Park is listed as a natural swimming spot in New York. Heads-up: Ocean surf; piping plover nesting areas cordoned off. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Nickerson Beach Park require reservations?
No reservations are required at Nickerson Beach Park based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Nickerson Beach Park?
Reported fee info: Parking: $8/day Leisure Pass holders, $30/day others (summer). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Nickerson Beach Park?
The best season is typically June-September.