Play in the waters of Jones Beach at Jones Beach State Park (nysparks.com) in Wantagh, just 13 miles away from Levittown. The park offers 6.5 miles of ocean beach, half a mile of bay beach and two swimming pools. Enjoy a wide array of water and land activities while at Jones Beach. Kids can play at the playground or enjoy swimming, picnicking or swinging at the park's miniature golf. Anglers can bring their fishing rods and teach kids how to surf fish. The Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center is located within the park where families can view environmental displays and participate in educational tours and recreation programs. Walk along the two-mile boardwalk and play deck games or stop by the pitch and putt court.
Fun Station USA (funstationusa.com) is a family entertainment center in Lynbrook, just 20 minutes away from Levittown. Kids can play a variety of video and arcade games or ride the carousel and bumper cars. Other attractions include laser tag, a roller coaster simulator and multi-level play maze. Guests can grab a bite at the on-site restaurant after a full day of playing games. Party packages are available for big groups with discounted prices. Party packages include games, activities, food and beverages.
Take the kids outdoors to enjoy recreation like boating, hiking, fishing, picnicking and biking at Belmont Lake State Park (nysparks.com). The 400-acre park is located in Babylon, just 11 miles away from Levittown. Other activities include horseback riding and cross-country skiing during the winter. Aside from exploring the trails, kids can also use the park's sports facilities. Play a round of basketball, baseball, softball, bocce ball or horseshoe at the multiple courts in the park. Explore the lake by renting a rowboat or test your angling skills by shore fishing for largemouth bass.
Engage children in educational interactive activities at the Long Island Children's Museum (licm.com) in Garden City. The nonprofit museum, six miles from Levittown, features14 interactive galleries, a145-seat art theater and three learning studios. Galleries include TotSpot, Pattern Studio, KaleidoZone, Music and Communication Station. TotSpot is for the museum's youngest visitors where play structures allow tots to crawl, jump, climb, slide and play in an age-appropriate playground. Aside from the exhibits, the museum offers programs and events like the annual From Generation to Generation folk arts series, art, music and science workshops, parenting workshops and daily early-childhood programs.
