Huntington Extends Pool, Beach, Spray Park Hours During Heat Advisory

HUNTINGTON, NY — The Town of Huntington is extending hours at several pools, beaches and spray parks this week as a heat advisory brings sweltering temperatures to the area, town officials said.

The Huntington Flanagan Senior Center will also serve as a cooling center for residents from July 1 through July 3.

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“The Town of Huntington is again offering services and resources to help make the sweltering temperature a little easier to handle,” Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth said. “Once again, we will be extending the hours of Town spray parks, Dix Hills pool, and beaches to help provide some extra cool summer fun.”

Manor Field and Elwood spray parks will be open to all residents from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3. The spray parks will return to regular hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a required Town Recreation Card beginning Saturday, July 4.

Dix Hills Pool will be open to all residents from 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 3. The pool will return to regular hours beginning Saturday, July 4.

Proof of residency is required at the pool and spray parks.

The Flanagan Senior Center, at 423 Park Ave. in Huntington, will serve as a cooling center from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 3. Town officials said senior center activities are not included for residents using the site as a cooling center.

Gold Star Battalion, Crab Meadow, West Neck, Hobart and Centerport beaches will have lifeguards stationed until 7:30 p.m. from Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4.

Beach parking in the La Casa Restaurant parking lot is not permitted, and violators are subject to towing, officials said.

Town beaches are open only to residents, and beach permits are required. Residents can register for a virtual beach permit at town officials said. Non-registered vehicles will be ticketed.