Town of Oyster Bay Announces Plans To Upgrade Local Pools

MASSAPEQUA, NY - Oyster Bay Town officials announced on Tuesday plans to remodel restroom and shower facilities at Town pools in time for the next summer season.

In a press conference, officials showcased recent upgrades, including new 50x20 foot cantilever sunshades, umbrellas and picnic tables as well as new lounge and dining chairs.

Currently, Town pools are open through Labor Day, and hours of operation were recently extended by the Town Board to accommodate working families.

“Town pools have become a backyard oasis for many young families and seniors," Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. "My administration is proud to have enhanced our facilities with new lounge chairs and sunshades, and we will move forward with plans to remodel restroom and shower facilities so next season is even more comfortable than this one.”

The Department of Public Works is currently in the planning stage for restroom and shower improvements at the Town’s four community pools. Renovations will include upgrading fixtures from stainless steel to porcelain, including toilets and sinks.

New faucets, showers, partitions, piping and electrical work will be undertaken by Town employees.

“As a mother with young children, I know how important it is for families to have a fun and comfortable place to keep cool all summer long,” Councilwoman Michele Johnson said. “These new amenities – and plans for improved bathrooms – make spending a day at one of our Town pools even more wonderful while building summer memories with family and friends that will last for a lifetime.”

Hours of operation were recently extended at the following locations and all resident pass-holders are welcome to visit any pool during this extended timeframe:

• Mondays until 8:30 p.m. - Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park
• Tuesdays until 8:30 p.m. - Syosset-Woodbury Community Park
• Wednesday until 8:30 p.m. - Bethpage Community Park
• Thursdays until 8:30 p.m. - Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa
• Fridays until 30 minutes prior to sunset - Tappen Beach.