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Jones Beach State Park
4.6★ · 21,131 Google ratings · Wantagh, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 80 ft away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
8am to 10pm
Walk
500 yd · 6 min
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of Jones Beach State Park
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1Parking80 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2018–2026
Best for walking, not swimming
The 2-mile boardwalk with distance markers and facilities every quarter-mile suits regular walkers better than swimmers.
Little shade reported
Visitors mention there is not much shade here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early to secure parking
Lots fill quickly on summer weekends and during special events like the air show or holiday weekends.
Bring your own food and drinks
Concession prices are high and quality inconsistent; one visitor paid $30 for a small punch.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:04 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793, United States
🅿 Parking 80 ft from the listing, Field 3.5 (Overflow Lot)
🌊 Water 500 yd away, about 6 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Jones Beach State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 80 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Jones Beach State Park?
500 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 6 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jones Beach State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
When is Jones Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
