Parkwood Family Aquatic Center
Register today for the Parkwood Family Aquatic Center which is open weekends through June 23 and then daily starting Monday, June 24 through the summer. Enjoy free events and programs with your membership. Sign up online at www.gnparks.org or at Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Ave.
Take a Tour of the Rose Garden
Tour this historic garden on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Originally designed by renowned landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand, rosarian Jason Capote, will explain the history of the garden and explain how to identify, care for and maintain rose bushes. This program, which includes a slide show, begins at Great Neck House and continues out in the Rose Garden for a hands-on tour. No children under 16 are admitted.
Nature Program: Botany Walk
On Sunday, June 9 at 10 a.m., botanist Andy Greller will teach exciting things about the flora of Kings Point Park. Meet at the Steamboat Road entrance in the first lot. Register online at gnparks.org or call 516-482-0355. Children under 16 may not attend.
Camp Parkwood 2019 Registration
Camp Parkwood is designed for each child to attain their personal best while having a seriously fun time. Age appropriate activities (ages 3 and up), optional door-to-door bus service (ages 4+), complimentary towel service and Tweens Travel Program (grades six through eight) plus new this summer, Leaders In Training for ages 14 and 15 and Camp Parkwood Sports Camp option for grades 3-5. Register weekly or for the whole summer. Call 516-482-0355 for more information.
Sail With Us this Summer at Steppingstone Marina
In addition to our adult sailing programs and family courses, new waterfront activities, kayak/sailboat rentals, mooring rentals and boat ramp, we have a Summertime Sailing program (ages 7-17), which runs July 1 through Aug. 30. For those who love to sail or would like to learn, this full or half-day program will have you “on board” in no time. Register weekly or for the whole summer. There are additional activities at Parkwood Sports Complex and optional transportation, daily lunches and field trips. The Park District also offers Sail School (beginners through expert level, ages 7-17) for a more competitive, intensive experience on the water, which runs from June 25 through Aug. 24. Find out more at www.gnparks.org.
