appointment. Home of the Oyster Bay Historical to northern trailhead in Cold Spring Harbor State seum focuses on the history of Sea Cliff. Extensive PLACES OF INTEREST Society. Park. Hiking, biking. Contact: Greenbelt photo collection, a costume exhibit, artifacts, docu- For specific information regarding fees, GARVIES POINT MUSEUM & PRESERVE Conference, Inc. 631-360-0753. ments, gift shop, and special programs and exhibits. hours of operation, tours, special events, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove...... 571-8010/11 NORTHROP GRUMMAN HISTORY CENTER STILLWELL WOODS PRESERVE etc. contact the facilities. Museum depicts early Native American culture and 600 Grumman Road West and South Oyster Bay Road, South Woods Road, Syosset...... 572-0200 geologic history of Long Island. 62-acre preserve Bethpage...... 349-5941/5918 270-acre preserve with old field and oak barrens BAILEY ARBORETUM includes 11 marked trails and features geologic Dedicated to preserving the history of aviation and communities. Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail for Bayville Road/Feeks Lane, Lattingtown...... 571-8020 specimens native to Long Island. space pioneer, Northrop Grumman Corporation. hikers runs through the preserve. There are also 43-acre estate setting with magnificent collection HICKSVILLE GREGORY MUSEUM Center is a repository for models, documents, bicycle trails and equestrian trails. of trees, shrubs and plants, many exceedingly rare. 1Heitz Place, Hicksville...... 822-7505 posters, photos and newspaper clippings that shed THEODORE ROOSEVELT SANCTUARY & Guided walks, Children's Habitat, Eco-Literacy Trail. Largest rock/mineral collection on Long Island, along light on important historical events in our nation’s AUDUBON CENTER Bailey family home available for weddings/special with more than 5,000 butterfly and moth specimens. history. 134 Cove Road, Oyster Bay...... 922-3200 events. Housed in the historic Hicksville Courthouse ca. 1895. OLD BETHPAGE VILLAGE RESTORATION First Audubon songbird sanctuary in the nation. Con- BAYVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Courses offered in earth/natural sciences and Long Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage...... 572-8400 tains 12 acres of unspoiled land and a self-guiding 34 School Street, Bayville...... 628-1720/628-1439 Island history; lectures, workshops and field trips. Authentic 19th century village nestled on 209 sprawl- nature trail. Sanctuary is home to a variety of birds of Features several rooms of exhibits depicting Bayville’s HOFFMAN CENTER NATURE PRESERVE & ing acres. Historic buildings were moved here from prey and several species of reptiles and amphibians. history. Housed, in part, in the only remaining build- WILDLIFE CENTER various parts of Long Island. Arts and crafts demon- Center houses Long Island flora and fauna exhibits. ing complex that was part of the Harrison Williams 6000 Northern Blvd., Muttontown...... 922-3290 strated by “villagers” in traditional period garb using Educational programs, guided walks. 88-acre estate called “Oak Point.” 155-acre nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary with authentic 19th century implements. TACKAPAUSHA MUSEUM & PRESERVE five miles of hiking trails. Open for free guided nature OYSTER BAY RAILROAD MUSEUM Washington Avenue, Seaford...... 571-7443 Quaker Meeting House Rd., tours 1st and 3rd Saturday each month,1:00- 2:00 102 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay...... 558-7036 84-acre preserve with oak forests, ponds and streams Farmingdale...... 249-0701 p.m., rain or shine. No pets, no children under 10. This rapidly expanding museum is dedicated to and five miles of trails. Rich variety of wildlife and Park features five golf courses, including the world- Call for info on special walks and programs. Nature preserving the rich legacy of Long Island’s railroad birds. Museum features exhibits about the ecology renowned Black Course; picnic facilities; playing Photography Academy (901-5530) offers classes. history. Preview Center features interactive, hands-on of Long Island, as well as animal exhibits and shows fields; tennis courts; bridle paths; hiking and biking JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL WILDLIFE and audio-visual exhibits, descriptions of plans for the and interactive activities for children. trails; cross-county skiing trails; restaurant and polo SANCTUARY Museum, and gift shop. ...... 631-423-1770 matches. 500-acre sanctuary on Great South Bay is considered PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM STATE HISTORIC 400-acre, 7.4-mile linear park that serves as a link along C.W. POST COMMUNITY ARBORETUM to be one of the most important refuges for waterfowl PARK the Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail. Encompasses a LI University, 720 Northern Blvd., in the northeast. Owned by the Town of Oyster Bay 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay...... 922-9200/1 variety of habitats such as marshes and hardwood Brookville...... 299-2333/3500 and managed by the New York State Department of 409-acre horticultural showplace features green- forests,. Offers a variety of recreational opportunities, 20-acre tract of native trees and nature trails within Environmental Conservation. Visitors must obtain a houses, rolling lawns, formal gardens, outstanding including trails for hiking and bicycling on its hilly the C.W. Post Campus features formal gardens, rolling pass from Town Parks Department, 797-4110. plant collections and hiking trails. Supervised tours terrain and open fields, and bird watching. green lawns, and a wide variety of shrubs and flowers. LONG ISLAND NATURE CONSERVANCY available.Tudor Revival mansion Coe Hall open for THE WATERFRONT CENTER Trail winds past the Tudor mansion that was the home PRESERVES & REFUGES...... 631-367-3225 tours. 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay...... 922-SAIL(7245) of Post cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. The Long Island Nature Conservancy operates a RAYNHAM HALL MUSEUM Center operates several sailing vessels, in addition to COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & number of preserves and refuges in the Town of 20 West Main Street, Oyster Bay...... 922-6808 smaller boats used for educational purposes. Youth AQUARIUM Oyster Bay that offer opportunities to view plants Home of patriot Samuel Townsend family and used as summer programs, marine education programs for 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor...... 692-6768 and wildlife. Call for locations. British headquarters during the American Revolution. schools/Scouts, sailing courses, harbor tours, sunset Non-profit educational center dedicated to educating MASSAPEQUA PRESERVE...... 571-7443 Main house built ca. 1740; Victorian wing added cruises, private charters, kayak rentals. visitors about freshwater ecosystems. Educational 423-acre preserve runs from Merrick Road on south 1851. Period furnishings, special exhibits, Colonial YOUNGS MEMORIAL CEMETERY programs available to public and school groups to Linden Street on north. Encompasses freshwater and Victorian gardens. Cove Road, Oyster Bay Cove throughout the year. swamps, marsh, stream, lake and sandy-bog areas. SAGAMORE HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Final resting place of President Theodore Roosevelt COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail runs through the 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay...... 922-4788 and his wife, Edith Kermit Roosevelt. Open 9:00 a.m. 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor...... 367-8455 preserve. Hiking, biking, fishing (permit required). Victorian Mansion completed in 1885, which served to 5:00 p.m. in the summer and 9:00 a.m. to dusk Private, non-profit institution with research programs MUTTONTOWN PRESERVE as Theodore Roosevelt’s summer White House dur- the remainder of the year, weather permitting. in cancer, neuroscience, plant genetics, genomics and ing his presidency. Old Orchard Museum, former Muttontown Lane, East Norwich...... 571-8500 For a more extensive listing of historical sites, see bioinformics. Regularly scheduled free community 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and estate residence of Theodore, Jr. and his family, contains A Guide to Historical Places in the Town of Oyster tours spring and fall; reservations required. grounds. Marked nature trails, cross-country skiing. Roosevelt memorabilia, including original film clips EARLE-WIGHTMAN HOUSE AND GARDEN Chelsea Mansion available for special events. shown in special narrated program. Easy-walk nature Bay. Copies are available at Town Halls North and 20 Summit Street, Oyster Bay...... 922-5032 NASSAU-SUFFOLK GREEBELT TRAIL trail. South, the Department of Public Works complex in Ca. 1720 building restored and maintained by the 20-mile trail runs across Long Island from Massapequa SEA CLIFF VILLAGE MUSEUM Syosset and can be downloaded from the Town's Town of Oyster Bay houses a collection of Town Preserve on the south through Bethpage State Park, 95 10th Avenue, Sea Cliff...... 671-0090 Web site. A copy can also be obtained by calling memorabilia,18th century-style garden. Tours by Trail View State Park and Stillwell Woods Preserve Housed in a former Methodist parsonage, the mu- the Public Information Office, 624-6380. BEACHES Centre Island Beach, Bayville...... 624-6123 A Message From Charles A. Ransom Beach, Bayville...... 624-6160 JOHN VENDITTO Harry Tappen Beach & Pool, TOWN SUPERVISOR Glenwood Landing...... 674-7100 Town Supervisor , Massapequa (weekdays only)...... 679-3900 invites you to JOHN VENDITTO Singleton's Seafood Shack...... 826-1610 Dear Visitor, GOLF COURSES "Live, Work and Play in Oyster Bay" has been the Town slogan for many Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course years. I find it particularly meaningful because I never get tired of telling One Southwoods Road, Woodbury..677-5980 Starter...... 677-5977 or 677-5978 Visit people about our very special Town and all its beauty and diversity. The Pro Shop...... 682-4776 slogan, however, should also mention that the Town of Oyster Bay is a great place to visit. The Woodland's Catering Facility & the The Town of Oyster Bay stretches from the Atlantic Ocean on its southern border to the Golf Bar...... 921-5707 Long Island Sound on the north shore. Each of its communities has a distinctly unique flavor Bethpage State Park Golf Course Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale Town Of Some boast diverse shopping, fine dining, museums and historical sites or host world-famous GeneralInformation...... 249-0700 festivals and street fairs. Others have pristine beaches, hiking trails, nature preserves, wildlife Reservations...... 249-0707 sanctuaries or legendary golf courses. There's even a year round, indoor ice skating rink. If Pro Shop...... 249-4040 you're looking for fun, you'll find it in Oyster Bay. Carlyle on the Green Catering...... 501-9700 Oak Room Restaurant...... 501-9700 From Sound to Sea, Oyster Bay is the place to be. With that in mind, we've prepared this MARINAS Oyster handy and comprehensive brochure as a guide to use when visiting our Town. It features Tobay Boat Basin, Massapequa...... 679-3900 the locations and phone numbers of various points of interest in the Town, events and local LAUNCHING RAMPS activities. John J. Burns Town Park, Merrick Road, Visit us and discover why the Town of Oyster Bay is truly "Long Island's Pearl". Massapequa...... 797-7980 Harry Tappen Beach, Shore Road, Glenwood Landing...... 674-7100 Bay A brief history... Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Larrabee Avenue, Oyster Bay...... 624-6202 The Town of Oyster Bay enjoys a rich and well-documented history. The TOWN OF OYSTER BAY ICE SKATING first known European to sail past Long Island’s south shore was Giovanni CENTER Stewart & Cherry Avenues, Bethpage Long de Verrazano in 1524. David deVries was the first to record the name of (open year round)...... 433-7465 Oyster Bay for the beautiful harbor on the Town’s north shore in 1639. During the Revolutionary War, British troops used Raynham Hall in For further information, contact the Oyster Bay hamlet as their headquarters, the hall being the home of patriot Town's Public Information Office Island's Samuel Townsend and currently a museum. 516-624-6380 After the Revolution, Oyster Bay continued primarily as an agricultural "On June 4th, I anchored area through the nineteenth century. It didn’t come into national prominence Town Supervisor Pearl in a commodious haven on again until the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, an Oyster Bay resident JOHN VENDITTO the north of Long Island. whose home, Sagamore Hill, served as the “summer White House” from Town Board We found fine oysters 1902 to 1908. This huge Victorian mansion, with its original furnishings, Joseph D. Muscarella there, from which the was dedicated as a national shrine during the administration of President ANTHONY D. MACAGNONE Dutch call it Oyster Bay." CHRIS J. COSCHIGNANO Eisenhower. It has since been completely restored and is open to the public. JOSEPH G. PINTO With the advent of World Wars I and II, the Town’s primarily agricultural REBECCA M. ALESIA Diary of economy began changing to one of industry and business, especially in MICHELE M. JOHNSON David deVries, the area of aeronautics. Farmlands gave way to business complexes, fac- Town Clerk Receiver of Taxes voyager JAMES ALTADONNA JR. JAMES J. SteFANICH Web Site Address: 1639 tories and new housing. Today, Oyster Bay enjoys a well-balanced blend www.oysterbaytown.com of commercial, residential and recreational development, making it one of printed on recycled paper with non-toxic ink 1-2016 JH the most revered suburban environments in the country.