Centre Island Village Office is a government office serving area residents and visitors. It covers the area between the borders of Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster Bay Harbor and Long Island Sound. It provides information regarding government offices and services.
The Town of Oyster Bay's governmental body provides public services, enforces regulations and maintains parks, beaches and recreational sites. It also operates the Old Bethpage Community Center and the town park on Washington Avenue. The sprawling township stretches from the shores of Long Island Sound southward to the Atlantic Ocean and borders Suffolk County to the east and Hempstead and North Hempstead to the west. Oyster Bay is home to about 300,000 people, according to the 2000 census. Its land mass is 170 square miles. The town's current supervisor is John Venditto.
The Town of Oyster Bay Planning & Development department oversees land use for the town. Its primary concerns are building permits, planning, board of appeals, engineering, code compliance and certificate of occupancy services.
- Town of Oyster Bay residents permitted only.
- Scenic walking paths, pavilion, gazebo.
- Bathing in Oyster Bay Harbor
- Refreshment stand
- 2 covered picnic areas
- Tennis, handball and basketball courts, softball fields
- Children play areas
- Launching ramps, 97-slip marinam, dingy racks, kayak racks.
Seasonal Stickers
- Cars and motorcycles $50.00
- Senior Citizens FREE
- Disabled Persons Permanent Disability/Social Security Act FREE
- Daily Admission (for vehicles without seasonal stickers) $15.00
- Member of a TOBAY fire department $25.00
- Member of Wantagh Fire Department $50.00
- Veterans $25.00 (resident) and $50.00 (non-resident in NY, Tappen only)
There are a wide range of departments in Oyster Bay Town Hall North for residents throughout the Nassau County area. Offices available include planning and development, human resources, town clerk, press, comptroller, town historian and economic development. The office of the town supervisor and town attorney are also available in this building.
Established in 1991, Oyster Bay Barbers-Hairstylists is a privately owned beauty salon specializing in male hair styling. Please call for information on services offered.
The Town Board is the legislative body for the town of Oyster Bay. It oversees town operations, as well as holding regularly-scheduled public meetings. The board is comprised of seven council members.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States from 1885 until his death in 1919, made his home at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, New York. Known for its history and scenic beauty, buffs will enjoy the Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard, which features films and exhibits about the president. Sagamore Hill served as Roosevelt's Summer White House from 1902 until 1908, during that period Roosevelt used his home to host dignitaries from around the country and the world.
Parking at Sagamore Hill
The National Park Service says that most people prefer to drive to Sagamore Hill, either in their own vehicles or in a rented one. There is free parking onsite.
Best and Worst time to go to Sagamore Hill
From early fall to late spring, Sagamore Hill is open from Wednesday through Sunday each week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Mondays & Tuesdays. During June, July & August, the site is open every day. Visiting in the fall is likely best since the summer months are usually busiest.
Admission to Sagamore Hill
General admission to Sagamore Hill is free. The only charge is a $5 fee to take a tour of President Roosevelt's home. Other activities, including guided Ranger walks and hikes down the nature trail to Cold Spring Harbor are all free.
Must see/do at Sagamore Hill
Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploration of the site's 83 acres of forest containing salt marshes, meadows and beach home to birds, mammals, and insects. Numerous paths and a vibrant nature trail are must-sees.
Other places to visit near Sagamore Hill
Nearby local points-of-interest include the Raynham Hall Museum, filled with Oyster Bay history; natural beauty supplied by the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park and the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.
Insider tip for visitors to Sagamore Hill
Check out this useful map & guide to attractions in Oyster Bay Village from the Oyster Bay Main Street Association.
Author's bio: Alan Krawitz is a native Long Island resident and freelance writer based in New York City. He has been published in Newsday and The New York Daily News, among other local and regional outlets. Contact him at: https://alanjkrawitz.contently.com/
Town Councilman Joseph G. Pinto was elected to the Town Board in 2009. He is a CPA, and has utilized this background in budget maintenance on town engineering projects and funding. He has also served as the Deputy Commissioner for the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Public Works.
Planting Fields Arboretum features a public garden on a Long Island Gold Coast estate. Funded by the Planting Fields Foundation, a New York State Board of Regents non profit public educational foundation, the former residence of William Robertson Coe has been has been preserved and enhanced, offering everything from classes to weekend brunches. It famously houses decendents of the Coe family's extensive rare plant and tree collections.