When popular Long Island summer spots reopen: Splish Splash, Salt Shack and more

Here's when to expect some of your favorite warm-weather Long Island venues to open and what's new at some of the destinations:

AMUSEMENT PARKS AND PLAY PLACES

Opens March 20: Adventureland

The park features outdoor amusements, an arcade and games. New rides debuting this spring and summer include The Ram pirate ship, Wave Twister and a new carousel. The park will be adding two new midway games including Wave Blaster (shooting water into targets as they light up) and Jungle Run (players roll a ball into holes to move an animal across the board). 

• Where 2245 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
• Hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays starting March 20 through Memorial Day weekend; Summer hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily starting June 26
• Cost $51.50 (including fees) plus tax ages 2-24; $39.50 ages 25 and older
• More info adventureland.us, 631-694-6868

Opens March 20: The Adventure Park at Long Island

Visitors can take on the challenge of the park's 14 trails, which vary in difficulty and include 49 zip lines.

• Where 75 Colonial Springs Rd. East Gate, Wheatley Heights
• Hours Opening weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20-22; 3 to 8 p.m. March 27, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 29, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 1, 3 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays April 17-30 (closed Monday-Thursday); May 1-June 26 open 3 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays; Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday from June 27 through Sept. 1.
• Cost $69 ages 14 and older; $59 ages 7-13; playground is $15
• More info myadventurepark.com, 631-983-3844

Opens April 16: WildPlay at Jones Beach

Kids can soar on a zip line 700 feet high at this beachside play center.

• Where Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
• Hours Spring hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday April 16-June 4; Summer hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily June 5-30; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily July 1-Sept. 6.
• Cost Passes start at $14.99; season passes start at $74.99
• More info wildplay.com, 800-668-7771

Opens May 23: Splish Splash Water Park

There’s fun for kids of all ages, and accommodations for children with special needs, at the splashy water park.  Experience the Stingray Bay water playground and the park’s nighttime event, Neon Nights. The 96-acre water park is home to more than 30 themed attractions, from a high-speed water coaster to two wave pools and a relaxing lazy river.

• Where 2549 Splish Splash Dr., Calverton
• Hours Varies by date (May 23 – Sept. 7)
• Cost $69.99,  $64.99 ages 2 and older and under 48 inches at the gate, plus tax.
• More info splishsplash.com, 631-727-3600

Opens May 22: Scott's Pointe outdoor area

On tap to open full-time by Memorial Day weekend, the outdoor section features a paved go-cart track with 40 carts, some for children, some for adults, and some doubles to be shared. There is two sand volleyball courts with the ability to have up to eight for special events. The lake has 15 bumper boats equipped with water cannons, paddleboards and kayaks. In addition, the lake will offer a 2-acre floating Aqua Park. Guests swim out to the inflatable boardwalk and take on slides, trampolines, climbing elements and other challenges on the water. The outdoor experience also includes pickleball courts, batting cages, giant slides, electric surfboards and a wading area for littles.

• Where 5835 Middle Country Rd., Calverton
• Hours Outdoor area will be open part-time early May with pickleball, go-karts and batting cages and Aqua Park (weather permitting) on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3 p.m. to dusk (Closed Tuesday); Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; outdoor area open full-time by May 22 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Cost Admission prices will be a la carte for the outdoor activities 
• More info scottspointe.com, 631-953-2133.

Now open: Bayville Adventure Park

Visitors can play mini-golf or try amusements like bumper boats and an aerial obstacle course. Also located within the park, Beaches and Cream Soda Shoppe has indoor seating and serves homemade ice cream right across from the beach and has an arcade.

• Where 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville
• Hours 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June 9. Summer hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily starting June 10
• Cost $35.75for pay-one-price unlimited ticket
• More info bayvilleadventurepark.com, 516-624-7433

Resumes July 19: Long Island Aquarium Booze Cruises 

The Sunset Booze Cruise will feature boat excursions for ages 21 and older. There will be a Rum cruise on July 18 at 7:30 p.m., Tequilacruise on Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Harvest Wine cruise on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. on the aquarium’s Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat. Each cruise includes live music, drinks and snacks. 

• Where 431 E. Main St., Riverhead
• Hours Rum cruise: July 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Tequilacruise: Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.; Harvest Wine cruise: Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.
• Cost $89 per person for each cruise 
• More info longislandaquarium.com, 631-208-9200 ext. 426 .

BEACHSIDE RESTAURANTS

Now open: Dox Island Park

Guests can grab drinks and food and enjoy live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday with water views. 

• Where 10 Broadway, Island Park
• Hours Open noon Thursday-Sunday; Summer hours: Opens at noon daily starting May 5
• More info doxbarandkitchen.com, 516-992-2222

Opens May 1: The Sunset Club at Tappen Beach

The Sunset Club is perched on the expansive Tappan beachfront that overlooks Hempstead Harbor and, just beyond, Long Island Sound, and it offers diners a slice of sunny happiness — and one of the few places Long Islanders can eat on the sand. Restaurateur Rustan Lundstrum, who also owns Coopers Bluff and Coach Meeting House, both in Oyster Bay, mixes the Hamptons with retro Miami: Guests use a QR code to order tableside via an online system that goes directly to the kitchen.

• Where 494 Prospect Ave., Sea Cliff
• Hours Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
• More info 516-289-4983, thesunsetclub.fun

Opens May 1 : Dublin Deck Tiki Bar

Rock out to live music at the tiki bar on the Patchogue River. Head to the bar on Wednesdays for country night.

• Where 325 River Ave., Patchogue
• Hours  Vary May 1-3 and May 8-10 open daily May 15 (Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• More info dublindeck.com, 631-207-0370

Opens May 1: Salt Shack, Cedar Beach 

The shack is a two-level structure, with a bar, dining and dancing space on both. Live music is planned for seven nights a week on the beach when the summer season kicks off on May 18. Parking is free for nonresidents after 4 p.m. Town of Babylon residents park free all day with proof of residency. Located between Gilgo Beach and Captree State Park on a barrier island. 

• Where 100 Ocean Pkwy., Babylon
• Hours Open weekends 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting May 1; Summer season: open daily starting May 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Labor Day 
• More info saltshackny.com, 631-422-7222.

Opens May 23: Flynn's

The spot remains the center of Ocean Bay Park nightlife and offers a boisterous daytime scene. The entertainment offerings begin Memorial Day weekend with live music happy hours (5 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday) with discounted appetizers and drinks plus games and giveaways. The hot spot offers weekly dinner boat cruises (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 to 11 p.m.) from Captree Boat Basin at Captree State Park in Bay Shore aboard Moon Chaser. Come Saturday and Sunday for bands, themed parties (Disco on the Deck on Aug. 15) and festivals (Freedom Fest on July 3 and Rocketfest on July 25).

• Where 1 Cayuga St., Ocean Bay Park, Fire Island
• Cost Tickets range $10
• More info flynnsfireislandny.com, 631-583-5000.

LIGHTHOUSES 

Now open: Fire Island Lighthouse 

Follow the path to the gravel road to the National Seashore boardwalk that leads to the lighthouse.

• Where 600 Robert Moses State Pkwy., Babylon
• Hours Open dawn to dusk; Lighthouse is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, tower 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
• Cost Free admission to the museum; tower climb, $10, $5 ages 12 and younger and must be at least 42 inches to climb, $5 ages 62 and older. Park at Robert Moses State Park Field 5 and walk east: $10 a car daily May 23-Sept. 7 ; $8 weekends and holidays April 4 -May 17 and Sept. 12 - Nov. 8 
• More info fireislandlighthouse.com, 631-583-5901

Opens April 3: Montauk Point Lighthouse

Climb the lighthouse's 137 iron steps, browse the on-site museum or simply admire the grounds overlooking the furthest point of Long Island. The lighthouse features an interactive, virtual aquarium of Montauk sea life.

• Where 2000 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk
• Hours 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily April 3 through June; 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekends July-August; 10:30 a.m. To 4:30 p.m. daily Sept 1 through Oct 12
• Cost $15, $5 younger than 12, free children 41 inches and under
• More info montaukhistoricalsociety.org, 631-668-2544

Opens May 23: Horton Point Lighthouse

Explore exhibits about shipwrecks, whaling and the history of the lighthouse and its keepers.

• Where 3575 Lighthouse Rd., Southold
• Hours 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (May 23-Sept. 13)
• Cost $5 per person; $10 per family; $5 parking fee
• More info southoldhistorical.org, 631-765-5500.