Bethpage State Park
Park Long Island state park with championship golf courses
On Long Island, Bethpage offers multiple public golf courses-most famously the Black Course-plus trails and picnic areas; golfers and weekend recreationists make the trip.
Bethpage State Park is a large state park on Long Island, New York, known primarily for its public golf complex that includes multiple 18-hole courses. The park’s most famous layout is the championship-grade Black Course, alongside four other public courses.
Golfers use the park for tournament and recreational play; the complex includes practice facilities, a driving range, and clubhouse services. The combination of multiple courses in a single public facility makes it a major regional golfing destination.
The park occupies a significant parcel within the Town of Oyster Bay on Long Island and serves both local residents and visitors from the New York metropolitan area.
- Public championship course: One of the few public golf facilities in the U.S. with a championship-grade course open to the general public.
- Facilities: Park includes driving ranges, practice facilities, and pro shop services typical of a large state-run golf complex.
What to See #
- Black Course: The Black Course is a championship 18-hole course known for its difficulty and public accessibility; it has hosted major national tournaments.
- Five-course complex: Four additional public 18-hole courses named Red, Blue, Yellow and Green together form the park's five-course complex and accommodate a range of skill levels.
How to Get to Bethpage State Park #
Bethpage State Park is in Farmingdale, Long Island. From Jamaica or Penn Station take the LIRR to Farmingdale (about 45-60 minutes) and then a short taxi or rideshare to the park (5-10 minutes). By car, access from Southern State Parkway or Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway with local signage to Quaker Meeting House Road.
Tips for Visiting Bethpage State Park #
- Book tee times well in advance for premier courses like the Black Course, especially on weekends.
- If interested in the golf history, look for plaques and clubhouse displays about the course's design and PGA events.
- Check for practice-range closures before arrival - maintenance days are common in spring.
Best Time to Visit Bethpage State Park #
A large New York state park best known for its world-class golf courses - visit in spring through autumn for playable conditions and active course schedules.
Weather & Climate near Bethpage State Park #
Bethpage State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1075 mm/year), wettest in August, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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