Shorefront Park facts for kids

The Village Band Shell

Shorefront Park is a fun outdoor area in Patchogue, New York. You can find it on Smith Street, near the south end of Rider Avenue. It's a great spot for many different activities and events.

The park is designed to host lots of outdoor fun. When the weather gets warm in late spring, the park comes alive! You can enjoy concerts, plays, and even exciting boat races. There are also carnivals, fairs, and special cultural events. Many people come to watch sports games or see the amazing 4th of July fireworks show. These events happen all summer long and even into the fall. Some local people also love to jog or ride their bikes along the paths by the water.

Shorefront Park is right on Patchogue Bay. From many of the park's benches, you can see beautiful views of the Great South Bay. Since 2007, the village of Patchogue has made some great updates to the park. They replaced the old Band Shell with a new, modern one. This new stage is now home to big events like the Great South Bay Music Festival.

What You Can Do at Shorefront Park

Shorefront Park is a popular place for summer outings. It's easy to get to, located just east of South Ocean Avenue on Smith Street. The park is also very close to Mascot Dock, which is just a short walk southwest. You can find parking on Rider Avenue.

Rider Avenue Park: More Fun Nearby

Right across the street, or north of Shorefront Park, is Rider Avenue Park. This park has even more to offer! It has three baseball fields, basketball courts, and trails for hiking. There are also bleacher stands where you can sit and watch local sports games. This park is surrounded by tall beach grass and has a natural lake.

A beautiful bay view from the Band Shell

Weather in the Area

Shorefront Park is located near Islip, New York. The weather here changes with the seasons. Summers are warm, and winters are cold. You can see the average high and low temperatures for each month in the table below.