With the 2024 summer public water activity season upon us we would like to bring your attention to the water quality at Manorhaven Beach and the surrounding water body which was given a "C" rating in water quality.

The day to day operation are managed by the Town of North Hempstead.

Nassau County Health Department is responsible for testing and reporting water quality.

Because Manorhaven Beach has been closed for many years Nassau County does not and will not test and report water quality on the Nassau County Park website.

Although Manorhaven Beach is not officially recognized as "open," the surrounding water body is accessed by a large community of children, families and visitors throughout the season for paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, barefoot wadding  and other activities that expose them to the waters content.

Nassau County has stated that if the Town of North Hempstead Commissioner of Parks would request Manorhaven Beach be changed to "open" status then Nassau County would test and report as they do for all other open status beaches. 

For the safety and welfare for all Manorhaven Beach visitors we are requesting the following:

1. The Commissioner of the Town of North Hempstead Parks make a formal request to Nassau County to change Manorhaven Beach Park to "open" status.

2. Nassau County immediately begin standard testing reporting of the Manorhaven Beach's water quality and report testing results alongside other Nassau County beach testing results on its website.

These steps will help all Manorhaven Beach visitors to be appropriately informed to make safe decisions for their children and themselves.

 Please sign this petition to support this cherished local resources!