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MINEOLA (Dec. 17, 2009) As winter arrives, the cold-weather pleasures of cross-country skiing await intrepid outdoor explorers just 17 miles from Times Square--weather permitting, of course.

With the crowds gone from Nassau County’s parks and when the snow falls, cross-country skiers can find tranquility and nature amid thousands of acres of parkland and miles of pristine woods and trails close by. And when exhausted, there are always plenty of nearby spots for an après-ski hot chocolate or more.

Nassau County has some of the most accessible cross-country skiing in the region. You’ll get your heart pumping but you won’t feel stressed.

Here’s where to find cross-country skiing on The Island of Possibilities:

Bay Park, East Rockaway
87 1st Ave.
East Rockaway
(516) 571-7244
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks
The 96-acre county-operated Bay Park borders Hewlett Bay and the East Rockaway Channel offers many trails for cross country skiing, weather permitting. 

Bethpage State Park
99 Quaker Meeting House Rd.,
Farmingdale
(516) 249-0701
www.nysparks.com/parks
While best known for its five world-class golf courses, this state park offers miles of cross-country skiing trails in winter. There’s also sledding and tobogganing.

Christopher Morley Park
Searingtown Road, north of Long Island Expressway
Roslyn-North Hills
516-571-8113
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks
This 98-acre county park offers peaceful and beautiful wooded trails for skiing in winter

Eisenhower Park
Field 1
600 Merrick Ave. at Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks
Cross-country skiing, sledding, tobogganing.

Garvies Point Museum & Preserve
50 Barry Drive
Glen Cove 
(516) 571-8010
www.garviespointmuseum.com
Winter cross-country skiing on 62 acres of glacial moraine covered by forests, thickets, and meadows

Grant Park
1625 Broadway at Sheridan Avenue
Hewlett 
(516) 571-7820
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks
A 35-acre county park offering cross-country skiing, sledding, tobogganing in winter

North Woodmere Park
750 Hungry Harbor Rd.,
North Woodmere
(516) 571-7801
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks
This150-acre county-owned park offers cross-country skiing, weather permitting.

Muttontown Preserve,                             
Route 25A west of Jericho-Oyster Bay Road
(on Muttontown Lane, south side of 25A)
East Norwich
(516) 571-8500
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks
Comprising 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and estate grounds, Muttontown Preserve, Nassau County's largest nature preserve and one of the most beautiful settings, offers cross-country skiing trails when there's sufficient snow. 

Tackapausha Preserve 
Washington Avenue
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 571-7443
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks
Ski 425 acres of undeveloped woodlands

Trail View State Park
Jericho Tpke. (West of Woodbury Road)
Woodbury
(631) 423-1770
www.nysparks.com/parks
Four hundred acres and more than 7 miles of trails with cross-country skiing when the weather permits.

Valley Stream State Park 
Southern State Parkway Exit 15A
Valley Stream 
(516) 825-4128
www.nysparks.com/parks
Almost 100 acres of parkland with cross-country skiing permitted, when the weather allows.

Nassau County, the Island of Possibilities, is an easy day trip from almost anywhere in the New York metropolitan area. But with many hotels in Nassau County offering special winter rates, why not book a room for a mid-winter retreat. Many area hotels have indoor pools and other amenities. 
Nassau County, The Island of Possibilities, is home to world-class shopping, restaurants, and museums as well as top-notch hotels, Gold Coast mansions, quaint villages and spectacular surfing, fishing and boating. There are many hiking trails, public gardens, bike paths and plenty of free and near-free events and attractions all year long. Nassau County has something for everyone and whether you come for the day or stay overnight, you will find Nassau County wonderfully accessible and affordable. For more information about Nassau County, The Island of Possibilities, visit: www.visitnassaucounty.com