Island Park plages

Les plages non développées ou non découvertes, communément appelées plages sauvages, servent de biomes vitaux pour la biodiversité marine. Ces plages ne sont pas modifiées à des fins récréatives ou touristiques et jouent un rôle critique dans la reproduction et la nidification des tortues de mer, des oiseaux de mer et des pingouins. La préservation de ces plages et de leurs dunes environnantes offre également une protection pour les écosystèmes intérieurs et les infrastructures humaines contre les conditions météorologiques extrêmes. Une plage est une forme de relief située à côté d'un plan d'eau, composée de particules lâches telles que du sable, du gravier, des galets, des coquillages de mollusques ou des algues corallines. La densité et la structure des sédiments sur une plage varient en fonction de l'action des vagues locales et du temps, créant une gamme de paysages uniques.

The boardwalk, including the nature preserve, has been increasingly crowded. It's becoming more difficult to ride a bike on weekends without having to stop multiple times due to people not paying attention, even in the designated bike lanes. I've been living in Rockaway for a long time, about two years before Rockaway Playland closed, and it's now as crowded as it was back then. The construction work on the cement seawall has really picked up in the past few months. Today's photo.

La plage est paisible et pas trop bondée, mais malheureusement, la présence de mouches est assez désagréable et dérangeante. Je n'ai aucune intention de revenir.

This stunning beach is one of many on the island, and we opted for this one primarily due to the parking cost, which was $15 for Nassau County residents and $37 for other visitors. It's more affordable compared to other nearby beaches that charge up to $50 for parking. Near the entrance, there was a small hut with bathrooms and showers in decent condition, along with a kiosk selling hot dogs, fries, nachos, and beverages. This was the only place to purchase food or drinks, as there were no other vendors on the beach, not even someone selling chilled sodas from a cooler. The same goes for other amenities—you need to bring everything you might need for the day, including a sun umbrella (since there is no shade and no rentals), seats, or refreshments, and also take everything out with you. The beach itself featured two watchtowers with lifeguards on duty, allowing swimming in a relatively wide section of the beach. However, there were signs warning of rip currents, and most people stayed close to the shore. The water was clean but not very clear, with some seaweed floating around. The sand was incredible—white-ish, smooth, and powdery—so be prepared to bring some of it home stuck to your feet. I found a few shells, but not many. Even though it was a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon with many people around, the beach didn't feel crowded, and everyone generally behaved well, with no excessive noise or loud music. This beach is also a great spot for birdwatching, especially near the dunes where there are fenced areas for nesting birds. However, no pets or dogs are allowed on the beach or in the dunes. Despite the beach park advertising a dog park, you still need to pay for parking to access it, which doesn't make much sense to me. Visited on a Sunday in July 2023. Paid by card.

Cet après-midi, j'ai fait une promenade le long de la promenade, ce qui était un excellent moyen de faire de l'exercice et de profiter de l'extérieur. Comme il faisait un peu frais dehors, il n'y avait que quelques personnes qui se promenaient le long de la promenade, ce qui a atténué toutes les inquiétudes concernant le Covid, du moins pour aujourd'hui. C'était vraiment rafraîchissant de respirer l'air frais et de faire quelques pas. C'est mon endroit préféré pour les promenades, surtout lorsque le temps se réchauffe. Il y a quelque chose de vraiment magique à écouter les sons de l'eau et à observer les gens savourer le magnifique paysage. Je viens ici me promener depuis mon adolescence.

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