Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board today announced a new initiative to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of Oyster Bay’s parks – the installation of adult changing tables. Designated public restrooms at Allen Park in Farmingdale, Burns Park in Massapequa, and the Town Ice Skating Center in Bethpage now have adult changing tables, and the town plans to install a total of 15 more across various parks.

 

“Our goal is to make Oyster Bay’s parks more inclusive for everyone,” Supervisor Saladino said. “By adding adult changing tables to our public restrooms, we are ensuring that individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers can enjoy our parks with dignity and ease. This is just one of many steps we are taking to create an environment where everyone feels welcome.”

In addition to the adult changing tables, several Town parks feature playgrounds and swings designed for individuals with disabilities, as well as play communication boards that facilitate inclusive play for children with speech and language challenges.
The Town plans to install additional adult changing tables at Bethpage Community Park, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Marjorie Post Park, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, TOBAY Beach, and Philip B. Healy Beach. All installations have been funded through the Nassau County Community Development Block Grant Program – not Town tax dollars.

 

For more information, please call the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department at (516) 797-4128.