Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh announce that residents interested in having their children participate in the 2026 Summer Recreation Program can pre-register now through March 27th by uploading their proof of residency on the Town’s recreation portal. This process is mandatory prior to final registration this spring, which will once again be performed fully online. This year’s Summer Recreation Program will be a Full Day program only, available to children ages 4-12, taking place at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale, Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Plainview Old Bethpage Community Park in Plainview, Syosset Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury and Harry Tappen Beach & Park in Glenwood Landing. Space is limited at each facility. The program runs Monday, June 29th through Friday, August 7th. Full details are available online at www.oysterbaytown.com/summerrec.
“The Town’s Summer Recreation Program features great summer fun for children at five of our Town parks, with activities including arts and crafts, various games, themed days, water fun, scavenger hunts and so much more,” said Supervisor Saladino. “To help streamline the registration process, residents will be able to sign-up their children online this spring, and can begin pre-registration today!”
All registrations for Summer Recreation will performed online. In an effort to simplify the process, the Town’s Parks Department is now accepting proof of residency materials during the pre-registration process. After March 27th, those who pre-registered will receive correspondence on next steps to complete the application process.
How to upload materials (note: pre-registration does not guarantee a spot in this year’s Summer Recreation Program. Parents will need to perform final registration this spring). Beginning in 2026, pre-registration will require submission of Proof of Residency ONLY. All other required documents will be collected after your child has been registered and payment has been made.
- Create account or log into existing account
Parents/Guardians will visit www.oysterbaytown.com/portaland log in to their account or create a new account. If you are unable to log in or create an account, please contact us at parksportal@oysterbay-ny.gov. - Add family members to your household
After logging in, select My Account, Household Account Management, Household and Member Update. Confirm all family members are listed. If needed, select Add Family Member at the bottom of the page to add a child or guardian to the household. It is important to make sure the birthdates of your children are correct. Select SAVE. - Subscribe to email communication
Confirm you are subscribed to email communication by selecting My Profile in the Account menu, and checking the box next to Subscribe to Future Marketing Communications. If you are not subscribed to email, you will not receive notification regarding your child(ren)’s preregistration approval. - Upload Proof of Residency
Select DOCUMENT UPLOAD from the Portal menu. Choose “Link to Household” and the type of document you are providing. Upload your proof of residency. Only one proof will need to be provided regardless of how many children you wish to enroll.
Acceptable proofs are a Town of Oyster Bay Tax Bill or Utility Bill displaying a parent/guardian name with your Town of Oyster Bay address. Proofs MUST be dated 2026.
After your proof of residency has been uploaded, select the link ‘Finalize Pre-Registration for Summer Recreation’ at the top of the page. Your email and name will prepopulate based on your account. Select the children you are requesting to preregister, then select SUBMIT.
Your documentation has now been submitted and will be reviewed by the Recreation office. An email will be sent regarding your approval status. Again, pre-registration approval does not guarantee your child a spot in the program. Parents are still required to register online in the spring. Note: In order for your child to participate in the program, you must provide their birth certificate, immunization records, and current physical AFTER your child is enrolled.
“We know many of our youngsters can’t wait for the warm weather and all the fun they have at the Town’s Summer Recreation Program,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “With full-day options now available at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale and Harry Tappen Beach in Glen Head, we look forward to another successful summer of fun!”
The mandatory pre-registration period, during which interested parents/guardians can upload proof of residency, is open now through March 27th. Submission of materials does not guarantee a spot in the 2026 program – parents must complete their registration this spring when final registration opens. Parents will receive an email from the Recreation Division with directions on how to complete registration. All registration will take place online. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/summerrecreation or call the Town’s Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945.