Adventure Tours

Tour cultural, historical and recreational attractions! Share special sites and memorable moments with friends and fellow “adventurers.” Tours leave from the Merrick Road Park Golf Course in Merrick, located one traffic light east of the Meadowbrook Parkway. For tour information contact at 292-9000, extension 7211 or 7258.

Registration: MAIL IN ONLY. First-come, first-served. Buses are filled in the order we receive payments. Sorry, we cannot reserve bus seats. Enclose a separate check or money order for each trip, PAYABLE TO THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD and send along with self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Department of Parks and Recreation, 200 North Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY 11550, Attn: Adventure Tours. Please include phone number, address and name of each guest. No more than two reservations per request. Tours are held rain or shine, and listed return times are approximate. Please wear comfortable shoes on all trips, there will be a lot of walking. Bring a camera to capture those incredible sights. Trips open to TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD residents only!  NO REFUNDS!

Hampton Classic 

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Depart 8:30 AM – Return 6:30 PM (approximately)

 “TO RIDE ON A HORSE, IS TO FLY WITHOUT WINGS” ANONYMOUS

Join our LI tour guide, as we head out to Bridgehampton and enjoy one of the most famous events on Long Island, "The Hampton Classic” and see the Olympic jumper and rider winners from the International livery stables.

All events are staged every year, on a transformed outdoor field in beautiful Bridgehampton.  Multiple horse jumping rings are spaced around the acres, with outdoor bleachers.  Each event is timed with judges announcing on loudspeaker, for all to hear. 

All seating is open, (bring sun/rain apparel). There are many food vendors scattered around the walkways for you to enjoy.  Don’t miss the incredible vendors as you stroll the "Boutique Gardens".

On the way home, we will stop at a local LI farm and if time permits, we will take a drive into Southampton village, and enjoy a bus eye view of beautiful homes along the water. This is sure to be a full day of fun!  Fee: $69 per person.