Town of Islip Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Youth Programs

Town of Islip Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Youth Programs offers activities such as Summer Day Camps, Pre-K classes, after school programs, craft classes, cultural programs, sports camps, dance instruction, horseback riding, and tennis. The program also includes access to recreation centers, playgrounds, ballfields, picnic facilities, beaches, pools, swim classes, swimming and water safety instruction, and an open gym program. Families can also take part in fairs, festivals, concerts, movies, dinner cruises, the Northwell Health Run, and use the Rifle, Pistol and Archery Range.

• Schedule: Brookwood Hall offices and divisions list office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and office hours are also listed as Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM.

The department is led by Commissioner Thomas Owens. The Town of Islip was incorporated in 1683 under English rule. The Town’s Rifle Range is one of the very few such facilities on Long Island, and it serves law enforcement agencies including Nassau County Police, Sheriffs and DA, Fire Island National Seashore, Amtrak, DMV, Suffolk Courts, U.S. Treasury, Farmingdale Police Department, and the NYS Park Police. Islip is the 3rd largest town in New York State, and Islip MacArthur Airport provides many job opportunities. Services and programs are also available to Islip residents 60 years of age or older, including senior centers and club activities, nutrition programs, and essential transportation.

Last updated February 7, 2026.