Community petitions to reopen the Bethpage Skatepark

Skateboarders in Bethpage are petitioning the town of Oyster Bay to reopen the Bethpage Skate Park, which has been closed since 2024. The facility was shut down due to environmental remediation efforts by Grumman to remove a toxic plume from the ground. Local skaters are calling for the return of the community staple to avoid long commutes to distant parks.