Woodbury, Long Island: Essential Things Parents Must Know

Within the town of Oyster Bay, located just 35 miles from New York City in Nassau County, lies the hamlet of Woodbury—a community within a town that is not incorporated as a village. Within Woodbury are the neighborhoods of The Gates, Hunting Hill, Hunter’s Run, Rolling Hills 1, Rolling Hills 2, Rolling Hills 3, Pine Hollow Estates, Woodbury Estates, and Woodbury Knolls, to name a few. Woodbury is also home to The Woodlands—one of Gold Coast’s Gatsby-era mansions, at which you can dine on a regular basis, that was built in 1918 and now sits on the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course. Woodbury offers a variety of family-friendly options in terms of public and private schools, parks, beaches, and community centers.

Here’s everything you need to know if you're considering moving your family to Woodbury, Long Island.
    

Schools in Woodbury

Public Schools Serving Woodbury

Children who live in Woodbury will attend one of 10 public schools in the Syosset Central School District:

Private Schools Serving Woodbury

There are nearly 30 private schools serving the Woodbury area, including preschools, mixed-age schools, religious schools, and schools for students with special needs.

Private preschools serving Woodbury include:

Private mixed-age schools serving Woodbury include:

Private religious schools serving Woodbury include:

Private schools for students with special needs serving Woodbury include:

Public Transportation: Long Island Rail Road Stops Serving Woodbury

For those parents who work in New York City and will have to commute on a daily basis, or for the family that wants to visit the city for a day, the LIRR stop serving Woodbury is the Syosset train station, located at Oyster Bay Road and Underhill Boulevard. The commute from Syosset to Penn Station is approximately 50 minutes.

Two other nearby LIRR train stations that are easily accessible from Woodbury are:

Things to Do with Kids in Woodbury

Parks in Woodbury

Woodbury is home to a community and a state park in which families can spend a relaxing afternoon playing and picnicking.
    

Syosset-Woodbury Community Park

This 46-acre park offers a children’s play area; picnicking area with grills; basketball, bocce, handball, shuffleboard, and tennis courts; swimming and kiddie wading pools (membership needed); ice-skating rink; softball, little league, and multi-use turf fields; and a nature trail.

Trail View State Park

A 400-acre, 7.4-mile linear park, Trail View encompasses a variety of natural habitats, including forests, marshes, and fields. The park is a local favorite spot for bird watching. It offers nature trails and paths for horseback riding, as well as biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
    

Beaches Serving Woodbury

The town of Oyster Bay, in which Woodbury hamlet is located, has eight beaches, three of which are for residents only (noted with asterisks):

Little Leagues Serving Woodbury

While many kids in elementary and middle school want to start playing a sport, their schools don’t have sports teams. Don’t despair: There are a few sports leagues serving Woodbury, including:

Community Centers in Woodbury

For families that are looking for a little extra community closeness, Woodbury has three community centers, including a country club, a golf course, and a nearby JCC.
    

Crest Hollow Country Club

As the only club on the East Coast that offers three different racquet sports on one property (tennis on Har-Tru courts, platform, and beach tennis), Crest Hollow also offers a beach arena for volleyball and an Olympic-size pool. The club also offers corporate and social events, and weddings.
    

The Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course

Situated on 121 acres, the 18-par championship golf course features narrow fairways, water holes, sand and grass bunkers, and a putting green. The golf course offers a half-day summer camp for boy and girls ages 6-10, and a full-day camp for boys and girls ages 10-17.
    

Mid-Island Y JCC in nearby Plainview

Though it’s not in Woodbury proper, the Mid-Island Y JCC is the closest JCC to Woodbury (approximately a 10-minute drive). In addition to its Early Childhood Center, the JCC offers a Youth & Teen Center with after-school programs, a teen lounge, leadership programs, and more; the Adler Center for Special Needs; a summer camp; fitness and aquatics programs; community programs, and more.
    

Shopping in Woodbury

Specialty Grocery Stores in Woodbury

In addition to the Super Stop & Shop, the community of Woodbury has a few grocery stores from which to choose, including:

Courtesy Meyer’s Plant & Produce Farm Stand

Meyer's Plant & Produce Farm Stand offers fresh, locally grown produce, incuding more than 30 types of vegetables and a large variety of fruits.

There is also a Whole Foods Market and H Mart in nearby Jericho, and a Trader Joe’s and Fairway Market in neighboring Plainview. 
    

Everyday Shopping in Woodbury

The community of Woodbury offers a variety of everyday shopping options, such as:

Restaurants in Woodbury

Woodbury offers residents a variety of cuisines from Mediterranean to sushi, including:           

   
Main image: The Woodlands, one of Gold Coast’s Gatsby-era estates, was built in 1918.
Courtesy The Woodlands