Jones Beach at 90
Jones Beach State Park, designed as a grand seaside castle resort for ordinary folk, opened 90 years ago Sunday — forever changing Long Island and igniting many a love affair with the sea and sand.
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North Brunswick, NJ residents Aliel Botello, 7, and sister Aylin, 4, enjoying the obstacle apparatuses on the playground at Jones Beach Saturday July 27, 2019. Jones Beach celebrates 90th birthday
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Valley Stream residents Richard Vega playing shuffleboard with son Liam, 6, in the evening hours at Jones Beach Saturday July 27, 2019. Jones Beach celebrates 90th birthday
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Special guest Danni Christian, and Johnny Nale not in this photo, lead are the first act to the Aerosmith tribute the band Last Child with a pack house at the Boardwalk Bandshell at Jones Beach Saturday July 27, 2019. Jones Beach celebrates 90th birthday
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White Plains resident Kayla Andrade washing sand and sea water out of her hair at the outdoor shower at Jones Beach Saturday July 27, 2019. Jones Beach celebrates 90th birthday
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A boy enjoying the water park at Jones Beach Saturday July 27, 2019. Jones Beach celebrates 90th birthday...
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People getting their exercise in at Sunrise before the day gets into it triple digit feel level at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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People getting their exercise in at Sunrise before the day gets into it triple digit feel level at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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Jones Beach worker Jack LalPadula getting the volleyball court ready for a tournament at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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The sun rises over Jones Beach on July 20.
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The sun rises over the lifeguard stand at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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Jones Beach worker Jack LalPadula getting the volleyball court ready for a tournament at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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Early beachgoers look over the water at Jones Beach on July 20.
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People trying to handle the large wave while cooling off at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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Volleyball tournament just east of the central mall at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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Folks sitting under their umbrellas while watching the volleyball tournament just east of the central mall at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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Beach goers entering the beach via the central mall at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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The crowds at Jones Beach on July 20.
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The crowds getting large to the day goes at Jones Beach Saturday July 20, 2019. Jones Beach 90th anniversary
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Crowds entering the beach from the central mall at Jones Beach on July 17.
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The base of the flagpole at Jones Beach on July 17.
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The West Bathhouse Pool at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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There are sun tanning lotion dispenser on the boardwalk at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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Jones Beach concession stands and restaurant at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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Crowds entering the beach from the central mall at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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The West Bathhouse Pool at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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Promenade overlooking the West Bathhouse Pool at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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Gift shop at the central mall Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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WildPlay zipline and adventure park at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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The Boardwalk Cafe at the central mall at Jones Beach on July 17.
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Two-year-old Carmine Turchi running through the sprinkler with his grandfather Carmine Turchi at Splash Pad Park at Jones Beachon July 17.
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Beach shop at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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People come to the boardwalk for exercise at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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Umbrellas at the shoreline at Jones Beach Wednesday July 17, 2019. 90th anniversary of Jone Beach State Park.
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WildPlay zipline and adventure park at Jones Beach on July 17.
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