Cantiague Park Course
Cantiague Park Golf Course

About this course
Cantiague Park Golf Course is a nine-hole municipal facility located in Hicksville, a community in Nassau County on Long Island. The course sits within Cantiague Park, a larger recreational complex that includes athletic fields, swimming pools, and other public amenities. As a county-operated course, it serves the local golfing population with an accessible layout designed for players of varying abilities. The course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of Long Island's glacial plain, with mature trees lining many fairways and defining playing corridors. The routing makes efficient use of the available parkland acreage, and the nine holes can be played twice from different tee positions to simulate an eighteen-hole round. Water features and bunkers provide strategic interest on several holes, though the design emphasizes playability over severe difficulty. Cantiague Park functions primarily as a community golf resource, offering affordable rates and serving as an introduction to the game for junior golfers and beginners while also accommodating experienced players seeking a quick round. The facility includes a practice area and basic clubhouse amenities typical of municipal operations. Its location in a densely populated suburban area makes it a convenient option for Nassau County residents, and the course remains busy throughout the season as part of the county's public golf offerings.
Quick facts
- Location
- Hicksville, NY, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1970
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 30
- Length
- 1,878 yards
- Difficulty
- 28.3/101
Getting there
Cantiague Park Golf Course sits in the heart of Nassau County, roughly thirty miles east of Midtown Manhattan and easily accessed via the Long Island Expressway or Northern State Parkway. Most visitors arrive through one of the New York metro area's three major airports - JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark (EWR) - with drive times ranging from thirty to fifty minutes depending on traffic and departure point. The final approach trades expressway for tree-lined suburban streets, where West John Street leads directly into the park's welcoming entrance. It's a straightforward journey that delivers golfers from the density of the city to a surprisingly serene municipal retreat in less than an hour.
FAQ
Common questions about Cantiague Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Cantiague Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cantiague Park is 30.
Cantiague Park plays 1,878 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cantiague Park is 101.
Cantiague Park is a 9-hole course.



