| Jones Beach State Park |
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The park is renowned for its excellent beaches, 6.5 mi (10 km) in length, facing the open Atlantic Ocean and furnishes one of the most popular summer recreational locations for the New York City area. Jones Beach Theatre , outdoor arena in the park, is a popular musical concert venue. The park also has a 2 mi (3.2 km) long Boardwalk , as well as dining and catering facilities that are popular sites for private parties and weddings. The park was created during the administration of Robert Moses as New York Parks Commissioner as part of the development of parks and Parkway s on Long Island. It is named after Major Thomas Jones, a Long Island landowner in the early 1700s. SEE ALSO
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