Bacteria Counts Caused Closure

Wildwood State Park in Wading River has reopened to swimmers following a one-day prohibition due to high bacteria counts.

Wildwood State Park in Wading River is open to swimmers following a one-day prohibition due to reported high bacteria counts, according to park officials.
Photo Credit: *The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation*

Donna Christopher

07/18/2019 12:49 p.m.

The park was closed to bathing Wednesday, July 17, according to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

On Thursday, July 19 park officials said conditions have improved so that state standards for beach water quality are being met and current conditions at the beach are satisfactory for swimming.

The earlier prohibition was a precautionary step to assure the protection of the health and safety of the park's swimmers, park officials

For current information on park closures, call 631-929-4314.

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