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SPOTLIGHT ON 2021 WINNERS
YOU VOTED, THEY WON
LI’S TOP ATHLETIC SPOTS
BEST BATTING CAGES
Unlimited Sports Action
Developing that signature baseball or
softball swing takes time, patience and
dedication. Unlimited Sports Action in
Port Washington has the space where
people can do that and more. Its state-ofthe
art indoor turf field offers a 130- by
80-foot space that ensures protection
from Mother Nature so that you can
get to the batting cages no matter the
time of year. Full cage rentals or halffield
rentals are available at an hourly
rate. Whether you’re looking to go pro,
stay in shape or compete with friends,
work out the kinks in your swing
with the best batting cage around! 30
Beechwood Ave., Port Washington, 516-
767-7675, unlimitedsportsaction.com
BEST BOWLING ALLEY
Herrill Lanes – New Hyde Park
Herrill Lanes in New Hyde Park is a
modern, family oriented and independently
owned bowling center that’s
been in business for over 40 years. It
offers open play and tournaments for
adults as well as children. Herrill has
36 Synthetic lanes, computer scoring,
a full-service Pro Shop and even a
coffee shop. Its Chatterbox Lounge,
with bartender Jodie, offers drink
specials nightly. Herrill Lanes puts
on Rock-N-Bowl with Cosmic Lighting
every Saturday evening, where the DJ
plays groovy tunes from the 60s to the
present. Party packages are available
for children’s birthdays as well as adult
organizations. Herrill is wheelchair
accessible from the front and side, so
visitors of all abilities can join the fun!
465 Herricks Rd., New Hyde Park, 516-
741-8022, herrillanes.com
BEST DRIVING RANGE
Heartland Golf Park
If you’re looking for a place to sharpen
your driving skills, Edgewood’s
Heartland Golf Park is the place to
go. Its automatic tee system makes
keeping track of how many shots
you get to take easy. You also have
the option to hit the ball from the
ground level or you can try out one
of the elevated booths. Plus you don’t
have to wait for warmer weather to
hit the driving range — the range
at Heartland Golf Park is heated, so
you can come all winter long to keep
your game sharp for golf season. So
what are you waiting for? Grab your
clubs and take a ride over! 1 Executive
Dr., Edgewood, 631-667-7400,
heartlandgolfpark.com
BEST EXTREME SPORTS
FACILITY
Gym-Nest
The mission and philosophy at the
Gym-Nest is to develop happy, healthy,
responsible children through its
programs. The gym’s goal is to build
self-esteem, confidence, hard work,
and a love of learning. It believes that
excelling in sports is a byproduct of
these attributes. On the surface you
see cartwheels and flips, but if you look
deeper, you will see much more. Gym-
Nest uses gymnastics achievement
to inspire your child to enjoy learning
— to crave it. Yes, it is no secret
that it teaches gymnastics, but it also
increases confidence, self-esteem, perseverance,
and attention to detail. The
program is based on teaching solid and
sound gymnastics in a fun, safe and
progressive manner. Each gymnast is
trained using individual goals rather
than group goals to maximize her/his
potential. Whether your children are
interested in recreational or competitive
gymnastics, Gym-Nest will help
them make the jump! 1145 Station Rd.,
Medford, 631-205-5437, gym-nest.com
BEST INDOOR TENNIS FACILITY
Sportime
During the cold winter months, those
looking for a place to play tennis
should come to Sportime, offering 154
indoor and outdoor courts throughout
Long Island, New York City and
other parts of the state. Sportime’s
philosophy is “fitness for real life”
and is reflected in its facilities which
offer state-of-the-art equipment
at affordable prices. The company
provides various adult and junior
programming and is the proud home
of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy
at multiple locations. All Sportime
members are welcome to rent indoor
court time at all of the franchise’s
locations at substantially discounted
rates. With both indoor and outdoor
courts, members are welcome to practice
their tennis game all year round.
Sportime facilities can be found in
Amagansett, Bethpage, the Hamptons,
Kings Park, Lynbrook, Roslyn, and
Syosset. Multiple locations, 888-NYTennis,
sportimeny.com
NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
Nominate your favorite businesses and people in the 2022
Bethpage Best of Long Island program.
Step 1: Visit bestoflongisland.com
Step 2: Click "Nominate Now"
Step 3: Select a category and person or business you wish to nominate
Step 4: Click "Submit"
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