Town Of Oyster Bay Looks To Acquire Peninsula Golf Course

MASSAPEQUA, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay has announced plans to acquire the Peninsula Golf Course in Massapequa.

After learning of an imminent sale of the property to a private sector developer, the town sought zoning changes and began negotiations with the current owner to preserve the open space by preventing development of the property, the town said.

The golf course also serves to drain flood waters in a portion of the town that was severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy.

"The Peninsula Golf Course is too beautiful, environmentally sensitive and beneficial to allow development as it offers our community recreational opportunities," said Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "We are now moving forward to acquire this property at a fair price, protect its environmentally sensitive nature and ensure it remains open for public access for generations to come."

After unsuccessful efforts to reach a purchase price with the present property owners, the Town advanced eminent domain proceedings in court last week.

To ensure full transparency and resident participation, the Town Board hosted a public hearing in June 2021 for residents to provide feedback on the Town’s acquisition plans. At that hearing, there was substantial support for this acquisition from residents, environmentalists, golfers and citizens throughout the town.