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These parks are perfect for parties

Originally published: May 25, 2010 3:15 PM
Updated: May 25, 2010 5:35 PM
By SYLVIA KING-COHEN  sylvia.king-cohen@newsday.com

Photo credit: Ed Betz | Anthony Maiorano of West Babylon cooks chicken wings during a family reunion at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. (May 16, 2010)

Family reunions, graduations, big birthdays - they're only a few reasons you'd gather a crowd for a summer party. Long Island's public parks can be glorious settings for get-togethers. For a nominal fee, you get a reserved spot - often with tables and a barbecue grill or two - plus perks such as a nearby playground, wading pool or ballfield for (bored) kids to entertain themselves during the big...