| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| Jones Beach |
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| state park, 2,413 acres (977 hectares), on an offshore bar, SW Long Island, SE N.Y., in Nassau co.; est. 1929. It is noted for its wide, white sand beaches, outdoor marine theater, and varied recreational facilities. |
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