Community Corner
Polo at the Park Begins this Weekend
Bethpage State Park will host USPA matches on Sundays this summer.
Farmingdale residents don't have to travel out east to enjoy a USPA Polo Cup Match this summer.
The Country Farms Polo Club is hosting "Polo at the Park" every Sunday from June 5 - Oct 15 at The event will feature high level professional polo matches performing techniques used by some of the best players in the world.
Gates open at 1 p.m. and polo begins at 3 p.m. Food is available throughout the matches and half-time shows will occur at some of the them. Trophies will be awarded at 5 p.m.
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There is an $8 parking fee for all park visitors and then ticket prices vary by location. Field level ground seats are free for children 12 and under and $5 for adults. Ground seating is $10 per person. There are also V.I.P. packages available.
Events planned this summer include the Rallye High Goal competition on July 3 and July 10 and the La Martina Fashion event on Aug. 7.
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Polo has been played on Long Island since 1934, but the last time the USPA held their cup on Long Island was 1994.
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