Brave The Cold: Polar Plunge Is Back In Port Washington

Port Washington residents are invited to jump into the icy waters at North Hempstead Beach Park this Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics New York.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The annual Polar Plunge supports year-round sports, health, and inclusion programs for people with intellectual disabilities, with registration from 9 to 10 a.m. and the plunge at 10:15 a.m.

Why it matters

The Polar Plunge event helps raise funds and awareness for the important work of Special Olympics New York, which provides life-changing opportunities through sports, health, and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the local community.

The details

Participants in the Polar Plunge will jump into the cold waters of North Hempstead Beach Park to show their support and raise money for Special Olympics New York. The event features registration from 9 to 10 a.m. and the plunge itself taking place at 10:15 a.m.

  • The Polar Plunge will take place this Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Registration for the event is from 9 to 10 a.m.
  • The plunge into the icy waters will occur at 10:15 a.m.

The players

Special Olympics New York

A nonprofit organization that provides year-round sports, health, and inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

North Hempstead Beach Park

The location where the Polar Plunge event will take place in Port Washington.

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The takeaway

The Polar Plunge event is an important way for the Port Washington community to come together and support the vital work of Special Olympics New York, which helps create a more inclusive and equitable society for individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports, health, and social programs.