Park in South Huntington.
West 11th St.,
Huntington NY 11743
Features 532 acres, upland oak and hickory forest, swamp and marsh; 4 miles marked hiking trails; see songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
Route 114,
East Hampton NY W of East Hampton Co-op,
Tel 631-444-0273
96 acres; nine-hole golf course, fishing dock (year-round), picnic area, new playground, tennis courts, boat ramp, baseball, softball, cricket fields, scuba diving; outdoor roller rink, dog run, winter cross country skiing.
87
1st Ave.,
East Rockaway NY 11518
Tel 516-571-7244
Tel: 516-571-7251
18-acres park operated by Oyster Bay township featuring athletic fields, tennis courts, playground, ice skating and sledding in the winter time
1
Stewart Ave.,
Bethpage NY 11714
& Cherry Ave.,
Tel 516-733-8404
Tranquil vest pocket park at the tip of Cold Spring Harbor
Rt. 25A,
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
Free guided tours of the grounds are held every Saturday at 1pm, including the house, gristmill, carriage house, and miller's house.
102
New Mill Rd.,
Smithtown NY Blydenburgh County Park,
Tel 631-360-0753
Tel: 631-854-4949
Dix Hills park.
800
Caledonia Rd.,
Dix Hills NY 11746
415 acres include wooded areas, atlantic beach-front and an historic military installation; maritime forests, fresh-water fishing, ocean vistas and dramatic bluffs; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and more.
50
South Fairview Ave.,
Montauk NY 11954
Route 27 east to the end,
Tel 631-668-5000
Location
Caravan Dr.,
East Northport NY 11731
608 acres; campsites (groups must reserve), nature trail, saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee, license), rowboat rentals, picnic area, bike hostel, disabled-accessible. Click here for Park Information
Stephen Hands Path,
East Hampton NY 11937
Tel 631-852-7620
Tel: 631-854-4949
Location
160
Cedar,
Northport NY 11768
Pitts Rd.,
Two acres; playground, two basketball courts, tennis court, table games, paddleball, handball, volleyball, shuffleboard, water sprinkler.
1
Centennial Ave.,
Roosevelt NY 11575
Information 516-571-8695
Open bay with pleasure traffic in the summer, open to Town of Huntington residents with permits, visitors may pay a daily usage fee.
220
Little Neck Rd.,
Centerport NY 11721
East Northport park.
240
Clay Pitts Rd.,
East Northport NY 11731
Circa 1912. Coindre Hall Park, is a 33 acre park and 80,000 square foot mansion overlooking Huntington Harbor. This mansion represents the height of the Gold Coast era with its Medieval turrets and sweeping views of the harbor. Click here for park information
101
Browns Rd.,
Huntington NY 11743
Tel 631-424-8230
Location
820
Larkfield Rd.,
Commack NY 11725
Offers 10K and 4K runs at points in the year.
1
Main St.,
Northport NY 11768
On Long Island Sound. Residents' parking fees: seasonal: $15, daily: $10. Non-residents' daily parking fee: $15. The seasonal permits can be purchased at the entrance of any Town of Huntington beach & free permits for residents over the age of 60 can be picked up at Centerport Beach. Open 5/27-9/4. Location
300
Waterside Rd.,
Northport NY 11768
Features 460 acres in pine barrens, with wetlands and woodlands, 3/4-mile interpretive trail around Sweezy Pond. Group activities by permit.
Riverhead NY 11901
Riverhead Moriches Road,
Tel 631-854-4949
Protected beach (daily May 29-Sept. 6), beach wheelchair, pavilion, playground, rest rooms, snack bar; limited self-contained camping on bay side, off-road vehicle special permit needed. Click Here For Park Information Across from Smith Point County Park
Dune Road,
Westhampton NY 11978
Tel 631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-8111
2,700 acres, bird conservation area; 71/2 miles of marked hiking trails; hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
Riverhead NY 11901
Route 104,
Tel 631-444-0273
Fax: 631-444-0349 ;Website: dec.state.ny.us
Features an outdoor swimming pool, an enclosed ice rink, and a 9 hole golf course. Location
120
DeForest Rd.,
Dix Hills NY 11746
Tel 631-462-5883
Fax: 631-462-6392 ;Website: town.huntington.ny.us
Sites are available for tents, trailers and motor homes. Our facilities include a swimming pool, store, laundry, playground, Game Room, Exercise Room, and planned supervised activities.
690
Queens St.,
Greenport NY 11944
P.O. Box 89,
Tel 631-477-0022
Fax: 631-477-1738 ;E-mail: mydon1@aol.com
Website: easternlikampground.com
Children's play area, basketball court, 2 handball courts, 3 lighted tennis courts, 2 horseshoe courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, 8 concrete checkerboards, and newly installed synthetic multi-use fields for soccer, football and lacrosse.
Heisser Lane,
Farmingdale NY 11735
Motor Avenue,
Tel 516751842
Elwood Park offers five sporting grounds and accommodates Touch Football, Cricket, Soccer and Sub-Football (summer soccer).
Little Plains Rd.,
Greenlawn NY 11740
60 acres; 1/2-mile hiking trail leads to Long Island Sound. Bird-watching.
Peconic NY off Mill Road,
Tel 631-854-4949
3 acres, picnic area - situated on the Peconic River front.
Peconic Ave.,
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel 631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com
35 acres; four tennis courts (fee), two handball courts, spray pool, shuffleboard, outdoor ice rink, roller skating with rentals (fee and charters available for both; April 8-Nov. 12, 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. weekends, holidays), two picnic areas (one with grills, reserved and unreserved), basketball courts, three softball fields (permit), fishing lake (over 13; license needed). Also cross-country skiing, sledding, tobagonning in winter.
1625
Broadway,
Hewlett NY 11557
Sheridan Ave.,
Tel 516-571-7820
Tel: 516-571-7821 ;Website: nassaucountyny.gov
Beach parking fee: $5 residents; $17 nonresidents. 60 acres; half-mile beach on harbor; basketball courts, three handball and paddleball courts, open shelter with picnic tables for seniors (weekdays only), fishing pier, playground, aerodrome for model planes (permit), picnic areas, volleyball and badmitton nets on beach.
West Shore Rd.,
Port Washington NY 11050
Information 516-571-7930
Information: 516-571-8114
2 1/2 mile ocean beach; campsites, softball field, hiking and nature trails, saltwater fishing; ocean surf casting; two volley ball courts, one sand chair, playground, two picnic areas.
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
4m W of Montauk,
Tel 631-668-2461
Tel: 631-668-2554 ;Toll-Free: 800-456-2267
Website: reserveamerica.com
Features goats, deers, lions, eagles and more
249
Buckley Rd.,
Holtsville NY 11742
Tel 631-758-9664
This 275 acre Indian Island County Park, at the estuarine mouth of the Peconic River, is open to the public year-round for a variety of activities. Click Here For Park Information
Cross River Dr.,
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel 631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-3232
Features 39 acres on Long Island Sound, surf-fishing.
Main Rd,
Greenport NY access off Route 48,
Tel 631-854-4949
Children's play area, 2 platform tennis courts, 6 lighted tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 handball courts, 3 soccer-lacrosse fields, baseball field, 2 softball fields, Little League field, boat launching ramps.
Merrick Rd.,
Massapequa NY 11758
Tel 516-797-7980
More than 500 acres of marshland makes up this mostly aquatic outdoor wildlife area with an old road to hike along and an observation tower.
Tobay Beach,
Massapequa NY 11758
Tel 516-797-4114
Gazebo and Garden area - situated 100 yards north of Main St.
Roanoke Ave.,
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel 631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com
Forest- to-beach nature trail, fishing (permit, license), bird-watching, hiking and education materials available, wheelchair accessible trail, rest rooms, information kiosk, $4 per vehicle. More than 250 bird species visit or nest at refuges.
Noyac Rd.,
Noyac NY
Winter outside skating, Nov 23-Feb.
Massapequa NY 11758
Unqua & Merrick Rd,
Tel 516-797-7990
2,039 acres with upland forest, mainly oak with beech, maple and dogwood; 22 miles of marked hiking trails, including Braille sign and wheelchair accessible trail (free map); fresh- and salt-water wetlands; bird-watching, especially during fall and spring migrations.Visitor center open weekends only November-May, daily rest of year.
79
South Ferry Road,
Shelter Island NY 11964
Route 114,
Tel 631-749-1001
30 trailer (water and electric). Has 3 acres, rest rooms, showers, phone, dump station.
Greenport NY 11944
Moore's Lane,
Tel 631-477-0043
Tel: 631-477-2385
Lighted tennis courts, picnic facilities & playground
East Northport NY 11768
Location
Sweet Hollow Rd.,
Melville NY 11747
Picnic area, snack bar, showers, rest room sand wheelchair, limited self-contained camping.Click Here For Park Information
Canal Rd.,
Hampton Bays NY 11946
Tel 631-852-8205
Tel: 631-854-4949
. Location
Mill Dam Rd.,
Huntington NY 11743
49-acre complex. Nine-lane, 400-meter synthetic track available for public use when no scheduled for events; call for availability.
1
Charles Lindbergh Blvd.,
Uniondale NY 11553
Meadowbrook Ext M4,
Tel 516-572-0400
On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse. On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse.
Montauk NY
Tel 631-668-3781
150-acres: 10 tennis courts (fee), four basketball courts, handball and paddleball courts (all lighted), lighted baseball, football, soccer fields, softball fields, five polls (fee), water slide, nine-hole golf, driving range (fee), shuffleboard, horseshoes, playground, salt water fishing, crabbing, picnic areas, community room (fee), winter cross country skiing.
750
Hungry Harbor Rd.,
Valley Stream NY 11581
Tel 516-571-7801
337 acres on a salt marsh. Good spots to see migratory waterfowl; bow deer hunting in season with seasonal and daily permit and key card.
Swamp rd,
East Hampton NY
Tel 631-854-4949
Location
300
Oakwood Rd.,
Huntington NY 11743
Created in the image of an 18th century English country estate & serving as a reminder of LI's grandeur, the mansion is still furnished. The formal gardens, open lawns & woodlands fill out the property. Guided tours of house & garden available.
71
Old Westbury Road,
Old Westbury NY 11568
Tel 516-333-0048
Website: oldwestburygardens.org
300-foot beach on Gardiners Bay, two sand wheelchairs, playground (handicapped accessible), pavilion, bike rentals, horseshoe pits, volleyball, boccie court, croquet, badminton, picnic area and more.
Route 25,
Orient Point NY 11957
East end of Route 25,
Tel 631-323-2440
Tel: 631-669-1000
Features 48 acres, mile-long beach, 1/2-mile hiking trail. Bird-watching, views of Sound; popular with beachcombers.
RT 25,
Orient NY Near Orient Point Ferry,
Tel 631-854-4949
4,500 acres pine and oak forest, fields, wetlands, ponds. Peconic River runs through area; bird-watching, fishing, canoeing. Hunters October-March.
Calverton NY Btw Rt. 25A & LIE,
Tel 631-444-0273
19 Acres, athletic fields, court games, tennis, pool.
Washington Ave.,
Plainview NY 11803
Tel 516-733-8400
26 acres, 1/2-mile nature walk; view winter waterfowl.
Old Farm Rd,
Bridgehampton NY
Tel 631-854-4949
Nature Center
31
Lloyd Harbor Rd.,
Huntington NY 11743
Tel 631-421-3526
Fax: 631-421-3557 ;E-mail: peter.schmidt@rcn.com
300 acres, 7 miles of trails; nature center (open 1-4 p.m. Tue. and Thur., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, year-round), exhibits and library; distressed-wildlife complex (animals can be seen; year-round ice harvesting exhibit (indoors). Monthly evening nature program, 7:30 p.m. fourth Fri. Children's summer camp. Weekend programs.
3
Old Country Rd.,
Quogue NY 11959
Tel 631-653-4771
E-mail: info@quoguewildliferefuge.org ;Website: quoguewildliferefuge.com
Spotted and red-tailed hawk, blue heron, pheasant, kettle holes, deer. Maps at park entrance on Old Riverhead Road (off Route 24) in Hampton Bays A 5-mile loop in Red Creek Town Park, Southampton
102
Old Riverhead Rd.,
Hampton Bays NY
Tel 631-728-8585
Six acre preserve with fresh water pond.
Lawn,
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
Sound Ave.,
Tel 631367
2,200 acres in Peconic River watershed. Bird-watching; fishing (license); free boat ramp for canoes, electric-powered boats. Click Here For Park Information
River Rd,
Manorville NY at Swan Pond,
Tel 631-854-4949
27 acres; two basketball and two handball courts, four horseshoe pits, nature trail, youth baseball field, playground, picnic area, fishing, bicycle trail, two tennis courts.
Lakeside Dr.,
Roosevelt NY 11575
Tel 516-571-8692
Sunken Forest Nature Trail, marina, visitor center, beaches & a restaurant. This little out of the way sanctuary is available only via a trip on a passenger ferry, 631-589-8980. Sand wheelchairs available.
120
Laurel St,
Patchogue NY 11772
Fire Isl& Nat. Seashore,
Main Office 631-289-4810
Visitor Center: 631-597-6183 ;Website: nps.gov
Home of the Big duck! 200 feet on freshwater Bellows Pond. Open to residents & nonresident Key card holders. Camping, 5 1/2 miles of horse trails, fishing, rowboats all available. Click Here For Park Information
Bellows Pond Rd.,
Hampton Bays NY 11946
Tel 631-723-3554
Tel: 631-852-8290 ;Website: co.suffolk.ny.us
99 acre park has ocean beach, fishing, hiking and bike trails. Two 2 bunkers, designed to look like cottages from the water, were built for surveillance for World War II.
Route 27,
Montauk NY and Seaside Ave,
Tel 631-668-5000
Two tennis courts, basketball court, picnic area.
Town Beach Rd,
South Jamesport NY 11901
& Peconic Bay Blvd.,
Tel 631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com
985 acres; site of Bald Hill, highest point on East End; bow deer hunting in season with permit, key card.
Southampton NY off County Road 51,
Tel 631-854-4949
Picnic area, basketball court, volleyball court, ice skating ring.
7800
Jericho Tpk.,
Woodbury NY 11797
Tel 516-677-5990
Tel: 516-677-5992
1,126 acres; 5 miles of bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee, off-road vehicle permit needed), freshwater fishing, 31/2-miles of nature trails, waterfowl and deer hunting (license), picnic area, bike hostel area, unprotected beach. Click Here For Park Information
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
Tel 631-852-7878
Beach: 631-244-7275
Oyster Bay Long Island NY Muttontown Preserve, Tiffany Creek Preserve 500 acre preserve with marked, unmarked, equestrian & cross-country ski trails & guided nature programs Operated by Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks
Sandy Hill Rd.,
East Norwich NY 11732
Tel 516-571-8500
Skateboard, Inline, BMX Rink park. Outdoor facility - 13,500-square-foot expert area, 8,000-square-foot beginner area. Schedule .
Pulaski St.,
Riverhead NY 11901
Stotzky Park,
Tel 631-208-3826
Website: riverheadli.com
Roughly eight miles south of Southold, NY this park features a seven-acre freshwater pond and several hiking trails for visitors to use.
Noyac Rd.,
Noyac NY
Adjacent to the National Wilderness area, the only one in New York State, Watch Hill has 200 boat slips, camping facilities, large saltwater marsh & nature trails.
Sayville NY 11782
Fire Isl& National Seashore,
Tel 631-597-6455
Website: nps.gov
Associated with Cold Spring Harbor Labs, call for information on summer science programs for children.
250
Lawrence Hill Rd.,
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
Tel 631-367-3225
Tel: 631-367-3281
Fence, sand, toddler area, ball playing, tennis, basketball.
Burr Road,
Commack NY 11725
Offers a wide variety of activities. Sports generally include basketball, volleyball, T-ball, water aerobics, golf, and softball. There are various programs for children and adults; call for details.
121
W Broadway.,
Tel 631-473-4778
7 acres, softball field, tennis and handball courts, basketball court, bocci and shuffleboard courts.
Bayberry Rd.,
Riverhead NY 11792
Tel 631-727-5744
Website: riverheadli.com
111 acres; five pools, water slide, bicycle paths, baseball and football fields, softball fields (permit), picnic areas, shelter (permit), tennis courts (summer), marina (fee), senior gazebo, playground, fishing pier, jogging course, dog run, boat ramp; daily dockage Southern State Parkway, Exit 27 onto Wantagh Parkway south to Merrick Road, west to first traffic light, south to park
Wantagh NY 11793
Tel 516-571-7460
277 acres of dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak.
Route 31,
Westhampton NY near Suffolk Country Airport,
Tel 631-444-0273
24 acres: four tennis courts (fee), 12 basketball, four handball and paddleball courts; two pools and diving pool (fee), playground, picnic areas, jogging course, freshwater fishing.
1
Community Dr,
Manhasset NY 11030
Tel 516-571-8114
Tel: 516-571-8300
Greenlawn NY park.
Cedar Rd.,
Greenlawn NY 11740
2 miles of biking and waking trails, 2-mile bridle path with stables, softball, horseshoes, fresh water fishing, rowboat rentails daily June 29-Sept. 4, weekends and holidays May 6-June 25 and Sept. 9-Oct. 9. Location
375
Sylvan Rd.,
North Babylon NY 11703
Tel 631-587-7778
Tel: 631-667-5055 ;Website: nysparks.com
Bethpage State Park is best known for its five world-class golf courses. Visitors also flock to the park to use the park's picnic facilities, playing fields, tennis courts, bridle paths, hiking and biking trails and cross-county skiing trails.
99
Quaker Meeting House Rd.,
Farmingdale NY 11737
and Bethpage Parkway,
Tel 516-249-0700
Tel: 516-249-0701
Heather Crescent,
Commack NY 11725
Tel 11725
Hiking, cross country skiing, nature trails, fishing and nature preserve, guided tours available by reservation
Jericho Tpk.,
Smithtown NY 11787
Tel 631-265-1054
Website: nysparks.com
415 acres include wooded areas, atlantic beach-front and an historic military installation; maritime forests, fresh-water fishing, ocean vistas and dramatic bluffs; hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and more.
50
South Fairview Ave.,
Montauk NY 11954
Route 27 east to the end,
Tel 631-668-5000
Marina with open and charter fishing, excursion and scuba diving boats; two fishing piers; boat launch ramp; bait and takle and marine fuel station; free pump-out station; restaurant, snack bar, playground and picnic areas. Location captreesnystatesite
Ocean Parkway,
Babylon NY 11702
Tel 631-587-3495
Tel: 631-669-0449 ;Website: 516web.com
This 1,500 acre state park located on Long Island Sound has many trails, horse events, and is home to many environmental studies and children's programs. Fishing and scuba diving are also allowed here. Click here for a location
25
Lloyd Harbor Rd.,
Lloyd Neck NY 11743
Tel 631-423-1770
Fax: 631-423-8645 ;Website: nysparks.com
The park is comprised of 40 acres of hilly terrain that offer scenic vistas of the Cold Spring Harbor and it features a mixed hardwood forest with notable large oak specimens that measure three feet in diameter, as well as thickets of wild mountain laurel.
Rt. 25A,
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
40 acres of a mix of hardwood forest with large oak specimens as well as thickets of wild mountain laurel, this is home to a variety of songbirds while the park itself offers hiking and X-country skiing
159
Harbor Rd.,
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
Tel 631-423-1770
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us
3473 acres, acts as a bird, fish and animal preserve, is home to rare birds (Osprey) and rare plants (trailing arbutus, pyxie moss) and offers horseback riding, X-country skiing, hiking and fishing (by permit only)
8th St.,
Bohemia NY
Tel 631-581-1005
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us
Activities include trout fishing, guided tours, and cross country skiing.Location
1640
Route 27,
Oakdale NY 11769
PO Box 505,
Tel 631-581-1005
Two beach areas, pool; five softball fields; horseshoe pit; biking & walking paths; boat ramp, day berthing; snack bars, boathouse, camping, picnic areas; Green Belt Trail; cross-country sking in winter; basketball court; fishing in Great South Bay; nature programs. Location
Heckscher State Pkwy.,
East Islip NY 11730
South End,
Tel 631-581-1072
Tel: 631-581-2100
Multi use park facility includeding are 20 tennis courts, children's playgrounds, basketball courts, bridle trails for horse back riding, biking and hiking trails, shaded picnic areas and a historic hand carved wooden carousel. There is a picnic pavilion available for large parties
Southern State Pkwy.,
West Hempstead NY 11552
Tel 516-766-1029
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us
2 1/2 mile ocean beach; campsites, softball field, hiking and nature trails, saltwater fishing; ocean surf casting; two volley ball courts, one sand chair, playground, two picnic areas.
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
4m W of Montauk,
Tel 631-668-2461
Tel: 631-668-2554 ;Toll-Free: 800-456-2267
Website: reserveamerica.com
16 acres; ballfields, tennis, basketball courts, playground, boccie, shuffleboard, horseshoes, roller rink, saltwater fishing, crabbing, launch ramp (Nassau residents; fee), scuba diving (permit); Picnic areas, reserved (fee), unreserved.
Bayview Ave.,
Inwood NY 11096
Tel 516-571-7801
Tel: 516-571-7894 ;Website: nassaucountyny.gov
THE beach plus pools, fishing piers, a boardwalk, softball diamonds, minigolf, hoops & of course their famous concerts. Swimming from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Click here for location & here for pictures.
Ocean Parkway,
Wantagh NY 11793
P.O. Box 1000,
Tel 516-785-1600
The 160-acre park is built around only 18-hole state course on Long Island outside Bethpage. Outdoor pool (ramp; season pass available), tennis courts (6 Har-Tru courts open mid-May through mid-September, fee), pro shop, grill room.
50
South Fairview Ave.,
Montauk NY 11954
north of Route 27,
Tel 631-668-1100
Tel: 631-668-6264 ;General Info: 631-668-3781
Reservations: 631-668-1234 ;Restaurants: 631-668-4661
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us
Offers an 18-hole golf course, driving range, tennis coursts, swimming pool, wading pool (for children), a clubhouse and grill room serving breakfast and lunch
Fairway Pl.,
Montauk NY
Tel 631-668-3781
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us
On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse. On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse.
Montauk NY
Tel 631-668-3781
153 acres, fishing, guided tours, hiking trails, boat rentals, and X-country skiing
799
Saint Johnland Rd.,
Kings Park NY
Tel 631-269-4927
300-foot beach on Gardiners Bay, two sand wheelchairs, playground (handicapped accessible), pavilion, bike rentals, horseshoe pits, volleyball, boccie court, croquet, badminton, picnic area and more.
Route 25,
Orient Point NY 11957
East end of Route 25,
Tel 631-323-2440
Tel: 631-669-1000
Oyster Bay Long Island NY Coe Halland Planting Fields Arboretum 409 beautiful acres of trees, plantings, open spaces & greenhouses Concerts & other activities make this a wonderful place to spend the day for the entire family Location
Planting Fields Rd.,
Oyster Bay NY 11771
P.O. Box 58,
Tel 516-922-9210
Fax: 516-922-9226 ;E-mail: membership@plantingfields.com
Website: plantingfields.org
409 acres, guided tours (by reservation), and hiking trails
1395
Planting Fields Rd.,
Oyster Bay NY
Tel 516-922-8600
Website: plantingfields.org
Umbrella rentals, sand chair, specially equipped playground, beach shop, fishing, boogie-boarding area, surfing area, first-aid station, 18-hole pitch-putt golf, snack bar, picnic area. Location
Robert Moses Pkwy,
Robert Moses State Park NY
Tel 631-669-0470
99 acre park has ocean beach, fishing, hiking and bike trails. Two 2 bunkers, designed to look like cottages from the water, were built for surveillance for World War II.
Route 27,
Montauk NY and Seaside Ave,
Tel 631-668-5000
3-mile beach, beach ramp and sand chair, picnic area (umbrella rentals), refreshment stands, three play grounds, showers, five softball fields, soccer field, eight basketball courts, 4-mile nature trail and more.
Sunken Meadow Road,
Kings Park NY 11754
Tel 631-269-3838
Tel: 631-269-4333
400 acres, offers biking, hiking, nature trails and X-country skiing
Jericho Tpke.,
Oyster Bay NY
Tel 631-423-1770
Website: nysparks.state.ny.us
Year-round, sunrise-sunset. Picnic pavilion, 2-mile biking and hiking trail, exercise trails, five horseshoe pits, two basketball courts and more. Arts and crafts, children's shows, environmental eduation programs.
Valley Stream NY
Tel 516-825-4128
Website: nysparks.com
Beach, two sand chairs, showers, campsites, picnic area, softball field, two basketball courts, volleyball court, playground, biking and hiking trails, saltwater fishing, snack bars, horseshoe pits and more.
Hulse Landing Rd,
Wading River NY 11792
Tel 631-929-4314
Toll-Free: 800-456-2267
97 acres, popular with hikers and bird-watchers with views of the Nissequogue River vall
Smithtown NY off Landing Avenue,
Tel 631-854-4949
Tranquil vest pocket park at the tip of Cold Spring Harbor
Rt. 25A,
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
Open year-round, offers rowboat rentals, fresh water fishing, horsebackriding (with permit), and nature hikes
Veterans Memorial Hwy.,
Smithtown NY 11787
Tel 631-854-3713
Website: co.suffolk.ny.us
Dix Hills park.
800
Caledonia Rd.,
Dix Hills NY 11746
265 acres, campsites (groups; reservations needed), restrooms,picnicking, playground, sports field, horse trails, three miles of nature trails, activity building, dog trails, mountain biking trails. Click here for Park Information.
320
Middle Island Rd.,
Yaphank NY 11953
Tel 631-852-5500
A 1,500 acre state park located on Long Island Sound has many trails, horse events, and is home to many environmental studies and children's programs. Fishing and scuba diving are also allowed here. Click here for a location
25
Lloyd Harbor Rd.,
Lloyd Neck NY 11743
Tel 631-423-1770
Fax: 631-423-8645 ;Website: nysparks.com
608 acres; campsites (groups must reserve), nature trail, saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee, license), rowboat rentals, picnic area, bike hostel, disabled-accessible. Click here for Park Information
Stephen Hands Path,
East Hampton NY 11937
Tel 631-852-7620
Tel: 631-854-4949
Open bay with pleasure traffic in the summer, open to Town of Huntington residents with permits, visitors may pay a daily usage fee.
220
Little Neck Rd.,
Centerport NY 11721
The park is comprised of 40 acres of hilly terrain that offer scenic vistas of the Cold Spring Harbor and it features a mixed hardwood forest with notable large oak specimens that measure three feet in diameter, as well as thickets of wild mountain laurel.
Rt. 25A,
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724
Miller Place NY
Tel 631-854-4949
Park with sports and mini golf facilities
3351
Route 112,
Medford NY 11763
Tel 631-732-0579
Website: countryfairpark.com
On Long Island Sound. Residents' parking fees: seasonal: $15, daily: $10. Non-residents' daily parking fee: $15. The seasonal permits can be purchased at the entrance of any Town of Huntington beach & free permits for residents over the age of 60 can be picked up at Centerport Beach. Open 5/27-9/4. Location
300
Waterside Rd.,
Northport NY 11768
Protected beach (daily May 29-Sept. 6), beach wheelchair, pavilion, playground, rest rooms, snack bar; limited self-contained camping on bay side, off-road vehicle special permit needed. Click Here For Park Information Across from Smith Point County Park
Dune Road,
Westhampton NY 11978
Tel 631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-8111
Elwood Park offers five sporting grounds and accommodates Touch Football, Cricket, Soccer and Sub-Football (summer soccer).
Little Plains Rd.,
Greenlawn NY 11740
A park surrounding a pond on the main street of Huntington, it has a tulip festival, a gazebo, and is always filled with some sort of art, as well as the museum on the grounds which hosts various exhibits.
Prime Ave.,
Huntington Village NY 11743
& Route 25A,
This 275 acre Indian Island County Park, at the estuarine mouth of the Peconic River, is open to the public year-round for a variety of activities. Click Here For Park Information
Cross River Dr.,
Riverhead NY 11901
Tel 631-244-7275
Tel: 631-852-3232
Encompassing nearly 50 miles of foot paths in eastern Suffolk, winds past maple swamps, ponds and overlooks, extending from Rocky Point to Shinnecock Canal through the pine barrens. Click Here For Park Information
Hauppauge NY 11788
Tel 631-444-0273
223 acres; baseball, handball, basketball, playground, picnic area, freshwater fishing, disabled-accessible. Click Here For Park Information
380
Smithtown Blvd.,
Lake Ronkonkoma NY 11779
Tel 631-854-9699
Picnic area, snack bar, showers, rest room sand wheelchair, limited self-contained camping. Click Here For Park Information
Canal Rd.,
Hampton Bays NY 11946
Tel 631-852-8205
Tel: 631-854-4949
Bellmore NY 11710
Marrick Road & Abby Court,
Tel 516-542-4422
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
Tel 631-668-5022
Location
300
Oakwood Rd.,
Huntington NY 11743
Part of the Suffolk County park system. In summer there is Peconic Dunes Summer Camp for ages 8-15
Peconic NY
Undeveloped barrier beach with ocean & bay beach areas. Camping, fishing, Off-roading available.Click Here For Park Information
Dune Road,
Southampton NY
Tel 631-852-8290
Tel: 631-852-8899 ;Beach: 631-244-7275
Located at the end of William Floyd Parkway, 3 miles on the Great South Bay. Camping, saltwater fishing, Visitor's Center with exhibits, small trail, picnic facilities & educational programs (call in advance) available.
Click Here For Park Information
William Floyd Pkwy.,
Shirley NY 11967
Fire Island,
Tel 631-244-7275
Tel: 631-281-3010 ;Tel: 631-852-1313
Tel: 631-852-1316
1,323 acres; individual and group campsites, freshwater fishing, waterfowl hunting in season, picnic area, disabled-accessible playground, canoeing, rest rooms, rowboat rentals. Click Here For Park Information
Victory Ave.,
Brookhaven NY
Tel 631-854-1414
1,323 acres; three miles of bridle paths (rentals), campsites, freshwater fishing (fee, license), waterfowl hunting in season (license), picnic area, playground (disabled accessible), canoeing, rowboat rentals, trap and skeet range.
Victory Ave.,
Brookhaven NY 11719
Tel 631-345-2449
Tel: 631-924-4490 ;Main Office: 631-854-1414
Website: co.suffolk.ny.us
1,126 acres; 5 miles of bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee, off-road vehicle permit needed), freshwater fishing, 31/2-miles of nature trails, waterfowl and deer hunting (license), picnic area, bike hostel area, unprotected beach. Click Here For Park Information
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
Tel 631-852-7878
Beach: 631-244-7275
19 acres; playground, two soccer fields, half-mile exercise course, two tennis courts.
North Babylon NY South Phelph,
Tel 631-893-2100
854 acres; 6 miles of bridle paths (rentals), youth group camping area; picnic area. Click Here For Park Information
Sweet Hollow Rd.,
Huntington NY 11743
Tel 631-351-9168
Tel: 631-854-4423
Features 532 acres, upland oak and hickory forest, swamp and marsh; 4 miles marked hiking trails; see songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
Route 114,
East Hampton NY W of East Hampton Co-op,
Tel 631-444-0273
608 acres; campsites (groups must reserve), nature trail, saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee, license), rowboat rentals, picnic area, bike hostel, disabled-accessible. Click here for Park Information
Stephen Hands Path,
East Hampton NY 11937
Tel 631-852-7620
Tel: 631-854-4949
Features 460 acres in pine barrens, with wetlands and woodlands, 3/4-mile interpretive trail around Sweezy Pond. Group activities by permit.
Riverhead NY 11901
Riverhead Moriches Road,
Tel 631-854-4949
2,700 acres, bird conservation area; 71/2 miles of marked hiking trails; hunters may be in preserve October-March 31.
Riverhead NY 11901
Route 104,
Tel 631-444-0273
Fax: 631-444-0349 ;Website: dec.state.ny.us
The trail is a delightful area in the heart of East Hampton village and is accessed from David's or Huntting Lane.
East Hampton NY
62 acres overlooking the Long Island Sound complete with nature trails. The museum focuses on the geology, archaeology & native heritage. Adults $1, Children $.50. Operated by Nassau County Dept of Recreation & Parks.
50
Barry Dr.,
Glen Cove NY 11542
Tel 516-571-8010
Website: garviespointmuseum.com
60 acres; 1/2-mile hiking trail leads to Long Island Sound. Bird-watching.
Peconic NY off Mill Road,
Tel 631-854-4949
2 1/2 mile ocean beach; campsites, softball field, hiking and nature trails, saltwater fishing; ocean surf casting; two volley ball courts, one sand chair, playground, two picnic areas.
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
4m W of Montauk,
Tel 631-668-2461
Tel: 631-668-2554 ;Toll-Free: 800-456-2267
Website: reserveamerica.com
Features goats, deers, lions, eagles and more
249
Buckley Rd.,
Holtsville NY 11742
Tel 631-758-9664
Features 39 acres on Long Island Sound, surf-fishing.
Main Rd,
Greenport NY access off Route 48,
Tel 631-854-4949
Forest- to-beach nature trail, fishing (permit, license), bird-watching, hiking and education materials available, wheelchair accessible trail, rest rooms, information kiosk, $4 per vehicle. More than 250 bird species visit or nest at refuges.
Noyac Rd.,
Noyac NY
This is a 6.2 mile trail, threading past a chain of ponds and wetlands. It is in the heart of the Atlantic Flyway, making it rich with bird life.
Bridgehampton NY
2,039 acres with upland forest, mainly oak with beech, maple and dogwood; 22 miles of marked hiking trails, including Braille sign and wheelchair accessible trail (free map); fresh- and salt-water wetlands; bird-watching, especially during fall and spring migrations.Visitor center open weekends only November-May, daily rest of year.
79
South Ferry Road,
Shelter Island NY 11964
Route 114,
Tel 631-749-1001
You may see ospreys nesting as their young hatch in late June and early July or graceful herons feeding in the marshy lagoons, as well as a variety of other animal and plant life.
Springs Fireplace Rd.,
Saddle Rock NY
On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse. On 724 acres at eastern end of Long Island, Montauk Point offers breezes and vistas in view of Montauk lighthouse.
Montauk NY
Tel 631-668-3781
This 187 acre preserve is a temporary home to migratory waterbierds. A self guided nature trail explains what you are viewing.
12
Target Rock Dr.,
Sag Harbor NY Off Noyack Rd.,
Tel 631-286-0485
Fax: 631-286-4003 ;Website: longislandrefuges.fws.gov
337 acres on a salt marsh. Good spots to see migratory waterfowl; bow deer hunting in season with seasonal and daily permit and key card.
Swamp rd,
East Hampton NY
Tel 631-854-4949
Features 48 acres, mile-long beach, 1/2-mile hiking trail. Bird-watching, views of Sound; popular with beachcombers.
RT 25,
Orient NY Near Orient Point Ferry,
Tel 631-854-4949
4,500 acres pine and oak forest, fields, wetlands, ponds. Peconic River runs through area; bird-watching, fishing, canoeing. Hunters October-March.
Calverton NY Btw Rt. 25A & LIE,
Tel 631-444-0273
26 acres, 1/2-mile nature walk; view winter waterfowl.
Old Farm Rd,
Bridgehampton NY
Tel 631-854-4949
300 acres, 7 miles of trails; nature center (open 1-4 p.m. Tue. and Thur., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, year-round), exhibits and library; distressed-wildlife complex (animals can be seen; year-round ice harvesting exhibit (indoors). Monthly evening nature program, 7:30 p.m. fourth Fri. Children's summer camp. Weekend programs.
3
Old Country Rd.,
Quogue NY 11959
Tel 631-653-4771
E-mail: info@quoguewildliferefuge.org ;Website: quoguewildliferefuge.com
2,200 acres in Peconic River watershed. Bird-watching; fishing (license); free boat ramp for canoes, electric-powered boats. Click Here For Park Information
River Rd,
Manorville NY at Swan Pond,
Tel 631-854-4949
Home of the Big duck! 200 feet on freshwater Bellows Pond. Open to residents & nonresident Key card holders. Camping, 5 1/2 miles of horse trails, fishing, rowboats all available. Click Here For Park Information
Bellows Pond Rd.,
Hampton Bays NY 11946
Tel 631-723-3554
Tel: 631-852-8290 ;Website: co.suffolk.ny.us
Shin-necock Reservation, West Gate Road off Montauk Highway
Southampton NY 11968
Tel 631-283-6143
985 acres; site of Bald Hill, highest point on East End; bow deer hunting in season with permit, key card.
Southampton NY off County Road 51,
Tel 631-854-4949
Features a butterfly vivarium as well as nature trials and wildlife programs. Admission is $1. Open year round.
62
Eckernkamp Dr.,
Smithtown NY 11787
Tel 631-979-6344
Large preserve for splendid nature walks and museum of Long Island wildlife and their habitats
Washington Ave.,
Seaford NY 11783
At Merrick Rd & Sunrise Hwy.,
Tel 516-571-7443
Website: d-vista.com
1,126 acres; 5 miles of bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee, off-road vehicle permit needed), freshwater fishing, 31/2-miles of nature trails, waterfowl and deer hunting (license), picnic area, bike hostel area, unprotected beach. Click Here For Park Information
Montauk Hwy.,
Montauk NY 11954
Tel 631-852-7878
Beach: 631-244-7275
This is the oldest National Audubon Sanctuary in America, and the trees and plants here were planted specifically to attract birds.
134
Cove Rd.,
Oyster Bay NY 11771
Tel 516-922-3200
Fax: 516-922-6734 ;E-mail: TRSanct@aol.com
Website: ny.audubon.org
57 acres, unique trees, freshwater fishing, 4 ponds, birdwatching
Old Mill Rd.,
Wantagh NY 11793
Tel 516-766-1580
200 acre preserve along the LI Sound including a field ecology station, freshwater pond, salt marsh & beach. Operated by the Nassau County Department of Recreation & Parks.
Cres. Beach Rd.,
Glen Cove NY 11542
Tel 516-571-7900
277 acres of dwarf pitch pine and scrub oak.
Route 31,
Westhampton NY near Suffolk Country Airport,
Tel 631-444-0273
