This review is actually for the ice skating rink inside the park…read more It is an outdoor skating rink so make sure you dress warm. The prices are affordable con paired to other ice skating rinks in New York. Rink access is $6 for town of oyster bay and $9 the public. Skate rentals are $5 each. My children don't have much experience with ice skating so having guides would have been helpful. Unfortunately, they do not have an available to rent here. Skate service is quick, they have ample staff to make sure check in and skate pick up is seamless. The rink attendants do a good job of checking on kids when they fall and making sure they're okay and not hurt. The concession stand offers hot chocolate and snacks. We definitely enjoyed hot chocolate after spending an hour on the ice. I enjoyed the cookie dough hot chocolate and cannolis. My kids had the peppermint and gingerbread hot chocolate. We also enjoyed the real wood fireplace to get cozy and warm. Definitely will come back!

Holiday village at Marjorie Post park this weekend , sponsors and town of Oysterbay with no cost to…read morepatrons. Reservations on line 4 days Fulled. Many cars to go through and some picture spots for those walking. Inside building had crafts , Snow, scavenger hunt pages at the gingerbread hut, An adorable Minion , an Elf on stage. Outside of course, a variety of lights displays, pretty lake view with some birds taking a nightly swim , and the main house decorated with white lights, as always,a veteran memorial , Public Safty vans and staff directing traffic in the back parking lot, radio dial for music, Just the right size for a family outing of the season.

Juneteenth at Tanner Park was a good time. I saw many familiar faces, some from the neighborhood…read morewhere I grew up, and some from work. The concert had many vendors but due to me working the event I wasn't able to mingle too much but I did enjoy myself. Aubrey at 9 is a star on the rise with her fresh squeezed lemonade and it was good, she also has flavors you can add to the lemonade. The entertainment was awesome, the stage was filled with known and unknown artists and they all did well, I really enjoyed the young girl singing "so easy". Tanner is an awesome park where you can bring the kids to play, take a walk/run, enjoy a concert orsit by the water and clear your mind.

Easy to drive in and walk along the boardwalk. Beautiful views, and a fun water park for kids…read more There was live music playing. A fun stop to get out, stretch our legs and see the water after a long drive.

I've been to Massapequa Preserve 4 times already. Once on a partial hike, one for the full 6 mile…read moretrail hike and once to run on the trail. I would like to go back again to run on the massapequa park part of the trail. The first time I went I was still with my ex-husband and we went to spend time with mutual friends and we took both our sons into the massapequa preserve. During that time I think we went into the more woodsy part of the preserve. The bike path is 6 miles (3 miles one way, 3 miles back). When I took my hike on it I was dissapointed because when I hike I don't appreciate paved trails I'd rather feel more woods and roots under my hiking shoes. But to bike on this trail or run on this trail with road running shoes the pavement is pretty nice. There's still sections where you can get lost in nature which is always a favorite part of a trail run or hike for me.

This beautiful water infused park would easily get 4 stars except for one thing - bikers. I will…read morenot frequent the paved part of the park, due to the danger of being run over by somebody on a high speed bike zooming past with his head down. On the other hand, there is a parallel dirt path that is not as scenic but far safer. Both of the times I went there in 2020 I ran across an old man with 3 friendly dogs. Their overall appearance reminds me of a famous character in Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat. At the end of Jerusalem Road, there is a housing area with plenty of parking. As for the main problem, I suggest that the Parks Department look into creating a pedestrian-only area.

Art in the park on a super windy Saturday. Many participants needed to close up sho and leave…read moreearly. It had at one point become too dangerous and difficult for them to stay. The quarter amount of sellers who stuck it out after the wind died down had some interesting items for sale. A copper enamel pin, a photo of the beach, a tray, a pottery vase , some booths fog children's items along with food trucks and the like. I missed The Mystic Band- ( which I find worth following) NOTE: GPS takes you to wrong side of park go doe main street and mk left at Carvel Into area to park.

This is a lovely spot to hang out with friends and family of all ages. Lots of places to…read moresit--benches, a gazebo, and of course right by the water. There are a lot of recreational areas, including a nice kid playground. Keep in mind that this is the bay, not 'the beach.' You can swim in the water and lay on the sand, but it's rocky (this is the north shore, after all). Some ocean-going purists may not like it, but it's fine by me! I also love that this is so close to the main drag in Oyster Bay. It's super convenient to pick up some food or drinks if you didn't pack your own.

Okay, my bad here! Grew up in South Huntington and never visited this side of the park before. Had…read moreonly visited Jayne's Hill from Reservoir Road, or walked the flat fields on the West side. Waking New Year's morning , I went on All Trails for moderate 1st day hike before visiting family in Melville. Noted the Jayne's Hill Trail with the distance I was seeking, about 2.5-3 miles and made my way there. My experience was a serene ans scenic, if somewhat slippery walk as some of the trail was hardpack with an ice glaze. I enjoyed the challenge of finding purchase and having to be mindful of my steps. The terrain was varied, flat, winding, hilly in spots, but I would say easy for anyone. Reaching the summit, no longer ocn and sound views even with the bare trees, but enjoyed the nice memorial to WW. I liked this park enough to return aa few days later to do a longer trail, about 4 miles, which I extended by do some off trail wandering. There is a section that is high above Melville and South Huntington with some lookouts over the neighborhoods surrounding the Whitman Shoppes. Will certainly return as there seem to be additional trails to explore!

Definitely one of my favorite hiking trails on Long Island. Not only is it historical being LI's…read morehighest point of elevation, but it is also beginner friendly. The trail itself is about 3 miles, and the marked trail made it easy to complete. Although there's not much no see up top, my boyfriend and I did get some photos of deer and horses.

Local park Sporting events held here on weekends with…read moresnacks in club house and often ice cream man Nice place to walk around play ground basketball court handball courts soccer field baseball field

If anyone is in the town of Hempstead, expecting a baby or their child is moving into a toddler…read moreseat and wants to get their car seat checked to ensure it is installed properly- I highly recommend contacting them! Such a simple process booking and the appointment was so informative. The two certified techs were so knowledgeable and friendly as they have been doing this for years. They checked out our car seat, showed us how to properly install and take out. Gave us some tips amd tricks too. I wouldn't have known as my husband and I are new to this. If anyone's interested here is the link: https://hempsteadny.gov/218/Child-Car-Seat-Safety-Program hope this helps!!!

Not a huge preserve, I think we did the whole trail under 30 minutes but lots of wild life and the…read moretrail was nice.

It was suggested that I write an Earth Day review of my favorite nature spot in my area, and Twin…read moreLakes easily wins the nod. It is only a dozen minutes from my front door, with easy street parking and good trails. While some parks, such as Belmont Lake, really shine during autumn, Twin Lakes is a joy in spring, with many things blooming and a new crop of water fowl. Walking along the north end of the lake, you come to a spot with a small waterfall that is perfect for keeping things in perspective. Plan ahead, because there are no restrooms here.

With so many parks on Long Island charging parking fees, it's refreshing to have a local park I can…read moreenjoy for free. I typically go to Seamans neck park to run along the 1.5 mile "walk/run fitness trail". Parts of the concrete path are definitely in need of repair, but overall it's a good path. There are lights along the entire path but the majority of them have not been lit when I've gone at night- only the ones right near the turf field have been on. There's two walk-in entrances and one drive in entrance, and large parking lots- one near the playground and one near the fields/dock. There's a nice view of the water that's directly across from Jones Beach. I've seen people fishing here quite often. There are baseball fields and a t-ball field, soccer fields, and a multipurpose turf field that was completed a few years ago but is still in good condition. There's a large playground that's great for a wide age range of kids. There's a rock splash pad area that probably isn't the safest, I had my fair share of scrapes there. Growing up I used to come to the free summer long programs. They offered a huge variety of sports and crafts. It was usually the highlight of my summer.

this park is so fun me and my friends hang out here all the time but we never get snacks because…read morethe snack bar is always closed