Great for park for kids, love that it is fenced and no sand. Has two different sets one for younger…read morekids and for older.

My family loves visiting this park. It's right on top of the water on the bay side so you get to…read moresee the boats going to and from as well as a small shore line with sand and lifeguards to swim at. The park is well kept and clean. It can be quiet at times which means the kids have the place to themselves running around the playground towers and bridges. The park has ample shade with beautiful trees, picnic benches, wooden benches near the play area There are several swing sets accommodating all age groups and 3 tennis courts. The actual playground is well kept and clean, I don't see any graffiti on the play sets so I imagine kids don't hang out there. The bathhouses are clean and functional. It's a nice day at the park

We went off season before this crazy cold snap. I i've been here before but many years ago. I…read moreforgot how beautiful it was. I want to say @ least 3500 acres. There are buildings throughout the park with plenty of bathrooms : CLEAN bathrooms! , There is also a small gift shop & Cafe that is open for " most" of the year . . You can definitely " Get lost" here , if that is a goal...and daydreami. There are wide open smoother paths as well as paved walkways & more paths you can track through the woods. There's different water displays with the river running throughout the park iWe got to see a few animals in nature. : a Hawk. Dear, chipmunks. to start. Any time of year this park is beautiful. S if you're in the area or even if you're not in the area, it's definitely worth the drive in the season. It's a MY Star park so they take the NYS EMPIRE PASSPOET or pay cash at either entry . I know there are at least two ways to get into the park. With plenty of parking and again they only charge parking fees during peak season. Bundle up agates this weather breaks, it's good for you to get out there for fresh air and exercise in the dead winter. ( an you tell I am a mom? ) I love this place, I am just trying harder to try to see more of what Long Island has to offer as far as Parks & trails. Oh, at the beginning of one of the trails it had a sign and showed different plants and bushes. And we had identified all 10 of those even though it was I believe late November when we came here. I'm looking forward to coming back specifically in more spring, like weather. You can see the fish some of the waters / streams running thru ...

Very pleasant and peaceful place to "get back to nature" in the insanity that is Long Island, New…read moreYork.

I come to this beach a lot to take photos and just relax. It's a beautiful little area I've been…read morevisiting for years. There are two "sides"... one side is the marina, where there is a long pier with benches and the sailing club. The other side is the public beach, with restrooms, playground, tennis court, small picnic area and walking path and beach. During the on-season there is a lifeguard during the day. I'm not sure of the dates, but starting in May and going through mid October is their on-season and they charge a ridiculous amount to park for non Islip Town residents. On top of that, they charge up until like 7:30pm which is terrible since nearly all local beaches stop charging after about 5pm. They are literally the only beach I know of that keeps someone at the booth until almost sundown. They also charge a fee even if you do have an Islip Rec card, and I was recently told by another beach employee they aren't allowed to do that. I don't know if it'll be the same guy this year, but he's mostly been not very friendly when I've encountered him. All of this is a huge bummer for an otherwise cool little beach! Needless to say, during their on-season, I pretty much don't go there except on rainy days and if no one is at the booth. The way they treat people is obnoxious. And for the record, I am an Islip town resident. Meanwhile, one town over the beach is free. One town further and it only costs money to park (until 5ish) and they have nicer amenities. This is a good example of why Long Island needs to create better beach access passes that make it easier for people to enjoy the shore.

This beach isn't the cleanest but the park and tennis courts are nice…read more They charge to get in but you're able to park on the street or in a public parking lot a couple houses down and walk in for free.

In these days of political strife, it was a pleasure to spend an hour here. soaking in the best of…read morewhat America once was. Walking the grounds of century old buildings had a calming effect on us. Judging from the signs. most of this was assembled for the Bicentennial in 1976. Perfect timing for 2026.

I need to shout out Islip Grange for holding the beloved Apple Festival every year. Each year I…read moremeet my mom and sisters out there and we get Apple fritters, check out the craft booths, and now we get to partake in the ride they have for the kids. They also do a petting zoo. I do have to say, logistics are on point, as we got there early and the people directing parking had a handle on things. We can't wait to go to the festival again next year!