So hard to find a good dog friendly beach. My dog really enjoyed it here. Lots of space to play…read morewith her doggy friends in the sand and water.

If you are leaving this less than three stars I'd have to wonder why other than the fact that maybe…read moreyou want shade in the summer or it to be less breezy in the colder months... but then I'd have to wonder what or why you'd expect something so absurd. I walked the entire ground the other day and found a little glass closer to the water side of the park... that's pretty typical of beaches in general and due mostly to careless people; If it bothers you and your pup, might I suggest doing your part and picking a couple pieces up? This place is a hidden magical gem that I hope stays exactly the way it is.

Nice dog park with fresh water, seats, friendly dogs and friendly people. My dog had a great time.read more

Dirty, debris on the ground.....you think they could have sodded or grown a damn lawn! I live 2…read moreblocks away but won't bring my dog there Much better off going to Patchogue Park....Smithtown is also very nice....

Great to bring the dog, Park area closed in for larger dogs…read moreand one for the smaller pups! Love taking the family down to walk to the water at Gardiner park!

What a nice park. It's about .6 mile from the parking lot to the beach, we'll sort of a beach lol…read moreplenty of trails to explore. Had my lunch at one of the picnic tables.

Nice clean park small walking path Have gone there for an…read moreearly morning walk this morning. Went to take a walk at 7:40. The gate was closed with a town car in the parking lot. Not sure what they are. Opening hours are but another morning at 6:30 it was open.

This is a pretty little spot to see but not much of a hike. I took a walk here to escape my last…read moredays of quarantine with the soon to be ex (that wasn't fun) and even though it was beautiful it was a very short walk. Still worth seeing, though.

This dog park in Shirley, Suffolk County, is about 5 minutes from Brookhaven Airport and 8-10…read moreminutes from Smith Point Beach. The entrance is easy to miss--the sign is small and blends into the bushes, so GPS is recommended. There is a grass and sand parking lot with one handicap space. Inside, the park is divided into two fenced areas: one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Each has a double-gated entrance, but the small dog gate is difficult to close and often left open. Some repairs look to have been done by locals with rope, but proper maintenance is needed. Combined, both sections are about the size of a football field. The large dog area has two shade trees, while the small dog area has none. Each section has a few benches. Visitors have left behind toys and bowls, but it's best not to use the water bowls--others have reported kennel cough. It gets very hot here in the summer months. Bringing water in a bowl is recommended. There are only two trash cans, both outside the fenced areas, and waste cleanup is inconsistent. Bring your own bags (though sometimes donated bags are available). The park is surrounded by brush and fields, with possible poison ivy/oak. Mosquitoes can be an issue, but I haven't had any flea or tick problems here. The county mows every couple of weeks, which helps, though the parking lot and walkways are often overgrown. Most of the dogs are medium to large breeds in the big dog section, but a handful of small dogs do come regularly. Overall, the dogs are friendly and the owners are great--I've only come across one or two dogs that weren't a good fit, which is typical for any dog park. Locals visit year-round, even in the snow, and there's usually at least one or two people here no matter the time of day. There is also an old, unused agility ramp in the large dog area. The park is open year-round with no posted hours. I'm rating this dog park three stars. While I enjoy bringing my dog here and I'm grateful it exists (especially since there aren't many dog parks on Long Island), it needs better maintenance and more accessible trash cans. In my opinion, the small dog area is oversized for the number of small dogs that use it, and overall the park doesn't measure up to four- or five-star dog parks I've visited elsewhere. That said, it's still worth a visit--the space is large, the community of dogs and owners is wonderful, and it's the best option nearby.

Love this place! Dogs are friendly, the people are very nice. Field is huge and all fenced in.read more

Decent size areas, one for small dogs one for large dogs…read moreThey give you water for your dogs and clean up bags Only negatives is it's very shady and dark and the ground is wood chips and often muddy. So your dog always comes home Dirty. Wish it was grass

The Smithtown area's newest and best dog run/park by far…read more What this dog park has going for it: - Separate large and small dog runs - Water source in both dog runs - Dedicated parking relatively close run - Adequate fencing and gates - Poop bags provided - 2 dog entry points for run - Picnic benches just outside runs - Adequate seating - Plenty of shade - Bathrooms for humans near parking What this dog park has going against it: - Mostly wood ground cover - May be too shady, potential bug issue Good dog park that opened in the Fall of 2013 and is the best one in Smithtown. Add better ground cover (pea gravel) and cut down some trees and this is a possible 5 star dog run. *** Please Note *** 1- To access this park, you have to be a Town of Smithtown resident (I believe that is just on weekends during the summer months) 2- You have to have your dog on leash until you get to run and they do not want you walking your dog on paths. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-metro-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-2

The park is fine. Not a fan of the mud, but plenty of room for the dogs to run…read more This park is frequented by owners who do not train their dogs and do not attempt to control their dogs when they are attacking smaller dogs. We take our 24 lb dog to the smaller section, which is the limit. There are a number of owners who ate their bigger and aggressive dogs to the park. Our dog has been attacked (not play) and yelped on multiple occasions and the owners either didn't look up from their phones or laughed. Rough dog play is ok. Attacking a smaller dog and making her cry out really just means you shouldn't own a dog. Our dog plays well with other dogs, but the park attracts irresponsible owners. If you are an irresponsible dog owner please go to this park. That way I know how to avoid you in the future.

I bring my small dog here whenever the weather permits because he loves the outdoors, meeting other…read moredogs and humans. I love that he can be completely off the leash and has plenty of space to run around. Plenty of trees to mark and explore.The fences and gates are very secure. They have one side for the smaller dogs (25 lb and under) and another side for the bigger dogs. There are garbage cans but no poop bags available so remember to bring your own. There are also public metal water bowls and they turn on the water spout I'm assuming, once the weather gets warmer. It definitely wasn't turned on earlier this year. Benches can be located on the sides of the fenced in area for the humans and there's a covered area with seating toward the middle of each small and big dog side if you don't want to sit under the sun. A decent sized parking lot is right next to the dog park and there were always spots available the times that I have gone. It is very clean but of course that's also up to the people that frequent the park to pick up after their dogs and themselves. One time I was there, some guy brought his 3 dogs, sat on the bench and paid them no mind for 5-10 minutes. One of them pooped, he didn't pick it up and just left with all 3 dogs. Minus that one guy, all the other dog pawrents that go there were friendly and responsible from the times I've been there. I have heard of some of the bigger dogs fighting so just always keep an eye on your dog, whether you're on the big or small dog side. I highly recommend this dog park!

Great park either a small dog and large dog side. There are plenty of benches and shady spots for…read morethe humans and the dogs. There are also a couple of agility structures which the dogs have fun with in between playing. It is a wood chip environment with plenty of bowls for water, but bring your own water there are no fountains. The owners are attentive and make sure their dogs are playing nicely. Plenty of parking. A great dog park.

Was driving through and looked for a dog park. For some reason this park didn't show up on Google,…read morebut while we were driving to the one in Northford, we passed this one and stopped. Such a great spot! It is woodchips, not grass. Shaded and sunny areas, friendly people and puppies! Plentiful supply of tennis balls which was great. Water as well, with jugs to fill and bowls available. Plenty of benches (beware the dogs like to mark them of course) and plenty of space for the dogs to run, play and explore. Everyone seemed to be attentive to their dogs which you don't always see. Great park!!

I can't review the entire complex, but I am A Baileys Dog Park user. I have been coming every day…read morefor the past year, and I can't say enough about the socialization that occurs between large and small dogs. We have a small starting at 8 lbs and a large at 95 lbs. They all play together with the toys. Running back and forth. There is almost no aggression because the owners are on top of any sign of it. Our regular group comes at about 10 AM, and the owners are friendly. Go to Baileys Dog Park on Facebook for lots of pictures. The town has some great restaurants and near Hammonassett State Park

Located diagonally across the street from the Target in Sayville, Google Maps provided the most…read moreaccurate directions. Apple Maps put me in the neighborhood behind the park. Sans Souci" means "no worry" if I correctly remember my high school French. However, I was worried as the only visible person walking the trail at 9:00 am on a Saturday morning. After a minute of walking the trail, of which I took a photo with my iPhone, I quickly turned back. As a single female, I prefer crowded parks with plenty of people and security. I am off to another park.

It's a stunning Preserve with lot's of cool trails! There's even a little fairy village (figurines)…read morein the middle.