This is a perfect gem of a park. My wife loves boats and she loved the fact that they are out in the open along the parking lot and not sequestered behind locked gates. The park is quite compact. You can walk around it as and see it all in 15 minutes. However, there are lots of benches to sit and watch the lighthouse and the sailboats. On a bench at the end you can look east to the better known Heckscher State Park. This park has one thing that its bigger neighbor lacks - a restaurant and bar with plenty of tables in and out. Only 45 minutes from our house, this guarantees repeat visits. read more

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Such a great spot. A bunch of different views can be seen from here. The bridges and two boardwalks out into the water which is cool. It does get busy in the summer. A restaurant is located right inside as well. A lot of parking. read more

Came here on a late summer night and it was a great decision. There are benches right on the water that provide a great location for a chill night. Didn't have to pay, possibly because it was late (after 8pm) Pro tip! Bring bug spray!! A mosquito bit me on the crease between my thumb and pointer...don't be like me! Also bring a sweater! There's a wonderful breeze but it can get very cold. read more

A nice marina and small beach and one of the few places on Long Island in the summer that doesn't charge you. It wasn't crowded either which was surprising since it was free to go in. And it is a pretty place with a long dock to walk on in the marina section. read more

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Pretty good marina/ park to visit in East Islip. There's a marina (obviously), an athletic field, play ground and a small public beach. I do not recommend swimming at the public beach since it's on the Great South Bay which is heavily polluted. In summer there's an entrance fee for non residents. You can still catch a decent sunset here in the summer. Ok to come to relax as long as the stench from the bay isn't too bad. Also in the mornings and early evenings, be careful of deer crossing the road. read more

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Tell the guy at the front gate that you're going to a softball game or the restaurant and you'll get in for free :) This is a nice place to come and sit by the water with a good book and just enjoy the experience. There are a few softball fields, a playground, bathrooms, and a paved walking path along the water. You're likely to see deer running around the softball fields in the evening. It tends to get cold and buggy fast, so be prepared for 20 degrees cooler than the daytime temperatures. read more

Just a great place to take the kids around Sundown to watch a baseball game or lacrosse game. Grab a quick bite to eat at the restaurant even with my boyfriend's kids or just him and I. Decent food order grab a cocktail. Watch the sunset walk along the boardwalk the sidewalk as well as the beach take some photos. If you have to pay to get in but if you're going to the restaurant they don't charge you. We got some really nice shots of the sunset and that night the moon was like an orange color almost like a Blood Moon we were there on Thursday August 18th, 2016 and it was just an amazing view. I grew up in that town and I've been residing in Connecticut the past 4 years so I just could not wait to go back down there and remove a lot of my childhood and teenage hangout days. read more

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Love this Marina how to say it's one of the nicest one in a Long Island great staff great views and all the people around the very very friendly highly recommend this place read more