I enjoy a lot community park with a public swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, playground…read morefor small children and want to say - thank you very much to all staff who take care of it !

This is a nice park in the town of East Meadow in Long Island, NY. In the past, my children enjoyed…read moregoing in the pool here during summer time. The park also offers swim lessons. The playground area is simple and can easily be upgraded which will make it more enjoyable.

Clean, simple smallish park with a lovely pond to walk around. Bathrooms and free parking are…read moreavailable. Good little place for a walk in nature if you're nearby and short on time.

I'm a big Yelp Check-In guy. I mean I don't usually opt for checking into the smaller stores and…read moredaily monotonous spots (besides Dunkin'), but any interesting areas are worthy of the button click with possibility of Dukedom. Though for whatever reason, I spent all summer walking over to Ridder's Pond and never once left my Yelp mark. I don't know why. Maybe it was the quiet calmness of the area that left me wanting to check out from social media. Perhaps the picnic tables and benches were better used to gaze into the blue skies and (somewhat) murky water in front of me. Or possibly it was a childhood connection (or reconnection) to this tiny park as it was somewhere I used to spend a lot of time as a lad galavanting in the tiny playground area. Whatever it was, as I sat at Ridder's Pond yesterday at the end of the summer (a few more calendar weeks left technically), it just felt right to write a little ode (and take a few pics) to this calming spot. I don't expect you to know Ridder's Pond. It's honestly nothing special. Like I mentioned, the water isn't necessarily clean. The bathrooms are rather outdated. Oh and the geese reign strongly at certain points of the warmer months so be wary of them (and their droppings). But despite all of this, there are truly blissful moments that can be found sitting and peering out at the ripples of water. The path around the pond works well for exercising and you can even fish or catch a glimpse of some wildlife (turtles, bunnies, an occasional hawk feeding). No matter your reason for coming, it'll be a relaxing vibe that always wins out over anything else (even the geese). Overall, Ridder's Pond is a small local spot that helps in giving you a little nature in all the right ways. It's far from perfect, and you may end up with a little goose souvenir on your shoe if you're not careful, but the view makes it worth the negatives. These walks and hangouts are something I'll miss once the weather starts to take a turn towards cold, but I know when Spring finally rolls around again, I plan on continuing to disconnect and leave the Check-Ins to someone else. I'll enjoy the view instead.

Christopher Morley Park - Roslyn, NY…read more Right off the LIE on Searingtown Road, Christopher Morley Park is a charming, low-key gem that packs a punch. The huge parking lot makes arrival stress-free, and while the pool is under construction, there's still plenty to enjoy. Let's talk dog policy--yes, they allow dogs, but only if your furbaby is running. So if you've got a chill pup who prefers a stroll, maybe toss on a wig and blend in with the sprinters This park is clean, upgraded, and full of surprises. The trail area is perfect for a peaceful walk or jog, and the amenities? Stacked: - Volleyball court - Handball court - Basketball court - Pickleball court - Baseball field (not court--gotcha!) - Skating rink for winter vibes - Seasonal carnival festivities Whether you're here for a workout, a walk, or just to vibe with nature, this park delivers. And when the carnival rolls in? It's a whole new level of fun. Boomsauce Scale: B - basura (trash) BS - basic (come on! Try harder) BS + - better (Yo! That's better) BS ++ - best (alright! Alright! Alrightttt!) BS +++ - Amazing location! now that's boomsauce! Trust me--I am vegan.

This place is horrible, neglected and dilapidated. The parking lot is atrocious, no painted lines…read moreand full of pot holes, old bathrooms. The flowers they planted in front are very pretty but they miss the big picture of making this park look nice and clean. The signage is crumbling. Rotting wooden stairs, everything is faded and cracked. Broken front door.

We were in need of getting outdoors so headed off to Massapequa. Found this hidden gem within an…read moreeasy drive and enjoyed the walk. There are paved trails for walkers as well as bikers and then there are also trails in the woods. The paved paths were more crowded so we stuck to the woody trails. They were clearly groomed in some parts as wooden platforms had been placed over muddy areas. It was peaceful and we definitely didn't feel like we were in suburban Long Island. We weren't able to explore the entire park as our teens started complaining after 4 miles. ‍ We will go back next time without them to explore more!

I run here all the time. It's beautiful! The trail starts at Sunrise Highway and ends at Bethpage…read moreGolf Course!!! 6.5 miles! Keep your eye out for bikers and your ears open for people shouting, "On your left!" so that you do not collide with any of the bikers!!

I find this to be the least exciting of the state parks on Long Island, so it is appropriate that…read moreyou can park there and walk the trails for free. I had a quick change of plans yesterday when I was out in the Huntington area, so I decided to stop here, because it was on the way. I figured that with the millions of trees here, there must be some fall color. There was, but you had to seek it out. Early on you will see a junction, well signed that says the foot path is to your right. Heed that, because if you bear left you may have my experience of just missing an idiot going full tilt on his racing bike with inches to spare. The trails were mainly gentle, but the state might want to send somebody in to pick up candy wrappers and McDonalds wrapping relics. This is a park that I would only visit in the fall, so maybe next year I will be happier with the experience.

This is for biking the trails. I'm not that great, but I definitely don't stink at riding trails…read more It's a pretty nice ride, definitely better then I thought it would be. I didn't get to much elevation, but I found it windy and flowed into different scenery. I will be coming here more.

This is my favorite hidden gem park. Love the multiple playgrounds for my kids and the hills with…read moredifferent bbq stations. It's very peaceful there.

Good dog run. Nice big park with many fields and courts…read more Easy place To walk and clear your mind.

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.

This park is easy to find, provides plenty of free parking, and is usually lightly attended. The…read moretrails are well laid out, and lead to a wealth of nature study. In late summer, we found the osprey nest to be a thriving enterprise, and we'll just have to take their word for the nesting turtles. At the end of the main trail, there is a structure at water's edge that gives great views of boat traffic and a cluster of off the grid housing for people who truly want to get away from it all. Just a local treasure.

One of my favorite places. A wide variety of birds. Turtle nesting area and a great dock on the bay…read moreoverlooking Reynolds Channel.