This is one of the most beautiful State Parks in the system. It's great in all seasons, and a good…read moreplace for birders and paddlers.

Opened to the public in 1920 and made a National Natural Landmark in 1980. Orient Beach State Park…read moreis just a beautiful example of a natural beach environment. Orient beach offers a gorgeous environment for passive recreation as well as a paradise for beach goers. There is a 2.1 mile bike path along the park road which stretches along the section of the park called long beach. This road is also the entrance and exit to the park which is situated at the end of this stretch of road. Being part of the bike path it provides for an incredible walk with views of Gardiner's bay on one side and marsh lands on the other. There are many species of Birds and other wildlife life within the park and an amazing and unusual red cedar forest which encompasses the picnic area. Hobbies here include swimming , paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and a playground for the kiddies . Facilities here are very nice and clean, including a bath room and showers for when you get off the beach. Truly an incredible place to visit at least once in your life, its natural beauty is impressive.

I don't know why Greenport and the environs would choose to require a town parking permit to access…read moreits various stone beaches. Nevertheless, it does. This beach is the only one we found where you could simply drive up, park, and get in the water without spending a dime. The swimming area is marked off by safety ropes. There is at least one lifeguard on duty until 5. You're technically swimming in the Peconic River just before it empties into Gardiners Bay. The view is of Shelter Island, and it's quite charming.

The Town Beach. A cute and diverse park, beach & playground at the base of Fifth Street in…read moreGreenport. Small area for swimming (lifeguards on duty 11am-5pm in the summer), a couple fun and interesting playground structures with swings for babies and big kids, a sand floor volleyball court and wide open grassy space for running & ball-playing. Also some picnic tables & BBQ grills, public bathrooms and public parking spaces. The beach is rocky & full of shells, but fun for kids to explore.

What a gem of a state park! The staff are wonderful to talk to, and the trails and facilities are…read moreimmaculate. One of the best parks I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Notes: the park is a preserve, so dogs are not allowed, BUT service animals are welcome as long as they are kept on leash. There are two parking lots, the first is by the visitor center, but to access the park you need to drive up the gravel road to the second parking lot where the trail heads are. I had started walking the gravel road but thankfully the groundskeeper saw me and clarified that patrons can drive

This preserve is not compliant with ADA laws. No handicapped parking, no access to the beach and…read morethe parking lot is all gravel and not handicap accessible. Pretty preserve but they need to trim the grass more on paths. Signs for ticks yet not trimming grass enough. Benches to sit but you cannot access the bench because of two foot grass. Huge pot holes on road to preserve, very neglected it's been like this for years. Spend the money and fix these things.

Really beautiful and accessible trail. The markings are very easy to see and make it easier to…read morenavigate. They have bathrooms available at the beginning of the trails. Did the easiest / shortest trail but would def come back and try the others.

Friendly staff and bug spray for everyone!! This was a great place to visit and hike to learn…read moreabout and experience wildlife and natural beauty.

I stopped in to this park to see the camera obscura…read morehttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mitchell-park but it is closed because of the pandemic. Serious bummer. The rest of the park including the carousel is lovely. It's Memorial Day weekend and so they have planted a bunch of flags around. There are several memorials including a plaque mounted on a stone in tribute to the US Merchant Marine during WWII. It is a nice green space with the marina, the carousel, the camera obscura and in the winter time, an ice skating rink. The town's festivals and markets are held here as well. Street parking nearby is limited, so good luck with that. [Review 15314 overall, 816 of 2021, number 201 in New York.]

This is a review for the park only. One thing I like about Greenport and this park is that they…read morehave lots of events during the summer including outdoor concerts, Shakespeare in the park and special events. This weekend a last minute arrival by the Draken a Viking ship created based on existing artifacts and trial and error. It was a bit unorganized in the early morning and the Viking village, food vendors and Whiskey tent was nonexistent probably due to the poor weather. But the main event the Draken was there and for $12 you get a short tour of the boat. Very impressive re-creation of what a Viking boat probably looked like. A crew of 30 works this vessel and traveled all the way from Norway and invaded our tiny village of Greenport.

If you have kids I highly recommend taking them here! Such a cool experience to connect with…read morenature. Pro tip: bring your own bird seeds to feed the birds and chipmunks. The hike ends at an open beach front with an observation deck with binoculars. Overall, it's a nice trail and wildlife preserve with tons of wildlife.

Fantastic nature walk with trails leading to the Peconic Bay…read more Spend a few hours walking the wooded trails where cute chipmunks approach, as well as baby bunnies, birds and other critters. All are extremely friendly. Some even look for handouts, although feeding them is frowned upon. Follow the trail signs and you'll find yourself gazing at the sea and surrounding areas. The Elizabeth A. Morton National Nature Wildlife Preserve is a must do!

Very nice park with baby bucket swings in the shade. Will definitely go back. Parking is easy and…read moreit's a short walk to the playground area.

lots of open space and grassy areas--good for picnicking. 12-18 tennis courts. a few basketball…read morecourts. several baseball and soccer fields. a playground area for kids. concrete tables with chess/checker boards. lots of parking available in back of park. not sure how to get permits or request use of fields, tho it appears tennis and hoops courts are first come, first served. there are a few buildings in the park, but I'm not sure of their purpose.

We were looking for a nice place to stretch the pups legs. This quiet, rarely marked trail will…read morehave you doing circles. And we enjoyed it. Hiking at just over a 1 1/2 miles, this is a pack in pack out park, with no restrooms. The trails are not well marked and you can lose yourself in the fantastic maze. The lake is not easily seen from the trail, but the lake provides watering spots for the pups. An excellent stop through wine country to catch your breath and grab a walk.