This lake is pretty awesome with $8 parking. There is plenty of space to grill and benches to sit…read more There is also a playground for the kids to enjoy. There is a huge lake where people do swim in even tho you are advised not to. I like to soak my feet in since the water is pretty warm during the summer.

Shay a random day there last singer we had a girl scout party at their carousel house! It was…read moreperfect. They leave you be but there if you need help. They had a very large commercial sized fridge/ freezing for your food. All tables were out but if you needed more they were very accessible. We paid in full in advance, we chose to pay for everyone's parking which we paid for at the end. Very easy. The girls loved riding the carousel a million times! Only draw back it's there is no AC abs barely breathable fans. Very hot. Would do it again :)

What's up, Merrick Mountain?! Former dump turned into a beautiful light hike by the water. Take in…read morethe scenery, the trails and the goat poo, while enjoying a little bit of suburban park reclamation! If you go up and down the long way, you can get a nice 3.5 miles in on this baby with some hills. Throw in a weighted vest, and you're getting yourself a solid light workout. There are already so many reviews, so just some notes: 1) Make your way around the current dump (also a Nassau County gem, seriously) and drive slowly. 2) Parking is tricky at certain times of the day and on weekends. Make sure to come before 9:30 on beautiful days, or else you'll be parking far, far away. More steps, If you really want them I guess. 3) Wear your sunscreen! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's pretty bright up top with not a lot of coverage if you walk around to the lake. 4) Beware...No lights in the bathroom and really not the best place to use the loo. There however is a shopping center close by... 5) Look out of all sorts of critters from birds to bugs.. including ticks.

Get there before noon on a warm Weekend but it was a great…read morewalk filled with beautiful nature close to home right in merrick. We even saw a goat herd part of the parks natural clean up staff,

I attended the free 2 hr pickleball clinic in Baldwin Harbor Park, located in in The Town of…read moreHempstead. It was my first time playing, and I took to it like a duck to water. We played doubles, and my partner and I won the game against the other two players. Points are scored only when the serving team wins a rally, and I am a good server. I learned fast how to make the ball hit the court in front the blue line, which is known as the kitchen. Elvis, the head coach, was thorough in his explanation of the fundamentals of the game. We practiced our skills with our peers, getting feedback from the coach that was assigned to our court. There was a coach for each of the eight courts, and each court had four players. I learned the rules of the game and how to score. The goal is to keep the ball out of the kitchen. You can only volley outside the kitchen. The class lasted approximately two hours, and we all had fun. I will definitely be back to take more classes. Go to "Hempsteadny.gov keyword: pickleball lessons" if you are interested in learning this highly popular game. ADVISORY: Coach Elvis said that classes registered for online usually fill up within 15 minutes, and summer registration begins on 6/3/2025.

This place is my own little sanctuary. When I say my own, I don't mean that I actually "own" it…read more. as it belongs to Mother Nature (and also the Nassau County Parks Department, ha). What I mean is that, when I'm here I am able to find peace and solitude, which is rare today. I'm currently experiencing a profound personal loss and feel my world will never be the same. My mind's been racing and my heart's been beating fast, from both being sick and from ruminating thoughts, however standing along the water's edge provides a much needed sense of tranquility. It's a feeling that inspires hope and reminds me that while sometimes our best made plans go awry and tides made change, the current of life still flows. When you can't change things, perhaps the best thing to shift is mindset. I'm still working on that one, one day at a time.. and walking along the sand here at Baldwin Harbor Park's secret beach gives me the mental space I need to keep on at it.

Definitely not the cleanest pond as there are times where there is trash in the pond itself. I work…read morenearby so sometimes I'll stop there on a lunch break to read a book. The birds and ducks are always cute so that is one plus. There is supposed to be a walking trail, but I tried walking it a couple of times to find it quite short and not much of a trail. There is a playground as well, but I have no experience with that part of the pond. And if you sit at the benches near the parking lot, chances you'll catch second hand cigarette smoke from the old guys who sit in their cars all day most days.

One stars because A little girl keep'd on going up the slide and we could go down and she refused…read moreto go down the slide instead she had to climb up the slide.

This is my go to place for a nice relaxing run/walk. Sometimes you can spot turtles during the…read morewarmer months and baby geese which always brings me joy! People of all ages come here to relax or exercise. This is my happy place and I love coming back to it! Overall it's a great park with many things to do. Definitely the best place to be.

I came to Eisenhower Park to come eat the loot my homie and I got from Stew Leonard's. What a…read morelegendary grocery store that is. As we sat in the midst of this park digging into our pizza, smashburgers, and chicken, there was a group of 11 65+ year old ladies sitting in their sun blocking chairs just living life enjoying each others company. I've lived enough life to know that no amount of money or individual success could replace a strong, core group of friends like that. I was gonna take a picture from a distance but thought that would be a selfish endeavor, so I'm writing this review instead. Also, I must shout out Dwight D. Eisenhower. I'm balls deep in a WWII obsession right now, and he went from a 5-star general leading the Allied victory over the Germans to being the leader of the free world 7 years later. Iconic career path. This park was nice though. A lot of seating, open space, and great people watching while surrounded by nature that allows you to breathe and connect with the universe. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Such a peaceful oasis nestled inside of Baldwin. Recently underwent a much needed facelift and the…read moreresult are stunning Especially love the safety railings around the lake. The birds look healthy and happy. They appear to be friendly enough to feed from your hand. Come with your family for a picnic and enjoy the view.

Small county park with a pond & some benches. We are visiting family in the area & just want to…read moretake a walk around nature. There's not a lot of people on a sunny fall day, but those we meet along the way were friendly. It said no dogs on the signs , but saw a lot of locals walking their dogs there. Lots of geese poop on the pathways & no bathrooms. Thought i would mention it. Not the greatest park in the area, but good enough for walking purposes.

Dr John is amazing.Extremely knowledgeable,kind and patient.He has helped me with my back issues…read more. This is not your average 10 min chiropractor consultation.He really spends time treating your issues.His mom who sometimes run the front desk is friendly and kind.

Very clean and spacious. The workers were very helpful and enough space to enjoy the outsideread more

I grew up attending and working at a camp that came here weekly for cookouts, so call me biased,…read morebut there is no park like Valley Stream. Beautiful walking paths, great athletic fields for softball, volleyball, basketball, and more, and multiple playground areas for kids. Add in the tons of picnic tables and pavilions spread out across the park and you can't beat it! A gem in the NYS Parks system.

I go to Valley Stream Park for early morning walks, no music, no headphones , just me and my…read morethoughts and the sound of nature. The surrounding area is nice and calm. Often times, I meet my friends, if they can't make it I feel safe walking alone. Safety officers are visible and Nassau County PD conduct tours. The bike lane and lane for walkers are respected by both. The restroom are clean. There is two kiddy parks and BBQ area. The park is a good way to clear my mind and get mine steps in. The tree lines paths are beautiful during the change of season.