Best place in Great Neck to enjoy Long Island Sound and beautiful gardens, osprey nest, boat…read morelaunch, playgrounds Can picnic. Sit on dock. Watch marina.

Really lovely Park in beautiful Great Neck Long Island. We were visiting friends so we had the…read moreopportunity to enjoy this park to chill out and have a good time.

This is such a beautiful park! It has a great kids' playground and a nice walking path that is very…read morerelaxing. My kids absolutely loved playing in the sand at the playground. It's a wonderful spot for the whole family. Qué parque tan hermoso! Tiene un excelente área de juegos para niños y un sendero muy agradable para caminar que es muy relajante. A mis hijos les encantó jugar en la arena del área de juegos. ¡Es un lugar maravilloso para toda la familia!

They humiliated me and my mother by get us out in a very disrespectful way, I tried to explain to…read morethem that my mother is an old lady and in that park it was the last photo that my father and she took When he was alive they told me in a Depective way that I'm sorry and that retire without a hint of empathy , I told her that I have always been a resident of locust valley But now I live in SEA CLIFF and one of the ladies sent me to go to tape beach I told her , I just need to have a walk with my mother I don't want to the beach just to take a picture of her But they didn't care they look at me with disgust and they told me back without saying please no nothing, that's why this world is like it is by racist and rude people like those!

The only complaint is that the water is disgusting dirty. The boardwalk is nice to walk around and…read moreenjoy.

NOT SERVICE DOG FRIENDLY. I brought my service dog to the beach and the staff was EXTREMELY RUDE…read more A female drove up on a cart stating service dogs were NOT allowed. Then asking her if she was SURE considering he is a service dog, she said "well where is his tag showing service dog" so I said "it's right on his vest that he's wearing... but that's not required to be there just so you know" then she proceeded to say "well you can get that anywhere, where are his papers" and I said "WE DO NOT NEED PAPERS HE IS A SERVICE DOG". This whole interaction was extremely disgusting for her behavior. The fact that I was treated as if I was lying and then asked for papers which is illegal and NOT required to have as of New York State was crazy. I will never recommend this place to anyone.

- A Waterfront Treasure in Port Washington…read more Bar Beach Park is one of those rare spots that truly has something for everyone. Whether you're here for a peaceful walk along the promenade, a family picnic, or an active afternoon of basketball, kayaking, or fishing, this park delivers. The grounds are spotless, the playgrounds are a hit with the kids, and there's plenty of shaded seating to take in the beautiful harbor views. I love how easy it is to get around--lots of parking, clean restrooms, and great accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs. Sunsets here are pure magic, with the sky melting into gold over Hempstead Harbor. You'll find friendly locals, a relaxed vibe, and all the space you need to unwind. This isn't just a park--it's a little slice of Long Island paradise. Bring your friends, bring your family... and don't forget your camera!

A very small local beach on The Sound. I recently attended a healing sound bath and am glad I was…read moreable to experience it on this quiet and pleasant beach. I was there after peak hours, but the beach seemed clean and peaceful. Although I don't think I'd recommend going into the water, it's a nice place to relax and walk, or even to clear your mind and perhaps meditate.

My son and daughter-in-law took me to The Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for Mother's Day. We enjoyed…read morethe nature and culture this gem had. There was beauty and tranquility with every step on our stroll. We spoke with the lovely Mary S Garden and she inspired us to complete our garden at home. Mary was so knowledgeable and friendly and not only answered all our questions but gave great advice on horticulture, composting, and much more. All the staff were friendly! Take your time to stroll and look at all the beauty surrounding you at every turn. Leave your worries in the garden. We will return with family and friends and highly recommend John P Humes's Japanese Stroll Garden to ALL! Thank you to the North Shore Alliance for preserving this garden!

TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - It's only opened on Saturday/Sunday…read morewith limited hours - Only opened during warmer months of the year (May-Oct) - It's completely free (no fee to enter - donations accepted) - Parking lot is very small and can be packed fairly quickly. I would suggest coming closer by opening time or you have to wait for a car to leave - There is 2 porter potties near the entrance - It's quite a small space - takes about 15-30min max to leisurely walk around This Japanese Stroll Garden is located in Mill Neck. It's quite a small area of land compared to the parks/preserves in the area, but while you are within the bounds of this garden, it feels quite peaceful/zen. It is designed to mimic that of Japanese Garden. The details of the wooden cross bridge, abundant bamboo trees, stone lanterns/water basins, the pond and the Japanese tea house located in the middle all make you almost forget that you are in NY and feel like you are transported to Japan for a moment. It's a really nice escape while taking in the sights & having a casual stroll. Although I do suggest a visit once, I don't think it's worth the trek coming all the way here just for this (just because it only takes 30min max). It's a great detour while having other things on the agenda to do around the area.

How have I never been to this preserve?! What a freaking cool place…read more Pro tip: the abandoned buildings are stupid easy to find, don't be like me and wander for a good hour/hour and a half wondering where they are. As you may be aware of, the preserve is home to the Holocaust museum for the county (which I plan on visiting sometime soon). If you find parking on the left side of the building (the side with the butterfly garden) you will find the abandoned building on the right side of the museum, as if you venture down to the water. There's a few buildings to see and the history behind them is pretty cool. Next time I will have to bring my Canon to take some nicer shots. Wear good gripping shoes as it can be muddy and you'll slip and side a bit. There are signs for no dogs but plenty of people brought their Fido's and Fifi's.

I read the reviews before coming here so I was a little skeptical about the trip. I decided to come…read morehere with my sister and nephew and do some hiking. This place is amazing. We really enjoyed it. We started by the mansion. It's suppose to be a museum but it' is closed due to COVID. There is a garden which is very beautiful and the placards around the garden tells you about why the garden is there. It is dedicated to the children of Holocaust. There is lots of woods with many different paths to walk. They set it up nicely with small bridges over a stream with rocks. The path we took led us to the ocean. There is a beach in one side and the LI sound on the other. We walked for almost an hour and it was very enjoyable. We didn't get to see the abandoned buildings with graffiti on them because of the timing . However we will be coming back possibly earlier to be able to see more. Definitely worth the trip. There is free parking.

Beautiful place where there were deer and osprey. Unfortunately a loud group came in and the…read morewildlife ran and flew off. Will be back.

Good size for an hours loop or maybe 90 for the blue trail. One of the best areas in long Island to…read moreobserve the locals and their living conditions. It's open, free, and clean too. Very clean. Simple and well maintained. A good place. Look for the huge fish by the swan.

This is a very large neighbourhood park that is clearly lived by the locals (and non-locals like…read moreus). On a recent Sunday the entire park was a hub of activity and there was people in every corner, yet the park was big enough for all of us. I saw kids playing in the playground, a few tossing fishing rods into the pond, some playing basketball, a family playing badminton, a group chatting on a long bench, someone talking nonstop on the phone, children riding bikes, and there was us watching all this activity and soaking it all up. Free street parking is all around the park and in the nearby streets, alright there was definitely more cars on the weekend.

I love how huge the pond of the park is. It is cool to see so many geese during the calm before the…read morefirst snow storm of 2020. You could tell that they were enjoying the temperature. Glad that I stopped by after my errand nearby. It must be beautiful here during warm weather. There is a sprinkler by the playground area. Lots of tables and benches within . The ground is large enough to be able to do any sports activities. The walking path is spacious. I would come back. It is located. in a good neighborhood.