Heckscher Park is a beautiful park in the center of Huntington. It's on 18 acres with a gorgeous…read morepond that's has turtles, ducks, and geese Great walking path around the ponds with beautiful scenery and stone work. On the other side of the pond is a very fun kids playground with matted rubber ground for safety and so many fun interactive activities. Street parking, public restrooms, and dogs are allowed. Community events and festivals are also held here making this park an all around great Long Island park.

What a beautiful park!! Leisurely walking around the the lake took me about 30 minutes. It's a nice…read moreway to get those steps in while getting lost in nature. I was admiring the birds on the water and I walked and it helped pass the time. Keep a look out for droppings on the ground unless you don't care to soil your shoes. Nearing the end of my walk, I really wanted to spend some time on the bridge where most of the waterfowls were gathered. It turns out that a family was feeding them. The very last morsel was taken by one geese that miffed another geese and so it chase the other with aggression. Birds can be pretty brutal and they were quite huge so I had to stay away. What an unfortunate experience. Besides the lake, there's also a beautiful playground, picnic tables, a sports field and tennis courts. The Heckscher Museum of Art can also be found on the grounds as well as a September 11 Memorial. It is definitely worth a visit. There is decent amount of parking spaces all around the park for ease of access too.

Found this place by accident. The trail has some steep areas so wear the right shoes for walking…read more It's a nice view of nature just be aware that as soon as you get there, there is a sign about ticks in the area. So stay on the trail.

This is a nice trail with free parking and restrooms behind the library. The trail is busy with…read morepeople and dogs, and there are quite a few stairs, so wear proper shoes and be ready for a bit of a challenge. You can enter the trail from different directions, which makes it convenient. The views are beautiful and serene. There are also eateries nearby, like Harbor Mist and others along the main street areas. Definitely recommend it for a quick nature outing.

What a lovely day trip. Fun for the entire family ages 5…read moreand up. While visiting family we were wanting to get on the water and participate with all our extended family. This was the perfect excursion for us.

We visited the Huntington Lighthouse for a guided tour on August 4, 2013 and we thoroughly enjoyed…read moreour trip. The Lighthouse is 101 years old and looks like a castle out at sea. After purchasing our tickets at a dockside tent, where various souvenirs were also being sold by the volunteers, we boarded a small boat for a 10-minute ride to the Lighthouse. The boat ride through Huntington Harbor was absolutely lovely - weather was warm, sunny, and clear, the water was smooth, and the views were fantastic. Arriving at the Lighthouse, we got off the boat on a floating dock and, after a brief introduction, began the guided tour with two tour guides. The first tour guide took us to the second floor of the lighthouse, out onto the landing, and up into the very top of the lighthouse where the light itself it, and was very thorough in his explanations and seemed enthusiastic about his tour. He was very knowledgable. The second tour guide told us about the living quarters of the Lighthouse and was also informative. All of the volunteers were very friendly and were clearly very interested in their work and very knowledgeable about the Lighthouse. After the tour, we returned to the boat and headed back to shore. All in all, the entire experience took exactly one hour, from initially boarding the boat to returning to shore. The suggested donation for the tour is $15 for each adult, but they accepted $20, and we bought a magnet for $3. The tent in which to purchase tickets and souvenirs is located at the end of the parking lot of Gold Star Beach in Huntington, just by the dock. There were signs indicating that a parking permit was required and that Huntington residents could purchase a seasonal or daily pass and that non-residents must pay a daily fee and display a tag; however, there was no one at the gate when we pulled in, and though we waited for someone to come, no one ever appeared, so we parked. We saw someone at the gate as we boarded the boat. We didn't have any problem with our parking, perhaps we just lucked out. The Lighthouse was beautiful and is nicely maintained. We really had a fantastic time. Our only complaint is that on the way back from the Lighthouse, the boat seemed much too crowded, to the point where we were really seated directly up against each other. However, I think the same number of people were on the boat when it headed to the Lighthouse, so I think the issue was more that no one was telling people to sit on both front and back of the boat or asking people to move around - because as we disembarked, I noticed that there were 12 people at the front and only 2, who were sitting with plenty of room, at the back.

Really love this spot. Private small town beach atmosphere with gorgeous waters and sand. Great for…read morepicnics, walks, public restroom stop, and playground for the kids. Very clean and well kept. We see local families walking their dogs here, but there is a sign that says no dogs on sand. We wish they allowed dogs in the evening or early morning hours to make it more family-friendly!

Beautiful, peaceful spot to spend a day, or just a few hours... A more "hidden," tranquil…read morealternative to its neighbor, Centerport Beach across the way, this is a great spot to swim, take in the sunrise/sunset, kayak, or just enjoy the view. Rocky, so be sure to bring your beach shoes. Worth a visit (after hours/post Labor Day to avoid non-resident fees) if you're in the area!!

We live very close to this park and use it often to get our little girl out for some excercise…read more This review is for the playground area only and until she get old enough to use other parts of the park including the fields, this will still be a favorite for us due to its proximity to home and the cleanliness of the facilities. We come at least once a week to play with other kids her age and she always has a great time. Seems to be a family park with so many toddlers running about. The jungle gyms are separated by age category and the swings all are in good working order. A rubber floor mat ensures that the children won't hurt themselves during the inevitable falls they encounter. The much larger section of the park contains the playing fields for soccer and field hockey- when we grow a little more, we will update our review to tell you about the meticulous fields we see on the other side of the fence.... Can't wait for a night game or two under the lights.

Breezy Park is a major recreational sports facility built on the site of the former Mohlenhoff…read moreNursery which sold natural pest controllers like ladybugs and mantis egg cases. The park includes two synthetic athletic fields, a practice area, and a playground for little ones and a nice parking lot. It's a great open area for kids to get all their boisterous energy out and adults too. It conveniently connects to Froehlich preserve as well. There's an interesting statue put there in memory of a Lloyd Harbor girl killed by a drunk driver in Texas in 2005. She was 13 years old and had been active in the Cold Spring Harbor Soccer Club. The Mohlenhoff Nursery property was slated to become a bus depot and repair yard for the South Huntington School District but thanks to dedicated and caring residents and a tireless effort by the Cold Spring Harbor Soccer Club, they got the land through its Open Space Preservation Program. I'm not sure how it all unfolded exactly but it's a nice park and a good union with the Froehlich preserve. Hopefully neither will ever be destroyed.

Fairy garden please don't destroy…read more The best and clean park Add more for the fair land. ‍‍

So close to my usual hiking grounds, CSH State Park, Lisa E. even encouraged me to set off on my…read moreown for the more strenuous solo experience. I am pleased that I didn't leave her and friends, as I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, with company on less challenging terrain. Sunday's weather was just a spectacular exemplar of early spring on LI. Bright sun, gentle breeze had the returning birds calling, singing and flitting back and forth over the golden fields. We then took the Western loop, which paralleled some of the more hilly terrain South of the state park. A few trees just budding, I look forward to a return in a few weeks when new leaves and wildflowers proliferate.

This tiny park on the Centerport bridge is a major destination for bird fanciers. In addition to…read morethe usual waterfowl of geese and swans, the park is a great place to see the giant birds including eagles and osprey. They often buzz the bridge to the delight of photographers. Trees on the east side of the bridge are said to be the home of at least one eagle's nest.

Bring your sense of adventure..you will need it to find this Nature Conservancy gem hidden behind…read morethe Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. Turn in to the fish hatchery entrance and park your car. Get the key from the admission booth by giving them your license to hold onto. Head back towards the church and make a right up the hill to the upper parking lot. Walk southward along the path until you get to the entrance. The sanctuary is small, only fourteen acres but a pristine natural gem. The path is about 0.5 miles. Before leaving, check out the groves of laurel trees and rhododendrons that grace the gently sloping hillside. And don't forget to bring the key back to the Admission booth.

There are not enough good words to say about Shooting Stars. I really wish I could give more than…read morefive stars because they deserve it. My son has been playing with shooting Stars Sports for almost 4 years and every coach is kind, courteous, patient and caring for each child. As great as those qualities are, they teach kids in a way that encourages teamwork, respect and love for sports. Coach Mike, coach Chuck, Coach Sean, Coach Margaret and Coach Brenda have all been great but Coach Maddy has always been my son's favorite. She truly teaches kids the skills they should know and makes the love playing at the same time. Truly wonderful. Ask about their parties also, had my sons 7th birthday a week ago and he already asked to have the same party again, he had an absolute blast and is still talking about it.

Our daughter has been with Shooting Stars Soccer program since last Fall. We loved it so much, we…read morekept signing her up for each session. Coach Margaret is wonderful, compassionate and kind ! At 2 years old she was just running around the field, by the next session she was kicking the ball into the goal, not using her hands and listening to direction. She also met some great friends along the way. Looking forward to signing her up for this coming Fall season. Thanks Coach Margaret and team! U rock!!

Amazing facility! Amazing professional friendly staff…read moreworking there especially Tom who manages everything and has a wonderful repertoire with parents and children! It's been a long time since I've experienced a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction! I would strongly recommend Park Avenue Tennis to parents who are pursuing tennis lessons for their children!