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 thought I'd torture my mother one day and bring her here before lunch one day. I had never been…read morehere but I knew it wasn't that big a place, yet she'd complain anyway. I'm not really sure if we went the long way or there was a shorter way. At one point we went a way we thought might cut thru but it didn't seem any shorter. I'd come back here, it was nice. Plus it wasn't in the constant sun so that was nice too.

This is a beautifully village-maintained park centered around a pond. It's beautiful and relaxing…read moreto take a walk around st any time of the year. Being out in nature for a walk is good for you. Take family or a friend with you. This isn't a grand hike. It's a leisurely stroll. Even though it is near a very busy traffic area, it's an escape from it. The path is paved and wheelchair accessible. Many people bring their dogs for a nice, not too long walk.

A wonderful place for walks and relaxation. Very beautiful landscape. The park is located on a hill…read moreoverlooking the ocean. Unfortunately, the museum was closed, but we will try to come back here in the spring. When you decide to visit this place, keep in mind that parking here costs $15.

We went to a wedding here at the house they have the property, and it was beautiful. The service…read morewas great and the food was excellent.

I love this cute little waterfront park, located between the Nautical Mile and Baldwin Harbor. It's…read morerather low key here and quite relaxing. You'll see locals fishing from the rail, walking their dogs, and catching the view with family. You can even beach your kayak or canoe here, just make sure to tie to a tree or large rock. If you go down to the water level, you might even catching some horseshoe crabs swimming about the shallow end!

Cool waterfront park with ample seating but way too many bugs that we couldn't stay long to enjoy…read morethe beautiful area.

Now this park is awesome! I went over the weekend and it honestly felt like a super under…read moreappreciated park. I say that because it 5pm on a gorgeous 80 degree Saturday and there were only a handful of people there! The ones that were there however were definitely taking advantage of all the awesomeness it has it offer. There is a nice little dog park, pier areas for fishing, basketball courts, fields, and even pickle and tennis. I really liked the tennis courts, especially how empty they were! They were so empty in fact that there were two friends using them as a roller rink! I think I'll come back here soon with a bunch of friends and spend the afternoon playing pickleball, fishing and bbqing!

This park is in my local neighborhood where I e had the opportunity to see such significant…read moreprogress in so many ways since Freeport Village took over from Nassau County. The park is now a well manicured, updated, and cared for property which is actually an important salt water marsh preserve Our current mayor has taken a keen interest in making this a safe and beautiful place for families, including dogs. Updates include new perimeter fencing, small and large dog parks, solar powered lighting, and 2 cool updated playground areas. Cudos to Freeport Village for returning this important environmental resource to its original luster!

Manhasset Park District is a tiny but adorable park in the neighborhood. The park is…read morewell-maintained with lots of greens which is perfect for picnic. The playground, however, was closed during COVID-19. My husband and I were there to enjoy our lunch from the Pita Station, which is located just few blocks away. The ambiance was cozy, relaxed and not crowded at all. There are also lots of benches and tables for you to enjoy your take-out food.

The name of this park is Mary Jane Davies Green. It is situated on the plot of land that had been…read morethe Plandome Road School before the current Manhasset Secondary School ( a middle school and a high school together) were built a block away in the 1930s. It served as an elementary school until two new elementary schools were built in Manhasset and it became a park in the late 1980s. It is the site of most major Manhasset public events including Christmas Tree lighting, Memorial Day and 9/11 ceremonies. Weddings take place in the gazebo occasionally. The children's playground is very popular every day. It is in the center of town by Town Hall, the LIRR station, restaurants and shops. Many people sit there to have a cup of coffee, watch the children play, see their neighbors, or watch the world go by.

Local park Sporting events held here on weekends with…read moresnacks in club house and often ice cream man Nice place to walk around play ground basketball court handball courts soccer field baseball field

If anyone is in the town of Hempstead, expecting a baby or their child is moving into a toddler…read moreseat and wants to get their car seat checked to ensure it is installed properly- I highly recommend contacting them! Such a simple process booking and the appointment was so informative. The two certified techs were so knowledgeable and friendly as they have been doing this for years. They checked out our car seat, showed us how to properly install and take out. Gave us some tips amd tricks too. I wouldn't have known as my husband and I are new to this. If anyone's interested here is the link: https://hempsteadny.gov/218/Child-Car-Seat-Safety-Program hope this helps!!!

This park is also called Centre Island Beach technically in Oyster Bay, an unincorporated village…read morewithin Bayville Township (not to be confused with the Town of Oyster Bay). Sometimes the term Village Park also locally refers to West Harbor Beach which has a memorial park and is 1mi southwestwest of this one and on W Harbor Dr not Bayville Ave. My primary memory of this beach upon last visit 8y ago for wedding photos is its stillness. At the time, its famously large parking lot was 1/8th under construction, but even then the large lot was expansive with only 8 of its 300+ spots occupied on a weekday afternoon. The beach has LI Sound on the north and Oyster Bay on the south along a strip of land only a few dozen feet wide, a precious connection with the idyllicly insular, posh, largely gated isolated estates beyond with the island's own police force conspicuously posted at the only chokepoint entry. It's mostly low slung sand dunes, all environmentally sensitive so tread with care, with the usual tender grasses poking through and some barer patches of grass and dried flattened brush. A few hiking trails a few minutes long are on the far western and eastern peripheries. There's a large football field right of entrance used by Falcon Pride for local school sports programs. Two basketball courts are left of entrance. An annual summer festival uses this parking lot which is the largest public such in the area. All maintenance and conditions are prime and peak. The photography day's other stops were nearby Central Island Beach across Oyster Bay and Planting Fields Arboretum also in Oyster Bay. All are highly recommended for which I posted reviews.

This is a town of Oyster Baby Beach located on the bay…read more its calm it offers a lovely view and its just perfect for kids... the calm water lets kids play and play for hours our boys played for 3 blissful hours a little rocky ...but ok bring water shoes or crocs if you must there are friendly life guards this is the beach of my youth go sit relax and enjoy