Gosh I just LOVE this park. I used to canoe here on the regular and I really miss it lately. I rode…read morehere the other day on my bike and just basked in the peaceful glory that is Milbourn Creek Park. On a quiet day, you can see fish literally jumping out of the water.. how cool is that?! It seems to be quite the interesting park, with activity randomly converging from all directions. You have folks pulling over for a short respite, bikers emerging out of the nearby trail, the occasional lay fisherman near the bridge and boaters loading or unloading for the day. It's really a special slice of calm along the busy Atlantic Ave.

Very picturesque park with tall grass and a river running through it. Very quiet park in an…read moreresidential neighborhood. Also found out from the sign that dogs aren't allowed here. Nice long winding paved trail for an easy walk

I loved the preserve but they don't maintain the trails but it is very swampy but I really like itread more

Visit Date: March 16, 2021…read more I just literally moved back to my dad's house yesterday after filing for divorce in September took me a long time but I'm finally back in a good spot as far as living situation goes. I've been addicted to nature so badly lately like needing a nature fix or two each day even if I only get to stop for 10 minutes. This morning my first morning bringing my son to school from Baldwin to Babylon and starting my first work day with later hours was a little hectic but I was able to duck into this preserve for a quick escape from the daily grind for about 15 minutes. This trail looks bad ass. It's not overly maintained, I'm suspecting there's a lot of night activity. There's graffiti but I can dig that on a trail. There's litter which I do not dig, destroying nature isn't cool. I can't wait to explore this trail more since it's my new home trail to run it and to hike it and see as many nooks and crannies as I possibly can! I'm happy to have a nature escape relatively close to home as well.

Underused and underrated is how I would describe this small, clean park. The focal point is of…read morecourse the pond, which looks like a prime place to attract waterfowl. Filled with lotus plants and surrounded by thicket at the north end, the pretty pond has a wooden bridge that was constructed so you can walk out over one side of it. It's a tranquil spot to birdwatch. We spotted 6 black ducks, an as yet to be unidentified sparrow and many swallows as they skim the surface if the pond for insects. I could pass the hours daydreaming by this pond if I had the time. There are a few benches by the pond so you can even bring your food from the nearby Bigelow's Seafood if they are busy (uncover the takeout unless you yearn for limp fried food). A little gem offering mighty respite.

Cool lil neighborhood pond. I see people fishing here all the time but .. hmm .. i dont think i…read morewould eat any fish from here.

I'm new to this area and having two little ones I searched Parks to take my kids. I saw this place…read moreand gave it a try. For my first experience with my kids, it was great! Calm, clean, quiet and in a nice neighborhood. It has two playgrounds, one for smaller children and the other for older children. I really liked this place, definitely bringing my kids back!

Town of Hempstead done a very excellent job on this park. Park is constantly monitor and the…read moreparking lot is solely designated as a Quiet Zone. Absolutely no loud music. They have a wonderful section for the children /toddlers where there tunnel obstacles., slides to name a few. What I noticed., which is excellent for parents. They can literally watch there children /kids/toddler from either direction as they sit on the bench. In that same area theirs a nice size water sprinklers. Theirs also sections of tennis courts for possible tournament or doubles. Same with their basketball court. If you like boardgames like checkers or chess they have them etched into the tables.

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.

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!!!

A serene location in South Merrick for walking and seeing the extensive water fowl. There is ample…read moreparking around the corner from Merrick Road. Also fun to see the impressive houses in the neighborhood.

This is a cute little park, it's my son's favorite place to feed the ducks birdseed.read more

Closest pool to me. Its great HOWEVER if i never hear the words Marco or Polo again. Ill be…read morethrilled. Wish they had a part of the pool for adults only instead of kids spitting and sneezing all over the water. Its beyond gross.

This is a Town of Hempstead Park located at the southern end of Newbridge Road surrounded by…read morecanals. This park is loaded with things to do for everyone. My favorite is the 8 new pickleball courts shared with tennis courts but the primary use is for pickleball. The courts are lighted for nighttime play and always gets a good crowd. Other activities are as follows: Racquetball Courts Basketball Courts Jogging paths Pool Indoor ice rink Baseball field Playgrounds Dog park Archery There may be more activities available but these are the ones I noticed and have made use of. Staff is terrific. They keep the park clean and maintain the facilities.