Discovered this park when my son was a toddler (3), & moved here when he was 5 . I spent many,…read moremany days here with him, my mom just enjoying the trail and sunset and ice cream. Was a vendor several years at the (huge) Summer artisan craft show- when it only cost $35 to exhibit - now its like $150.. I've had a few picnics and dates mixed in. My son is now 33 And the park looks pretty much the same as first time I laid eyes on it. Kiddos can still play in sandbox & shimmy down the mini fireman pole..adjacent to the swingset..I would even come here- and ride my bicycle in rings around the lake ( 1.5 miles =1 lap)..doing laps & hustle my ride back up to Belmont Lake in N.Babylon..such good, great times. Also a great location for wedding parties - so parking can be tight. My fav memory is , when on a date, my son ( @7) accompanied me, my date & his dog, a female springer spaniel. Alongside the lake my son leaned in and whispered to the dog. I didn"t know what it was till later. He told her to jump in the lake - and she DID! It was like a comedy scene out of a Woody Allen movie..Trying to get the dog out - who was now chasing the ducks in water- my son laughing ! We finally cajole the dog out- now sopping wet . I was yelling at my son as we retreated to the south end of park - to dry off the dog- and 2- to ESCAPE the Killer Swans who were NOW chasing us all- down the path & trying NOT to get bitten. Somehow we outran them and we collapsed onto the benches & called it a day. This still brings smiles & laughs when we revisit the park. No the date didn't work out- but the laughter remains. :) Best time is at sunset..I loved coming here in Summer with a date, have a sunset picnic, some wine & enjoy the beauty. The park does close at sunset- but it is God's real gift to share. .

I've been coming to Argyle park for years! Family friendly, with a park for children, benches to…read moresit on, and watch the swans, and ducks, and the big circle around the lake makes for a nice walk! It's a well known photo spot for special occasions, as there are always brides, maternity shoots, sweet 16/ quinceañeras and engagement photos being taken here. They also have a 911 memorial, which is a lovely tribute. It makes for a nice outing with the family!

Great neighborhood spot for a hike. Quiet and peaceful and beautiful. Great place to spend a Sunday…read moremorning to regroup for the work weekend.

Happened upon this hidden little spot after a long bike ride--a perfect end to the ride. Gorgeous…read moreviews all around, very quiet and secluded. It'd be a lovely spot to have lunch and read a book. The roads there are very hilly and the town it's in is quite wooded and forest-y; it doesn't feel like the usual strip-mall suburbs of Long Island. If you're driving, there isn't much parking. It's wonderful but tiny--not really meant to be a destination or anything, but a great surprise for those chancing upon it.

I adore shorefront park! I ride my bike here in the summer and always adore walking around the area…read morenear the water!

This pier front property has been transformed into an idyllic spot with beautiful live plant…read moresanctuary and a beautiful playground. It is kept in pristine condition. Before Mayor zpaul Pontieri and Patchogue village- it was run down..now it is a delight to visit!!!!

Gorgeous place! So many different things, you have the park, the playing field, the trails, the…read moremountain trails. It doesn't have just one hidden pond, oh no, it has 2! There's also a trail that crosses the street that goes to the Munts Pond Preserve, that goes to another hidden POND!! It's so cool!

I visited this park to watch a men's softball game The two fields were in good shape and the park…read morehad several Portopotty"s The parking lot was fairly large and placed away from the two baseball fields. Foul balls from the game would probably not reach any of the park cars. Besides the baseball fields, the Park offers trails for hiking and biking. They have mark trails that noted difficulty on their detail map guide. Also, handball courts in Hidden Pond Park for those that enjoy that actin. I intend to visit the Park in the near future to learn more about its surroundings

Haven't been in a while but it's so beautiful so calming and a great place to study-…read moreThe stained glass windows always got me

This is my favorite spot to come when I want to be alone with nature. Although the lake loop is…read moresmall, the park has much to offer. Firstly, the wildlife spotting here is excellent. The lake is home to swans, ducks, turtles, deer, birds (they even have birdwatcher gatherings here), frogs, and squirrels to name a few. Every time I go I am amazed at how many pictures of wildlife and nature I end up with. Secondly, the park is beautiful in any season and offers hiking, events, and peaceful walks for the neighborhood. In the summer they have live music. There is lots of parking around if the small parking lot is filled.

I had the best days of my life here at the pool. All the staff members are so nice to me, the dive…read morepool is the deepest pool I've ever been in, and I enjoyed the entirety of my 2 hours there. When Kaelyn, Lexi, and the man, the myth, the legend himself: Iel of Dan, come back next summer, I'll be trying to go every week to visit them. Give them raises if the manager/boss is reading this, because good employees deserve raises. Overall, this is one of the most magical places I've ever been to and I'm very excited for when I can come back to the pool next summer!

This review is actually for the ice skating rink inside the park…read more It is an outdoor skating rink so make sure you dress warm. The prices are affordable con paired to other ice skating rinks in New York. Rink access is $6 for town of oyster bay and $9 the public. Skate rentals are $5 each. My children don't have much experience with ice skating so having guides would have been helpful. Unfortunately, they do not have an available to rent here. Skate service is quick, they have ample staff to make sure check in and skate pick up is seamless. The rink attendants do a good job of checking on kids when they fall and making sure they're okay and not hurt. The concession stand offers hot chocolate and snacks. We definitely enjoyed hot chocolate after spending an hour on the ice. I enjoyed the cookie dough hot chocolate and cannolis. My kids had the peppermint and gingerbread hot chocolate. We also enjoyed the real wood fireplace to get cozy and warm. Definitely will come back!

Nissequogue River State Park is a very nice place to spend a few hours outdoors. One of the unique…read morefeatures is the flying field where visitors can launch and fly model airplanes, which is always interesting to watch. The park is usually not very crowded, making it a peaceful spot for walking and exploring. Dogs are welcome, but they must remain leashed at all times. There are several maintained paths throughout the property that allow you to explore the grounds and take in the scenery. The park is also known for its abandoned buildings, which were once part of a former psychiatric facility. While the buildings themselves are not open to the public, they add an interesting historical element to the park. You'll often see law enforcement in the area, likely due to visitors exploring around the former structures. Overall, the grounds are well maintained, the trails are easy to walk, and there is plenty of open space to enjoy. It's a great option for a quiet walk, bringing your dog, flying model aircraft, or simply exploring a unique piece of Long Island history.

Purchased in 1885 by kings county asylum of Brooklyn, the property went on to become a self…read morecontained community of sorts offering mental help and care as well as a home to the patients that lived here. Being completely self sufficient, Kings County Asylum boasted its own Vegetable gardens and dairy at its height, it also supplied its own power through a small private electric plant on the premises. Eventually through modernization and improvements in medicine and health care the property eventually started to decommission buildings and no longer took on new patients. Completely closing around 1996 it eventually was turned over to the state becoming a park in 2000. I found Nissquogue river state park to be a very interesting park to visit, the north end of the park offers a nice walking trail as well as beautiful views of the Nissquogue river with over looking bluffs and a small beach front not for swimming. You will find a marina on the property offering boat slips as well as a boat launch if you choose to trailer your boat in for the day and many places to launch your kayak from and travel the river. Most of the property appears to still be in a developmental stage as far as parks go. Walking the property is an explorers delight allowing you to check out the decommissioned hospital buildings and infrastructure some of which dates back to the late 1800's and early 1900's.

A beautiful little slice of wilderness in the vast suburban blanket that covers Long Island. One of…read moremy favorite spots to walk/ bike to get my dose of wild when I can't go too far. Plenty of trails and spots to fish or just take in the views.

Took a GREAT walk/hike all the way from the Babylon Elementary School parking lot to Southard's…read morePond, then on to Belmont State Park... WONDERFUL, easy, peaceful hike!! Grew up nearby (Huntington) and though we frequently went to Belmont, this was the first time we also experienced Southard's. What an awesome, scenic trail, and Southard is the perfect midway and/or starting point. We honestly didn't see too much of the park, but the lake is so peaceful, with plenty of ducks, geese, and swans to greet us. Not sure of the parking/logistics for parking, since we walked here, but it's definitely worth a visit, any season!! Will be back, hopefully soon, to (re)discover more in the spring and fall...