We stopped here after picking up breakfast. Nice spot overlooking the marina. They had a farmers…read moremarket set up the day we went which was great. Large Playground with sand for the kids. Nicely kept.

What a beautiful park by the water front. Plenty of benches. Lots of history. Path with…read morepoetry markers for you to read while you stroll. Good place to catch up. It's very clean and well-lit.

This is a scenic lookout on the Long Island sound and it's a beautiful relaxing scenery. It has a…read morepier from which residents and visitors can launch their boat/yacht etc. If you're working from home, you can sit on one of the many benches and have lunch. You can also walk on a couple trails from the KP Bluff to the Sunken Meadow State park (about a one mile walk).

Grew up in the area and brought my son to see how beautiful it is here. Enjoyed going to the top…read morelot and walking through the trees to the top of the big dune to look out on the water. Then Obviously the walk/run down the dune to the beach.

We're new to the neighborhood and have been really enjoying Elwood Park! The splash pad has been…read moresuch a fun way to spend time with the kids, especially on hot summer days. The park is clean, well maintained, and has a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. We're so happy to have this park nearby and look forward to making many more memories here!

This is a great park for all ages New outdoor Water and Sprinkler Park, rolling hills, picnic area…read morePlay ground area Bocci VB Full size Soccer Fields and Bases ball plus bathrooms and work out area this is also a small Barbecue area as well.

Great state park for visiting the beach. Has a nice boardwalk and several large fields for picnics…read moreand playgrounds. Also has a couple of basketball hoops in field 4 Very clean facilities and beaches $10 entry fee for the car

I haven't been here in years but it's just as beautiful as ever.the beach is right on the long…read moreIsland sound that has some excellent swimming and fishing areas. Super large picnic area with plenty of tables and grills. Bike and walking paths galore. They also have beautiful 27hole golf course for your enjoyment. PS wifey liked all the beautiful Sea shells she picked up for her necklace making hobby.

I've passed this hidden gem THOUSANDS of times, and while back in NY for a long weekend finally…read moredecided to check it out. Though I grew up less than 15-20 min. away, this beach was not in my township (Huntington) so we stuck to our own local N. Shore Long Island Sound beaches (rather than pay a craaazy entry fee). Off season, everyone's a resident of everywhere/anywhere, so a beautiful, sunny February afternoon was a PERFECT opportunity to check out Callahans. We had the whole place to ourselves, and my sister and I checked out the upper picnic area, the new/improved playground, and the wonderful views around the perimeter of the parking lot. Rumor has it there are other trails, but we did not see them, so we ventured down to the entrance to the beach to get a closer look at the BEAUTIFUL views... NOTE: I don't believe you can park in the little circle near the stairs leading down to the beach, though strangely enough, there are handicapped parking spaces there. This beach is many things: scenic, secluded, convenient if you live in the area, great for families, picnics, and golf fans, but it is definitely NOT handicapped friendly, unless you just plan to enjoy the view from above. There are MANY steps to get down to that beautiful beach, and you'd better be in reasonably good shape AND not forget anything in your car, because it's a TRIP up and down those stairs. While my sister and I didn't find the hiking trails that are supposedly there, we did hike the full length of the beach, a WONDERFUL walk all the way to neighboring Sunken Meadow State Park beach and back. BEAUTIFUL, invigorating, and very do-able, nearly 3 miles back and forth. Well worth the "ride!!" Some of the best things/places on Long Island are still free, especially if you go off season... Check this place out!!

Nothing good to say about this beach.Parking is far from beach area the. After walking to beach…read morearea you have to tackle the stairs going down then after a few heart attacks the beach area is dirty and water dirty with floating it looks like used condoms. Where did my tax dollars go besides the steps and the asphalt area above where lifeguard station is. My last time there!

With the backdrop of the utility towers and a thriving collection of seabird life, this is a…read moreparticularly scenic north shore beach. There is a playground and even a sit down restaurant in the compound. A picnic area and a very colorful playground complete the scene. The few people in the area were friendly as they walked their dogs or collected shells. We expect to return in the spring, just before they start checking IDs.

Crab Meadow Beach is a public beach in the Northport Area that spans over 1,000-feet wide and…read moreexpands along the shores of the Long Island Sound. There are noticeable sandbars at low tide that form pools of water that are shallow. There is also a large playground, basketball courts, and a restaurant along the boardwalk, La Casa Café. The restaurant has a large table area underneath an open-air structured roof. We were there to enjoy a quiet afternoon by the water, while reading our reading material off season. It has come to our attention that the season passes have risen quite a bit.

The Betty Allen Twin Ponds Nature Park is a great place to go to get away from it all without…read morehaving to go too far. Tucked away on 25A, there is a sign, but once you see it, you're probably passing the preserve by! You can find it, and you should visit, as it is definitely going to be worth your while. Admission is free, and it is open year round. There is a parking lot, and I have never seen it get super crowded. During the Spring and Summer seasons, you will see a few people walking around, and a few parents enjoying the day with their children. Otherwise, it's just a plentiful amount of trees, clear walking trails and a direct path to the water. I'm not sure if dogs are permitted, but I have seen a few people walking theirs. This never caused any type of difficulty. Everyone was enjoying their day and taking in the fresh air and sunshine. You can get lost here, despite the preserve not being incredibly expansive. There is a readerboard with maps and paths in the parking lot to facilitate your experience. If you lose your way listen for the cars on 25A, and you will find the parking lot. Trust me! This is a very interesting preserve, as it features dirt paths, a great deal of greenery and many beautiful wildflowers during peak seasons. There are 30 acres for you to explore. The air quality is fantastic, as can be witnessed by the plethora of lichen growing on the bark of the many trees including a surplus of white birch. The paths will lead you to a sandy area with different kinds of bushes and back into another portion of the preserve. Here is where it gets even more exciting. If you keep walking, you will reach the water! It is just a lovely view. There is a bench, where you can just sit and take in the scenery, under the shade of the many trees. There is a small area of marshland prior to the actual water, however, you can venture forth. You will probably encounter friendly boaters, locals and neighbors also simply taking it all in. This is just a wonderful place, where you can escape the daily hustle and collect your thoughts. Highly recommended. Enjoy!

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.

This is a great park in Smithtown surrounded amongst residential areas and office buildings. The…read moreboat launch and parking is one of at least three areas for parking for biking, jogging, walking, and boating, amd there's even a dog park further up north. There's a good length of boardwalk over a swampy area with low growth weeds on both sides that eventually connects to unpaved trails. For this reason, much of the trails and the boardwalk is hard to access with a wheelchair. Still, the unnamed road that starts at the entrance off Veteran's Memorial Highway is fully paved and never gets too hilly, although we always watch carefully for passing vehicles because there's no sidewalks. All in all a beautiful park, and I'm grateful to everyone who works to maintain this space.

The dried up river was actually really nice to look at, and there was a swing near the remains of…read morethe river that was nice to swing on and get pictures on.

Visit Date: February 20, 2021…read more So I had two adventures in one day, one by myself hiking here and one taking my son to bridgehampton later in the afternoon. I didn't park on Fort Salonga Road to get in, google maps always takes me a different way so I entered the trail from Makamah Road. The hike I took was a little over a 2 mile loop and I did it in snow because I will hike in snow even though it's a little rough. I had a great time looking at all the nature and actually taking time to think about stuff in life and realize what I want, what I don't want, what's in my life that could give me what I'm looking for, what I have to do to go get what I'm looking for. I might come back here with someone I'm currently flowing with if it still keeps up or again by myself or with my son when he's older and can handle a longer hike.

This is a very nice place to go for a relaxing walk. After a short walk from the parking lot on…read moreRoute 25A, you come to the loop trail. To the right, or Eastern half, the trail has hills ans passes a creek and pond, and then leads to a tidal area of Long Island Sound. To the left, or Western half, the trail tend to be flatter and passes through woods until again coming to the Northern end of the park and the tidal area. If you walk quietly, you will see chipmunks and the occasional deer along the trail. Please be careful of all the poison ivy on the sides of the trail and growing up some of the trees.