Great to bring the dog, Park area closed in for larger dogs…read moreand one for the smaller pups! Love taking the family down to walk to the water at Gardiner park!

What a nice park. It's about .6 mile from the parking lot to the beach, we'll sort of a beach lol…read moreplenty of trails to explore. Had my lunch at one of the picnic tables.

Awesome local beach/ park right on the Great South Bay. There is a boat ramp as well as plenty of…read moreball fields and tennis courts. The beach hut also serves food and drinks in the summer months and often has a great live music scene every night.

A really nice family-friendly place. My son loves the splash park here. Fortunately it isn't ever…read moretoo crowded here which is great. There are plenty of lounge chairs and regular chairs to watch the kiddos splash and play - or you can join in the fun as well! An hour or so of playing here and my toddler is wiped out. Be mindful of your own children here - obviously surfaces can get slippery with the water so running is not a great idea. The lifeguards are teenagers usually looking at their phones or chatting with one another. Hours for the splash park at 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and last day of the season is Sept. 2nd. There are also fun lawn games when you first enter like giant connect four and corn hole. If the sand and beach is more your thing, Venetian has you covered. There is a small section roped off in the water designated for swimming. The food section is fast-food esque - think burgers, dogs, that sort of thing. Last time we got a soft pretzel which, at $6.50 was a bit outrageous. And it was underwhelming. We sat at one of the picnic tables - no food allowed in the splash park area. They do have concerts here at night which is fun, and a great (free) family summertime activity. In the off-season, the playground here is awesome. Great for the 3-8/9 year old range. It is also completely closed in via gate, which always makes me feel more comfortable.

Nice views. Good parking and fishing from the pier…read more I solidly recommend if you need time to yourself.

Great spot to catch a few frames or fish! Between the boat basin, restaurant, and sand beach there…read moreis plenty to do, and see. I came here for the full moon, with about 100 other photographers to catch the moon rising over the lighthouse across the inlet. 10/10 will be back.

Small bay beach only accessible by permit…read more The beach is deep with a nice center walkway. Lifeguards are present. The beach has an updated playground, basketball court, volleyball court, and bathrooms. Plenty of parking.

Lovely small , quiet low key beach by the bay . I have…read morebeen here a few times as a guest as you need a permit . It is clean and inviting . There is a life guard on duty and a nice playground for the children . They also have a volleyball net set up . There were just a few groups there today with everyone social distancing !

Don't let the name fool you -- Saltwaters Bait & Tackle is just as much a friend to freshwater…read morefishermen as it is to those heading out to the ocean. I stopped in recently looking for a medium light rod and reel combo for some fishing at Belmont Lake State Park and Southard's Pond. The owner greeted me like a regular, even though it was my first visit. Before pointing me toward anything, he asked the right questions -- where I'd be fishing, what I'd be targeting, whether I prefer live bait. That kind of intake matters. It's the difference between a salesman and someone who actually wants to set you up for a good day on the water. He walked me over to a display and pulled a rod, reel, and line combo -- all for $50. "This is all you need," he said. And he meant it. He could have easily steered me toward something pricier, but he didn't. That kind of honesty is rare and it earns loyalty. A few bobbers and a bag of hooks later, I walked out fully rigged and ready to go. The shop is easy to find -- right on Montauk Highway, about half a mile from the Robert Moses Causeway. It's not a massive space, but the selection is surprisingly deep, covering rods, reels, hooks, line, lures, and both fresh and frozen bait. The 4.8 stars on Google Maps aren't an accident. Highly recommended.

Absolutely the most down to earth women and family-friendly #smallbusiness on the #southshore if…read more#longisland. Don't blink you'll.miss this gem.hidden on Long Island Reels, tackle, shirts, fishing equipment, and bait

Juneteenth at Tanner Park was a good time. I saw many familiar faces, some from the neighborhood…read morewhere I grew up, and some from work. The concert had many vendors but due to me working the event I wasn't able to mingle too much but I did enjoy myself. Aubrey at 9 is a star on the rise with her fresh squeezed lemonade and it was good, she also has flavors you can add to the lemonade. The entertainment was awesome, the stage was filled with known and unknown artists and they all did well, I really enjoyed the young girl singing "so easy". Tanner is an awesome park where you can bring the kids to play, take a walk/run, enjoy a concert orsit by the water and clear your mind.

Easy to drive in and walk along the boardwalk. Beautiful views, and a fun water park for kids…read more There was live music playing. A fun stop to get out, stretch our legs and see the water after a long drive.

This is a family- and singles-friendly park…read more There is an $8 vehicle entry fee at certain times of the day, so it would behoove frequent visitors to buy an Empire State Pass, which costs $80 for the season. Go to ny.gov keyword: Empire Pass. The same Pass can be used for unlimited visits at most parks and beaches throughout the State of New York. I passed by here on Memorial Day weekend. In plain view was a Park Police vehicle, so I felt safe. I also saw several people riding in a paddle boat. How fun! There are multiple clearly marked trails, which are great places to ride your bike or walk. There were several people feeding the ducks and geese in the lake, ignoring the signs that warn them not to do that. The two children's playgrounds are quite spacious, and leashed dogs are allowed. There are lots of picnic benches and huge tables. The restrooms have a lot of stinky toilets. Staff needs to clean them more often. Finally, BEWARE OF DEER TICKS! A few people said that they saw some, so bring some tick repellent.

Belmont Lake State Park is open from sunrise to sunset, year-round…read more They have Pavilion Rentals for larger gatherings or Parties..There is also fishing allowed in the lake : Following DEC guidelines, available year-round. Picnicking is available all year-round. You can also rent rowboats, pedal boats and kayaks... You and your family can also enjoy activities such as picnicking, playgrounds, and using the various game courts and fields. The lake has trail walking, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The 7.6 miles of trails throughout the park are available for hiking, walking, biking, nature observation and, weather permitting, cross-country skiing.

Super clean and spacious public pools. Large outdoor family…read morepool with lap lanes on one side, big open pool area on other. They even have a big funneled swirling water slide. Wish the public pools i went to as a kid had a water slide like that. No need for an expensive trip to a water park when you can affordably use your seasonal pool pass or pay $5 a person as a resident to get in here. They even have a very a super large baby pool with shower waterfall items to walk through or sit teaching the baby how to swim safely. Plenty of lounge chairs and large lockers rooms. Can't wait to come back again as this is a great place to catch some rays and cool down safely.

Where I live (Babylon Village) has a very popular pool, but this is my favorite. It has…read morewaterpark-tier slides that are incredibly fun (and I'm old enough to have survived Action Park). The pool is very clean, and both of the times I've been there recently (including today) there were "possible thunder" closures, which is fairly standard for pools. I'm pretty sure I spotted a Town of Babylon SPF dispenser which is nice. There's also a very robust splash area, and what I think is a baby pool or kids' pool, plus several lap lanes with diving platforms. Another reason I like this pool a little better is because you don't turn blue and freeze to death with the bay breezes. I wish I could get here more often.