This is a cool park. It's a decent size with a soccer field, softball field, a couple of tennis…read morecourts, a handball court, and a couple of basketball courts. There are also some chess tables and benches scattered around, a couple of playgrounds, and a pavilion. They all could use a little bit of TLC because they get beat up from all the use, but they're decent. The parking here is good and they've also got a public bathroom which comes in clutch when you need it. I mostly go to enjoy the walking paths. They've got a few that go through a nice patch of wooded area. It's easy to walk and looks nice in the summer and fall. You can walk down to the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park right on Lake Ronkonkoma and enjoy that as well.

I go every summer to see the Just Sixties Concert. Excellent band!!! Came back to go for a walk…read more Good trail.

It's a nice neighborhood park with playgrounds and basketball court a field and a walking path…read morearound it

It's a functional park that at the time was clean and didn't have much of anything brokenread more

I will give this park four stars for what it is, a nice place to take a walk or do laps in the…read moreneighborhood. The paved asphalt path is stated to be 1,820 feet, 0.35 miles. The path is a much more enjoyable walk then going to the local High School track. There are also trails into the woods. They intersect at a geometric pattern made from slate stone with with three stone benches.

Visit Date: July 17, 2020…read more I came here to go on a hike. I use hiking, biking and roller skating on quads to cross train cardio for when I run. I also do dessert fairy dusting so I plan out my hiking visits to coincide some dusting drops. I loved this park but I had no idea it was so small. The cement trail is only .4 of a mile. By the time I drive to a new trail to check it out I usually don't have much time to hike on it before I should head back home, take a shower and do whatever else I'm doing for that day so I usually will only get a mile maybe two on a trail but for this trail I had to walk around it multiple times, weaving in and out of the wooded side paths in order to make at least one mile of hiking. Other than it being so tiny it was a nice little well maintained park. If you're a novice hiker or a runner looking for a fairly safe place to do hikes this park is good for you.

Lake Ronkonkoma County Park is the northwest section of Lake Ronkonkoma. It is one of four parks…read morethat shares Lake Ronkonkoma with the Town of Brookhaven Lt. Michael P Murphy Memorial Park, The Town of Islip Ronkonkoma Beach, and Raynor Beach County Park. If you are not a Brookhaven or Islip Town resident, Lake Ronkonkoma County Park is the place to visit Lake Ronkonkoma during the busy season. It is my understanding that in two of the parks you have to be either a Town of Islip or Brookhaven resident to visit the beaches during the peak season and that parking costs significantly more. I am no stranger to Lake Ronkonkoma. When I lived on Long Island, I drove by it several times on County Route 16. I would eat in Little Vincent's a stones throw away. I have always been aware that it is the largest freshwater lake on Long Island with a shoreline of approximately two miles. Living on Long Island, I have heard the folklore of Lake Ronkonkoma being bottomless. The truth is that at its deepest point it is 65 feet. And living in Long Island, I had been cognizant that Lake Ronkonkoma breaks up the suburban sprawl. I always enjoyed the green oasis of driving on County Route 16 along the Lake Ronkonkoma shoreline because momentarily I felt like I escaped suburbia. Although I had passed it several times, when I visited Lake Ronkonkoma County Park with my Stepmother and Shane the family dog on October 24, 2024; it was my first time here. When we visited, it was idyllic. There were more waterfowl than people. I am not sure if they charge to park here, but in October we drove right in to the parking lot. In mid October, the shoreline forest was adorned with Autumn colors. Unlike Lt. Michael P Murphy Memorial Park, it is a longer walk to the beach. A paved walking trail between the playground and softball field led us to the beach at the northwest corner of Lake Ronkonkoma. Walking along the wide beach, I took in south-facing views of the lake. I saw waterfowl including swans. Although, I saw a canoe for rent along the walking path, there were none in the water. The unfortunate thing about Lake Ronkonkoma is that there is a want for a complete trail encircling the lake. This beachfront park provided access to the northwest corner of the lake and that was it. The fortunate thing is that it expanded in 2017. To the east of where the forested creek flowing from the adjacent Lily Pond County Park empties into Lake Ronkonkoma, there used to be the Bavarian Inn. Due to being close to the lake, water damage destroyed the building. The upshot is that Suffolk County brought then razed the building, remediated the land and turned it into the Bavarian Shores extension of the park. There is a sign explaining the history. I appreciate that the public has access to more Lake Ronkonkoma shoreline and that when you are driving on County Route 16 you can see more of Long Island's largest freshwater lake instead of a restaurant. I give Lake Ronkonkoma County Park Four Stars. Located in a region with a lot of suburban development, this is a convenient location to enjoy the tranquil side of Long Island . If I lived here, I would certainly return to Lake Ronkonkoma County Park.

Been to this lake a couple of times in my life and I don't think this lake is that great in my…read moreopinion... sorry to the people who live this lake. I used to go to this lake when I lived in Centereach and it was very rocky and the water was just murky. My soles would always be in pain every time I walked deeper into the lake. Just very very rocky and I don't think the lake even had sand when I was there because it was that rocky. Also this lake is named after a Native American princess who drowned herself so it is spooky for those who believe in that folktale. Although many people still visit this lake on a good sunny day.

LoopI grew up in a town close by so I am well acquainted with this lake, and after many years away…read moreit was good visiting again, and seeing how nice they have maintained the beach area. It's not the largest area to utilize, but offers ample parking, a terrific view, and does not get as crowded as the major beaches on LI can be. You'll find some benches to picnic, along with bathroom facilities, and some wildlife too such as geese, ducks, swans, etc. In the area can be found tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, and playgrounds. Formed by ancient glaciers, Lake Ronkonkoma is the largest of Long Island's freshwater lakes. The fishing is decent here, as I spent many weekends casting a line for bass, pickerel, bluegills, perch, and pumpkinseeds among others. Fishing license is needed. I recently ran the LT Michael P. Murphy 4 Mile Run Around The Lake and it brought back many memories of fun times here. More than once I had a cop tap on my car window while parked there late at night with a lady friend. Debauchery indeed.

Millers Pond is one of those hidden gems in Smithtown that you don't really appreciate until you…read morespend some time there. It's a small county park tucked into a residential neighborhood, perfect for a small walk or just to clear your head! The pond itself is about 21 acres with just over a mile of shoreline. There's a short trail (under a mile) that loops around and connects with the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, so if you're in the mood for a longer walk, you can definitely extend your time. It's not the place for a strenuous hike, but perfect for a peaceful stroll, birdwatching, or just sitting quietly by the water. Many people come here to fish. I catches with a local, and he mentioned they catch bass, sunfish, perch, and bullhead! It's strictly a shoreline activity, so there's no boats in the pond. I also like that it's dog friendly, as long as pups are leashed! Parking is small (maybe 5 cars tops off Maple Ave), but across the street is a park if you have any issues finding a spot to park. It's simple, it's quiet, and my niece and nephew love to come here to feed the ducks! Definitely worth checking out if you like discovering new parks and are looking for a relaxing time.

Stopped by this which I have passed hundreds of times over the years. Not much of a parking lot and…read morelayer of scum on the pond. Figured I could pull over here and eat lunch but no place to sit. I guess the big attraction is saved open space that might have been developed if this wasn't here.

Decent size areas, one for small dogs one for large dogs…read moreThey give you water for your dogs and clean up bags Only negatives is it's very shady and dark and the ground is wood chips and often muddy. So your dog always comes home Dirty. Wish it was grass

The Smithtown area's newest and best dog run/park by far…read more What this dog park has going for it: - Separate large and small dog runs - Water source in both dog runs - Dedicated parking relatively close run - Adequate fencing and gates - Poop bags provided - 2 dog entry points for run - Picnic benches just outside runs - Adequate seating - Plenty of shade - Bathrooms for humans near parking What this dog park has going against it: - Mostly wood ground cover - May be too shady, potential bug issue Good dog park that opened in the Fall of 2013 and is the best one in Smithtown. Add better ground cover (pea gravel) and cut down some trees and this is a possible 5 star dog run. *** Please Note *** 1- To access this park, you have to be a Town of Smithtown resident (I believe that is just on weekends during the summer months) 2- You have to have your dog on leash until you get to run and they do not want you walking your dog on paths. Dog runs/parks I have been to so far: http://www.yelp.com/list/nyc-metro-area-dog-parks-runs-queens-2