Heritage Park is in an area that I have an attachment to. Growing up here in the 1980s, I remember…read morewhen Route 25A was a semi rural road that abutted Davis Peach Farm in Mount Sinai. In the mid 1990s, when I was in my twenties, suburbia conquered the acres of open peach farms at a time when the Route 347 sprawl entended east along Route 25A. In 2013, there was a positive turn of events. On the triangular parcel of former peach farm lane bounded by NY 25A, Coram-Mount Sinai Road, and County Route 83; a developer proposed constructing a home improvement store. Concurrently, the local residents with Brookhaven Township derailed these plans and instead created a beautiful park where residents from all over can enjoy a public space. Heritage Park was born. By now, I was living in Las Vegas. In recent times when I visited my Dad, we had spent time here on four occasions before dining in Lotus East. The way we have experienced Heritage Park is walking the 0.7 mile oval walking path counter clockwise with three bench stops. This review discusses the four experiences here from the perspective of walking the peripheral trail counter-clockwise. To begin with, this is a concrete trail that is level. This has been beneficial to my dad who has had foot issues. Getting on the trail northbound we take in the historic Heritage House. This is a community center that houses local events. For park users this is one of two restroom locations. Continuing north, the Davis Peach farm history lives on with preserved farming equipment by a red barn. As the trail curves west at the triangular northern tip of the park, a community garden and diminutive forest appear to the back of the Heritage House. This is where we sit after walking around the park. Traveling northbound parallel to County Route 83, there are sporadic young trees that have been gradually maturing. Within a few years, I expect them to bring shade to a park that was formerly farmland. It is along this segment where we take our first bench break in a square called "The Court of Americas." This is a neat area where the garden is shaped like the USA that is framed with bricks displaying the names of every US President. From this spot, there is a clear view of the butterfly garden and central walkways. Continuing north, then following an S-curve, my eyes take in the open grass, soccer fields, and baseball fields to the left. At the S-curve, I have seen the most nature in the park that includes rabbits and robins. At the northern preiphery, the trail turns to the left to follow NY 25A. From here, I could see the expanse of open grass reaching towards the Heritage House. Turning to the south, I sometimes cut across the play knoll. I believe that this is the highest point of the park. The trail now parallels Coram-Mount Sinai Road with the soccer field to the left. This is where our second bench stop is. It is a scenic spot that overlooks a decorative waterfall with a miniature pine forest slope providing the backdrop of a putting green fronting open grass reaching towards Route 25A. Continuing north towards the parking lot, the park turns children's friendly. There is a Kids Maze and a playground. What the park is not, is doggy friendly. Dogs are prohibited. Heading more north the scenery features the parking lot to the right with open grass to the left. By now we have walked 0.7 miles. We will conclude the loop at bench stop three overlooking the community garden. Depending on the visit, we have done a second loop or walked back to the car. Speaking of parking. The parking lot is off of Coram-Mount Sinai Road. On all four of our visits there has been sufficient parking. I would like to add that the parking lot is convenient to the the North Shore Rail Trail. Only a short walk along Coram-Mount Sinai Road then across Route 25A is a 10-mile paved trail that connects Mount Sinai to Wading River. This short walk extends the Heritage Park experience into a regional hike or bicycle ride. If I still lived on Long Island, I would partake in it. In conclusion, I give Heritage Park 4-stars. The local residents and Brookhaven Township have created something special.

Truly our favorite local park. We come here probably every other week at least, sometimes more…read more There's a great walking path and you can bring bikes/scooters for the kids, and it's easily stroller accessible. There's a great playground also with options for younger as well as older kids. There's plenty of parking (unless it's Foodie Friday, where tons of food trucks roll up), bathrooms, and a Ralph's Italian ice shop that has elusive hours. Well above average park for kids and adults alike.

Excellent place for toddlers! Came here on a weekday around 4pm and left at 6:45pm with an hour…read morelunch break at the food court and Go Playland wasn't too crowded. I would have stayed longer but I had errands to run. Paid around $22 and change (tax included) for the day. Price is per child with one adult. Any additional adult is $5. They accept credit cards. Not sure about cash. If you're leaving but plan on coming back the same day, let them know so they can put a bracelet on you. The place is very clean and there's a lot of things for a toddler to do. I saw kids up to maybe 5-6 years old that seemed to be having a good time. I was actually pretty surprised at the size of the place and expected it to be smaller. There's slides (1 spiral and 4 straight ones), a ball pit, a trampoline and tricycles to name a few. The tricycles are for slightly bigger kids though. I have an almost 3 year old and he could barely reach the pedals but was still content with me pushing him around on the "track". You put your shoes in the cubby holes before entering (make sure to wear socks!) and there are small tables and chairs inside the area that you can put your jackets/bags on. You can also eat in this area. Just no food and drinks in the actual play area. There is also bathroom/changing facilities in the back (not sure how many or the condition they're in as I didn't utilize it during this visit - will update this when I visit again). I saw a little refrigerator at the front with drinks and snacks on the shelves I'm assuming for purchase but I didn't purchase anything. Overall, I would highly recommend coming here if you have a toddler! Great all day price, very clean and can come and go as you please without paying more for the day. Plenty of parking because it's the mall parking lot.

Excellent place. Very Clean. You children can play for hours for one price. Bikes, ball pits, and…read morea clean place to eat.

Nice place to take a walk! Kiddie park kiddie water sprinklers!…read moreNot a place to go biking

I've been there before it is good you should try it out The deck hockey rink is the best for meread more

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.

I absolutely love this park and used to visit frequently and I love visiting the snapping turtles…read morethat live there I cannot believe when I visited again the lake is pretty much gone it's just a small muddy pond it looks so sad. Really wondering what happened for it to drain like that and if there's any way to restore it I'm sure the community would help! Miss this lake such a beautiful park lots of great trails and wildlife everywhere absolutely adore it, hope honeysuckle pond is fixed miss it dearly!

The place is beautiful but there are a lot of TICKS be very careful with your pets and kids.read more

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

Updating this, because I heard the news that they were closing the site at the end of the year and…read morethis hurts my heart. If the animals were being mistreated I wish they were doing things to remedy the site rather than close it completely. Here's to those who grew up here and have the best memories like my husband.

This review will be covering the park and trail. A group of us came here to kill time, and there's…read morea lot to take in. The parking lot is pretty huge, with a number of spaces to hold plenty. It wasn't nearly as busy when we arrived, mainly due to the zoo being closed. There is a trail that does a big loop around the park, including nice scenery to take in. A map isn't really necessary since there is one trail, with the expectation of one branching off into a big field which then meets up again on the main trail. A playground is provided along the trail and also some exercise stations to stop at. It would be nice to see some touch-ups here and there, pertaining to the trails, but nothing major. We didn't cover everything, but this park along with the Wildlife and Ecology Center is the place to come to for a great meet-up.

This park is beautiful with the up keep of the grounds to the beautiful fields and playground for…read morethe kids. Thank you to the town of Brookhaven for the renovation so the community can come for some peace and relaxation .

Here's the Scoop: This is a beautiful park in the town of Brookhaven. It has a children's park,…read moresoccer field, track, baseball and swing area. It has pieces of the World Trade Center Memorialized with stories of heroic animals who saved lives during 911. The many trained rescue dogs worked tirelessly to find people trapped under the World Trade Center. This monument celebrates their efforts and the trainers who worked with them. This is such a beautiful well maintained park. My husband and came here for a barbecue. I'm so glad I decided to come. The park is very relaxing and manicured. The gazebo has lights so you can sit in it when it gets dark. It has functioning electrical outlets as well. I will definitely come to another event given here. Signs posted state you need to have park permit as well. If you're ever in the area this is the park to check out.

Came on Thursday, March, 27th 2025. It's was shorts and…read morehoodie weather. No Mudd today. We left The Cow at the Big Tree in the middle of the park field

Nice open area of grass with a magnificent tree sitting in the middle. Came here with the fam…read more Great place to let baby walk around "freely" exploring the grass, stones, and all magical things nature offers in this space. Area is clean and dogs are allowed. There is a 2 mile hiking trail and a little house ran by the Farmingville Historical Society. We brought a blanket and some snacks for a quick bite before heading back home.

Avalon Nature Preserve is a nice place to go hiking. I've always enjoyed being outdoors, taking in…read morethe scenery, listening to the birds, and meeting others who share my love for mini adventures. Upon arriving, my husband and I parked in the Forest parking lot, which had ample parking spaces and a map, laying out available trail options. We began with the Hilltop Meadow, which we completed fairly quickly. After, we thought we'd challenge ourselves a bit more by taking on the Forest Sanctuary. We enjoyed this trail, although we sometimes had to look over our shoulders to investigate the noises around us. Everything kept us on our toes, from squirrels to deer, chipmunks, and other wildlife. The terrain may be difficult for some, due to the tree roots and the uphill climbs, but other than that, it was manageable. We appreciated that there were several signs posted throughout the park, helping us to keep track of our location. Additionally, there were warning signs reminding us of the possibility of tick exposure. One thing is for sure: we kept it moving and thoroughly checked our clothing afterwards. My favorite trail of the day was The Mill Pond. I loved the well-paved paths and the overall layout. I could've spent hours here. I highly recommend this park for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Gorgeous place! Lot's of cool trails to go through and has so many separate areas! First you have…read morethe lake area, then the meadow, then the forest...etc Avalon has lot's of variety!