Todays visit to the Community Center in Syosset Woodbury Park had an Hour long Holiday Magic…read morepresentation by the Silver Songbirds. ( see pix) For those who might be using a GPS be aware once entering the park to make aright turn and follow to the back parking lot where the Center is. The group was lead by Susan Lilli's - Conductor & Narrator. They sang a variety of holiday songs and did a few skits, also handing out candy canes to the audience. "Nancy" played the drum for " Little drummer boy". They ended with "Auld Lang Syne wishing the audience good holidays and Happy New Year. In the back there were a few snacks for the sharing. The building itself has some children's decor, a display of wall tiles and a little Christmas tree in the hall.

Great pool great staff, clean safe , beautiful, I've lived in oyster bay 24 yrs , best in liny ,read more

Not full dog friendly, please keep your dogs at home before you get approached about it. There is…read morespecific dog park designated if you bring a dog. The park is beautiful and a great family area.

This is my go to place for a nice relaxing run/walk. Sometimes you can spot turtles during the…read morewarmer months and baby geese which always brings me joy! People of all ages come here to relax or exercise. This is my happy place and I love coming back to it! Overall it's a great park with many things to do. Definitely the best place to be.

Friends went hiking here a couple of times and recommended for a good hike...went with them and had…read morethem lead the wait. Overall it was a good hike for 2 hours. Make sure to bring water, bug repellent and a face mask with you. Small parking lot so if you want an early start...we were able to find parking for 2 cars shortly before 10am on a weekday. Follow the path once you start to not get lost.. there are several hiking paths and a bike path. We took Long Island Greenbelt Trail - followed the green markers all the way. There is a section that runs by the LIRR and a section by the streets where you have to cross the road to continue the path. I would not have known if my friends had not been here for sure! We passed the tree branch "arch", walked across the street to continue hiking (I believe it was Syosset/Woodbury), saw parts of an old vehicle left behind, followed steps to where we could hear and see the LIRR railroad and train (stay off the tracks!), walked under the overpass, came to a wooden bridge, to the open field which we walked all the way around and headed back.. Good idea of keeping track of these as land markers to help get us back... I for one would have totally be lost in the woods! There is cellular service reception... Please pay attention to the warning signs about feral cats and beware of ticks...don't litter, stay on the trail, stay have and have a great time! As you leave, don't forget to check for ticks and shake it off!

A 20-mile path from the South shore to the North shore on Long Island that is as diversified as…read moreLong Island itself. There are actually 3 trails side by side for part of the way. A bicycle trail which is paved and is also used by walker and runners. There is a dirt bike path complete with ruts and hills and parallel to that is a dirt hiking trail that is marked with white blaze marks on the trees you can follow. The entire complex while about 20 miles long is only about a 1/4 mile wide so even if you get off trail you will soon reach civilization. The trails are well maintained by the State or the Towns depending on location. Parking available at some trail heads and Bethpage Stat Park. Best of all it is all free.

A local park that charges $10 for non-residents during the Memorial Day to Labor Day summer that…read morehas an ice rink, courts, plenty of park space to hang out in, playgrounds, pool and more. Some areas do require additional fees, so keep that in mind. Large parking lot, mostly find residents here.

I would like to recommend Lou DeMaria as a golf instructor at Cantiague Park. I have taken lessons…read morefrom him all summer long. He is extremely patient and he makes things simple to understand. His prices are very reasonable and his availability is very flexible. He is a very nice person that cares about making you better at the game. Give him a try, you will not be disappointed.

Beautiful!!! Will come again! Trees & grounds were manicured…read morebeautifully! Thank you so much

Muttontown Preserve was my son's choice for our traditional Christmas afternoon hike. The location…read moreis in East Norwich on Long Island, relatively close to Oyster Bay. It is managed by the Nassau County Parks & Recreation Department. On the drive from Brooklyn I read the very interesting and historic story of the property, which certainly peaks one's interest. The site contains evidence of a Pre-Revolutionary War farm. The ruins of a mansion once owned by King Zog of Albania are still visible at the end of a trail. Rumors of Albania's treasures, hidden by King Zog add to the mystery. I read of skeletal remains that still remain a murder mystery. Plus, down one trail there are glacial remains. What a package, all within one nature preserve! We chose the trail entrance which is directly adjacent to the Chelsea Mansion entrance. At the beginning of the trails was a small shack, which must have been the office. It wasn't occupied on Christmas Day. There were no rest rooms visible. What was available were maps of the trails, which we tried to acclimate ourselves to. We chose what was hoped to be the main trail. I had read that it was swampy. And swampy it was. The trail was muddy in certain areas. There were obvious remnants of a recent horse ride. So my childhood knowledge of roaming in the woods was put to good use. I held onto tree branches and vines to stay off the mud, etc. Rain or farmers boots would definitely be beneficial. The swampy woodland was frozen over. My Grandson loved stopping to skip rocks over the ice. He was certain he could break the ice with larger rocks. But no matter how long he tried, that didn't happen. My son decided we had taken the wrong trail. So we went back to the beginning. They took the other trail while I waited behind. The Nature Preserve closes at 4:30. So they were only able to get to the Glacial remains, which turned out to be a rock formation. Muttontown Preserve definitely requires a return visit, starting earlier in the day. The combination of nature, history and mystery paints an appealing picture.

My wife and I love walking at Planting Fields Arboretum. Winter is our favorite season by…read morefar--walking the forest trails feels comfortable and pleasant (as long as you're dressed properly). If it gets too cold or we need a break, we can warm up in the two greenhouses: one filled with tropical flowers and the other devoted to camellia trees, where we enjoy the beautiful blooms. Winter also brings stunning orchid displays in full flower. We love exchanging friendly "hi"s with fellow walkers we meet on the trails, and we usually aim for 5,000 to 7,000 steps.

My SIL lives on Long Island. We came from the other side of the country to visit family. We usually…read moredo that every year or so. My SIL knows I love to garden so suggested we visit the Planting Fields. We didn't get to tour the entire site as we arrived later in the afternoon and had other plans. But from what I saw I was truly impressed. We were only able to walk through the Sensory Garden to the HayBarn where artist's paintings were on display. We then strolled over to the Dahlia Garden, but it was too soon to see in flowers in bloom in early June. And since we came on a Tuesday the greenhouses were closed. The dogwood trees were beautiful. When we return to Long Island we will definitely make a point of coming back here to see more of the Planting Fields.

Loved walking around it's a free stop very cool. Lots of poison ivy. But beautiful…read more Thy have two parking lots. Some hill walk. Beautiful views of the harbor in Roslyn. It had beautiful flowers blooming. Lots of area have shade but great breeze. Although the home wasn't open it has great garden areas good.

William Cullen Bryant's home Cedarmere was built in 1787. Bryant was a 19th-century poet & editor…read moreof The New-York Evening Post for over 50 years. He purchased the home and property in 1843 & traveled 3 hrs each way by steamship on the weekends. In 1975 his great-granddaughter donated his home & 7 acres to the county recreation & cultural purposes. The museum closed in 2009 due to lack of funds, however the volunteers of Friends of Cedarmere are currently restoring it. There were 2 small parking lots and a Porto potty. We walked through the beautifully manicured gardens, sat on the porch & appreciated the views. We need to make a reservation to tour the inside of the home.

Good to know before you go: - Closed on Tuesday…read more- Reserve tickets on the website in advance (with selected time slot) for each person. Tickets for an adult cost $14 each. There are discounted ticket prices available for children, seniors and students. - Ticket includes access to everything on the grounds except the speciality house tours available for purchase at selected tour times. - Large parking lot available - There is a lot of ground to explore, so preferably wear comfortable shoes. - Only one small cafe on the grounds - Bathrooms are located in the Old Westbury House When you finally get into the perimeters of Old Westbury Gardens, you will see that there is truly so much to explore. OLD WESTBURY HOUSE You can walk in for free to look at some parts of the home. They still do require you to wear masks inside and will provide you if you do not have. This is one of the few places where you will find restrooms to use, so definitely utilize it before you leave. It can be closed for 30min during lunch hr. As for this part of the home, it's pretty much self-guided. There are staff members inside for any questions. There are words that you can read displayed on the exhibits. There is another portion of the home which is only available through a separately paid speciality tour. THE OUTDOOR GROUNDS The outdoor grounds is a majority of the attraction. There are places like the Walled Garden, Rose Garden and Lilac Walk which had tons of colorful flowers to admire. There were places like the pool, lakes and ponds which offered nice water views. Occasionally, you can see ducks and geese in their natural habitat. There were places like the Allee which had beautifully designed gates and perfectly lined trees so symmetrically in place. On top of that, there were a bunch of human sculptures placed all over the grounds, which appeared so realistic that something you can actually mistaken them for real people. I loved the outdoors. You can truly get some great exercise in walking the entire acre of this place. You can take in all the great views all around and take some nice photos for memories along the way. It's a really nice place to spend your day and take as long or as short as you want. My parents and I truly took our time and spent a couple of hours there and we all enjoyed our time here.

Every time I tour a mansion, I am reminded of the tragedy of paying $35 in Rhode Island to tour the…read moreBreakers Mansion. Now I'm wondering why I traveled 5 hours out of New York to pay for an underwhelming experience compares to Old Westbury which is less than an hour away with more to see at half the price. My friends and I found ourselves at Old Westbury Gardens as a spontaneous destination. With fading daylight and the impending realization that we were not gonna make the cut-off time for pick your own berries, we decided to find an attraction nearby that was affordable yet worthwhile. And Westbury Gardens is just that. For $18pp, you have access to the gardens, the mansion, and the surrounding areas that feature hidden statues, gazebos, and pools. There is more than enough to walk through and you can spend 2+ hours here. My friends and I came end of August and were able to enjoy the flowers in the garden and walk around with the perfect weather. My favorite part of the place was the "temple of love" that is a little further off the beaten path. If you're bored and looking for something to do, Westbury Gardens is a great destination. An easy way to be in the shoes of 20th century American aristocracy and feel rich (or poor!) for a day.

Tiny but cute playground that's definitely curated to toddlers. There are only a few structures,…read morebut it's enough to keep your little toddler entertained and a way to bump into other families. There are some innovative steps as well as a bus for kids to "ride" in. There's also a picnic table and a set of some swings. Easy parking and in the center of town.

Great for toddlers. Would not recommend for kids older than 6. It's just super small and has a 10…read morepersons maximum.