This was a really well laid out preserve and home to injured wildlife. Hope they continue to see…read moreenough visitors to enable their efforts to be rewarded. Just walking through the area was comforting.

One of LI's hidden gems - also happens to be free. Well kept trails and birds of prey you can check…read moreout before talking a nice walk. Trails are very easy to walk, even if you have a stroller with you. Easy beginner hike or leisurely stroll for just about anyone.

What a gem of a state park! The staff are wonderful to talk to, and the trails and facilities are…read moreimmaculate. One of the best parks I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Notes: the park is a preserve, so dogs are not allowed, BUT service animals are welcome as long as they are kept on leash. There are two parking lots, the first is by the visitor center, but to access the park you need to drive up the gravel road to the second parking lot where the trail heads are. I had started walking the gravel road but thankfully the groundskeeper saw me and clarified that patrons can drive

This preserve is not compliant with ADA laws. No handicapped parking, no access to the beach and…read morethe parking lot is all gravel and not handicap accessible. Pretty preserve but they need to trim the grass more on paths. Signs for ticks yet not trimming grass enough. Benches to sit but you cannot access the bench because of two foot grass. Huge pot holes on road to preserve, very neglected it's been like this for years. Spend the money and fix these things.

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.

Spectacular preserve Absolutely tremendous…read more Lots of acreage No bathrooms Prepare to walk a lot! Some ground was dicey for a 75 year old to trek while other paths were mowed grass and easy to walk on Free entry and parking Shep Jones Rd is best parking Lots of areas being maintained so not open

Huge thank you to Ranger Scott. He was the most generous guide and gave us the beautiful history of…read morethis nature trail. Impeccably dressed in his dri fit Ranger gear, he upheld the brand of Avalon Preserve. It was my father's bday, RIP, and we got to honor him with postcards at the Sphere for a spiritual send off. Thanks Scott. You added so much to our visit

This is such a lovely little park which can accommodate many interests from a little playground for…read morethe kids to viewing ducks on the beautiful lawn. I truly enjoyed the tranquil moments that I had chilling with my family here today. What extraordinary find to get some relaxation. Please note all signs were obeyed by people with social distancing and people wearing masks.

Beautiful little park in Southampton right along Agawam lake is a nice spot to come sit and relax…read more In the summer they host an outdoor concert series on the lawn. There's even a pretty big play ground for the kids. If you're in the area and need a rest then this park is just right.

Big playground with lots of shade, plenty of parking, and loads of different play structures. A…read morecouple minutes from a few hotels in the area or the beach. There is a playground on the beach about two minutes away, but this one is much nicer for actually playing on (Charlotte Bacon's playground).

Awesome park!!!!!! Lots of things for kids to play on!!!! Plus a spot for parents to sit onread more

I went here last week for a hike with family where there would be not be a lot of people and it was…read moresuccessful. We did pass by a couple of groups on the trail, but had spent most of the time alone. There were only a handful of spots in the parking area so that limits the amount of groups that can be there at one time. The trail itself was a easy flat one mile loop around a lake/bog. It was previously used for farming Cranberries as the name suggests. You can even see the leftover of an old pump house used in the process on the side of the trail. Plenty of scenic views of the bog and two bridges that need to be crossed to complete the trail. A few signs from the parking lot to guide people to the main trail and a map at the beginning would be helpful. There was a couple of trails that led away from the main loop, but we did not check it out since we did not know where they went.

Do not let bad reviews discourage you from this park. Cranberry bog is a wonderful place to go if…read moreyou want to explore nature and the remnants of the cranberry harvesting industry. You will find several interesting plants from cedars to sundews to other types. The animal and insect life is also varied, you can expect to see different colored dragonflies, snapping turtles, sunfish and a whole host of other critters to keep your interest. If you look really carefully you can see tree stumps sticking out of the water from long cut down trees from when the place was flooded and industry took over. Bring a field guide and if you go during the warmer weather, tick repellent is required since they unfortunately inhabit the area as well. As of this post the new bridge has been built over the inlet stream so you now can walk the whole loop.

These were the best eggs we ever had. Fluffy creamy bright yellow yolks. The caretaker of these…read morehens is doing a great job. Free to roam and must be a healthy diet. I will be a repeat customer , these eggs are eggsellent! Everyone is telling me you gotta check this place out. I'm curious now . I'm ready to see for myself the DisheyLand of farms!

If you have a state park pass, it's worth checking this place out. They have lots of parking, but…read moreit can fill up for events. Charge is $8 to park I believe if you don't have a pass. They have the little meter boxes you can pay at or swipe your card / digital QR code. Lots of trails to explore. Absolutely beautiful foliage and vegetation. So well curated. They also have a mansion that has some exhibits to check out, and a little spot for food.

Great off-season visit. We pretty much had the place to ourselves on a chilly mid-March weekday …read more Beautiful beach views, lots of woodsy trails (most still too muddy at that moment to check out...) a cute playground, and lots of picnic spots. We didn't check out the camping area, but I'm sure it's super busy during the summer months. Took a long walk on the beach, and loved the rocky LI Sound shoreline and the gorgeous views of the hills in the distance. First time here, I'd be happy to come back again, off season or after hours; I bet the sunsets are AMAZING!!!

Picnic site: I wouldn't recommend it if you're traveling far to come here…read more Camping site: 100% recommend to get away from your busy everyday life! Just make sure to pack your sprays for protection against bugs (ticks). Forget about firewood. You're not allowed to bring your own. You make your reservation through a link on NYS parks. You pack up your car, truck, trailer & you make your way out there! Don't forget your grill! They have sites available for tents and another section for trailers so you can cook up for water and electricity. Oh, and they have cottages you can reserve but they're booked in blocks of 7 days. What I love about wildwood state park is that it's very clean and they have great staff and the park rangers. They are very helpful and nice. They made checking in very easy. They'll give you a pass for the car and make sure it's on your dashboard so you don't end up with a ticket. The restrooms are super clean and they have shower stalls in side. They're always cleaning. I can hear them SCRUBBING the shower stalls as I use the toilet. Of course, keep in mind that during the "rush", it isn't as clean but they come and clean it. It's open 24/7. There are sinks outside of the restroom and some people use it to wash their dishes. I wish they'd clean up after their food scraps but humans are humans. Once you set up your camp, you can leave for the beach. Or you can go out to check out the local farms or shops if you're willing to drive out. It's nice. You should especially if you have little ones with you. If you don't want little creatures and critters all over your food, make sure you pack it away once you're done eating and throw out the garbage. They have dumpsters stationed through the camping grounds along with bins where you can dump your hot coals. I'm not taking chances with raccoons or squirrels so I dump my garbage at the end of the day. Wildwood state park also has a nice camp store. The gentlemen who work there are very nice so please don't be rude to them. (Someone was screaming at the poor man over chicken tenders/fingers). They sell ice cream, bags of ice, food, coffee, firewood, and fire pits for rental. Happy camping!