Nissequogue River State Park is a very nice place to spend a few hours outdoors. One of the unique…read morefeatures is the flying field where visitors can launch and fly model airplanes, which is always interesting to watch. The park is usually not very crowded, making it a peaceful spot for walking and exploring. Dogs are welcome, but they must remain leashed at all times. There are several maintained paths throughout the property that allow you to explore the grounds and take in the scenery. The park is also known for its abandoned buildings, which were once part of a former psychiatric facility. While the buildings themselves are not open to the public, they add an interesting historical element to the park. You'll often see law enforcement in the area, likely due to visitors exploring around the former structures. Overall, the grounds are well maintained, the trails are easy to walk, and there is plenty of open space to enjoy. It's a great option for a quiet walk, bringing your dog, flying model aircraft, or simply exploring a unique piece of Long Island history.

Purchased in 1885 by kings county asylum of Brooklyn, the property went on to become a self…read morecontained community of sorts offering mental help and care as well as a home to the patients that lived here. Being completely self sufficient, Kings County Asylum boasted its own Vegetable gardens and dairy at its height, it also supplied its own power through a small private electric plant on the premises. Eventually through modernization and improvements in medicine and health care the property eventually started to decommission buildings and no longer took on new patients. Completely closing around 1996 it eventually was turned over to the state becoming a park in 2000. I found Nissquogue river state park to be a very interesting park to visit, the north end of the park offers a nice walking trail as well as beautiful views of the Nissquogue river with over looking bluffs and a small beach front not for swimming. You will find a marina on the property offering boat slips as well as a boat launch if you choose to trailer your boat in for the day and many places to launch your kayak from and travel the river. Most of the property appears to still be in a developmental stage as far as parks go. Walking the property is an explorers delight allowing you to check out the decommissioned hospital buildings and infrastructure some of which dates back to the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Great state park for visiting the beach. Has a nice boardwalk and several large fields for picnics…read moreand playgrounds. Also has a couple of basketball hoops in field 4 Very clean facilities and beaches $10 entry fee for the car

I haven't been here in years but it's just as beautiful as ever.the beach is right on the long…read moreIsland sound that has some excellent swimming and fishing areas. Super large picnic area with plenty of tables and grills. Bike and walking paths galore. They also have beautiful 27hole golf course for your enjoyment. PS wifey liked all the beautiful Sea shells she picked up for her necklace making hobby.

In the winter, it's a quiet park you can park up at on break or walk around. big parking lot. cute…read moreplayground. two tennis courts & one basketball court. much much space for you to walk a dog around also.

Great little park if you live nearby. I wouldn't travel to it tho. They have a new playground,…read moreball fields and bathrooms. Great to walk or bike to.

No really great shakes. Has ball fields and swings. I guess to prevent kids from hanging out at…read morenight, it has a fence all around it.

Crap field. For the amount of taxes we way you'd think they'd be nicer. Just sad. Very sadread more

This park is right off of Jericho Turnpike and has been here forever…read more Took my two teenage boys for a late morning hike. My mom (who grew up in the area) asked me where we were going. When I told her, she asked if we planned on fishing. At the entrance of the park is a large shallow still pond where they allow kids to fish. On our visit there were quite a few and we saw a boy reel one in! The parking lot is more spacious than previous reviewers stated and there's an easy kiosk to pay the entrance fee. Once past the restored manor house, (which we didn't explore) and shallow fishing ponds, there's a pretty extensive network of trails through some very nice mature woods. Trails are marked but they're still confusing (how can the green trail be going in 3 different directions?). Mix of paved and unpaved trails with a lot of bridges and benches scattered throughout. We came pretty close to some deer and saw a woodpecker. Make sure you spray yourself well because I'm sure ticks are a problem here due to the large presence of deer. Overall nice and historic park. Would recommend if in the area.

It was a really awesome place to visit, located in Smithtown it was once the property of Caleb…read moresmith the founder of Smith Town and later on turned into a private hunting club in an area which would have been largely rural at the time. It was a nice experience to walk the grounds near the water features which at one time where old mills. If you enjoy some mild hiking in a controlled environment with plenty of signage to lead you back to the parking area I recommend this place. Some of the hiking trails were pretty to traverse and I truly felt like I was in the forest.

I've passed this hidden gem THOUSANDS of times, and while back in NY for a long weekend finally…read moredecided to check it out. Though I grew up less than 15-20 min. away, this beach was not in my township (Huntington) so we stuck to our own local N. Shore Long Island Sound beaches (rather than pay a craaazy entry fee). Off season, everyone's a resident of everywhere/anywhere, so a beautiful, sunny February afternoon was a PERFECT opportunity to check out Callahans. We had the whole place to ourselves, and my sister and I checked out the upper picnic area, the new/improved playground, and the wonderful views around the perimeter of the parking lot. Rumor has it there are other trails, but we did not see them, so we ventured down to the entrance to the beach to get a closer look at the BEAUTIFUL views... NOTE: I don't believe you can park in the little circle near the stairs leading down to the beach, though strangely enough, there are handicapped parking spaces there. This beach is many things: scenic, secluded, convenient if you live in the area, great for families, picnics, and golf fans, but it is definitely NOT handicapped friendly, unless you just plan to enjoy the view from above. There are MANY steps to get down to that beautiful beach, and you'd better be in reasonably good shape AND not forget anything in your car, because it's a TRIP up and down those stairs. While my sister and I didn't find the hiking trails that are supposedly there, we did hike the full length of the beach, a WONDERFUL walk all the way to neighboring Sunken Meadow State Park beach and back. BEAUTIFUL, invigorating, and very do-able, nearly 3 miles back and forth. Well worth the "ride!!" Some of the best things/places on Long Island are still free, especially if you go off season... Check this place out!!

Nothing good to say about this beach.Parking is far from beach area the. After walking to beach…read morearea you have to tackle the stairs going down then after a few heart attacks the beach area is dirty and water dirty with floating it looks like used condoms. Where did my tax dollars go besides the steps and the asphalt area above where lifeguard station is. My last time there!

This place is absolutely stunning!! Let me tell you, you walk down nicely manicured grassy walkways…read morewith tall weeds full of buzzing insects and rabbits darting in and out (went on a beautiful but hot and muggy July day) into cool and quiet woods, winding trails, hilly and forested..circling around a swampy area full of light green habitation, then all of sudden you exit the woods and WOW! Your overlooking the Long Island Sound! Twenty feet up and the view is amazing! There's more long twisting pathways through the forest and bordering private land, each path winds back to the beginning. Nature at its finest, Long Island in all its splendor! Beautiful in any season I'm sure. Definitely have to come back to check it out Here's the lowdown though..1) bring bug spray. There are so many insects it's maddening 2) there's only 6 parking spots so if you don't get one your outta luck 3) no garbage containers so whatever you bring in there you are bringing out Otherwise though, absolutely beautiful and make sure you walk down to the beach, great seashell collecting goes down Five stars

David Weld is a gorgeous place! It's otherworldy even! Apparently, there's a kettle hole, but I…read morestill haven't found it yet lol.

We're new to the neighborhood and have been really enjoying Elwood Park! The splash pad has been…read moresuch a fun way to spend time with the kids, especially on hot summer days. The park is clean, well maintained, and has a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. We're so happy to have this park nearby and look forward to making many more memories here!

This is a great park for all ages New outdoor Water and Sprinkler Park, rolling hills, picnic area…read morePlay ground area Bocci VB Full size Soccer Fields and Bases ball plus bathrooms and work out area this is also a small Barbecue area as well.

Great neighborhood spot for a hike. Quiet and peaceful and beautiful. Great place to spend a Sunday…read moremorning to regroup for the work weekend.

Happened upon this hidden little spot after a long bike ride--a perfect end to the ride. Gorgeous…read moreviews all around, very quiet and secluded. It'd be a lovely spot to have lunch and read a book. The roads there are very hilly and the town it's in is quite wooded and forest-y; it doesn't feel like the usual strip-mall suburbs of Long Island. If you're driving, there isn't much parking. It's wonderful but tiny--not really meant to be a destination or anything, but a great surprise for those chancing upon it.

Great beach to hang with the family, collect sea shells and walk around and get tan...read more

As a Smithtown resident, this beach is free with a permit. I love this beach because it's nearby,…read morehas a nice playground, spray area, and it's never crowded like the bigger beaches. No huge waves here which is great for me and my kids. Like many Northshore beaches, it is a bit rocky and your feet have to get used to that. It's maintained nicely and a great place to relax and enjoy the sunsets.