Clean, simple smallish park with a lovely pond to walk around. Bathrooms and free parking are…read moreavailable. Good little place for a walk in nature if you're nearby and short on time.

I'm a big Yelp Check-In guy. I mean I don't usually opt for checking into the smaller stores and…read moredaily monotonous spots (besides Dunkin'), but any interesting areas are worthy of the button click with possibility of Dukedom. Though for whatever reason, I spent all summer walking over to Ridder's Pond and never once left my Yelp mark. I don't know why. Maybe it was the quiet calmness of the area that left me wanting to check out from social media. Perhaps the picnic tables and benches were better used to gaze into the blue skies and (somewhat) murky water in front of me. Or possibly it was a childhood connection (or reconnection) to this tiny park as it was somewhere I used to spend a lot of time as a lad galavanting in the tiny playground area. Whatever it was, as I sat at Ridder's Pond yesterday at the end of the summer (a few more calendar weeks left technically), it just felt right to write a little ode (and take a few pics) to this calming spot. I don't expect you to know Ridder's Pond. It's honestly nothing special. Like I mentioned, the water isn't necessarily clean. The bathrooms are rather outdated. Oh and the geese reign strongly at certain points of the warmer months so be wary of them (and their droppings). But despite all of this, there are truly blissful moments that can be found sitting and peering out at the ripples of water. The path around the pond works well for exercising and you can even fish or catch a glimpse of some wildlife (turtles, bunnies, an occasional hawk feeding). No matter your reason for coming, it'll be a relaxing vibe that always wins out over anything else (even the geese). Overall, Ridder's Pond is a small local spot that helps in giving you a little nature in all the right ways. It's far from perfect, and you may end up with a little goose souvenir on your shoe if you're not careful, but the view makes it worth the negatives. These walks and hangouts are something I'll miss once the weather starts to take a turn towards cold, but I know when Spring finally rolls around again, I plan on continuing to disconnect and leave the Check-Ins to someone else. I'll enjoy the view instead.

I was so surprised to come across these trees made totems by artist Ken Packie see pics so after…read moremarly at the little stroll around the park. I was really amazed to see how well kept and landscaped and thoughtfully placed the different areas of the park are. There's a children's part with really interesting little games to climb or swing etc. There's even a kind of a labyrinth, then there's quiet benches under the shade and picnic areas with tables as well as the bandstand where I believe they have different sorts of activities here. It's Faye underused from what I see around 10 o'clock in the morning although you say little old people walking workers having their breakfast on the benches and just spending a peaceful time at the park.

A nice little park for parents with little kids to come and enjoy a day at the park. But this is…read moremainly for little kids only because they only have a jungle gym that's actually very big. I would go elsewhere if you're looking for a place to jog or play sports. Good thing about this park is that it's close to some local food spots.

This is one of the few parks with a parking lot that's not too crowded during the coronavirus…read morepandemic. My family came here on last weekend and we were able to stay at least 20 feet away from other visitors. We brought a mat and enjoyed fresh air and sunlight while my toddler had so much fun running around the large grass field without getting close to anyone.

Nice and beautiful playground with bike trial and places to walk and enjoy. I think there is a…read morebaseball field. Also can bbq?

Delightful park in the middle of Roslyn. The grass is well-kept and it is a pleasant place to spend…read moretime. I recommend checking it out if you are in Roslyn

We took our dog for a quick little walk through this park. The surrounding area is gorgeous with…read morethe bluffs and classic houses. It is in a really peaceful area and there isn't much noise from the road. there are benches spread around the park and a bunch of pretty trees. As the name suggests, the park has a big pond and area surrounding it. There aren't really any paths in the park which is a little difficult for when it is muddy. There are also a lot of goose droppings covering essentially the entire park. I guess a path would make up for this but maybe extra pick up is needed. It was like walking through a minefield.

just a heads up this review is mostly about the dog park in the back of the park. since moving to…read morelong island a few years ago my partner and i were looking for a local spot to take our corgi puppy and this one was the closest. it ended up being a pretty solid choice. they've made some updates recently like expanding the synthetic turf in the big dog area which is great. the rest of the park still has a mix of sand and gravel on both the small and big dog sides which is fine but gets a little dusty sometimes. on hot summer days there is a little bit of shade which helps but not a whole lot so definitely bring your own water. the fountains are there but they're not super reliable. they've worked on and off over the past few years but lately they've been mostly off. outside of the dog park you can tell the community is really into the tennis and pickleball courts. the parking lot was also recently redone so no more giant dips or weird bumps which is super nice. overall it's a good dog park. not perfect but glad it's nearby.

lots of lanes for swimming but theres a current pushing from the slide. The sauna and steam rooms…read moreare in need of some cleaning, they both look very moldy. Not very well kept.

- A Waterfront Treasure in Port Washington…read more Bar Beach Park is one of those rare spots that truly has something for everyone. Whether you're here for a peaceful walk along the promenade, a family picnic, or an active afternoon of basketball, kayaking, or fishing, this park delivers. The grounds are spotless, the playgrounds are a hit with the kids, and there's plenty of shaded seating to take in the beautiful harbor views. I love how easy it is to get around--lots of parking, clean restrooms, and great accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs. Sunsets here are pure magic, with the sky melting into gold over Hempstead Harbor. You'll find friendly locals, a relaxed vibe, and all the space you need to unwind. This isn't just a park--it's a little slice of Long Island paradise. Bring your friends, bring your family... and don't forget your camera!

A very small local beach on The Sound. I recently attended a healing sound bath and am glad I was…read moreable to experience it on this quiet and pleasant beach. I was there after peak hours, but the beach seemed clean and peaceful. Although I don't think I'd recommend going into the water, it's a nice place to relax and walk, or even to clear your mind and perhaps meditate.

This is such a beautiful park! It has a great kids' playground and a nice walking path that is very…read morerelaxing. My kids absolutely loved playing in the sand at the playground. It's a wonderful spot for the whole family. Qué parque tan hermoso! Tiene un excelente área de juegos para niños y un sendero muy agradable para caminar que es muy relajante. A mis hijos les encantó jugar en la arena del área de juegos. ¡Es un lugar maravilloso para toda la familia!

They humiliated me and my mother by get us out in a very disrespectful way, I tried to explain to…read morethem that my mother is an old lady and in that park it was the last photo that my father and she took When he was alive they told me in a Depective way that I'm sorry and that retire without a hint of empathy , I told her that I have always been a resident of locust valley But now I live in SEA CLIFF and one of the ladies sent me to go to tape beach I told her , I just need to have a walk with my mother I don't want to the beach just to take a picture of her But they didn't care they look at me with disgust and they told me back without saying please no nothing, that's why this world is like it is by racist and rude people like those!

Best place in Great Neck to enjoy Long Island Sound and beautiful gardens, osprey nest, boat…read morelaunch, playgrounds Can picnic. Sit on dock. Watch marina.

Really lovely Park in beautiful Great Neck Long Island. We were visiting friends so we had the…read moreopportunity to enjoy this park to chill out and have a good time.