When I am strolllllling down memory lane, there is one special place to go when on Long Island -…read morethe Kings Park Bluff... If you have a boat -- well good for you -- it's a great place for take off and explore the sound; saunter up to the Port Jefferson docks. I prefer driving to the top and hiking along the cliff or down along the rocky beach. The bluff was notorious for revvving up the car and playing frisbee... although there are still moments of this in the summertime wind... it is just a nice place to watch the water, skip a couple of rocks, and day dream...

This is a scenic lookout on the Long Island sound and it's a beautiful relaxing scenery. It has a…read morepier from which residents and visitors can launch their boat/yacht etc. If you're working from home, you can sit on one of the many benches and have lunch. You can also walk on a couple trails from the KP Bluff to the Sunken Meadow State park (about a one mile walk).

Amazing! Came on a Saturday, there is a car fee of $15 non resident. Park was empty and we loved…read moreit. Plenty of space for car parking and toilets nearby. Playground nearby for the kids. Amazingly comfortable and relaxing

There are a high number of trailers that have not moved in a long time. There is supposed to be a…read moreseven day camping limit before you have to move your unit however this doesn't seem to be the case here at this park. The park trails need maintenance as there are overgrown trees, and laid over trees across paths. Some of the trail access have planks of wood for soft ground that is rotting away. Trails are not marked and website map is difficult to read. Some of the docks on the water are inaccessible from shore.

Amazing location. Campsite was okay. A bit close together but not a big deal. Everyone was…read morerespectful of the quiet hours. The trees provided a lot of shade. No complaints. Next time I would like to try one of the cottages but they were all sold out when I went.

I've come here a few times now for races. With the amount of runners that turn out there has always…read morebeen more than enough parking to accommodate the turn out. The park rangers have always been helpful with directing traffic and making sure runners don't veer off course. The bathrooms are clean and though I haven't traveled throughout the whole park asides from my runs I would definitely come here during warmer weather.

Beautiful trees and grounds. A wonderful place to spend several hours in nature. The river walk…read morealso is wonderful to experience.

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.

This place is just so, so pretty! We come here often to relax and walk around the lake. We…read moreusually see deer, hedgehogs, lots of birds, turtles and ducks. Beautiful new bathrooms, ample parking.

This was a nice experience. Good Visitor Center with wonderful docents. The Observation Deck was an…read moreeasy walk from the parking area and the path was top notch. Bench and binoculars make for an easy observation time for those who just drop by like we did. Saw their signage along the highway and decided to visit. Glad we did. Two bald eagles, a swan, a turkey, and a Monarch Butterfly was our reward.

Great trail. I'm a slow walker now, about a 22 minute mile. The long loop is 2 miles, perfect…read morelength and barely any incline. I wished they had better facilities, the main building was locked up and the "pit" toilets were about a 1/2 mile in. I did notice a lot, I mean a lot of dead trees. Hopefully no lighting storms.

Just a charming park right along the waterfront with lots of benches and tables. Great for people,…read moreduck & boat watching and we enjoyed seeing the ferry load and unload. Lots of monuments plaques and sculptures here. We watched the boats pass by and walked along the dock too.

Situated a few feet from the "Welcome to New York" sign, Mary Bayles Park welcomes people arriving…read morefrom the Bridgeport Ferry and Long Island with a grand view of Port Jefferson Harbor. This is a view that I have enjoyed when spending time in Port Jefferson. Mary Bayles Park is a very small park tucked in between the Bridgeport Ferry ramp and Danford's. Although the park is small, the waterfront environment is spectacular. This is a view of Port Jefferson Harbor fronting the Long Island Sound with Connecticut in the distant horizon. It is a view that includes the Bridgeport Ferry that is a few feet away. This is a prime spot to watch the ferry entering and leaving the harbor. I have enjoyed this view from sitting on the benches and standing on the dock extension over Port Jefferson Harbor. Spending time here is spending time in a Port Jefferson Harbor portrait. When I took in this panoramic view of Port Jefferson Harbor, I shared it with my Dad and somebody else. That somebody else, is "The Soldier Statue." Standing in a landscaped garden facing Port Jefferson Harbor since the mid 1980s, "The Soldier Statue" has paid tribute to the shipbuilders who answered to the call of country, commerce, whaling, and pleasure. Mary Bayles Park borders Danford's to the east. If it weren't for Danford's, it would be practically contiguous to the far larger Harborfront Park on the other side. Because the park is so small and that Danford's takes up the eastern view, it would be easy to mistake it as Danford's property. If I did not spot the Mary Bayles Park sign, I might of thought that Danford's owned it. Because I currently live in Las Vegas, it is hard for me to return here. If I still lived on Long Island, I could see myself stopping at the Starbucks or Dunkin on Main Street (NY 25A) then savoring my coffee here while watching the Bridgeport Ferry take off towards Connecticut in the horizon or docking in the harbor. In the shadow of the "Welcome to New York" sign, Mary Bayles Park, has been a first-rate spot where I enjoyed being in front of Port Jefferson Harbor while taking in the Bridgeport Ferry. Supporting my four star rating are the photographs I posted with this review.

Nice views. Good parking and fishing from the pier…read more I solidly recommend if you need time to yourself.

Great fishing boats. Came up with my family a couple weeks ago. Had a great time stopped and had…read morelunch. Amazing. Lobster roll.