A great place to relax and get the summer started…read more Memorial Weekend Park Rangers, Police on guard Memorial Grounds Park kept meticulous by Parks Department Officers

Great beach for 4x4 access, plenty of space to spread out and no one was on top of each other.read more

Candor , went here because I needed a bathroom. It's very pretty and if I had the time I would have…read moreliked to wander about.

Such a cute little park! I love it here. Anyone I saw here was just looking to have a peaceful,…read morerelaxing break from the high-paced energy that we are used to on the island. Usually people bring beach chairs to watch ducks flying into the pond and communicating with one another. Most people here are locals, and they are usually friendly. If you are in the area, it would be nice to take a minute out to breathe here.

This is my fav "town" beach since moving to north shore 7 yrs ago from south shore. At Long Beach…read moreNissequogue, the water is so clean, you can see to bottom most days and although we have rocks on our beach; I'll gladly take a rocky beach with clean water and S P A C E : ) to breathe, and not be crowded than a beach with no rocks; but water is dirty and ocean beaches are too crowded. Also, your car is...where now? Parked far away. Now you have to carry everything farrrr. UGH. I hesitated to write this....as I want to keep Long Beach all to myself and the "regulars" that love it as much as I do. Then I felt guilty for not sharing... so here ya go : ) PS) DO NOT TAKE MY SPOT!!!!!!!!!!!! ; )~

Gorgeous large beach indicative of the north shore complete with cliffs and mansions. The most…read morebeautiful way to start any day is to take a walk or run on the beach. Sound on one side with marsh on the other. Very clean and relaxing.

Been to this lake a couple of times in my life and I don't think this lake is that great in my…read moreopinion... sorry to the people who live this lake. I used to go to this lake when I lived in Centereach and it was very rocky and the water was just murky. My soles would always be in pain every time I walked deeper into the lake. Just very very rocky and I don't think the lake even had sand when I was there because it was that rocky. Also this lake is named after a Native American princess who drowned herself so it is spooky for those who believe in that folktale. Although many people still visit this lake on a good sunny day.

LoopI grew up in a town close by so I am well acquainted with this lake, and after many years away…read moreit was good visiting again, and seeing how nice they have maintained the beach area. It's not the largest area to utilize, but offers ample parking, a terrific view, and does not get as crowded as the major beaches on LI can be. You'll find some benches to picnic, along with bathroom facilities, and some wildlife too such as geese, ducks, swans, etc. In the area can be found tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, and playgrounds. Formed by ancient glaciers, Lake Ronkonkoma is the largest of Long Island's freshwater lakes. The fishing is decent here, as I spent many weekends casting a line for bass, pickerel, bluegills, perch, and pumpkinseeds among others. Fishing license is needed. I recently ran the LT Michael P. Murphy 4 Mile Run Around The Lake and it brought back many memories of fun times here. More than once I had a cop tap on my car window while parked there late at night with a lady friend. Debauchery indeed.

Small bay beach only accessible by permit…read more The beach is deep with a nice center walkway. Lifeguards are present. The beach has an updated playground, basketball court, volleyball court, and bathrooms. Plenty of parking.

Lovely small , quiet low key beach by the bay . I have…read morebeen here a few times as a guest as you need a permit . It is clean and inviting . There is a life guard on duty and a nice playground for the children . They also have a volleyball net set up . There were just a few groups there today with everyone social distancing !

"But there's this one particular harbour So far but yet so…read morenear Where I see the days as they fade away And finally disappear" (Jimmy Buffet) You'll find Port Jefferson's Harborfront Park between the waterfront and village center and it's well worth the visit. There's a lot going on inside the 5.1-acre Park. We saw a picnic area and children's playground with a stone porpoise and some cute stone turtles. There's a skating rink, a 350 ft pier for strolling and sightseeing or fishing, a beautiful shoreline promenade that makes you feel you're at the beach, courtesy of the seagrass and sand dunes. But for me, the highpoint of our park visit was the magnificent Shipbuilder's monument showing four shipbuilders carrying the framework of a boat high over their heads. I read that the monument was based on some old photos from the Port Jefferson Historical Society and that the men's clothing is historically accurate. What a cool way to honor Port Jefferson's maritime heritage.

My series of Harborfront Park pictures tell help support my review of this picturesque park…read more Situated on the east shoreline of Port Jefferson Harbor between Danford's and the Historic Shipyard Building (Village Center), spending time in Harborfront Park is spending time in a vintage Port Jefferson post card. It is a living postcard of the Long Island Sound water stretching out to Connecticut with boats, water birds, and bordering forested bluffs. Park goers experience this Port Jefferson Harbor shoreline view from the circular paved walking trail, open grass, a sundry of benches, sandy beach, and a 350 foot long pier extending the experience above Port Jefferson Harbor. Standing on the pier, park goers can enjoy an east facing vista of where Port Jefferson village and Harbor converge. This a living postcard that I have got to spend time in three times, with the latest being Monday, October 21, 2024. The three times that I spent here were with my dad. From these three visits (as of October 31, 2024), I give this five acre waterfront park four stars. It really captures the Port Jefferson experience. A big part of that experience is Port Jefferson Harbor with its ferry, boats, birds, docks, bordering bluffs, and water spread out to Connecticut. It is a view that brings out the shutter bug in me. Walking in from the west entrance near Danford's, my thing is to stroll along the walking path inches from the water taking pictures before walking onto the pier to take in the water below me. Sitting on a shaded bench, I would spend time talking to my dad while looking at the forested Belle Terre bluffs towering above the Long Island Sound water. Harborfront Park was not always a picturesque spot. It is the result of an environmental success story. You see, before the early 2000s, it was a blighted wasteland of oil tanks and cement that was closed off to the public. Just like most environmental success stories, people that cared got together to create something beautiful. Looking at the water that is so clear that I could see the bottom, it is hard to fathom that this was an industrial site. This environmental success story created a first-rate park with immaculate landscaping and details that is much more than a real life postcard. This park has added public art and passive entertainment to Port Jefferson Village. The focal point of the park is the Port Jefferson Harbor Sculpture depicting four men carrying a wooden boat. Nearby is a sandy splash pad staring a boat, sea lion statue, and turtle statues that splash water. In the summer children love it. During the rest of the year, it adds to the parks charm. In various places along the walking trail there are kiosks that explain the history of the area and what you are looking at. Speaking of history, the historic Shipyard Building dating back to 1917, also known as Village Center touches the northern periphery of the open grass. From what was once a blighted oil tank and cement site, you have a waterfront park that provides all these amenities. When my Dad and I spent time here, it was always engrossed with people. And, may I add dogs. The circular walking trail, is a popular spot for pet parents to walk their dogs. I like real life waterfront postcards and successful environmental stories. Harborfront Park is the epitonmy of both. There is no doubt that this is a great addition to Port Jefferson Village and my visits to Port Jefferson Village. My story through pictures and views concludes with Four Stars: I am a fan.

Millers Pond is one of those hidden gems in Smithtown that you don't really appreciate until you…read morespend some time there. It's a small county park tucked into a residential neighborhood, perfect for a small walk or just to clear your head! The pond itself is about 21 acres with just over a mile of shoreline. There's a short trail (under a mile) that loops around and connects with the Long Island Greenbelt Trail, so if you're in the mood for a longer walk, you can definitely extend your time. It's not the place for a strenuous hike, but perfect for a peaceful stroll, birdwatching, or just sitting quietly by the water. Many people come here to fish. I catches with a local, and he mentioned they catch bass, sunfish, perch, and bullhead! It's strictly a shoreline activity, so there's no boats in the pond. I also like that it's dog friendly, as long as pups are leashed! Parking is small (maybe 5 cars tops off Maple Ave), but across the street is a park if you have any issues finding a spot to park. It's simple, it's quiet, and my niece and nephew love to come here to feed the ducks! Definitely worth checking out if you like discovering new parks and are looking for a relaxing time.

Stopped by this which I have passed hundreds of times over the years. Not much of a parking lot and…read morelayer of scum on the pond. Figured I could pull over here and eat lunch but no place to sit. I guess the big attraction is saved open space that might have been developed if this wasn't here.

Wow.... I'm SO glad they blew three million dollars spreading rocks around to prevent flooding! I…read moremean, who knew that water could go AROUND rocks, right? Pfffft. Absolutely incredible. And yeah, that marsh grass just sucked up all the excess water like magic. What marsh grass? Well, the marsh grass that's under all that water. Three million dollars' worth of rocks and marsh grass. Unbelievable. Next time they want to blow three million, they should just give it to me. The flooding situation still won't be fixed, and they'll still be out three million, but at least I'll put it to good use.

Hi Everyone! It's so Beautiful here at the end of The Mascot Dock. For Hundreds of years, This has…read morebeen one of the main Acess Ports for this area's Shipping and Commerce. Formerly Home to Mascot Inn.(1903), One of Patchogue's most Beautiful palacial Hotel Resorts. 100+ years ago. Patchogue, Long Island was a "Vacation Destination" for thousands of City weary folks. Many would arrive by train in the thousands in the summer, living the summer in luxury in the dozen or so huge hotels and resorts that dotted Patchogue waterscape. Leo's was one of the many Resort Hotels in the area at the time. In the 1900s, Mascot Dock was the Main Port and terminal for ocean-going ships barges and other vessels. Tourists, wealthy business Folk and supplies such as hay, Fashions, spices, and other wares from around the world. All traveled through this spot. Hey, hungry from the Salt air folks? Lombardi's on the water is a Beautiful restaurant that stands where the Mascot Inn stood. Now history passed by, The Mascot Dock is a beautiful place to walk your dog, take a bike ride, sunsets, and of course crabbing and fishing. Relax, let the Salt Air hit your face and enjoy the solitude. JIM D