This lovely spot is an hour from our house but totally worth the drive. In our most recent visit,…read morewe found a thriving bird watching culture on their back deck, watching hummingbirds and gold finches. Moving out from the headquarters, we took the walk on the eastern side of the river. Only one good place there to see the water, but it was magnificent, as a cormorant posed for us on the tree and a great blue heron took flight right over our heads. This is now the only place on the island to buy Nation Parks passes. A marvelous resource.

The last day of Winter, Wednesday March 19, 2025. It's about 65 degrees and winter seems to be…read moregone but there are usually a few winter punches left on Long Island before it quotes Roberto Duran and mutters, No Mas.

Park is gigantic! This is probably the largest park I've seen on the island. I would bring some…read moretrail marker flags if you're planning to explore. You can get lost very very easily. Everything will look the same and there's a lot twists and turns. It has happened to me and I'm pretty well versed in hiking and trails. My swissy loves it here. He's not really a runner, so trails and lots of stuff to sniff and check out are his thing. It's pretty busy in the on season and relatively desolate in the off season, but it's nice either way. If you don't mind bundling up, doing some off season walking and hiking might be for you. It's very beautiful and extremely quiet, almost too quiet. I have always felt safe here. As a lady, it can be off putting to be in a large place alone but I always see rangers here and there even if other people aren't around. Many people bring their dogs to run and hike- most are good but as with any public place there are always some bad eggs. I would deff check this one out if you haven't. I often find that we stop and just watch nature. It's a really great way to get out and do something that feels different each time you go. Most of the photos are of my dog but you get an idea of what it looks like!

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.

Nice little park that overlooks the water and with a dock…read more There is free parking and also a bathroom. It's a good place to Spend 30 mins to an hour with the kids. The playground is on sand so you might need bring the right shoes to avoid your car being full of sand

The spot is a hidden little gem on the edge of Mastic Beach, private little beach you can bring…read moreyour family. They have a lovely playground and a picnic area couple of chess tables and a beautiful here for the avid fisherman in your life...

Heritage Park is in an area that I have an attachment to. Growing up here in the 1980s, I remember…read morewhen Route 25A was a semi rural road that abutted Davis Peach Farm in Mount Sinai. In the mid 1990s, when I was in my twenties, suburbia conquered the acres of open peach farms at a time when the Route 347 sprawl entended east along Route 25A. In 2013, there was a positive turn of events. On the triangular parcel of former peach farm lane bounded by NY 25A, Coram-Mount Sinai Road, and County Route 83; a developer proposed constructing a home improvement store. Concurrently, the local residents with Brookhaven Township derailed these plans and instead created a beautiful park where residents from all over can enjoy a public space. Heritage Park was born. By now, I was living in Las Vegas. In recent times when I visited my Dad, we had spent time here on four occasions before dining in Lotus East. The way we have experienced Heritage Park is walking the 0.7 mile oval walking path counter clockwise with three bench stops. This review discusses the four experiences here from the perspective of walking the peripheral trail counter-clockwise. To begin with, this is a concrete trail that is level. This has been beneficial to my dad who has had foot issues. Getting on the trail northbound we take in the historic Heritage House. This is a community center that houses local events. For park users this is one of two restroom locations. Continuing north, the Davis Peach farm history lives on with preserved farming equipment by a red barn. As the trail curves west at the triangular northern tip of the park, a community garden and diminutive forest appear to the back of the Heritage House. This is where we sit after walking around the park. Traveling northbound parallel to County Route 83, there are sporadic young trees that have been gradually maturing. Within a few years, I expect them to bring shade to a park that was formerly farmland. It is along this segment where we take our first bench break in a square called "The Court of Americas." This is a neat area where the garden is shaped like the USA that is framed with bricks displaying the names of every US President. From this spot, there is a clear view of the butterfly garden and central walkways. Continuing north, then following an S-curve, my eyes take in the open grass, soccer fields, and baseball fields to the left. At the S-curve, I have seen the most nature in the park that includes rabbits and robins. At the northern preiphery, the trail turns to the left to follow NY 25A. From here, I could see the expanse of open grass reaching towards the Heritage House. Turning to the south, I sometimes cut across the play knoll. I believe that this is the highest point of the park. The trail now parallels Coram-Mount Sinai Road with the soccer field to the left. This is where our second bench stop is. It is a scenic spot that overlooks a decorative waterfall with a miniature pine forest slope providing the backdrop of a putting green fronting open grass reaching towards Route 25A. Continuing north towards the parking lot, the park turns children's friendly. There is a Kids Maze and a playground. What the park is not, is doggy friendly. Dogs are prohibited. Heading more north the scenery features the parking lot to the right with open grass to the left. By now we have walked 0.7 miles. We will conclude the loop at bench stop three overlooking the community garden. Depending on the visit, we have done a second loop or walked back to the car. Speaking of parking. The parking lot is off of Coram-Mount Sinai Road. On all four of our visits there has been sufficient parking. I would like to add that the parking lot is convenient to the the North Shore Rail Trail. Only a short walk along Coram-Mount Sinai Road then across Route 25A is a 10-mile paved trail that connects Mount Sinai to Wading River. This short walk extends the Heritage Park experience into a regional hike or bicycle ride. If I still lived on Long Island, I would partake in it. In conclusion, I give Heritage Park 4-stars. The local residents and Brookhaven Township have created something special.

Truly our favorite local park. We come here probably every other week at least, sometimes more…read more There's a great walking path and you can bring bikes/scooters for the kids, and it's easily stroller accessible. There's a great playground also with options for younger as well as older kids. There's plenty of parking (unless it's Foodie Friday, where tons of food trucks roll up), bathrooms, and a Ralph's Italian ice shop that has elusive hours. Well above average park for kids and adults alike.

Afternoon outing to Smith Point County Park. Earth, wind & waves…read more Oceans pathways cluster of female deer.... So kind they eat right out of your hand. Police on guard immediate observation from the through path ahead. Park ranger 1:23 p 2 other police officers on ground. Brazen the cold temperatures for beach goers. Parks department cleared every passage way. Warning sign for dunes danger do not go beyond winter gates. Kind neighbors saying good afternoon. 2 cones by 800 Memorial water way to slip and fall. Outer beach closed. Sun was set gorgeously while the moon way distinctly almost at the same point. Relics...sustainably have baskets for garbage. Doing 1 fine job. Read memorials from other on chairs along Tiki Way kids on the swings. It's a beautiful place to live, grow up. Along the pathway The Manors house opened winter Sept Oct November Wonderful treat for, families, couples EMS Nature & Conservation A+ Special Award to Honor those that serve & those recognized for their service 250 yrs. ago. America the Beautiful Country with Great Leadership & Patriotic People Lifeguard rescue in the summers Trained and educated Suffolk County Parks Department Ace Royalist - Trained to handle life sustaining operations

This beach has come a long way, but the beach itself is getting smaller due to erosion, running out…read moreof space, go east or west and avoid the midsection. Then again, the beach hut has lots of live music all season long and it's a solid go to when you can't quite make it to another beach, that being said, I think the journey elsewhere is worth it. If you've got a camper, or an off road pass, you've now unlocked the golden ticket to a better time at Smith Point.

The trails were ok but we ended up getting a ton of deer ticks on us!!! Be sure to wear bug spray…read moreand check yourself after

I have been horseback riding in this park for decades. I've done trail maintenance and helped find…read morelost souls. It would be nice to see more markers on the horse trails. It's a lovely place to ride with varied terain. One could ride all day if so desired. There are some steep up and down trails and some with rocks so be sure your horse is in condition and has shoes or hoof boots. There are easier rides there too if you know where to go. They have installed a mounting ramp for riders, and there is plenty of room for parking with horse trailers. Careful on the drive in as there are deep potholes.

Came here with the kids on a lazy Sunday. We brought their razor scooters (they don't have…read moreskateboards) and it worked out well because so many other kids also had scooters. The park is pretty small and doesn't have any steep half pipes or anything, but still has some fun ramps and you can also ride a circular track around if you're not a daredevil. Kids of all ages come here, we saw people ranging from 6-26. There's also a basketball court which was crowded too. It's also really close to mastic beach and right across the street from William Floyd high so I'm sure kids often hang out here during the week. One bad thing is I didn't see any bathroom facilities which I guess is common for a lot of state parks and recreations areas. Overall nice clean fun and good to get out of the house, exercise and make friends. We'll be back.

Nice long walk down to the bay. Remnants of old homestead…read more Dogs are allowed as it is a county park

We took a wonderful hike just over 2 miles round trip with the pup. There are high bush…read moreblueberry/huckleberry trees lining the trails and they are in season. Our pup loved splashing in the water and since it was low tide, the water was shallow for quite some way out. There are no trash cans and unfortunately some people threw their water bottles on the ground, but over all it's a clean, sandy hike with bathrooms and extra parking across the street. This was one of our favorite hikes on Long Island.

Pretty lake. The lake is very clear, you can u can actually see through the water. There is a nice…read moreman-made waterfall and a "boardwalk" area where people stand and fish. I heard someone mention catching a wide-mouth bass. There was a few kayakers out enjoying the day. There is a small park with swings for the kiddies. I was there with my cat of course. She loved going into the foliage. It's a nice spot to picnic also!

The heyday of Yaphank has long passed (we're talking since the advent of electricity!) but it…read moreappears that the area must have received some government funding to spruce up the area with brick paths and bulkhead along the lake. So it's a fairly nice stop off area and it has a rural almost upstate NY feel. There are few "rural" areas left on Long Island and Yaphank, the town that time has forgotten, is a nice place to see what Long Island night have been like before the onslaught after 1945.

Located diagonally across the street from the Target in Sayville, Google Maps provided the most…read moreaccurate directions. Apple Maps put me in the neighborhood behind the park. Sans Souci" means "no worry" if I correctly remember my high school French. However, I was worried as the only visible person walking the trail at 9:00 am on a Saturday morning. After a minute of walking the trail, of which I took a photo with my iPhone, I quickly turned back. As a single female, I prefer crowded parks with plenty of people and security. I am off to another park.

It's a stunning Preserve with lot's of cool trails! There's even a little fairy village (figurines)…read morein the middle.