Very pleasant and peaceful place to "get back to nature" in the insanity that is Long Island, New…read moreYork.

We went off season before this crazy cold snap. I i've been here before but many years ago. I…read moreforgot how beautiful it was. I want to say @ least 3500 acres. There are buildings throughout the park with plenty of bathrooms : CLEAN bathrooms! , There is also a small gift shop & Cafe that is open for " most" of the year . . You can definitely " Get lost" here , if that is a goal...and daydreami. There are wide open smoother paths as well as paved walkways & more paths you can track through the woods. There's different water displays with the river running throughout the park iWe got to see a few animals in nature. : a Hawk. Dear, chipmunks. to start. Any time of year this park is beautiful. S if you're in the area or even if you're not in the area, it's definitely worth the drive in the season. It's a MY Star park so they take the NYS EMPIRE PASSPOET or pay cash at either entry . I know there are at least two ways to get into the park. With plenty of parking and again they only charge parking fees during peak season. Bundle up agates this weather breaks, it's good for you to get out there for fresh air and exercise in the dead winter. ( an you tell I am a mom? ) I love this place, I am just trying harder to try to see more of what Long Island has to offer as far as Parks & trails. Oh, at the beginning of one of the trails it had a sign and showed different plants and bushes. And we had identified all 10 of those even though it was I believe late November when we came here. I'm looking forward to coming back specifically in more spring, like weather. You can see the fish some of the waters / streams running thru ...

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).

Grew up in the area and brought my son to see how beautiful it is here. Enjoyed going to the top…read morelot and walking through the trees to the top of the big dune to look out on the water. Then Obviously the walk/run down the dune to the beach.

We are back on Long Island visiting family for the first time since moving to North Carolina- 4.5…read moreyears ago! I'm feeling hit hard in the nostalgia so we are making it a point to take a walk down every memory lane, and in this case, a literal walk. We discovered this little .7 mile loop long before we moved away when our first daughter was just a baby. I had thought about this place often because it is this humble little hike that first introduced me to the idea that hiking was even a thing I liked. Now, I've climbed mountains all over North Carolina and every amazing sight I've ever seen traces back to a glimmer of interest born right here. Pretty cool. If you want a quintessential immersion into the Long Island pine barrens experience, this is your place. A little slice of seclusion amidst the suburbs, the ground blanketed with soft copper colored pine needles, the view around you an oasis of symmetrical and stately white pine trees- ah, this is it. Long Island at its best.

Very lovely walk through evergreen-scented air. Lots of tall pines gives a majestic feeling. The…read moretrails are well maintained and easy. Some interesting giant piles of "sticks." The day we went, it seemed like there were dozens of people doing photoshoots there, which was unusual.

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.

I've done the Froehlic Farm hike twice. The first time I didn't follow the full trail that all…read moretrails recommends I just kinda went through it the second time I followed the all trails recommended trail. It's not a huge preserve so the all trails recommended trail has you going back and forth a few times to get a mile and a half in. It got a little confusing for me but I managed it. There's no water to see but it's still a nice tiny little trail, plenty of trees.

This was a complete waste of my time. I saw the farm buildings, but behind them was a massive wall…read moreof brush and trees, with no sign of a trail. No sign posted that I could see.

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.

Easy to follow trails. Either you follow the blue arrows or you follow the green arrows. If you…read morefollow green all the way in, follow green all the way out. Do not mix and match arrows or you will definitely get lost. Do not go off the trails or you will get lost. Do not take any short cuts or you will get lost. It's a Nice beautiful forest. Go and have fun. Protect yourself from ticks.

As other reviewers have said, there's really not much to see here…read more Place is right by Brookhaven labs and a main highway, but once you get on the trails all the noise is drowned out. And I mean, ALL. THE. NOISE. Usually in parks like this, you'll hear birds chirping and singing in the trees everywhere. But this place was absolutely dead silent. You'd stop and strain to hear any sign of life, but there was no noise at all. It was quite disappointing and frankly a little creepy. We were hoping to see deer, turkey and do some birding, but saw no wildlife whatsoever. Just scrub pines as far as the eye could see. Trails are well marked, there were a few garbage cans scattered along the trails which I thought was a nice touch, and there was a port-a-potty at the entrance. Not sure if it was open/useable though due to covid. There are three trails; we chose the shortest and I was glad we did. Off to another park.

The Betty Allen Twin Ponds Nature Park is a great place to go to get away from it all without…read morehaving to go too far. Tucked away on 25A, there is a sign, but once you see it, you're probably passing the preserve by! You can find it, and you should visit, as it is definitely going to be worth your while. Admission is free, and it is open year round. There is a parking lot, and I have never seen it get super crowded. During the Spring and Summer seasons, you will see a few people walking around, and a few parents enjoying the day with their children. Otherwise, it's just a plentiful amount of trees, clear walking trails and a direct path to the water. I'm not sure if dogs are permitted, but I have seen a few people walking theirs. This never caused any type of difficulty. Everyone was enjoying their day and taking in the fresh air and sunshine. You can get lost here, despite the preserve not being incredibly expansive. There is a readerboard with maps and paths in the parking lot to facilitate your experience. If you lose your way listen for the cars on 25A, and you will find the parking lot. Trust me! This is a very interesting preserve, as it features dirt paths, a great deal of greenery and many beautiful wildflowers during peak seasons. There are 30 acres for you to explore. The air quality is fantastic, as can be witnessed by the plethora of lichen growing on the bark of the many trees including a surplus of white birch. The paths will lead you to a sandy area with different kinds of bushes and back into another portion of the preserve. Here is where it gets even more exciting. If you keep walking, you will reach the water! It is just a lovely view. There is a bench, where you can just sit and take in the scenery, under the shade of the many trees. There is a small area of marshland prior to the actual water, however, you can venture forth. You will probably encounter friendly boaters, locals and neighbors also simply taking it all in. This is just a wonderful place, where you can escape the daily hustle and collect your thoughts. Highly recommended. Enjoy!