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.

They seriously need to clean the beach of all the seaweed. Now I realize seaweed is part of the…read morebeach, but the entire sand does not need to be covered with seaweed. When you go to the beach, I like to put my feet and walk on descend, not walk all over seaweed.. Like I said, the entire sand this part of the beach is all covered in seaweed. Every time I have gone this season, the entire thing is covered in seaweed. It's like they don't even clean it. No longer.

this beach is underrated & beautiful but please wear protective shoes for the water when in beach…read more i cut my feet up pretty bad on sharp objects that were in the water. my friend did as well, & while we were tanning, we heard other people say they got cut up bad too.. i know there's not much we can do as there may be shells that are sharp or maybe debree but ouch! other than that its such nice beach. there's also crabs that may pinch you !!

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...

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.

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.

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.

A true 5 star beach. I grew up not far away and almost lived here in the summertime. Lifeguards on…read moreduty from about 9-5:30 from Memorial Day to Labor Day. I've been to east coast beaches, west coast and Hawaii. The only ones that compete are Hawaii, particularly one near barking sands. But overall this is my favorite to return to.

This beach is extremely clean , everyone is friendly , there's a beach hut restaurant on the beach…read morewhich makes the beach #1 to go to . Its a plus to have everything right there for anyone . The waves are perfect you can go our in the water and not get hit and smacked around and rolled over everywhere . The water is gorgeous its clear and you can see your feet when your in the water . You can see lots of fish , there's crabs , seaweed . The salt water isn't strong at all . Seashells there's so many seashells that you can take a bucket and have lots of fun shell shopping . There small to big shells . There is also sea glass which I was surprised . The sea glass there is really cool small and big pieces all different colors . There is changing rooms , bathrooms , and showers . Everything is clean and everyone is polite . I didn't even see any garbage laying around . This is the first beach I've gone to which was actually really clean and people are really nice . The parking fee is only 15$ which is not bad at all then you can park anywhere and just go onto the beach . The sand is perfect its so soft and some shells but its easy to walk on . Its great for anyone family , couples , groups etc . The west Hamptons beach is a must to go to .

I like Pike's because the sand is white and clean. The people are friendly and when it's crowded it…read moreis still NOTHING like a crowded public beach. You've gotta be a local resident to use the beach, so that helps keep the crowds down. Bonus for having a lifeguard on duty, bathrooms, showers and a safe vibe where you leave your shoes at the end of the pier. Even waves for surfing!

One of the local beaches. Family friendly. No dog poop on the beach. Would recommend on a weekday…read morebecause it is not too crowded. Love this beach though because who doesn't love a day on the beach!

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.

We love this beach! I don't ever mind driving to come here because of the accessibility. The cafe…read moreand the playground aren't bad either! Our recent visit here was perfect. We got there early and parked ourselves in a nice spot. About noonish, the kid was so exhausted. He also started to see dolphins swimming out in the water. We thought it may be time to head back home. It was a great day and I hope we get to get back out there one more time this summer.

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.