This is a great park in Smithtown surrounded amongst residential areas and office buildings. The…read moreboat launch and parking is one of at least three areas for parking for biking, jogging, walking, and boating, amd there's even a dog park further up north. There's a good length of boardwalk over a swampy area with low growth weeds on both sides that eventually connects to unpaved trails. For this reason, much of the trails and the boardwalk is hard to access with a wheelchair. Still, the unnamed road that starts at the entrance off Veteran's Memorial Highway is fully paved and never gets too hilly, although we always watch carefully for passing vehicles because there's no sidewalks. All in all a beautiful park, and I'm grateful to everyone who works to maintain this space.

The dried up river was actually really nice to look at, and there was a swing near the remains of…read morethe river that was nice to swing on and get pictures on.

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).

One of my favorite town parks! There is a library, playground, splash park, dog run, Dek hockey…read morerink, tennis courts, skate park area, a paved track with a football field in the center, and little trails. The track is a little less than a half mile, so it is a great space to run if you want to do some intervals without having to worry about cars, school hours, or track practice times. There are walkers, runners, and sometimes bikers using the track, but it is never very busy. The splash park is a great place to take small children in summer, and with the regular playground connected to it, one can spend a good amount of time there. On the splash park side there is an area with shaded picnic tables, so one can pack a lunch/snack. It gets busy in summer, so be prepared to share a table with strangers if you are a small party. I never had any issue, and people have always been friendly and polite about the sitting situation. Both the splash park and playground are fenced in with a gated fence between them. In the trails you can encounter people walking dogs, and there are disposable bags/receptacles available for owners to pick up after their dogs. There are public restrooms outside with a few stalls open all year, and a first aid station that is open in summer. If you walk down a very short (but steep) paved hill that begins behind the splash park, you have a gazebo area where some events are held.

Nice place to take a walk! Kiddie park kiddie water sprinklers!…read moreNot a place to go biking

This park is right off of Jericho Turnpike and has been here forever…read more Took my two teenage boys for a late morning hike. My mom (who grew up in the area) asked me where we were going. When I told her, she asked if we planned on fishing. At the entrance of the park is a large shallow still pond where they allow kids to fish. On our visit there were quite a few and we saw a boy reel one in! The parking lot is more spacious than previous reviewers stated and there's an easy kiosk to pay the entrance fee. Once past the restored manor house, (which we didn't explore) and shallow fishing ponds, there's a pretty extensive network of trails through some very nice mature woods. Trails are marked but they're still confusing (how can the green trail be going in 3 different directions?). Mix of paved and unpaved trails with a lot of bridges and benches scattered throughout. We came pretty close to some deer and saw a woodpecker. Make sure you spray yourself well because I'm sure ticks are a problem here due to the large presence of deer. Overall nice and historic park. Would recommend if in the area.

It was a really awesome place to visit, located in Smithtown it was once the property of Caleb…read moresmith the founder of Smith Town and later on turned into a private hunting club in an area which would have been largely rural at the time. It was a nice experience to walk the grounds near the water features which at one time where old mills. If you enjoy some mild hiking in a controlled environment with plenty of signage to lead you back to the parking area I recommend this place. Some of the hiking trails were pretty to traverse and I truly felt like I was in the forest.

Gorgeous place! So many different things, you have the park, the playing field, the trails, the…read moremountain trails. It doesn't have just one hidden pond, oh no, it has 2! There's also a trail that crosses the street that goes to the Munts Pond Preserve, that goes to another hidden POND!! It's so cool!

I visited this park to watch a men's softball game The two fields were in good shape and the park…read morehad several Portopotty"s The parking lot was fairly large and placed away from the two baseball fields. Foul balls from the game would probably not reach any of the park cars. Besides the baseball fields, the Park offers trails for hiking and biking. They have mark trails that noted difficulty on their detail map guide. Also, handball courts in Hidden Pond Park for those that enjoy that actin. I intend to visit the Park in the near future to learn more about its surroundings

Perfect place for a walk or run. This nature preserve has been here for about 7 years or so and is…read morea great little spot. The preserve has one loop that measures approximately .33 of a mile. The paved trail is well maintained and has little paths woven throughout. Sometimes there are kids with bikes that come and ride around and sometimes dogs join their owners. When there's is only a handful of walkers, this place is a nice quiet retreat off of a fairly busy street. The paved path is made into a canopy from all of the trees that surround it. Only downside is the parking lot is really tiny and can be a little tricky.

I will give this park four stars for what it is, a nice place to take a walk or do laps in the…read moreneighborhood. The paved asphalt path is stated to be 1,820 feet, 0.35 miles. The path is a much more enjoyable walk then going to the local High School track. There are also trails into the woods. They intersect at a geometric pattern made from slate stone with with three stone benches.

Huge thank you to Ranger Scott. He was the most generous guide and gave us the beautiful history of…read morethis nature trail. Impeccably dressed in his dri fit Ranger gear, he upheld the brand of Avalon Preserve. It was my father's bday, RIP, and we got to honor him with postcards at the Sphere for a spiritual send off. Thanks Scott. You added so much to our visit

Spectacular preserve Absolutely tremendous…read more Lots of acreage No bathrooms Prepare to walk a lot! Some ground was dicey for a 75 year old to trek while other paths were mowed grass and easy to walk on Free entry and parking Shep Jones Rd is best parking Lots of areas being maintained so not open

This is a cool park. It's a decent size with a soccer field, softball field, a couple of tennis…read morecourts, a handball court, and a couple of basketball courts. There are also some chess tables and benches scattered around, a couple of playgrounds, and a pavilion. They all could use a little bit of TLC because they get beat up from all the use, but they're decent. The parking here is good and they've also got a public bathroom which comes in clutch when you need it. I mostly go to enjoy the walking paths. They've got a few that go through a nice patch of wooded area. It's easy to walk and looks nice in the summer and fall. You can walk down to the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park right on Lake Ronkonkoma and enjoy that as well.

I go every summer to see the Just Sixties Concert. Excellent band!!! Came back to go for a walk…read more Good trail.

I've passed this hidden gem THOUSANDS of times, and while back in NY for a long weekend finally…read moredecided to check it out. Though I grew up less than 15-20 min. away, this beach was not in my township (Huntington) so we stuck to our own local N. Shore Long Island Sound beaches (rather than pay a craaazy entry fee). Off season, everyone's a resident of everywhere/anywhere, so a beautiful, sunny February afternoon was a PERFECT opportunity to check out Callahans. We had the whole place to ourselves, and my sister and I checked out the upper picnic area, the new/improved playground, and the wonderful views around the perimeter of the parking lot. Rumor has it there are other trails, but we did not see them, so we ventured down to the entrance to the beach to get a closer look at the BEAUTIFUL views... NOTE: I don't believe you can park in the little circle near the stairs leading down to the beach, though strangely enough, there are handicapped parking spaces there. This beach is many things: scenic, secluded, convenient if you live in the area, great for families, picnics, and golf fans, but it is definitely NOT handicapped friendly, unless you just plan to enjoy the view from above. There are MANY steps to get down to that beautiful beach, and you'd better be in reasonably good shape AND not forget anything in your car, because it's a TRIP up and down those stairs. While my sister and I didn't find the hiking trails that are supposedly there, we did hike the full length of the beach, a WONDERFUL walk all the way to neighboring Sunken Meadow State Park beach and back. BEAUTIFUL, invigorating, and very do-able, nearly 3 miles back and forth. Well worth the "ride!!" Some of the best things/places on Long Island are still free, especially if you go off season... Check this place out!!

Nothing good to say about this beach.Parking is far from beach area the. After walking to beach…read morearea you have to tackle the stairs going down then after a few heart attacks the beach area is dirty and water dirty with floating it looks like used condoms. Where did my tax dollars go besides the steps and the asphalt area above where lifeguard station is. My last time there!

Nissequogue River State Park is a very nice place to spend a few hours outdoors. One of the unique…read morefeatures is the flying field where visitors can launch and fly model airplanes, which is always interesting to watch. The park is usually not very crowded, making it a peaceful spot for walking and exploring. Dogs are welcome, but they must remain leashed at all times. There are several maintained paths throughout the property that allow you to explore the grounds and take in the scenery. The park is also known for its abandoned buildings, which were once part of a former psychiatric facility. While the buildings themselves are not open to the public, they add an interesting historical element to the park. You'll often see law enforcement in the area, likely due to visitors exploring around the former structures. Overall, the grounds are well maintained, the trails are easy to walk, and there is plenty of open space to enjoy. It's a great option for a quiet walk, bringing your dog, flying model aircraft, or simply exploring a unique piece of Long Island history.

Purchased in 1885 by kings county asylum of Brooklyn, the property went on to become a self…read morecontained community of sorts offering mental help and care as well as a home to the patients that lived here. Being completely self sufficient, Kings County Asylum boasted its own Vegetable gardens and dairy at its height, it also supplied its own power through a small private electric plant on the premises. Eventually through modernization and improvements in medicine and health care the property eventually started to decommission buildings and no longer took on new patients. Completely closing around 1996 it eventually was turned over to the state becoming a park in 2000. I found Nissquogue river state park to be a very interesting park to visit, the north end of the park offers a nice walking trail as well as beautiful views of the Nissquogue river with over looking bluffs and a small beach front not for swimming. You will find a marina on the property offering boat slips as well as a boat launch if you choose to trailer your boat in for the day and many places to launch your kayak from and travel the river. Most of the property appears to still be in a developmental stage as far as parks go. Walking the property is an explorers delight allowing you to check out the decommissioned hospital buildings and infrastructure some of which dates back to the late 1800's and early 1900's.