The new playground is well designed with good, challenging, but safe climbing activities…read more Neat little zip line too. The biggest issue I had with Hoyt Farm is they renovated this playground in the summer, which also closed the splash pad. Who planned this? Who closes a park and splash pad in the summer when kids are off from school? And there wasn't a single notice on any website , Town or park, telling you about this and explaining why they had to do it in the summer. Just typical poor planning

This is my favorite local park. It's so well maintained. Pretty much only for Smithtown residents…read more It has an awesome playground with new and old school stuff. Splash park for the little ones. There are nice trails to follow around a pond and through an orchard. They have animals to look at and interact with. A museum with lots of cool critters. There halloween bash which is hugely popular and my kids loved it. Definitely a gem!

Came up to visit family and left with a new favorite park. Seriously, all parks should take notes…read morebecause this park is amazing. First off, free sunscreen..never seen that at a park before. A huge, paved walking trail that also has a giant field in the middle of it. An Italian ice shop for when the kids need a sweet treat. There's so much to do here and we love that for our busy body kids! Can't wait to come back :)

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.

The sunsets are beautiful at Argyle and as you can see the witches come out on Halloween.read more

I've been coming to Argyle park for years! Family friendly, with a park for children, benches to…read moresit on, and watch the swans, and ducks, and the big circle around the lake makes for a nice walk! It's a well known photo spot for special occasions, as there are always brides, maternity shoots, sweet 16/ quinceañeras and engagement photos being taken here. They also have a 911 memorial, which is a lovely tribute. It makes for a nice outing with the family!

This is my favorite hidden gem park. Love the multiple playgrounds for my kids and the hills with…read moredifferent bbq stations. It's very peaceful there.

Good dog run. Nice big park with many fields and courts…read more Easy place To walk and clear your mind.

I come here every year, a great festival. Medium size carnival rides for adults and children. Lots…read moreof seafood , desserts, Mexican, Italian you name it. There's a live band, two large tents filled with all kinds of vendors. The weather was very chilly but that didn't stop the people from coming. They gave out swag bags and I think a good time was had by all who attended. See you next year

Art in the park on a super windy Saturday. Many participants needed to close up sho and leave…read moreearly. It had at one point become too dangerous and difficult for them to stay. The quarter amount of sellers who stuck it out after the wind died down had some interesting items for sale. A copper enamel pin, a photo of the beach, a tray, a pottery vase , some booths fog children's items along with food trucks and the like. I missed The Mystic Band- ( which I find worth following) NOTE: GPS takes you to wrong side of park go doe main street and mk left at Carvel Into area to park.

What a beautiful hidden gem! Mineola Memorial Park has a wonderful summer concert series..all…read moreFREE! Various artists perform in their bandshell and they also have movies and other activities; check their summer schedule to see their many offerings. My favorite of the annual concert series is the fireworks night! This is usually scheduled on the Friday either before or after the 4th of July; with a rain date, in case of bad weather. They usually have a concert between 7-9pm, with the fireworks immediately after the concert. If you ever want to see fireworks up close, this is the place to see it!! But be warned:. It can get pretty loud! Lots of fun for the whole family. Amazing fireworks!!

A cool Park tucked away in a neighborhood. It's sizable has Open Fields and play areasread more

Very good playground better for toddlers blue playground better for older kids the spiny things can…read moremake your kids very dizzy so watch out for that.

As I was out on a run in the area I took a break to relax a bit at this park…read more Saw some moms with their kids playing on the equipment and swings. Perfect for families with small childen. Nice open park area with a large lawn to play sports on or have a picnic. Equipment looks pretty new here and there is parking. No bathrooms though. Fenced in all around. Very clean and well maintained. Picnic tables and benches too.