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

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!!

My kids LOVE this park! I started taking them here about a year ago and they always ask to come…read moreback to this one. This park is clean and very well-kept, plenty of street parking available and offers residents free Wi-Fi. There's a good size playground for younger and older children, including swings, slides and monkey bars as well as a big sandbox with 2 excavators. Not to mention, there are tons of trucks, cars, walkers and ride-on toys for the younger children to play with. Sprinklers are turned on during the summer (don't forget your kid's bathing suit and towel). Where the bathrooms are located at inside the community room, there's a billiard and ping pong table, a water fountain and vending machines for your convenience. Next to the playground, there's a basketball and tennis court, where you can also play handball, badminton and volleyball. This park could get a bit crowded during summer camp times but it isn't too bad.

My kids absolutely love this place. There is something for everyone. They have a huge sand pit,…read more slides, swings and so many ride on toys that people donate to the park. My daughter loves the scooters and has a blast here all the time. It is kind of in a weird area where there are many warehouses nearby. I've never felt unsafe there though.

Clean, simple smallish park with a lovely pond to walk around. Bathrooms and free parking are…read moreavailable. Good little place for a walk in nature if you're nearby and short on time.

I'm a big Yelp Check-In guy. I mean I don't usually opt for checking into the smaller stores and…read moredaily monotonous spots (besides Dunkin'), but any interesting areas are worthy of the button click with possibility of Dukedom. Though for whatever reason, I spent all summer walking over to Ridder's Pond and never once left my Yelp mark. I don't know why. Maybe it was the quiet calmness of the area that left me wanting to check out from social media. Perhaps the picnic tables and benches were better used to gaze into the blue skies and (somewhat) murky water in front of me. Or possibly it was a childhood connection (or reconnection) to this tiny park as it was somewhere I used to spend a lot of time as a lad galavanting in the tiny playground area. Whatever it was, as I sat at Ridder's Pond yesterday at the end of the summer (a few more calendar weeks left technically), it just felt right to write a little ode (and take a few pics) to this calming spot. I don't expect you to know Ridder's Pond. It's honestly nothing special. Like I mentioned, the water isn't necessarily clean. The bathrooms are rather outdated. Oh and the geese reign strongly at certain points of the warmer months so be wary of them (and their droppings). But despite all of this, there are truly blissful moments that can be found sitting and peering out at the ripples of water. The path around the pond works well for exercising and you can even fish or catch a glimpse of some wildlife (turtles, bunnies, an occasional hawk feeding). No matter your reason for coming, it'll be a relaxing vibe that always wins out over anything else (even the geese). Overall, Ridder's Pond is a small local spot that helps in giving you a little nature in all the right ways. It's far from perfect, and you may end up with a little goose souvenir on your shoe if you're not careful, but the view makes it worth the negatives. These walks and hangouts are something I'll miss once the weather starts to take a turn towards cold, but I know when Spring finally rolls around again, I plan on continuing to disconnect and leave the Check-Ins to someone else. I'll enjoy the view instead.

Last week, while attending a carnival, I discovered a dog park and a walking trail…read more I absolutely love this trail--it's surrounded by so many trees that it stays nice and cool no matter how hot it gets. This is definitely going to be my go-to spot for walks with Bambina.

This place is horrible, neglected and dilapidated. The parking lot is atrocious, no painted lines…read moreand full of pot holes, old bathrooms. The flowers they planted in front are very pretty but they miss the big picture of making this park look nice and clean. The signage is crumbling. Rotting wooden stairs, everything is faded and cracked. Broken front door.

A visit to Old Westbury Gardens is always a wonderful experience, but it's especially spectacular…read morein June when the roses are in full bloom. The gardens are beautifully maintained, the grounds are peaceful and relaxing, and every path seems to lead to another picture-perfect view. Based on many recent positive visitor reviews, people consistently praise the stunning landscapes, historic mansion, tranquil atmosphere, and endless photo opportunities. I'm giving it 5 stars because it's truly a beautiful place to spend a couple of hours. Whether you want to leisurely stroll through the gardens, take lots of photos, or do a little of both, about two hours feels just right. There's also plenty of free parking, which makes visiting easy. While the current admission price of $22 per adult feels a bit high, the beauty of the property and the overall experience still make it worth the visit. Throughout the year they host great special events, including classic car shows and an incredible illuminated pumpkin trail before Halloween that has become a Long Island favorite.

Had a great time at Old Westbury Gardens checking out the flowers in bloom. There were a lot of…read morepeople taking wedding and graduation photos. There was a Lego exhibit with all sorts of creations ranging from a monarch butterfly to hummingbird to snail on a mushroom. I definitely recommend checking Google maps using Google Earth view before you go because we ended up getting lost and couldn't find the entrance for 15 minutes. A lot of local libraries do offer Old Westbury Gardens passes so definitely check out your local library before purchasing tickets to see if they're available!

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just a heads up this review is mostly about the dog park in the back of the park. since moving to…read morelong island a few years ago my partner and i were looking for a local spot to take our corgi puppy and this one was the closest. it ended up being a pretty solid choice. they've made some updates recently like expanding the synthetic turf in the big dog area which is great. the rest of the park still has a mix of sand and gravel on both the small and big dog sides which is fine but gets a little dusty sometimes. on hot summer days there is a little bit of shade which helps but not a whole lot so definitely bring your own water. the fountains are there but they're not super reliable. they've worked on and off over the past few years but lately they've been mostly off. outside of the dog park you can tell the community is really into the tennis and pickleball courts. the parking lot was also recently redone so no more giant dips or weird bumps which is super nice. overall it's a good dog park. not perfect but glad it's nearby.

lots of lanes for swimming but theres a current pushing from the slide. The sauna and steam rooms…read moreare in need of some cleaning, they both look very moldy. Not very well kept.

Wonderful park I would definitely visit here again! I loved all the scenery and amenities that the…read morepark provided. I can't wait to suit up and play pickle ball once more and show the locals what's up.

This is not counted park and playground the only one that ever had a merry go round...lots of…read moreswings and slides