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(1) Amenities Guide To Long Island Parks,
Beaches & Attractions:
S=Swimming;
P=Playground, T=Tennis, G=Golf; IS=Ice Skating; MB=Marina/Boating;
F=Fishing; AF=Athletic Fields; R=Running; B=Biking; NT=Nature Trail(s);
FB=Food/Beverage; C=Camping; Sh=Showers; P=Picnic; H=Horse Riding;
HS=History |
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Name |
Address |
Amenities (1) |
Phone |
Acres |
Comments |
Web Page |
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1 |
African-American Museum |
110 North Franklin Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 |
HS |
(516) 572-0730 |
0.5 |
Rotating exhibits dealing with African American history in the United
States. |
WEB SITE |
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2 |
Alberts Landing |
Alberts Landing Road, Devon, NY 11930 |
S F R NT FB Sh |
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Napeague Bay beach requires seasonal permits but provides lifeguards.
May be preferable when the ocean beach waves are too rough. |
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3 |
Atlantic Beach |
Atlantic Avenue, Amagansett, NY 11930 |
S F R FB Sh HS |
(631) 321-4143 |
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This beautiful stretch of classic Hamptons beachfront is within a long
walk from the Amagansett train station. Restrooms provided. Surfing
area. Historical note is the a Nazi U-Boat landed nearby during WWII. |
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4 |
Bailey Arboretum |
Bayville Road & Feeks Lane, Lattingtown, NY 11542 |
NT |
(516) 571 8020 |
42 |
Estate formerly owned by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bailey and offers a wide
collection of plants and trees as well as a mid-1800's house known as
Munnysunk. |
WEB SITE |
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5 |
Bailie's Beach Park |
Bailie Beach, Mattituck, NY 11952 |
S F PN |
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320 |
Mattituck Beach for Mattituck Park District Residents. |
WEB SITE |
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6 |
Baldwin Harbor Town Park |
3232 S. Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510 |
P T AF R B PN |
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Baldwin Town park right on Middle Bay. |
WEB SITE |
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7 |
Barcelona Neck Nature Preserve |
Route 114, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 |
F R NT |
(631) 444-0723 |
532 |
This 532-acre wildlife sanctuary offers hunting, bird watching and 4
miles of marked hiking trails through hickory forest, upland oak, and
scenic wetlands. |
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8 |
Barrett Park |
Jadwin Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581 |
P AF R |
(516) 791-2845 |
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WEB SITE |
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9 |
Battle Row Campground |
Claremont Street, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 |
P AF NT C Sh PN |
(516) 572-8690 |
44.1 |
Campground with 31 recreational vehicle sites, 12 tent sites and two
comfort stations. Location is convenient to Bethpage State Park and Old
Bethpage Village Restoration. |
WEB SITE |
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10 |
Bay County Park |
First Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518 |
S P T G IS MB F AF R B NT PN |
(516) 571-7521 |
96 |
On Hewlett Bay and East Rockaway Channel. Offers nine-hole golf course
and lighted athletic fields for night play. Outdoor roller rink and
no-reservation picnic area. |
WEB SITE |
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11 |
Bayard Cutting Arboretum |
Montauk Highway, Oakdale , NY 11769 |
NT FB |
(631) 581-1002 |
690 |
Horticultural park donated by Mrs. William Bayard Cutting which offers
tree, plant and shrub collections. |
WEB SITE |
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12 |
Bayport Aerodrome |
Church Street, Bayport, NY 11705 |
HS |
(631) 472-2405 |
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Bayport Aerodrome 24-hangars and airfield have privately owned,
experimental, classic and antique aircraft and museum exhibits. Flights
for public viewing are on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. |
WEB SITE |
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13 |
Belmont Lake State Park |
Exit 38, Southern State Parkway, North Babylon, NY 11702 |
P MB F AF R B NT FB PN H |
(631) 667-5055 |
459 |
Land donated by August Belmont and his actress wife Eleanor Belmont and
once the home of thoroughbred horses is now home to picnics, bocce,
horseshoe, and biking. Rowing a boat on this lake is one of the best
things you can do here or on Long Island. |
WEB SITE |
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14 |
Bergen Point County Golf Course |
Bergen Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704 |
G FB |
(631) 244-7275 |
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18-Hole, Par 71 Golf Course on the Great South Bay. Catering facility
available for special weddings, etc. |
WEB
SITE |
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15 |
Bethpage State Park |
99 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 |
P T G AF R B NT FB Sh PN H |
(516) 249-0701 |
1475 |
Live like a Rockefeller on state subsidies. This State park has the
unlikely pairing of a public park with championship level Golf Course
where Tiger Woods plays in the US Open and a Polo field. |
WEB SITE |
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16 |
Bethpage State Park |
Bethpage Parkway, Farmingdale, NY 11804 |
S P T G AF R B NT FB Sh PN H HS |
(516) 249-0701 |
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Bethpage State Park has five world class golf courses including the
world renowned Black Course where the likes of Tier Woods have played.
The state parks also offers hiking and biking trails, athletic fields,
tennis courts, cross country skiing trails, a polo field, restaurant and
catering facilities. |
WEB SITE |
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17 |
Betty Allen Twin Ponds Nature Park |
Fort Salonga, Centerport, NY 11721 |
NT |
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Town of Huntington Park in scenic Centerport that features quiet trails
and excellent birding. |
WEB SITE |
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18 |
Blydenburgh County Park |
Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 11787 |
P MB F R B NT C H HS |
(631) 854-3713 |
627 |
617-Acre county park located at the headwaters of the Nissequogue
River. Park offers rowing and fishing on Stump Pond, bridle paths, an
historic grist mill, freshwater fishing, trailer parking, and nature
trails. |
WEB
SITE |
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19 |
Caleb Smith State Park/Preserve |
Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787 |
F NT |
(631) 265-1054 |
543 |
A canoe ride down the beautiful Nissequogue River which runs through
this scenic park is one of the best ways to spend a day open Long
Island. Hiking, cross country skiing, nature trails and fishing all
located in the middle of Smithtown on the north shore of Suffolk
county. Fly fishing is a favorite here. |
WEB SITE |
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20 |
Camp Hero State Park |
50 South Fairview Avenue (off Montauk Highway), Montauk Point, NY 11954 |
F R B NT PN H |
(631) 669-1000 |
415 |
The most spectacular views of the mighty Atlantic ocean are from these
bluffs within sight of the Montauk Lighthouse. Maybe the coolest park
on Long Island since it once housed a military installation whose
history includes missile defense, rumored UFO sightings and a fake fishing
village to hide cannons and other weaponry. Fishermen now rule the
roost and enjoy some of the best surf fishing on the Island. Turtles
Cove on the eastern edge is one of the best big wave surf spots on Long
Island. Lyme ticks and fierce riptides are hazards. |
WEB SITE |
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21 |
Cantiague County Park |
1 West John Street, Hicksville, NY 11801 |
S P T G IS AF FB Sh PN |
(516) 571-7052 |
127 |
Indoor skating rink and Olympic-sized pools with water slides are
favorites here. Golf is reasonably priced but rated so-so by golfers.
Bocce, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard and games boards in addition to
basketball, handball and tennis courts make this a park for games of all
kinds. |
WEB SITE |
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22 |
Captree State Park |
Exit 40, Robert Moses Causeway, Babylon, NY 11702 |
P MB NT FB PN |
(516) 669-0449 |
298 |
Fishing and picnicking heaven located at the eastern tip of Jones Beach
Island that features boat basin chock full of charter boats for fishing,
sightseeing and diving. |
WEB SITE |
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23 |
Cathedral Pines County Park |
Yaphank-Middle Island Road, Middle Island, NY 11953 |
NT C Sh PN H |
(631) 852-5500 |
320 |
Highly-rated mountain biking trails are the gem at the center of this
park on Carman's River that offers campsites for tents and trailers, 6
miles of mountain biking trails, hiking trails, showers and some
electric hookups. |
WEB
SITE |
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24 |
Caumsett State Historic Park |
Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Neck, NY 11743 |
F R B NT H |
(631) 423-1770 |
1750 |
Caumsett State Park is an understated (but huge) gem on prime Gold Coast
real estate in Lloyd Neck. It offers hiking, bridle patch and nature
trails through some of the most scenic north shore woodlands, meadows
and shoreline on Long Island. Mountain biking past stunning north
shore water views is a major draw. Probably the biggest park no one
knows. |
WEB SITE |
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25 |
Cedar Beach |
Ocean Parkway, Babylon, NY 11702 |
P G MB F R NT FB Sh PN |
(631) 321-4562 |
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Pitch & putt golf course and marina nicely complement beautiful south
shore beaches. |
WEB SITE |
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26 |
Cedar Beach (North Shore) |
Harbor Beach Road, Mt. Sinai, NY 11766 |
S P MB F NT FB PN |
(631) 451-6100 |
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Fishing pier, boat launch, playground, nature center, food stand and
swim lessons available at this north shore beach. |
WEB
SITE |
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27 |
Cedar Creek Park |
Merrick Road, Seaford, NY 11783 |
T IS AF R B PN |
(516) 571-7473 |
259 |
Archery and an aerodrome field and special race track designed
especially for radio-controlled model airplane and car hobbyists is
available in addition to more traditional park fare. Hard to ignore
water pollution plant located right next to park. Bicycle Path to Jones
Beach Bike Path is a major plus. |
WEB SITE |
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28 |
Cedar Point County Park |
, East Hampton, NY 11937 |
S MB F AF R B NT FB C Sh PN |
(631) 852-7620 |
670 |
The cheapest accommodations in the Hamptons where you can set up your
tent within a short drive of tony East Hampton and within view of
beautiful Shelter Island. Swimming is on Gardiner's Bay is more than
fine but we recommend a day trip to East Hampton to sample some of Long
Island's finest ocean beaches. |
WEB
SITE |
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29 |
Cedarmere |
, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11050 |
NT HS |
(516) 571-8130
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7 |
Estate of William Cullen Bryant, a American poet and editor of the New
York Evening Post. Park includes the main house, a mill and lake and a
large variety of trees. You may tour Mr. Bryant's library. Clearly the
thinking man or woman's park. |
WEB SITE |
