Governor Alfred E. Smith / Sunken Meadow State Park
- Located 46 miles from Manhattan, Governor Alfred E. Smith / Sunken Meadow State Park boasts a wide range of topography including beach, glacier-formed bluffs and marshland, tidal flats and rolling woodlands. Activities i... wildernet.com
Caumsett State Historic Park
Caumsett State Historic Park, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, mead... patch.com
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Nestled in the heart of Smithtown, Caleb Smith State Park Preserve is one of only two state nature preserves on Long Island. Within its 543 acres are a variety of habitats offering guests picturesque views that change with ... nysparks.com
Heckscher State Park
- More than a million people visit Heckscher State Park each year. The park rests on the shores of Great South Bay making it attractive to swimmers, boaters and anglers. Over 20 miles of multi-use trails are heavily used. ... wildernet.com
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
From flying squirrels to huckleberry bushes to the occasional bald eagle, the Connetquot River State Park Preserve is a home to hundreds of animal and thousands of plant species... patch.com
Yellow-red Trail Loop, Oakdale, New York
The Connetquot River, one of Long Island?s four major rivers, is the focal point of this regional park. Arising from several underground springs, artesian wells, and freshwater streams, its source is about midway between the ... trails.com
Bethpage State Park
- As the site of the 2002 U.S. Open, Bethpage state park is best known for its five world-class golf courses. However, thousands of visitors flock to this park for more than golf. Visitors enjoy its picnic facilities, brid... wildernet.com
Belmont Lake State Park
- Belmont Lake State Park is a full service park and the headquarters of the Long Island State Park Region. Activities include boating, fishing, picnicking, biking, horseback riding, hiking and cross-country skiing. The pa... wildernet.com
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
*Please Note: Due to rough surf conditions from the effects of Tropical Storm Leslie, only wading up to the waist is permitted at Robert Moses State Park. Due to the slow movement of this storm, we are unsure as to when swi... nysparks.com
Norwalk River Valley Trail
When completed, the Norwalk River Vally Trail will run from Long Island Sound to Danbury, about 27 miles. To date, disjointed sections are complete in Norwalk and Wilton. traillink.com
Putnam Trailway
The final passenger cars of the Putnam Division of the New York Central Railroad ran in 1958, but the rail line that so influenced development of this area still sparks nostalgia. The "Old Put" carried commuters from New Y... traillink.com
Prosser Pines Loop Trail, Middle Island, New York
Follow the hiking path. A couple of miles total with very little elevation change. backcountrysecrets.com
Hempstead Lake State Park
- Hempstead Lake State Park encompasses the largest lake in Nassau County. In addition it includes three fishing ponds. Warmwater species may be caught in all locations. Car top boats are permitted. A variety of recreation... wildernet.com
Valley Stream State Park
- Valley Stream State Park is located in an urban area offering access year-round except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Countless ball fields are offered along with a variety of trails ranging from nature to exercise. P... wildernet.com
Hempstead Lake State Park
- Hempstead Lake State Park encompasses the largest lake in Nassau County. In addition it includes three fishing ponds. Warmwater species may be caught in all locations. Car top boats are permitted. A variety of recreation... wildernet.com
Housatonic Rail-trail In Trumbull (Pequonnock Valley Greenway)
The Housatonic Rail-Trial in Trumble, a.k.a., the Pequonnock Valley Greenway, offers a shady respite from suburban Trumbull, this fairly flat trail overlooks the winding Pequonnock River for much of its 3.4 miles. Rapids a... traillink.com